Study tour

”Cluster Learning Trip to Denmark”

21-24 February 2012

“REG X”, University of Southern Denmark, Kolding

Cluster Learning Trip to Denmark for representatives of educational and governmental institutions important for development of clusters and SME sector will take part from 21 – 24.02.2012.

Purpose

The purpose of the cluster learning trip to Denmark is:

• To get an understanding of the cluster concept seen from a Danish perspective
• To obtain practical tools that can be used for visualizing a cluster´s eco-system
• To explore how the the different actors in a clusters eco-system collaborate to bring the cluster forward (companies, knowledgei nstituions, business support organisations, policy makers and others)
• To get an understanding of the services that a cluster organisation should offer to its stakeholders

The design and textile industry in Denmark will serve as a learning case and participants from serbia will meet with different actors from the industry. Including the School of Design, small design companies, Business support organisations, a cluster organisation, University of Southern Denmark and public authorities).

Content

The learning trip will be a combination of

• Presentations and group discussions (based on case studies)
• Interactive groups discussions, with REG X staff and key cluster actors from the design- and textile cluster
• Re-cap from a 3-day learning trip and key topics to work on once the group return from Denmark

Trainers

Jesper Lund: Project Manager at REG X. Holds a masters degree in Business Administration. Works on a danish-german crossborder Project.

Louise Fenger Lauridsen: Project Manager at REG X. Holds a masters degree in International Business, Language and Culture. Wrote a master thesis about knowledge sharing in clusters. Practical experience with facilitation and running network activities.

Rikke Lund Blæsbjerg: Project Manager at REG X. Holds a masters degree in Political Science. Has worked for FORA - the Danish Enterprise and Construction Authority's division for research and analysis. Practical teaching experience from Aarhus University.

Allan Emilussen: Head of Secretariat. Holds a masters degree in Political Science. Responsible for Administration at REG X.