Science summit aims to capitalise on research

The Government begins a science summit today in a bid to improve the commercialisation of research.

The Capitalising on Research conference, today and tomorrow at the SkyCity convention centre, will cost the Government $250,000 and has attracted about 200 people from the business, research and government sectors.

The keynote speaker will be Michael Davies, a US-based Kiwi who works with top management of leading technology businesses on strategy and technology.