1. Research Interests Tina Wakolbinger Presentation at MKIDS Mini-Workshop September 10, 2003 Virtual Center for Supernetworks

2. Topics of Special Interest Knowledge networks Communication networks Supply chain networks Financial networks

3. Interest in Networks Networks as part of everyday life Work for FOODNET Salzburg Diploma thesis: Competence networks in the food industry in Austria - Challenges, opportunities and strategies for cooperation Work for Upper Austrian Foodcluster

4. Networks in the Austrian Food Sector Institutionalized knowledge and communication networks Between 4 and 280 members Established by companies or federal government Shall increase interaction of the different players in the food sector in Austria

5. Upper Austrian Foodcluster Installed in September 2000 Project of Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce Part of a network of 8 clusters in Upper Austria 135 members

6. Network Participants

7. Future Steps Based on practical experience: Modeling and analysis of complex decision-making on network systems with a specific focus on global issues