Identification of priority themes in management of technology to 2020

The purpose of this investigation is the identification of the more important topics in the area of Technology Management for 2020. In order to achieve the identification of the key topics, a Delphi study was carried out with experts in different areas, who recognize 5 outstanding fields in Technology Management: technological forecast, which contains technological prospective, simulation and technological surveillance; technology transfer; knowledge management; science and technology policy; and management. The first round counted 45 experts of which 7% had bachelor degrees, 9% were specialists, 49% had masters degrees, 31% were PhD's and 4% had postdoctoral studies. In addition, 62% are Colombian locals and 38% are of foreign nationalities.