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WAITRO 2006: \"THE BUSINESS OF INNOVATION\"

Released on July 17, 2006

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is pleased to host the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations' (WAITRO) 18th Biennial Congress in Saskatoon August 8th - 10th.

WAITRO 2006 is an opportunity for the research and technology community worldwide to come together to learn from each other and from invited experts. Six keynote speakers and 45 other experts will discuss their perspectives on three main topic streams:

1) Building a Successful Research and Development Business,

2) Sustainability: The Triple Bottom Line

3) Technology Transfer and Commercialization

The Congress will also explore how to work with international institutions and development agencies and the role technology plays in creating new opportunities for women.

More than 30 countries will be represented at the Congress which will take place at the Delta Bessborough Hotel. Special tours, networking and cultural events are also planned for the three-day Congress.

Conference sponsorship for select delegates from developing countries has been made possible by two of Canada's leading development agencies. SRC would like to acknowledge the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) for their financial support.

To confirm your attendance at WAITRO 2006, complete the online form at www.waitro2006.com. For media registrations please email reynolds@src.sk.ca.

About SRC

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is the province's leading provider of applied R&D and technology commercialization. Through research, development and transfer of innovative scientific and technological solutions, SRC strengthens the economy by globally promoting Saskatchewan-based knowledge and smart science solutions. SRC offers clients and partners assistance with their unique challenges in agriculture and biotechnology, energy, energy conservation, environment, manufacturing/value-added processing and mining and minerals. For more information visit www.src.sk.ca.

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For More Information, Contact:

Jazmin Bolanos
Saskatchewan Research Council
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5326
Email: WAITRO2006@src.sk.ca

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