The following topics will be addressed:

* key experiences in cluster building (success stories, bottlenecks and success factors);
* the role of the different stakeholders (policy, research and industry) in building successful clusters;
* the impact of food clustering;
* funding schemes to further support the capacity building efforts of regional clusters;
* the future strategy of the Food Cluster Initiative

Furthermore, a series of interactive workshops will be organised in order to

* define future funding needs and ways to address them;
* improve cluster cooperation;
* evaluate the performance of clusters

The following output is expected to be delivered:

* applicable knowledge to refine and adjust your strategy in (future) cluster building;
* networking opportunities to further build up or improve the regional and joint strategies;
* the future strategy of the Food Cluster Initiative.

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The fee to participate the FCI conference as a non-member is € 150,00. Please click here to find out how toregister for the conference. 

Date:
From: 8 December 2010
To: 10 December 2010