ASTP Annual Conference 2025
This year, ASTP proudly invites the European knowledge and technology transfer community to gather, learn, and connect in the vibrant city of Vilnius, Lithuania, as our association celebrates 25 years of growing the profession. The journey continues in grand style!
Register Now* Early Bird rate available until 28 February 2025



Event Details
- Venue
- Guidebook
- Sponsorship
- Scholarships

Explore the city of Vilnius, Lithuania

Connect directly with Europe's knowledge transfer community
With more than 300 guests from over 35 countries, the ASTP conference offers an exceptional platform to showcase your business. From hosting an exhibition booth at the centre of the conference activity to branding social events and merchandise, your participation places you at the heart of knowledge transfer in Europe. For a tailored package, please contact Anuar.Shafiei@astp4kt.eu.

Discover ASTP Annual Conference: Inteum Scholarship
Inteum Company is offering a unique opportunity to attend the ASTP 2025 Annual Conference. This scholarship is designed to support first-time attendees from organisations in the UK or EU with ASTP membership. Learn more about the application process here.
World Class Speakers
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David Lesthaeghe
De Clercq & Partners
European and Belgian Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator

Declan Weldon
University of Cambridge
Head of Technology Development & Licensing

Frida Koslowski
ARC Accelerator
Deputy Director

Gavin Clark
University of the Arts London
Director of Enterprise & Commercialisation

Isabella Longoni
ETH Zurich
Legal Counsel

Jeff Skinner
Strategy and Entrepreneurship Group, London Business School
Teaching Fellow
Julian Jantke
Kindling Ventures
Director

Magda Krakowiak
EIT Health Accelerator
Director

Mark Wilson
Strategic Technology Bioconsulting
Independent Consultant

Marta Archanco
Imperial College London - Enterprise
Head of Research Impact Management Office (RIMO)

Martin Raditsch
CARMA FUND Management GmbH
Managing Partner

Olga Larionova
PACTT Technology Transfer Office of University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Legal Counsel

Philip Grother
Stepping-Stone
Founder

Robert Schimpf
InnCubator
Co-Founder und Direktor

Silvia Lenaerts
Eindhoven University of Technology
Rector Magnificus

Syahirah Abdul Rahman
Oxford Brookes Business School
Senior Lecturer in Business & Management

Trine Bartholdy
BioInnovation Institute (BII)
Chief Business Officer

Valentina Romano
Research Technology Transfer and Innovation Department Politecnico di Torino
Head of Division Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Research Planning
Conference Programme
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Day 1
Wed 21 May 2025 -
Day 2
Thu 22 May 2025 -
Day 3
Fri 23 May 2025
10:30 - 15:30
Registration Desk Open
Collect your conference badge and programme on Wednesday, and avoid the queues on Thursday morning
13:30 - 15:30
Market Place
Service providers showcase their tools and share opportunities for collaboration
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee time
Have a break
About the Conference
The ASTP 2025 Annual Conference celebrates 25 years of advancing knowledge transfer globally. Bringing together industry professionals, institutions, and innovative thinkers, the event will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania. It serves as a hub to network, share experiences, and discover cutting-edge solutions in the field.
300+
Attendees
160+
Institutions
35+
Countries
