News from the TCI Network, May 2024

Mariana Mazzucato and Rebeca Hwang at the #TCI2024

We are delighted to have two outstanding international keynote speakers, Mariana Mazzucato and Rebeca Hwang at the 27th TCI Global Conference, in Chihuahua, Mexico!

The #TCI2024 will address the impact of AI & disruptive technologies in clusters, innovation ecosystem, and in human progress, but also how policies and collaboration are evolving for the new future.


Take advantage of the early bird discount, now until June 28! >>

TCI Cluster Policy Workshop 2024 is sold out!

We are excited as this year TCI Cluster Policy Workshop 2024 is sold out!

Next week, we will meet with an exceptional group of 30 cluster practitioners in Linz, to explore the dynamics of the global policy landscape, thanks to our local host and co-organizer, Business Upper Austria.

We will continue the peer-to-peer learning journey that we started in 2022 in Bilbao and and took us to Barcelona in 2023, focusing on advancing in the design and implementation of innovative cluster policies for the future. Know more >>



Mark your calendar for a new TCI Global Webinar!

Mark your calendar for June 26 and join us for a new TCI global webinar that will bring us to the central theme of this year's TCI Global Conference: the collaborative future for clusters.

Ulises Fernández and Oliver Torres, from Mexico, will be presenting the key topics that we will address at our annual meeting in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico from October 8-10.

This include the significant role of AI and other disruptive technologies in clusters, innovation ecosystems, and in human progress, as well as how policies and collaboration are evolving for the future.

Register now >>


TCI experts participated in a workshop in Ireland as part of a peer review excercise

Last week, we took part in a workshop in Dublin with stakeholders of the Irish cluster and innovation ecosystem as part of the peer review exercise that TCI is developing for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) of the Government of Ireland. 

The TCI experts responsible for the peer review will soon provide a comprehensive report with recommendations to support DETE in developing its new cluster policy.


A great representation of TCI Network at the 9th European Cluster Conference

Last week, a great representation of TCI members met in Brussels at the 9th European Cluster Conference.

The event took place on 7-8 May bringing together more than 900 cluster experts from over 40 countries, to discuss what cluster policy is needed to make Europe a world leader in priority topics such as green and digital transitions and resilience building - providing a deep dive into key drivers like skills, funding, and technology.

Check out our main takeways >>

📢 3rd Ghana Cluster Conference, June 12 >>

📢 The Community of Cluster Initiatives moves towards a regional agenda (Spanish) >>

📢 Congratulations to Mobile Heights which has been awarded the European ECEI Gold Label for Cluster Excellence >>

📌 Competitiveness Summer School 2024, July 1-5, Barcelona >>