The project entitled "Modern Control Technologies for Improving Competitiveness" is approved and subsidised by European Fund for Regional Development. It consists of three key development projects:
· Advanced elements for an integrated system of computer-supported production control
· Advanced elements and technologies for the control of demanding batch and continuous processes
· Automation of machines and equipment

The project comprises six reasearch and development projects:
· Modern methods of regulation
· Automatic on-line process control and product quality control
· Remote and distributed control technologies
· Support to decision-making and production management
· Information control of the product through its entire life cycle
· Project management in the procurement system

the conference took place on 26th October 2005 at GZS (www.gzs.si) and gathered together around 150 participatns - representatives of research institutions, goverment and interested professionals. Besides invited speaches, an intensive debate was developed with the audience. Final conclusions are important as for the members of Technology networks as for other stake-holders, that are contributing to assure the proper climate for technological development of Slovenia