Synergies of the cooperation between science, economics and the public sector (Triple Helix) are necessary to lead the EU Danube Strategy to success. So the Romanian Academy of Science, the Council of Danube Cities and Regions and our Steinbeis- Center invited players of the whole Danube Region to Bucharest. At June 29th 2012 over 200 representatives of 7 riparian states came together in the Academy of Science: Theme of the high level meeting: Economic growth and generation of jobs through competiveness and innovation.

The stage of development of the Danube Strategy, a year after its passing by the EU- Parliament, was presented by Dr. Herdlitschka , coordinator of Priority Area 8 and Dr. Puchinger, PAC 19. Prof. Trasch was CEO of the Steinbeis foundation until March 2012. In his opening speech he explained that the technology transfer model of Steinbeis led to success in the baden-württembergische economy – and how to achieve success in the Danube region.

Other topics of the all day event were:

• Competiveness and Economic Recovery
• Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure and Environment
• Development of the rural Areas
• Urban renewal
  
  To every topic famous experts of the Danube Region explained their points of view about necessary arrangements. The action plan of the Danube Strategy gives the trend. All agreed that the best way to realize the action plan of the European commission is to pool the competences. This purpose served the Conference in Bucharest.
  As a co-organizer our Steinbeis-Danube-Center has all contacts.