Abstract :
Summary form only given, as follows. Rapid growth in semiconductor technology has greatly changed the situation of research and development between companies from one of competition to collaboration. With so much cooperation between enterprises, what role, if any, should universities play? What do companies expect of universities? How and what do universities contribute to society ? In this session panelists will introduce the present status of collaboration between universities and industries in their respective countries and give their ideas toward a more effective cooperation system, Is it necessary to promote collaboration between universities and industry? The advantages to both sides in the collaboration between universities and industry will be discussed frankly.
