According to an article from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), over 140 professionals from various public and private universities convened at the II Conference of the Transfer Offices of the Catalan Universities on June 13, 2024. This event aimed to foster innovation and knowledge transfer, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). Laia Arnal and Mercè Segarra emphasized the pivotal role of universities in innovation and knowledge dissemination. Giovanni Porcellana discussed Swiss initiatives for attracting private investment and collaborative research.

Malcom Bain presented new EU AI legislation and its implications, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for research. Vikesh Chugani elaborated on AI's potential to revolutionize research evaluation, commercialization, and decision-making processes. The conference also covered funding for university spin-offs, with insights from Paco Badia and Emili Gómez on existing funding lines.