The goal of the conference was to give an overall picture about the European cluster scheme from the beginning to the present, focusing on the triggers and driving forces in different countries, regions that initiated a new network-based approach in Europe. On the other hand, the event also aimed at identifying the “future treasures of networks” based on previous experience and finding the role of the human factor behind successful networks.

The conference offered keynote lectures and parallel sessions focusing on the following topics:

• From the very first steps to 2017 – Why we started?
• The treasures of future networks – role of human factor
• Cluster and SME perspective after 2020 especially in V4 countries;
• From cluster to cluster cooperation to real business interaction;
• Role of clusters in S3 and I 4.0
• The “SHE” factor

Around 200 participants from all over Europe took part in the event. We would like to thank the organisers for the opportunity given to present the forthcoming TCI European Conference 2018, taking place in Sofia and to invite all delegates to take part in the event. For further information about the agenda or presentations, please visit the conference website: http://gfpconf.gov.hu/en/clusterconf/presentations

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