Throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners discussed in depth the challenges, opportunities and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage, inspire and grow their communities in the post pandemic world.
Presentations: Thursday 31 March
An update from The Oxford Science Park – Thriving through the pandemic and looking to future growth. Rory Maw, Chief Executive Officer, The Oxford Science Park
Attracting occupiers and helping them grow. Growing a vibrant R&D and commercial ecosystem at The Oxford Science Park. Dr Elodie Siney, Laboratory & Facilities Services Manager, The Oxford Science Park
Science and tech cluster evolution – lessons from the Oxford-Cambridge Arc market. Sue Foxley, Research Director, Bidwells
The Growth of the University of Oxford Innovation Ecosystem. Dr Deborah Spencer, University Lead, UK Industrial Strategy/New Innovation Strategy, University of Oxford
Presentations: Friday 1 April AM
Retrofit Revolution – delivering energy efficiency in Science Parks. Rui Dinis, Head of Life Sciences, Elementa Consulting and Clara Bagenal George, Associate, Elementa Consulting
The evolution of ESG and sustainability requirements and implications for the science. Nick Hayes, Partner, Ridge and Partners LLP
Fostering a climate of change. Community Engagement at Milton Park, Veronica Reynolds, Sustainability and Community Manager, Milton Park
What we did with 1560 plastic bottles. Martin Morlidge, Head of Commercial Operations, University of Chester
Connecting community: Developing an effective ecosystem which thrives on innovation and collaboration. Jane Kennedy, Chief Business Officer, Discovery Park
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst: A look at the eco-system that supports innovation and commercialisation. James Latham, Development and Leasing Director, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst
Building our community for impact. Vicky Fletcher, Surrey Research Park
Presentations: Friday 1 April PM
Harnessing the value of the cluster. Professor Tim Vorley, Pro Vice – Chancellor and Dean, Oxford Brookes Business School
Silverstone Park and Silverstone Technology Cluster – case study. Roz Bird, Commercial Director, Silverstone Park
The UK as a global life sciences super cluster. Martin Field, Co-Chair, ULI European Life Science & Healthcare Council
Accelerating the growth of the ecosystem. Stephen Mayers, Innovation Director, SETsquared Partnership
ArIse Innovation Hubs: The challenges and opportunities in cultivating an innovative ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Beverley Vaughan, ArIse Innovation Hubs Director, Anglia Ruskin University
A new approach to business support from Sussex Innovation & the University of Sussex – The Innovation Masterclass Series. Nigel Lambe, Chief Executive Officer, Sussex Innovation
Creating an R&D Decade: Government support for research and innovation. Professor Sarah Main, Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering.
Super collaboration and super clusters. Universities in the role of catalyst for the Oxford to Cambridge Arc. Alistair Lomax, Director, Arc Universities Group