DataMiningforGold-HowtoIdentifyandAssessPatentedTechnologies Thisisagoodopportunityforyoutounderstandthebasicsoftechnologyscouting–thinkofthisaspreparingyoutobeagoodtechscoutforyourcurrent/future employer looking for a unique solution to touch technical problem， or to look for the right technology as the cornerstone of a new startup to solve a problem. A certificate will be awarded to those with full attendance.Dates: 21-23 November 2016Venue: P1402 (Lift 7)， 1/F， Innovation Centre， AC1， City University of Hong KongFee: Free of chargeTrainer: Dr. Phyl Speser， Chief Executive Officer of Foresight Science Technology Inc. (Biography)Language: EnglishRegister NOW!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQPiy6clEMP5OFxR327_69Tfuz2MOf5oyscNRZvvZI-DgmrQ/viewform?c=0w=1Please complete the online form on or before9 November 2016.Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Due to the very limited seats， registration deposit HK$100 for each participant is required， details will be provided in the confirmation email. Training Program ScheduleSessionDate / PeriodPublic Speech event 21stNovember (Monday) 'How to Transform Technologists into CTO/TTO's Best Advisors?'9:00am - 10:30am (1 hour speech， frac12; hour QA)Introductory Session 21stNovember (Monday) 10:30am - 5:00pm (5.5 hours， 1 hour lunch)Break-out for Bio and Hi-tech 22ndNovember (Tuesday) 9:00am - 9:00pm (10 hours， 1 hour lunch and 1 hour dinner)Wrap-up Session 23rdNovember (Wednesday) 9:00am - 12:00nn (3 hours)Key Sessions?This training program will involve developing the analytical skills and knowledge base to stay on top of a given domain using sources including: Journals， Research Institute's own websites/social media， global technology portals， citation analysis， key companies etc.?Another key part will be on 'demystifying' the phone. Breaking away from solely using emails and formal teleconferences to build a better rapport with technology providers and targets. Help make the 30 second “elevator pitch” on who you are and what you can offer as a second nature to the students.?There will be a session on how to really evaluate technology - is it a real gem， best applications and so on. Similar to a Foresight Go/No Go report. This will include initial patent assessment， not full FTO (freedom to operate) analysis， but an understanding of whether there are some patents to be weary of.Program OutcomeOn completion the students should be able to (with some guidance) act as a competent technology scout， working within a tech company， or tech transfer professional in Technology Transfer Offices or other intermediary services.Target AudienceAim for 30 CityU students. Minimum requirement is the last year undergraduate students having completed 3 years of technical curriculum; preferably Ph.D. or Master’s holders or postgraduate students in tech/science， and some business experience would be a plus.EnquiryMs. Emily YipKnowledge Transfer OfficeTel: (852) 3442 6442Email: [email protected]