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SUMMARY:Enterprise Tuesday at Norwich Research Park
DESCRIPTION:Venue: John Innes Conference Centre\, Norwich Research Park\, NR4 7UH \nDate: Tuesday 11th June\, 2024 \nTime: 13:30 – 18:00 \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nDuring 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. \nThis event is free to attend\, but if you are interested in joining us at this event\, please register your place. \n 
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/enterprise-tuesday-at-norwich-research-park/
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Wide Open Day\, June 12th 2024
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCambridge 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. \nCambridge 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. \nCambridge 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. \no2h group\, the creators of innovative Sci-Tech communities\, is delighted to announce that Cambridge Wide Open Day will return on Wednesday 12th June 2024. \nBuilding 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. \nAcross the city\, leading science companies and innovation parks will open their doors to showcase their contribution to STEM innovation. \nFind out more at cambridgewideopenday.com\, or to sign up as an organisation to open your doors\, please email cambridgewideopenday@o2h.com.
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/cambridge-wide-open-day-june-12th-2024/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:CEME Hydrogen Summit: Hydrogen Innovators and the Future
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCEME 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. \nThis 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. \nAs 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? \nThis 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. \nAttend the CEME Hydrogen Summit to: \n· Find out about developments and opportunities for Hydrogen in the UK \n· Collaborate and network with innovators in Hydrogen use. \n· Be a part of the UK Hydrogen community. \n· Discuss the issues currently affecting the supply chain. \n· Learn more about the investment opportunities available \n· Get inspired by those leading the charge in Hydrogen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n#CEMEH2Summit
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ceme-hydrogen-summit-hydrogen-innovators-and-the-future/
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SUMMARY:Creating a Scientific Superpower
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nUKSPA 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. \nWhy attend Creating a Scientific Superpower \n\nConnect with government officials\, top scientists\, influential business leaders\, and global investors shaping the UK’s scientific superpower ambition\nParticipate in conversations that will help to shape the future of innovation in the UK.\nMeet key players at the forefront of scientific and technological advancements.\nDiscover the emerging regional clusters that are accelerating growth across the nation\n\nSpeakers include \n\nSteve Rees OBE\, Vice President of Discovery Biology\, AstraZeneca\nHans Bishop\, President\, Founder and Board Co-Chair\, Altos Labs\nProfessor Irene Tracey CBE\, Vice-Chancellor\, University of Oxford\nAndrew Griffith\, Minister of State for Department of Science\, Innovation & Technology\nEuan Ashley\, Associate Dean – School of Medicine\, Stanford University\nSpencer Collins\, EVP and Chief Legal Officer\, Arm\nChi Onwurah\, Shadow Minister for Science\, Research & Innovation\nAndrew Williamson\, Managing Partner\, Cambridge Innovation Capital\nSheelpa Patel\, CMO\, Oxa\nJavier Alvarez-Valle\, Senior Director of Biomedical Imaging\, Microsoft\nRoland Sinker\, National Director for Life Sciences\, NHS England\n\nTime & Location \n18 Jun 2024\, 08:00 – 17:00 \nQEII Conference Centre\, London\, Broad Sanctuary\, London SW1P 3EE\, UK \nRegister Now: Places are limited for this exclusive free to attend event
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/creating-a-scientific-superpower/
LOCATION:QEII Conference Centre\, Broad Sanctuary\, London\, SW1P 3EE
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:UKSPA Summer Conference: Wed 26th & Thurs 27th June @ STEAMhouse\, powered by Birmingham City University
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nUnlike 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. \nAbout Our Hosts\nOnce 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. \nSTEAMhouse 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). \nConference Programme\nThe outline Conference Programme will be available to download shortly. The Agenda and Speakers List can be found here \nDirections By Car and Train \nA detailed map and directions for STEAMhouse can be found here \nTravelling 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. \nVenue Address: STEAMhouse\, Belmont Row\, Birmingham\, B4 7RQ \nTravelling by Train:  \nMoor 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) \nTaxis: 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. \nDrinks Reception and Networking Dinner\nA networking drinks reception and informal buffet dinner will be held on the evening of 26th June at the STEAMhouse. \nHotels\nPlease 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. \nHotel: 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 \nAlternatively\, there is a wide range of hotels located close to Birmingham Eastside. \nSponsorship and Exhibition\nWe have a number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available\, please contact Adrian Sell for more details. \nDelegate Booking\nAll 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. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK \n 
URL:https://www.ukspa.org.uk/event/ukspa-summer-conference-wed-26th-thurs-27th-june-steamhouse-powered-by-birmingham-city-university/
LOCATION:STEAMhouse\, Belmont Row\, Birmingham\, B4 7RQ\, United Kingdom
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