TS.1.1 Globalization and Regulation
Chairs: R. Noll, J. Mariscal

• S. Yogendra, (U. Cambridge), Intellectual Property in the Digital Age-Bridging the Global Digital Divide
• O. Uzuner, L. W. McKnight, and F. Field III (MIT), Policy Implications of Copyright Infringement Detection Systems
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• G. Lucas, M. Gebbie, K. Norlen, and J. Chuang (UC Berkeley), Improving Corporate Transparency: Extracting, Visualizing, and Analyzing Corporate Relationships from SEC 10-K Documents
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• S. Mandujano, (ITESM-Monterrey, Mx.), Toward the Preservation of a Key Feature of the Internet: Policy and Technology for Cyberspace Anonymity
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• P. Ferreira, and M. Sirbu (Carnegie Mellon University), Interconnection Strategies for Internet Service Providers
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• J.C. Cecchi, M. Caetano, H. Costa, F. Martins, and J. Rotstein (Agencia Nacional do Petroleo- Br.), Regulatory Harmonisation for the Development of the Southern Cone Natural Gas Industry

TS.1.2 R&D Management and Technological Accumulation
Chairs: L.M. Spinosa

• K. Wendt, (Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Higher Education), Participation of “The Periphery” in the International Research Collaboration based on Norwegian Experiences
  Presentation
• D.M. Böhe,., and P.A. Zawislak (PPGA/ NITEC, Br.), Upgrading of R&D Responsibilities in Brazilian Subsidiaries of MNCs
• D. Maranto-Vargas, and R. Gomez-Tagle (EGADE, I.T.E.S.M., Mx.), Development of Internal Resources and Capabilities as Sources of Differentiation of SME under Increased Global Competition: A Field Study of Mexico
• R. De Gortari, and M.J. Santos (UNAM, Mx.), Learning Paths in Technological Accumulation in National Firms in Mexico

TS.1.3 New Challenges in Measuring Innovation
Chairs: R. Sbragia

• G. Sirilli, (ISDRS, It.), New Frontiers in the Measurement of Innovation
  Presentation
• L.A. Kossobudzki, A. Videira, J.A. Jorge, J.C. Felix, G.M. Simoes-Luz, N.C. de Oliveira-King (UEGT- Tecpar, Br.), A Methodology to Audit Technology and Innovation: Results of a Partnership between Inteli (Portugal) and Tecpar (Brazil)
• J.C. Caldeira, J.M. Mendonca and C.M. Chituc (INESPORTO, Pt.), Innovation Process Modeling and Characterization: Measuring the Impact on Project Success
• R. Flores-Zambada, (EGADE, I.T.E.S.M., Mx.), Knowledge Management in Mexico: An Exploratory Study
  Presentation
• M.J. Boia, P. Conceicao, and R. Santos (IST, Pt.), Implementation and Results of the Third Community Innovation in Portugal
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Round Table 1 Creating Sustainable Knowledge-Bases Cities
Chairs: Susana Hecht, John Motloch

John Motloch (Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana): Session Organizer Presentation
Rodolpho Ramina (TECPAR, Curitiba, Brazil)
Pliny Fisk (Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, Austin, Texas)
Pedro Pacheco (ITESM México)

Round Table 2 Science and Technology for Developing Countries (organized by IAS-UNU)
Chairs:

M. Taeb, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies
Luis Garcia-Calderón (ITESM-Monterrey) Presentation
Salah Almazidi (Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research)
Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat (National Science and Technology Development Agency)
Marek Titis (Estonian Council for Research and Development)

TS 2.1 Industrial Diversification and Technology Diffusion
Chairs: C. Casanueva

• Ruiz-Arranz (Harvard U.), Wage Inequality and Information Technology
• P. Conceicao, B. Padilla, P. Faria, and M. Preto (IST, Pt.), Does Inequality Hinder the Diffusion of Technology? Preliminary Explorations
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• J-y Kim,, and J-y Choung ( ICU, Kr.), Technological Convergence and Schumpeterian Patterns of Innovation in ICT
• P. Conceicao, and M. Heitor (IST, Pt.), Diversity and Integration of Science and Technology Policies: Insights from Case-Studies of Portuguese Industries
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• N. Kumar, and A. Aggarwal (Research and Information System for Developing Countries, and Indian Council of Research in International Economic Relations, In.), Liberalization, Outward Orientation and In-House R&D Activity of Multinational and Local Firms: A Quantitative Exploration for Indian Manufacturing

TS 2.2 Innovation for Sustainability
Chairs: Ch. Stolp

• D. Gerard, and L. Lave (Carnegie Mellon U.), Experiments in Technology-Forcing: Comparing the Regulatory Processes of US Automobile Safety and Emissions Regulation
  Presentation
• J.S. Golden, (U. Cambridge, UK), Community Right to Know and the Global Economy: Balancing Sustainable Development with National Security Concerns
• G.M. Bolzani, and D. E. Do Nascimento (Netpar, and CEFET-PR, Br.), Indicators to Local Development and Innovation in the Parana State: The Permanent Forum of Development of Paranavai City
• L.P. Peralta-Agudelo, (CEFET-PR, Br.), GIS and Decision Support Tools for Environmental Agencies of the State of Paraná, Southern Brazil
• C. Scheel, (EGADE, I.T.E.S.M., Mx.), Dynamics of the Technological Innovation Cycle for Industrial Development
  Presentation

TS 2.3 New Perspectives in Higher Education for the Knowledge Society
Chairs: W. Nuttal

• W. Nutall, (JIM, U. Cambridge, UK), Archiving and Disseminating Postgraduate Learning Materials as Developed by an International Joint Venture, The Cambridge-MIT Institute
• W. Temsiripoj, (PREST, U. Manchester, UK), Industry-Academic Linkage in the UK and Thailand: A Comparative Study
• K. Laine, and M. Lahdeniemi (Satakunta Polythecnic, Fn.), Effective Model for Higher Education and Industry Interaction
  Presentation
• G. Moore, (Knowledge Media Design Inst., U. Toronto, Cn.), Researching the Knowledge Society: Interdisciplinary and Organisational Innovation in the University
• E.C. Valentin, and A. Verbraek (UT Deflt, NL), Effect of Simulation Building Blocks on Simulation Model Development
  Presentation

Round Table 3 Telecommunication Policy, Strategies and Management
Chairs: W. Melody

Sharon Strover (U. Texas-Austin)
Patrick Burkart (U. Texas-Austin)
Soo Ho Maeng (Korean Telecom, and IC2) Presentation
Abel Hibert (Cofetel, Mx. Discussant) Presentation

Round Table 4 Women in Science
Chairs: A.H. Zakri

Marília Gomes de Carvalho (Federal Center, Br.) Presentation
Irmtraud Munder (Furtwangen University, Gr.) Presentation
Martha Corrales (ITESM-Monterrey) Presentation
Asao Shimizu (United Nations University/Institute of Advanced Studies)
Patarapong Intarakumnerd (National Science and Technology Development Agency)
Kaja Wendt (Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Higher Education) Presentation

Round Table 5 Financing Technology Development
Chairs: G. Mensch, A. Berkhout

• F.I. Seale, and D.L. Sexton (Pioneer Investments, LLC, and Ohio State University), The Advent of Empirical Business Modeling: Defining Characteristicas of High Tech Business Models Before, During, and After a Business Cycle Presentation
• C.A. Gongora-Caamal, and E. Diaz de Leon (ITESM Monterrey, ITESM Guadalajara, Mx.), Study of Mexico’s Situation of Venture Capital Investments on New Technoloy-Based Ventures
• J. Wonglimpiyarat, and P. Chairatana (National Metals and Material Center, Th., and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Th.), Intangible Capital & Thailand Innovation Systems: Finance, Learning, and Competence Building

TS 3.1 Technology in Emerging and Mature Industries 1
Chairs: J.P. Taborda

• M. Polanco-Gaytan, (PREST, U. Manchester, UK), The Productivity of Labor in México from 1960 to 1993
• A. Varella-Mollick, (ITESM, Monterrey, Mx.), Production Smoothing and Inventories in the Japanese Vehicle Industry
  Presentation
• S. Padilla, and M.L. Martin-Carbajal (FCA, UNAM, Mx.), A Successful Experience of Innovation and Technological Learning in the Auto Industry: The Tremec-Chrysler Case
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• B. Miller, and J.P. Clarke (MIT), The Hidden Value of Air Transportation Infrastructure Presentation

TS 3.2 Communication Systems and Policies
Chairs: A. Fonseca

• J. Choung, and H. Hwang (ICU, Kr.), The Co-Evolution of Technology and Institution in Korean Information and Communication Industry
  Presentation
• J.I. Ryu, and H.D. Hong (Ministry of Science and Technology, and Miryang University, Kr.), The Success Factors of CDMA R&D Projects in Korea
  Presentation
• P. Oliveira, and A. Roth (Kenan-Flagler Business School, U. North Carolina-Chapel Hill), An Empirical Investigation of the Antecedents and Consequences of the B2B E-Service Capability
  Presentation
• S.K. Katyal, (Fordham University), Privacy vs. Piracy: The New Surveillance
• R.C. De Oliveira-Gomes, M.R. Gabardo, F.A. Prado, S. Gomes (U. Maringa, U. Estadual de Londrina, U. Maringa, Sercomtel, Br.), Competitiveness, Managerial Association, and Dissemination of Innovations in a Small Company of Telecommunications in Brazil: The Case of Sercomtel.
• J.L. Moutinho, (CITPM, IST, Pt.), A Framework for Designing and Implementing a Digital City: Fostering “Lisbon Digital,” by Comparing other Digital-City Projects

TS 3.3 National Technology Policies
Chairs: G. Sirilli, C. Vedovello

• A. Gabriele, (UNCTAD, Geneva), S&T Policies, Industrial Reform and Technical Progress in China
• A. Ratanawaraha, (MIT), Does Income Distribution affect Innovation?
  Presentation
• P. Youngsuksathaporn, T. Tangjitpiboon, S. Pittayasophon (National Science and Technology Development Agency, Th.), Leveraging Local Wisdom with Science and Technology: Thailand’s Experience
  Presentation
• P. Marey, (Maastricht University, NL), Innovation Policy and Knowledge Workers

Round Table 6 Connecting Communities via Education and Technology
Chairs: N. Lemaitre
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Guillermo Fernandez de la Garza, Emmer Campos, Guillermo Aguirre
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Round Table 7 Technology Policy: Experiences in Latin American States
Chairs: Juan L. Aguirre

R. Warhaftig (State Government of Parana) Presentation
Francisco Medina (State Government of Jalisco, Mx) Presentation
Daniel Chavez (State Government of Nuevo Leon, Mx.)
Roberto Sbragia (ALTEC Sao Paulo, Br.) Presentation
Manuel Zertuche, (ITESM, Mx)
Jaime Saldaña (SIMEPR OD ESO, Mx)

TS 4.1 Technology in Emerging and Mature Industries 2
Chairs: T. Schauf, P. Marey

• B. Fialho, L. Hasenclever and J.M.C.De Mello (Federal U. of Rio de Janeiro, Br.), The Geography of Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Assessing Implications for Developing Countries
  Presentation
• C. Belo da Costa, and C. S. Filho (U. Federal da Paraiba, Br.), Technological Innovation in the Industrial Segment of Paraiba’s Textiles: A Case Study
• M. Viola, and O. Traversa (U. Nacional de Lomas de Zamora, Arg.), The Newness by Consumers and the Product Innovation in the Case of Fresh Beef
  Presentation
• W. Meerod, (BIOTEC, Th.), Impact of Rice Breeding Research in Thailand: A Case of Hom Nil Rice

TS 4.2 Clustering for Innovation
Chairs: L.A. Kossobudzki

• M. Sable, (MIT), The Impact of the Biotechnology Industry on Local Economic Development in the Boston and San Diego Metropolitan Areas
  Presentation
• C.A. Martinez-Vela, and K. Viljamaa (MIT and U. Tampere, Fn.), Building Regional Clusters and Capabilities: The Case of Mechanical Engineering Innovation in Tampere, Finland
• C. Selada, J.L. Felizardo, and P.A. de Paulo (INTELI, and MCOTA, Pt.), For a New Concept of “Techno-pole:” From the Production of Technology to Product Integration- The Automotive Case
• P.E. Auerswald, (Harvard University), Emerging Technologies for Change: Mobilizing Entrepreneurial Networks in Developing Countries
  Presentation
• C. Quandt, and L. M. Spinosa (Pontificia Universidade Catolica Parana, Br.), Fostering Inovation and Knowledge Sharing in Cooperation Networks
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TS 4.3 Fostering Knowledge Across Borders
Chairs: D.E. Nascimento

• R.R. Gehani, and S. Robles (University of Akron), Emergent Technology Trade Triangle: Japan joins Mexico, USA, and Canada
• I. Boulouta, (U. Cambridge, UK), Solving Defence Problems Across Borders
  Presentation
• M. Avalos, and J.C. Ramirez (ITESM-Mexico), Merger Policy in an International Setting
  Presentation
• F. Phillips, (Oregon Health and Science University). Trading Down: The Intellectual Poverty of the New FTAs
  Presentation
• D. Amidon, (ENTOVATION International Ltd.)An Innovation SuperHighway en route to the World Trade of Ideas
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Round Table 8 US- México Cross-Border Challenges and Opportunities
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Chairs: T. Zabaleta, B. González-Aréchiga

• Gibson, D. (ICC Institute, U. Texas-Austin) and Pablo Rhi-Perez (UT-Brownsville), Bi-National Knowledge Base Benchmarking: Assets and Challenges for Accelerated Regional Development: Cameron County, TX, and Matamoros, MX
  Presentation
• Rocio Ruiz (Undersecretary of Commerce)
• Abdu Megatelli (IC2 CBIRD)
• Elsie Echeverri-Carroll (U. Texas-Austin ) Presentation
  

TS 5.1 Adapting to Technological Change
Chairs:

• T. Schauf, (IWIM, U. of Bremen, Gr.), Industrial Modernisation in Transformation Economies: Analysis of Factors and Strategies
  Presentation
• G. Dutrenit, and A. Vera-Cruz (Univesidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mx.), Technological Capabilities Accumulation in the “Maquila Industry” in Mexico
  Presentation
• T.J. Lee, and K.B.Oh (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Kr.), Technological Learning Analysis with International Politics: The Case of Nuclear Power Development
• E. Kraemer-Mbula, (University of Sussex, UK), Building Capabilities: Can Sub-Saharan Countries Learn from the East Asia Experience?
• C. Casanueva, and A. Marquez (Universidad Iberoamericana, Mx.), Education, Work Organization, Technological Change, and Export Performance in Mexico’s Manufacturing Industry (1989-1999)

TS 5.2 Learning Networks
Chairs: C. Selada

• L.N. Hassegawa, and R. Sbragia (IPEI/Itautec and PGT/USP, Br.), The Interface Role on Virtual Team Project Success
  Presentation
• M. Fonseca-Paredes, and A. Verma (University of Toronto, Cn.), Learning Networks and Knowledge Transfer within High-Tech Clusters: Evidence from Canada and Mexico
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• C. Chaminade, and H. Roberts (Autonomous University of Madrid, Sp. and Norwegian School of Management, Nw.), Fostering Innovation in SMEs: When Internal and External Networks Matter, A European Experience
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• F. Teixeira, and O. Guerra (Federal University of Bahia, Br.), Learning Networks in Complex Production Systems
  Presentation
• K. Castro-Laszlo, And A. Laszlo (EGADE, I.T.E.S.M., Mx.), Education for Development: Willing to Walk the Talk?
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TS 5.3 Regional Innovation Policies
Chairs:

• J.P. Taborda, P. Conceicao, and J.R. Felizardo (Carnegie Mellon University and UNDP), The Use of Non-Traditional Policy Tools to Support Technological Innovation and Economic Growth: The Practice of Offsets Processes in Developed and Developing Countries
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• S. Pereira, C. Perri, M.R. Godoy, M.R. Gabardo, M. Silva, and J. Nogueira (Universidade Estatal de Londrina, U. Estatal Maringa, and U. Brasilia, Br.), Regional Development and Fiscal War: An Empirical Analysis of Parana
• J. Harper-Cassingena, M.Tiits, and R. Tonnisson (Malta Council for Science and Technology, Estonian Council for Research and Development, and Institute of Baltic Studies), From Global Challenges to Local Perspectives: Using Foresight as a tool for Determining Comparative Advantage in Innovation Policy Development in Small Countries: Experience of eForesee Project
• T. Kalvet, and R. Kattel (Center for Policy Studies, Estonia, and Tallin Technical University, Estonia), Technological Foresight and Techno-Economic Paradigms: Theoretical Foundations and Challenges for the Central and Eastern Europe
• Jaegul Lee, (Carnegie Mellon University), Innovation in Automotive Emission Control Technologies: Government Actions, Inventive Activity, and Learning
  Presentation

Closing Keynote Address: Jaime Parada (President, National Council of Science and Technology CONACYT, Mexico) Presentation
Closing Address: Jaime Alonso Gomez (Dean EGADE, I.T.E.S.M.-Monterrey)