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UKSPA Spring Conference: Thurs 14th & Fri 15th March, Babraham Research Campus
2024-03-14 11:00 - 2024-03-15 15:00 (Europe/London) | Babraham Research Campus, Babraham Hall, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AT, United Kingdom
UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th March, for the UKSPA Spring Conference 2024. The Conference will be hosted by Babraham Research Campus, with the plenary sessions taking place at the dedicated modern conferencing facilities in the Cambridge Building. There will also be opportunities to tour the campus facilities, including the Live Labs and the Flow Cytometry Facility.
Following-on from the hugely successful UKSPA Autumn Conference at Coventry University Technology Park in November, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends.
The Conference will start at lunchtime on Thursday and conclude on Friday afternoon. Throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in depth the challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage, inspire, and grow.
About Our Hosts
The Babraham Research Campus is a leading location which supports early-stage bioscience enterprises and is distinct in its co-location of bioscience companies with the world-leading discovery research of the Babraham Institute. The Campus is a dynamic environment within 430 acres of parkland, home to over 60 companies, 2,000 employees and 300 academic researchers. It is where discovery research and business come together with a shared scientific focus that accelerates innovation and strengthens links between academia and the commercial world.
The vision is for the Babraham Research Campus to be one of the best places in the world for discovery bioscience research and innovation and a leading sustainable ecosystem to start, nurture, scale and grow bioscience business, capturing new opportunities. Their mission is to deliver a growing and vibrant Campus. A Campus that enables world-leading bioscience research and business to come together in a unique combination, with a focus that accelerates scientific discovery and helps to build and scale businesses. Delivering a highly connected, sustainable and dynamic ecosystem, that creates new discoveries, therapeutics, jobs and growth to support the UK economy.
Conference Programme
The outline Conference Programme is available to download here.
Directions By Car and Train
A detailed map of Babraham Research Campus can be downloaded here.
Travelling by Car: Please note if you are driving you must come through the main gate on the A1307 and not through the old entrance via Babraham Village, which satellite navigation systems often give directions to.
Venue Address: The Cambridge Building, Babraham Research Campus, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AT
Travelling by Train: We recommend arriving at Cambridge Station, which is approx. 9km north of the Research Campus. Whittlesford Parkway is closer, approx. 7km west of the Campus, but has fewer services and no guaranteed taxi availability.
Taxis: Taxi services are available from Cambridge Station (Mastercab 01223 566654, Panther 01223 715715) but note this service cannot be guaranteed from Whittlesford Parkway, so please check first.
Drinks Reception
A networking drinks reception will be held on Thursday 14th March, immediately following the conference sessions. This will take place in the Bar of the Cambridge Building, at Babraham Research Campus
Coaches to/from Cambridge
Coach travel will be provided from the Conference venue to the conference hotel and dinner venue in Cambridge City Centre on the evening of Thursday 14th March, following the drinks reception. Return coach travel will be provided from Cambridge to the Conference Venue on the morning of Friday 15th March, to arrive in time for registration. Delegates are encouraged to leave their cars at Babraham Research Campus overnight.
Networking Dinner
There will be a networking dinner on Thursday 14th March, held at Graduate Cambridge, Granta Place, Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RT.
Hotels
Graduate Cambridge is the venue for the Networking Dinner. We are now advised that the number of available rooms is now limited. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alternatively, there is a wide range of hotels located close to Cambridge City Centre.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
All sponsorship and exhibition opportunities have now been reserved and allocated.
Delegate Booking
All UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There will be a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of additional delegate places for Members) with delegate fees shown on the Eventbrite registration page, when available.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK

IASP European Division Conference 2024
2024-04-24 19:00 - 2024-04-26 13:00 UTC | Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George St, Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom
Join Science Park and Innovation District colleagues from around the world at IASP Glasgow 2024, the International Association of Science Parks and Innovation Areas (IASP) European Divison Conference 2024, from the 24th to 26th April 2024.
Attendees are invited to learn more about developing an innovation ecosystem from the heart of conference host Glasgow City Innovation District.
The conference will provide insight into the development of Glasgow City Innovation District, learn from innovation ecosystem developers from across the globe and network with counterparts from the city and country’s ecosystem as well as colleagues from around the world.

Enterprise Tuesday at Norwich Research Park
2024-06-11 13:30 - 18:00 UTC
Venue: John Innes Conference Centre, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7UH
Date: Tuesday 11th June, 2024
Time: 13:30 – 18:00
Join Norwich Research Park for its fifth Enterprise Tuesday showcase. This event entitled ‘Research and Technology Platforms Open for Innovative Business’ will feature speakers from the John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, Quadram Institute and UEA highlighting the technology platforms developed at Norwich Research Park, revealing their origin, and presenting case studies on their applications and discoveries. The speakers will delve into the funding sources for these platforms, showcase their practical implementations in various industries and their critical role in enabling businesses to access expertise.
The second half of the agenda is an interactive panel discussion titled “Strengthening Engagement through ‘Science Push’ and ‘Industry Pull”. The panel will focus on the power of technology platforms to deliver for business, to maximise impact for society.
During this programme attendees will be able to connect with a wide range of specialist technology platforms available at Norwich Research Park. This event is will also be a great opportunity for anyone unfamiliar with Norwich Research Park to learn more about what is here.
This event is free to attend, but if you are interested in joining us at this event, please register your place.

Cambridge Wide Open Day, June 12th 2024
2024-06-12 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
Cambridge is buzzing with exciting ideas, pioneering companies, and new facilities across science and technology. Cambridge Wide Open Day is an opportunity for everyone to see the latest inventions, innovations and people who are shaping the world, all in one day. Join us!
Cambridge has championed collaboration to become one of the leading science and technology clusters in the world. A reputation built on world-leading innovation, fast-growing science and technology companies, academia, and innovation centers – underpinned by investment, people, and skills. To support the continued progression of this world-leading position, collaboration and inclusivity across the entire community is necessary.
Cambridge Wide Open Day is a long-term project offering the community – from science and technology enthusiasts to local residents – a unique opportunity to discover the city’s world-class science and technology facilities all in one day. Through a series of tours, workshops, presentations, pitches, clinics, talks, and product demonstrations visitors get to see what goes on behind closed doors of pioneering companies, rounding the day off with a garden party reception at the o2h co-works labs.
Cambridge Wide Open Day also welcomes visitors from outside Cambridge, around the country, and across the world, who are curious to see what’s going on ‘inside’ Cambridge.
o2h group, the creators of innovative Sci-Tech communities, is delighted to announce that Cambridge Wide Open Day will return on Wednesday 12th June 2024.
Building on the success of the inaugural event in 2023, which welcomed over 600 visitors to explore over 100 organisations that opened their doors, Cambridge Wide Open Day 2024 aims to further strengthen the cluster’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
Across the city, leading science companies and innovation parks will open their doors to showcase their contribution to STEM innovation.
Find out more at cambridgewideopenday.com, or to sign up as an organisation to open your doors, please email cambridgewideopenday@o2h.com.

CEME Hydrogen Summit: Hydrogen Innovators and the Future
2024-06-13 09:30 - 16:00 UTC
CEME is working with partners in the Thames Estuary area to create Hydrogen Living Lab that will be part of the Hydrogen ecosystem being created within the Thames Estuary region. As part of London Tech Week we are hosting a Hydrogen Summit in Rainham RM13 8EU.
This one-day summit aims to explore how Hydrogen can contribute to the UK economy, the opportunities and challenges being created by innovators working with some of the best research institutions in the UK.
As the energy crisis, climate change and sustainable energy rise up the political agenda, Hydrogen has become a hot topic once more. What can we do facilitate the optimisation of this energy source in the UK?
This event is aimed at Hydrogen Innovators, investors, research institutions and industries interested in pursuing Hydrogen as a viable energy form in the journey towards net zero.
Attend the CEME Hydrogen Summit to:
· Find out about developments and opportunities for Hydrogen in the UK
· Collaborate and network with innovators in Hydrogen use.
· Be a part of the UK Hydrogen community.
· Discuss the issues currently affecting the supply chain.
· Learn more about the investment opportunities available
· Get inspired by those leading the charge in Hydrogen

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Creating a Scientific Superpower
2024-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE
Now entering its third year Creating a Scientific Superpower continues to drive dynamic debate with a world-class speaker line-up and more than 500 key stakeholders in UK innovation.
This year’s conference will explore what’s needed in a new UK industrial strategy, how we create an environment that not only attracts global talent but also supports them from startup phases to IPO.
The audience will be engaged in discussions aimed at unlocking the UK’s potential as a scientific leader, fostering a competitive ecosystem, and enhancing national productivity.
UKSPA are delighted to be partnering this event and will be available to meet on the day, come and meet the new members of our team, Gill Purkiss, Events and Marketing Manager and Katie Lycett our new Membership & CRM Executive. To arrange a meeting with any of the team email gill.purkiss@ukspa.org.uk. We look for to seeing you at Creating a Scientific Superpower.
Why attend Creating a Scientific Superpower

Connect with government officials, top scientists, influential business leaders, and global investors shaping the UK’s scientific superpower ambition
Participate in conversations that will help to shape the future of innovation in the UK.
Meet key players at the forefront of scientific and technological advancements.
Discover the emerging regional clusters that are accelerating growth across the nation

Speakers include

Steve Rees OBE, Vice President of Discovery Biology, AstraZeneca
Hans Bishop, President, Founder and Board Co-Chair, Altos Labs
Professor Irene Tracey CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
Andrew Griffith, Minister of State for Department of Science, Innovation & Technology
Euan Ashley, Associate Dean – School of Medicine, Stanford University
Spencer Collins, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, Arm
Chi Onwurah, Shadow Minister for Science, Research & Innovation
Andrew Williamson, Managing Partner, Cambridge Innovation Capital
Sheelpa Patel, CMO, Oxa
Javier Alvarez-Valle, Senior Director of Biomedical Imaging, Microsoft
Roland Sinker, National Director for Life Sciences, NHS England

Time & Location
18 Jun 2024, 08:00 – 17:00
QEII Conference Centre, London, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE, UK
Register Now: Places are limited for this exclusive free to attend event

UKSPA Summer Conference: Wed 26th & Thurs 27th June @ STEAMhouse, powered by Birmingham City University
2024-06-26 11:00 - 2024-06-27 14:00 (Europe/London) | STEAMhouse, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ, United Kingdom
UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather at STEAMhouse, powered by Birmingham City University, on Wednesday 26th June and Thursday 27th June, for the UKSPA Summer Conference 2024. The Conference will be hosted by STEAMhouse, with the plenary sessions taking place at their dedicated conferencing facilities. There will also be opportunities to tour their state-of-the-art facilities, including their new Digital Lab, Production and Creative Spaces.
The two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends around Driving a Thriving Local Innovation Ecosystem, Building Reuse, Retrofitting and Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings.
Unlike many previous events, the Summer Conference will be held over Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 11:00 on Wednesday and concluding on Thursday lunchtime. Throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in-depth the challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage, inspire, and grow.
About Our Hosts
Once an integral part of Birmingham’s industrial past, the Victorian section of STEAMhouse was originally the headquarters for the Eccles Rubber and Cycle Company. In 2007, most of the building was destroyed by fire and remained derelict until being restored by Birmingham City University and re-launched as STEAMhouse in 2022.
STEAMhouse is a symbol of Birmingham’s commitment to industry and arts – a first-of-its-kind centre for collaborative innovation working at the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering and the Arts (STEAM).
Conference Programme
The outline Conference Programme will be available to download shortly. The Agenda and Speakers List can be found here
Directions By Car and Train
A detailed map and directions for STEAMhouse can be found here
Travelling by Car: Car parking is available in the nearby Millennium Point Car Park, which is a 2min walk from the STEAMhouse buildingSTEAMhouse is within Birmingham City’s Clean Air Zone, please click here to check whether this will impact your journey if travelling by car.
Venue Address: STEAMhouse, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ
Travelling by Train:
Moor Street Station (approx. 0.4 miles, 9 min walk)New Street Station (approx. 0.7 miles, 13 min walk)Snow Hill Station (approx. 0.7 miles, 14 min walk)
Taxis: Birmingham has an extensive network of Taxis, for those arriving at Birmingham New Street Station you will find the Taxi rank on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit) details can be found here.
Drinks Reception and Networking Dinner
A networking drinks reception and informal buffet dinner will be held on the evening of 26th June at the STEAMhouse.
Hotels
Please see below for details of the recommended Conference hotel, Aloft Birmingham Eastside which is just across the road from STEAMhouse, and is offering a discounted rate of £150 B&B for single occupancy to all UKPSA delegates, using the Promo Code ‘UKSPA’. The number of rooms available is limited to approx. 45, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is recommended that bookings are made immediately, to avoid disappointment.
Hotel: AloftBooking Link: CLICK HERE TO BOOK (Promo Code Applied)Arrival Date: 26th June 2024Departure Date: 27th June 2024Room Type: Standard KingSingle Occupancy B&B: £150 per night
Alternatively, there is a wide range of hotels located close to Birmingham Eastside.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
We have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, please contact Adrian Sell for more details.
Delegate Booking
All UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There is a limited number of non-member places (or for booking additional delegate places for Members) with delegate fees shown in the booking details.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK

University of Birmingham Facilities Showcase
2024-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | University of Birmingham, Haworth Building, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
On September 10th the University of Birmingham will be holding a showcase event for researchers and companies who want to access the medical, engineering and technical facilities that are available at the University.
The Facilities Showcase is intended for companies who want to propel their projects forwards in collaboration with the University’s cutting edge facilities and expertise.
It will include stands, talks, and tours of on-campus facilities, which, along with the expertise available at a research-intensive university, can drive research and development projects forward.
You can sign up for the event at https://bit.ly/4c57tWs.
Exhibitors and talks include:
10:20am: Birmingham Tissue Analytics (tissue staining, visualisation and image analysis)
10:30am: Centre for Electron Microscopy (provides expertise in operating electron microscopes and data interpretation)
10:40am: Genomics Birmingham (provides a range of genomic services including next generation sequencing (NGS))
1:00pm: Terahertz Measurement Facility (tests and characterises novel low THz devices and systems)
1:10pm: Human Biomaterial Resource Centre (HBRC) (a Human Tissue Authority licensed human sample biorepository operated by the University of Birmingham)
1:20pm: Biomolecular NMR Facility (uses nuclear magnetic resonance to investigate structural biology, drug design and metabolomics)
2:00pm: Flow Cytometry Facility (supports flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry)
2:10pm: COMPARE Advanced Imaging Facility (offers training, support and access to equipment for advanced microscopy and image analysis)
2:20pm: Intravital Microscopy Imaging (imaging of live animals at microscopic resolution)

Tours of the following facilities are available:

Human Biomaterial Resource Centre
Tech Hub Microscopy Facility

The event will be held at the Haworth Building (Y2 on the campus map).

UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference & Gala Awards Dinner
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | University Of Warwick, The Slate Conference Centre, Coventry, CV4 7SH, United Kingdom
UKSPA is 40
This year we are celebrating UKSPA’s 40th anniversary, which will be marked by a major conference at the University of Warwick on the 16th – 18th October.
The conference will include tours, informal networking activities and a Gala Awards Dinner, as well as plenary and parallel sessions addressing key themes, with distinguished keynote speakers and sector specialists, alongside vital member contributions. There will be a pre-conference dinner on the night of the 16th October at the British Motor Museum.
Experience an expanded programme, connect with industry leaders, and enjoy networking opportunities and tours. This year to enable us to deliver an extraordinary event entry is not complementary, we are offering a competitively priced all-inclusive package to include accommodation.
Conference Location: The Slate, Warwick University, CV4 7SH
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UKSPA Annual General Meeting
2024-11-29 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the MEMBERS of the United Kingdom Science Park Association, constituted as a company limited by guarantee will be held online at 15:00 on Friday 29th November 2024.
The AGM will include an address by Chief Executive, James Chaffer on UKSPA’s activities over the last year, as well as a financial report on the health of the Association and the appointment of new members to the Board of Directors.
The AGM Agenda, along with the Draft Minutes of the 2023 AGM and the Audited Accounts for YE 31st March 2024 will be distributed to all registered attendees closer to the meeting date.
Please Note: Attendance is by invitation, for members only – if you haven’t received your personal invitation then please contact katie.lycett@ukspa.org.uk for details. Voting rights at the AGM are restricted to a single individual from each Full Member organisation. If you are a Full Member and unable to attend the AGM, please get in touch if you would like to nominate another Full Member to vote on your behalf.

UKSPA Spring Conference 2025 - Exeter Science Park
2025-03-13 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 UTC | Exeter Science Park, Science Park Centre, Babbage Way, Exeter Science Park,, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2FN, United Kingdom
UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather at Exeter Science Park, on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March, for the UKSPA Spring Conference 2025. The Conference will be hosted by Exeter Science Park, with the plenary sessions taking place at their dedicated conferencing facilities. There will also be opportunities to tour their state-of-the-art facilities.
Throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in-depth the challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage, inspire, and grow.
In addition to hearing from numerous key stakeholders in the South West, the Spring Conference will be looking at subjects including, Funding Beyond the Golden Triangle, Effective and Sustainable Incubation Ecosystems, The Journey to Net Zero Carbon Science, Sustainable Facilities and Infrastructure, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Inclusive Workspaces, The Procurement Challenge in Volatile Markets.
About Our Hosts
Exeter Science Park, located in the heart of the South West, situated close to the vibrant city of Exeter, is easily accessible from (J29)M5, Exeter Airport and the rail network. Located within a region known for its natural beauty and quality of life, Exeter Science Park offers a unique work environment that combines professional opportunities with a high quality of life for employees and their families. It is a premier destination for STEMM innovation and business growth. and offers state-of-the-art EPC A+ offices, laboratories, and coworking spaces with flexible leases.
Businesses benefit from business growth support, acceleration and innovation support through SetSquared Exeter/Exeter Innovation, networking events, conferencing facilities, and through its partnerships with local universities and research institutions, the park facilitates collaborations that bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications. Sustainability is at the heart of Exeter Science Park.
The Park provides sustainable office and lab space and a commitment to a net zero carbon footprint, encouraging the use of sustainable transport wherever possible. Both the Ada Lovelace and George Parker Bidder Buildings at the Park are net zero carbon. The new voco Zeal Hotel is a sustainable net zero carbon hotel and will be the conference hotel for the Spring Conference.
Conference Programme
The outline Conference Programme will be available to download shortly.
Directions By Car and Train
Travelling by Car: located strategically at the intersection of the South West’s major north-south (M5 and A38/A380) and east-west (A30) roads, within three miles of Exeter International Airport and within five miles of Exeter St David’s mainline railway station.
Visitor Parking
Access to the Science Park site is via a secure barrier system and car parking operates a number plate recognition system. Parking is available for visitors to the site; at the entrance barriers, visitors should buzz through to the Science Park Centre to be allowed access. Electric vehicle charging points are also available on-site – see the ZapMap here. Visitors can also use the nearby Park and Change car park.
Venue Address: Science Park Centre, Babbage Way, Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2FN what3words: ///entrust.aspect.flinches
Travelling by Train: Exeter St David’s destinations include London (2 hours), Bristol (1.25 hours) and Birmingham (2.5 hours).
Travelling by Air Exeter International Airport’s destinations include UK and European cities.
Taxis: Exeter has an extensive network of Taxis, for those arriving at Exeter St David’s station you will find the Taxi rank at the station entrance.
Drinks Reception and Networking Dinner
A networking drinks reception and informal dinner will be held on the evening of the 13th March.
Hotels
Accommodation will be available at the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park Hotel– the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel. It has been designed to align with the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework Definition of the UK Green Building Council – the membership-led industry network.
The voco Zeal Exeter Science Park is thrilled to extend an exclusive preferential rate for the upcoming UKSPA annual conference. As a net zero carbon hotel, they are committed to providing exceptional hospitality while minimizing our environmental impact. Their eco-conscious approach is seamlessly integrated with solar panel technology, living trees on the ground floor, and an adiabatic heating & cooling system, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and responsible..
Hotel: voco Zeal Exeter
Booking:Please email info@vczealexeter.com with your arrival and departure dates, and any bedroom requirements or preferences. If you are travelling a little further, or looking to make a weekend of the trip, there are a small number of bedrooms available the night before, and the preferential rate can be extended to Sunday, subject to availability.
Arrival Date: 13th March 2025
Departure Date: 14th March 2025
Room Type: Standard Single Occupancy B&B: £105 per night
Sponsorship and Exhibition
We have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, please contact Adrian Sell for more details.
Delegate Booking
All UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown in the booking details.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK

The Future of Tech Talent Event - Sussex Innovation Centre
2025-04-01 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | Sussex Innovation Centre, Falmer, University of Sussex, Science Park Square, Falmer,, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 9SB, United Kingdom
📅 Date: 1st April 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Sussex Innovation Centre, Falmer
We’re bringing together tech businesses, academics, and students for a panel discussion and networking event, exploring how we can bridge the gap between education and industry and ensure that businesses can hire, train, and develop the next generation of tech talent.
💡 Why This Event Matters:
✅ Tech businesses can meet emerging talent & share what skills they need from graduates.
✅ Students can learn how to stand out in the hiring process & connect with potential employers.
✅ Academics can ensure that university training aligns with industry needs.
✅ Networking opportunities for businesses, educators, and students – with free food!
🎤 Speakers include:

Dab Apps, Trusted Housesitters, Splash BI
Ian Wakeman (Head of School for Engineering & Informatics, University of Sussex)
Special talk from Jess Banks on how businesses can collaborate with the university.

🎟 Spaces are limited—register here: Event Link
We’d really appreciate it if you could share this event with your network—whether it’s via social media, a newsletter, or your Slack/community channels. If you’d like any pre-written social posts or emails to make sharing easier, let me know and I’d be happy to provide them.

SAMPS (Sales and marketing professionals in science) European conference in Cambridge
2025-04-03 | Wolfson College, Cambridge, CB3 9BB, Cambridge, CB3 9BB, United Kingdom
Your sales and marketing teams are an integral part of your business, but there is currently a large gap in terms of support for them.
This is where SAMPS (sales and marketing professional in science) steps in. A not-for-profit group, run entirely by volunteers, SAMPS is our industry go-to for support. It’s free to sign up and become a member (Join SAMPS) and will give you access to the latest trends, tools, insights and innovations in scientific marketing via its webinar series, blog, networking events, newsletters and in-person conferences. SAMPS also runs its own awards, celebrating outstanding people and achievements across sales and marketing in our sectors.
With over 4,000 members globally representing life sciences, applied research tools and service providers, CROs, CDMOs, biotechs, healthcare and medical devices, SAMPS is a stimulating community that adds real value to the day to day lived reality of sales and marketing. Wherever possible, we share, not just best practice, but actual strategies that our members can implement in their respective businesses to improve aspects of their sales and marketing.
Our sponsors support many of our activities and represent consultancies, agencies, media companies, data mining services, software vendors, marketplaces and more.
We are delighted to bring the European SAMPS Conference to Cambridge this year, a superb location at the heart of the European scientific industries and I would encourage you to register – it’s a great opportunity to meet other professionals and we have a compelling line up.
Our keynote speaker for the conference is Oxford Nanopore’s Emma White, famed in sales and marketing circles for founding ‘London Calling’ which is now a key calendar date for many of us embedded in the scientific industries.
The title of the conference is ‘Innovate and connect: mastering customer engagement’ – in this world where we are competing for time, inbox space, attention, etc., we need to think about how we can innovate in our marketing and sales activities, make budgets go further, dare to do some things differently and how technology can help us.
The agenda also includes sessions from Caroline Robinson (Sandler training), Matt Wilkinson (Scrivven), Alex Rowthorn (System C) and a panel of key players from across our industry who will discuss topics such as better collaboration between sales and marketing teams, rethinking the funnel in an age of AI, influencer marketing etc.
We will also take a deep dive into persona development in a hands-on, interactive workshop that will equip you with advanced persona development tools and interrogation methods to build out and test messaging.
The conference is on Thursday 3rd April in Cambridge, at Wolfson College, part of the University, followed by a dinner in the evening at the Museum on Zoology in the centre of the city. For more info and to register, go to: SAMPS Europe 2025 . Use discount code SedgwickUK15 for 15% off the ticket price.
If you want more information about SAMPS or would like to get involved, please get in touch. On behalf of the board members at SAMPS, we look forward to hearing from you!

Cambridge Wide Open Week
2025-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The buzzing Cambridge Wide Open annual event returns in June, this time as a week-long interactive festival showcasing Cambridge’s pioneers, the companies of the future, and opening the offices and workspaces that make up one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems.
Building on the momentum of the last two Cambridge Wide Open Days, the event will run from 9 – 13th June 2025, offering an immersive experience to global investors, ecosystem CEO’s and employees, sci-tech enthusiasts, policymakers, academics, and curious residents alike.
The city’s leading companies and science parks will once again be opening their doors for rare behind-the-scenes tours where visitors can interact with the latest advancements in science that are shaping the future.
Central to the newly expanded Cambridge Wide Open Week (CWOW) event will be a two-day ‘Ventures Tour’ where cutting edge biotech/ techbio companies from start-up to series B will be making their investment pitches. These tours are aimed primarily at venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate investors and financial institutions, who are interested in Cambridge, and are looking for exciting investment opportunities in life sciences. These pitching events will be a showcase of the portfolio clients from Accelerate@Babraham, Amadeus Capital, Cambridge Angels, Cambridge Enterprise, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Cambridge Judge Business School, Innovate UK, o2h Ventures, Meltwind, Parkwalk, and Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst.
CWOW will also include an eclectic mix of keynotes, talks, discussions, workshops, pitches, masterclasses, demos, conferences, networking receptions and community-driven events. New this year is the BIA TechBio X event and the AstraZeneca Exchange event, both of which are taking place at the iconic DISC on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. There will also be a biotech bikers event, a Community Day led by Form the Future in which local students are connected to careers in science, a Creative Disruption Forum event, a networking event by Conexen, a o2h Group summer garden party, and more.
The event is supported by a distinguished group of sponsors and partners, including Mills & Reeve, the title sponsor, a key advocate for life sciences innovation, alongside Keltie, FORA, Appleyard Lees, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, Deloitte, and ET Capital, as well as engagement and promotion for this first-of-a-kind event powered by Cofinitive and the Cambridge Tech Podcast.
This is the third Cambridge Wide Open event organised by the o2h group whose vision is to seed new ideas in life sciences and technology. o2h co-founder and co-CEO Prashant Shah says: “Cambridge is one of the most exciting ecosystems in the world, and this community-driven endeavour showcases the best of its places, people, and companies in the form of an interactive festival. We are excited about shaping a week of life sciences at the home of life sciences.
“By bringing together such a dynamic group, we aim to create opportunities for inspiration, collaboration, investment and knowledge-sharing. Last year, more than 1,000 people explored 160+ companies across 21+ venues where 177+ talks, presentations, tours, demos, and masterclasses took place during Cambridge Wide Open Day.”

The 2025 Innes Lecture Following the Pepper: Black berries, Asian trade and European empires
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH, United Kingdom
This year’s Innes Lecture is being delivered by Prof Sujit Sivasundaram, Professor of World History at the University of Cambridge, who will look at the history of pepper and the role it plays in the world.
It will be held on Tuesday 29 April in the John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park. The event is free to attend and open to all. Please book your tickets here.
Doors open at 6pm with the lecture starting at 6.30pm.
Pepper is the most widely used spice in the world, but its widespread use was not always certain or predictable.
This lecture follows pepper’s journey from its origins in South India, across the Indian Ocean, and through many different hands, before the Portuguese sought to take control of it.
The way pepper was harvested and traded to meet growing demand helped shape the plantation economy. The combination of the plantation economy and European colonisation played a huge role in shaping the modern world. Looking at how pepper was cultivated and traded, reveals different ecologies, trade networks, labour systems and cultural influences.
Prof Sivasundaram’s last book, Waves Across the South: A New History of Revolution and Empire, won both the British Academy Book Prize and the Jerry Bentley Prize for World History. He is a Fellow of the British Academy.

World Food Prize Laureate winner to give 2025 John Innes Foundation Lecture
2025-05-23 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH, United Kingdom
Dr Cary Fowler, former US Special Envoy for Global Food Security and 2024 World Food Prize winner will be delivering this year’s John Innes Foundation Lecture, ‘Trends – Trouble – Tenacity: The food security picture for 2050’. It will be held at the John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park starting from 1.30-2.30pm on Friday 23 May.
The preponderance of evidence indicates that we will fall far short of producing enough to meet global food demand and need by 2050. Climate, soil degradation and loss, water shortages, conflict, trade restrictions and underinvestment in agricultural research are combining to swell the numbers of food insecure and create an ugly world we should not bequeath to future generations.
No magic solutions exist but amongst the many good and positive things that could be done, a few are strategic and essential. Dr Fowler will examine the challenges and point to a few of the most important responses we could be making.
At the State Department Dr Fowler launched the ‘Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils’ initiative and organised 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates to raise the alarm about the growing challenges to feeding the world’s people by 2050.
Previously, Dr Fowler led the Global Crop Diversity Trust and is best known for being the ‘father’ of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
You are welcome to attend in person so please register here.
(Please note that you do not need to register to attend in person if you are already planning to attend the whole of Jonathan Jones’ ‘Looking Back to Look Forward’ event at the same venue.)
You can also watch a livestream of the lecture here.

Norwich Health Innovation Conference 2025
2025-06-04 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH, United Kingdom
This year’s Norwich Health Innovation Conference will be held on Wednesday 4 June from 9am-4.30pm at the John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park.
Following the highly successful inaugural event last year, this year’s conference promises to be even better. You’ll get to hear first-hand about the very latest in research and innovation taking place at the University of East Anglia (UEA), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and across the rest of Norwich Research Park, directly from the people who are working on it.
The conference is a ‘must attend’ for researchers, health practitioners, industry professionals, IP professionals and investors. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the broad areas of internationally-leading research activity being carried out at Norwich Research Park much of which will be showcased through case studies to demonstrate research commercialisation, spin out formation and collaborations with industry.
The event will also provide an excellent opportunity to network with a wide range of academia and industry professionals.
The full agenda is still being finalised but will include sessions on Research Spotlight, Translation Focus and Commercialisation. Keynote addresses and Q&A panels will also form an important part of the programme.
Dr Nicola Hancock, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation; Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at UEA, who opened and chaired last year’s conference said, “Last year’s event was inspiring, energising and really motivating. It felt like we took a huge step towards our goal of advancing and showcasing innovation within and around UEA and the wider Norwich Research Park campus.”
To register your interest and reserve yourself a free space see here: https://bit.ly/3ErxX9K.

Satuccino Event
2025-06-04 14:30 - 17:00 UTC | Electron Building Fermi Avenue Didcot, OX11 0QR, Fermi Avenue, Didcot, OX11 0QR, United Kingdom
The next Satuccino hybrid networking event is just around the corner!
Hosted by the Satellite Applications Catapult in Harwell and dedicated to the space sector, the Satuccino event is an opportunity to find out the latest industry news, funding opportunities and business pitches from across the industry.
The monthly events involve in-person networking and online viewing via the OpTIC Technology Centre’s Space Enterprise Lab, along with several other venues located across the UK.
There will also be the chance to spend some time after the event networking or simply catching up with friends and colleagues.
Space for the in-person event is limited, but online attendees are also welcome to join for the pitch presentations from 2.30pm.
To register for the 4th June event and to see upcoming Satuccino dates throughout 2025, visit the following links for more information:

Construction News and Property Week Life Sciences & Research Clusters conference and awards
2025-06-24 | HIlton Bankside, London, 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London, SE1 0UG, United Kingdom
The Construction News and Property Week Life Sciences & Research Clusters conference is a valuable investment for agents, developers, investors, occupiers, property management teams, construction professionals and more, to examin this fast-growing sector in commercial property.
Demand for lab space in the UK is still outweighing supply. With over 974,500 sq ft of lab space in demand and an additional 664,300 sq ft delivered in 2024, there is still a shortage of facilities, presenting opportunities for developers and construction professionals to bridge this gap.
This expanding sector provides lucrative new opportunities for contractors to help deliver on the demand for space, while real estate professionals can ensure developments align with tenants’ needs, attract new start-ups as well as established organisations, and realise the potential returns on investments.
UKSPA is a media partner at this event and have secured a 15% discounted ticket price for its members at £325 for the conference and £595 for the access all areas pass.
To book tickets please email charlotte.mera@emap.com quoting UKSPA. These tickets are not available to book online or via UKSPA.

Experimenting with Flex: The Rise of Coworking Labs and the Future of Science Parks - Webinar
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
With traditional lab space becoming more expensive and harder to secure, a new model is gaining ground across Europe: shared, flexible, fully equipped coworking labs. From biotech startups to agile R&D teams, organisations are embracing this approach as a cost-effective, scalable alternative to long leases and capital-heavy fitouts.

Join us for a forward-looking webinar where we explore how science park operators are rethinking their role – moving beyond property management to become enablers of innovation. Discover how they’re deploying modular lab designs, prioritising sustainability, integrating smart tech, and helping create thriving, mixed-use innovation districts at the heart of urban ecosystems.

UKSPA Summer Conference 2025 - 3rd and 4th July, Rothamsted Enterprises
2025-07-03 08:00 - 2025-07-04 17:00 UTC | Rothamsted Enterprises, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, United Kingdom
UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather at Rothamsted Enterprises on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July, for the UKSPA Summer Conference 2025. The Conference will have keynote and plenary sessions taking place at their dedicated conferencing facilities. There will also be opportunities to tour their state-of-the-art facilities.
Throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in-depth the challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage, inspire, and grow through a series of plenary and best practice sessions.
In addition to hearing from numerous key stakeholders in the South East and nationally, the Summer Conference will be looking at subjects including, Innovation, Science Parks and BBSRC, Life Sciences, Balancing Supply and Demand Innovation, Local Growth and Devolution, Public attitudes to R&D Investment, Talent, Skills & The Innovation sector and much more!
About Our Hosts
Rothamsted Enterprises, Harpenden, is located on the historic Rothamsted Campus, the world leading agricultural research institute. It provides an exceptional environment where business, science, and innovation converge. Rothamsted Enterprises is dedicated to promoting collaboration and driving global impact by offering a range of facilities that cater to the needs of the ever-expanding Agri-tech sector.
The campus boasts office and lab spaces designed to support the growth of innovative businesses. These spaces are tailored to meet the specific needs of companies working in agriculture, technology, and life sciences. The office spaces are equipped with modern amenities that create an ideal environment for productivity and collaboration. The lab facilities are cutting-edge, providing businesses with the tools and infrastructure necessary to conduct high-level scientific research. These labs are designed to accommodate a range of scientific activities, ensuring businesses have access to everything they need to advance their research and development efforts. The campus also boasts a modern Conference Centre and Grade 1 listed Manor House, and all profits return to world-leading agricultural innovation at Rothamsted Research.
Beyond physical spaces, Rothamsted Enterprises offers access to Rothamsted Research’s renowned scientific services. These services include advanced analytical capabilities, data science expertise, and access to decades of agricultural research. Companies based at Rothamsted benefit from the opportunity to collaborate directly with leading scientists, tapping into their knowledge and expertise to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as food security and climate change. Their services are also available to hire to the external business community.
Rothamsted Enterprises is a thriving community where innovation flourishes. With a strong commitment to sustainability and continuous development, Rothamsted Enterprises is poised to remain at the forefront of agricultural research and innovation, providing businesses with the resources and support they need to make a global impact.
Tours: Exploring Rothamsted Enterprises
Sample Archive: the historic heart of Rothamsted, the archive is a unique scientific resource containing over a third of a million plant and soil samples collected from our long term experiments, shedding light on the impacts of farming over decades of studies. Find out why mining the DNA in these samples is giving us new insights into soil health, whether older crop varieties were more nutritious and why Victorian scientists were putting bullock blood on farm fields.
Scanalyser and national insect survey: The world’s first field crop analytics facility, the robotic field scanalyzer comprises of a gantry that supports a motorised measuring platform with multiple sensors. Crops within a 15m x 120m area can be monitored throughout the season with a high degree of resolution and reproducibility, turbocharging the plant breeding programme we will need to combat a changing climate. Next to it are the traps and vertical radar for the long-running national insect survey which is enabling scientists to better understand the dynamics of insect decline.
Current Agenda:
Thursday 3rd July
11.00 – 12.30 Registration and Tours.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch, Networking and Exhibition
13.30 – 13.45 UKSPA Welcome – Dr Sally Basker, UKSPA Chair
13.45 – 14.00
Welcome from the Hosts:
Speaker: Nicole Sadd, CEO, Rothamsted Enterprises
14.00 – 14.30
The Entrepreneurs Journey
Franklin Keck, CEO, RemePhy Technologies
Dr. Marine. Valton, CEO and Co-Founder, Nourisol
14.30 – 15.30
Innovation, Science Park and BBSRC
The five BBSRC campuses are each distinct and at a different stage of development. CEOs from each campus reflect on their individual campus’ journey
Nicole Sadd, CEO, Rothamsted Enterprises
Rhian Hayward MBE, Chief Executive Officer, AberInnovation
Val Hughes-White, RIC & Agritech Innovation Director, Roslin Innovation Centre
Stuart Hay, Chief Operating Officer, Babraham Research Campus
Dr Nick Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer, Anglia Innovation Partnership, Norwich Research Park
15.30 – 16.00 – Coffee/Networking and Exhibition
16.00 – 17.00
Life Sciences, Balancing Supply and Demand- panel discussion
Panellists:
Miranda Knaggs, Corporate Development Director, Pioneer Group
Suketu Shah, Head of Life Sciences -Property Asset Management, JLL
Oliver King, Development & Leasing Director, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst
Duncan May, Partner, Bidwells
17.00 – 21.00 Drinks Reception and BBQ at Rothamsted Enterprises.

Kindly sponsored by Communicate Technology Dress Code: Smart Casual
Please note that we will be arranging coaches to transport delegates back to Aubrey Park Hotel after the BBQ and arranging a return to Rothamsted Enterprises on the Friday morning. Do please indicate when registering if you wished to use the coach service. You can leave your Car at Rothamsted Enterprises overnight should you wish.
Friday 4th July
8.30 – 9.00 Registration
9.00 – 10.00
This session brings together key regional stakeholders sharing their latest initiatives, collaborations, and visions.
Speakers TBC
10.00 – 10.30 Coffee/Networking and Exhibition
10.30 – 11.30
Net Zero – Science Parks and Tenant collaboration – Effective strategies, Challenges and Opportunities. Fundamental to achieving net zero will be collaboration between landlords and tenants.
Chair: Liz Sparrow, Partner, Ridge and Partners LLP
Panellists:
Emmanuel Deschamps, Associate Director – Sustainability, Harwell Campus
Luke Laverty, Associate, NBBJ
Debbie Jones, Low Carbon Innovation Manager, Menai Science Park
11.30 – 12.30
Speakers TBC
11.30 – 12.30
Keynotes
People and Places: How to put R&D on the map?
Dr Ben Bleasdale, Director of Public Opinion, Campaign for Science and EngineeringLuke Laverty, Associate, NBBJ
Debbie Jones, Low Carbon Innovation Manager, Menai Science Park
Greg Wade, Head of Innovation Policy, Universities UK
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch, Networking, Exhibition
14:00
TOURS
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Directions by Car and Train
Serviced by excellent transport links, Rothamsted is just 10 minutes from London Luton International Airport and 25 minutes from London St Pancras International.
Travelling by Car: Harpenden is about 7 miles north of the M25 London Orbital Motorway and close to Junctions 9/10 of the M1.
From the M1:
– Take J9, follow the signs to Redbourn
– Go past the Hertfordshire County Showground on your right
– At the roundabout take the first exit (left) and follow the B487 until the next roundabout
– At the roundabout take the first exit (left) onto the A1081, Rothamsted
Rothamsted is signposted on your left.
Visitor Parking:
There is a large car park available on-site to all visitors signposted Conference Parking. However vehicles are left on the premises at the owner’s risk. Rothamsted Enterprises accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to vehicles or their contents while parked on campus, including overnight stays.
Venue Address:
Rothamsted Enterprises, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire,AL5 2JQ
Travelling by Train:
Harpenden is 28 mins by train from London St Pancras International (adjoined with London Kings Cross).
Taxis are available on arrival at Harpenden station.
Rothamsted is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the station.
Travelling by Air
The closest international airports are Luton, Heathrow and Stansted.
From Luton, take the coach to Luton Airport Parkway train station and take the train line direct to Harpenden. From Heathrow take a Piccadilly Line underground train towards Cockfosters to St Pancras International and take the train line direct to Harpenden. From Stansted, travel by train into London and then onto St Pancras International. Alternatively, take the coach from Stansted to Luton Airport, take the bus to Luton Airport Parkway train station, then take the train to Harpenden.
Luton Airport is 20 mins from Rothamsted Enterprises.
London Gatwick Airport is a 1-hour 15mins train journey from Harpenden station.
London Heathrow and London Stansted airports are approximately an hour’s drive from Rothamsted Enterprises (dependent on traffic conditions).
Drinks Reception and Summer BBQ
A networking drinks reception and informal BBQ will be held on the evening of the 3rd July at Rothamsted Enterprises. Please note that we will be arranging coaches to transport delegates back to Aubrey Park Hotel after the BBQ, and arranging a return to Rothamsted Enterprises on the Friday morning. Do please indicate when registering if you wished to use the coach service.
Hotels
Accommodation will be available at the Aubrey Park Hotel, Hemel Hempstead Rd, Redbourn, St Albans AL3 7AF. We have reserved 60 rooms at a preferential conference rate.
Hotel: Aubrey Park Hotel
Booking: Please email reservations@aubreypark.co.uk with your arrival and departure dates, and any bedroom requirements or preferences. Please quote UKS030725 to receive the conference rate.
Arrival Date: 3rd July, 2025
Departure Date: 4th July 2025
Room Type: Standard
Single Occupancy B&B: £93 per night
Other hotels you may wish to consider:

Premier Inn Luton South (M1, J9) – 9 min drive
Holiday Inn Luton South (M1, J9) – 11 min drive
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead (M1, J8) – 15 min drive
Premier Inn Dunstable South – 15 min drive
Holiday Inn Express Dunstable – 16 min drive
Courtyard by Marriot, Luton Airport- 15 min drive

Sponsorship and Exhibition
We have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, please contact Adrian Sell for more details.

'Our Critical Decade for Climate Action' Conference: Tynall Centre, UEA, Norwich
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-10 | Hubert Lamb Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, the University of East Anglia (UEA), which leads the Tyndall Centre, is holding its largest ever climate conference. Many of the brightest minds on climate change are attending to discuss the ‘critical decade for climate action’ ahead of us and to discuss what university research needs to happen in the next five years that is truly useful for climate change action.
The Tyndall Centre an interdisciplinary and policy-relevant climate change research centre. It is a partnership of universities led by UEA that was set up in 2000 to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research, bringing together researchers from the social and natural sciences with engineering to develop sustainable responses to climate change. It works with leaders from the public and private sectors to promote informed decision-making on mitigating and adapting to climate change.
The planet and its people are at a crossroads. The coming decade is critical if we are to achieve the progress necessary to address the climate challenge.
The four research themes to be addressed at the conference are:
Identifying the emergent and urgent transitions in this ‘critical decade’
Understanding the different constellations of options that could align our emissions with the Paris temperature and equity commitments
Highlighting the barriers and enablers to delivering climate action at scale
How to build and sustain coalitions for action in an increasingly fragmented and climate-changed world

The line-up of speakers is a ‘Who’s Who?’ of thought leadership on climate change-

Goneri de Cozannet, French High Council for the Climate
Daniela Jacob, Director of Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS)
Nigel Topping CMG, Ambition Loop, UK Climate Change Committee, UN High Level Champion COP26
Henry Neufedlt, Head of Climate Change Unit, World Agroforestry Centre, Nairobi
Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Director of Climate and Social Transitions, University of Bath
Jason Lowe, Head of Climate Services, Met Office Hadley Centre and University of Leeds
Sandra Boegelein, Lead Analysis People and Net Zero, UK Climate Change Committee
Tom Crompton, co-Director, Common Cause Foundation
Jim Hall, Fellow of the Royal Society, President of the Royal Institution of Civil Engineering and Environmental Change institute, University of Oxford
Paul Ekins OBE, University College, London
Catherine Mitchell, Prof Energy Policy, University of Exeter
Lindsey-Marie Armstrong, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Southampton
Mary Barker, School of Health Sciences and School of Environmental Sciences, University of Southampton
Saffron O’Neil, Co-Director of the Centre for Climate Communication and Data Science, University of Exeter
Helen Adams, Lead of Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub, Kings College London
Rob Wilby, Prof Hydroclimatic Modelling, University of Loughborough
Neil Adger, Dept of Geography, University of Exeter
Suraje Dessai, Prof Climate Adaptation, University of Leeds
Alice Larkin, Prof Climate Science and Energy Policy, University of Manchester
Kevin Anderson, Prof Energy and Climate Change, University of Manchester

Book your place at the conference here. Spaces are fast filling-up and it might be another 25 years before Norwich hosts a bigger climate change conference! It’s £190 without accommodation and £350 including accommodation.

UKSPA Winter Conference, Lancaster University, 20th and 21st November 2025
2025-11-20 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00 UTC | Lancaster University

London Lab Live
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 UTC | Excel, London
Join the leading marketplace and global benchmark, for laboratory and analytical excellence. Bringing the lab community under one roof – breaking industry silos to unite 3,000+ visionaries across Pharma, Biotech, Clinical R&D, Chemical, Industrial, F&B and FMCG Labs – to solve the most pressing challenges in automation, connectivity, infrastructure, sustainability and workflow integration.

UKREiiF
2026-05-19 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 UTC | Royal Armouries and New Dock, Leeds
UKREiiF is the UK’s leading forum for real estate, investment and infrastructure, bringing together property professionals, investors, developers and senior decision-makers from across the UK.

Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference 2026
2026-06-03 | QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE
Hosted by the Oxford–Cambridge Supercluster, the conference brings together senior figures from government, industry, academia and investment to explore how the UK can maximise its potential as a globally competitive scientific powerhouse. Eighteen months into Government’s Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor programme, this year’s conference marks a transition, from commitment and ambition to delivery and momentum. What was once a bold vision for transforming the region into a global innovation powerhouse is now moving firmly into implementation.

Knowledge Exchange UK Conference 2026
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 UTC | ICC Wales Coldra Wood, Caerleon Newport
Join leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers to explore, connect, and shape the future of knowledge exchange. Be part of the conversations and collaborations that will drive transformative impact for years to come.

London Tech Week
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 UTC | Olympia London
Each June at Olympia London, London Tech Week brings together the brightest minds, visionary leaders, and cutting-edge solutions to shape the future of business Join London Tech Week in exploring transformative ideas, connecting with global influencers, and discovering the technologies that will redefine industries. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or innovator, London Tech Week is your gateway to the insights, connections and opportunities that power growth.

Cambridge Wide Open Week
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 UTC
Cambridge Wide Open Week (CWOW) returns 11–19 June 2026, sharing the spirit and buzz of the week-long, interactive festival with Oxford and London for the very first time.
The Cambridge-Oxford-London corridor is widely regarded as one of the most productive life sciences clusters in the world, home to hundreds of biotechnology companies, globally recognised research institutions and a rapidly expanding venture capital ecosystem.
Building on last year’s event, which attracted more than 4,000 attendees across 25+ venues and 200+ sessions, CWOW 2026 will convene investors, entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers, operators, the wider biotech/techbio community and residents alike, to explore the ecosystems and engage directly with the participants and ideas driving innovation.
