UKSPA Autumn Conference 2023

UKSPA members and stakeholders gathered in Coventry on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th November, for the UKSPA Autumn Conference 2023, incorporating the Association’s AGM. The Conference was hosted by Coventry University Technology Park, with the plenary sessions, AGM, evening drinks reception and dinner all taking place at the TechoCentre’s dedicated conferencing facilities.

Conference Programme:

The final Conference Programme, including the delegate list,  is available for download here.

Presentations:

The plenary and parallel session presentations, where available, are available for download using the links below:

• Keynote:
  • Andrew Carter,  Chief Executive, Centre for Cities: The Role of Investment Zones in the Levelling up Agenda
• Plenary 1: Driving a Thriving Local Innovation Ecosystem 
  • Dr Helen Turner, Director, Midlands Innovation: The Role of Pan-Regional University Partnerships in Supporting Regional Innovation
  • Anna Bright, Chief Executive, Sustainability West Midlands: Driving a Thriving Local Innovation Ecosystem: Focus on Clean Tech
  • Katie Trout, Director of Policy & Partnerships, West Midlands Growth Company: West Midlands Innovation: The Tech That Makes Tomorrow Work
• Parallel 3: 5G Technology, XVR & Simulation
  • Paul Noon, PVC (Enterprise & Innovation), Coventry University: Reimaging of Place: 5G (No presentation)
  • Chris Bridgeman, MPN & 5G Business Development Manager, Vodafone Business: The Future of 5G
  • James Doyle, Simulation Manager, Coventry University: Simulation Training: Development, Exercising & Learning (Pending)
• Parallel 4: Creating Inspiring Environments
  • Miranda Knaggs, Corporate Development Director, Pioneer Group: Effective Business & Entrepreneurial Growth
  • Lucy Garnsworthy, Head of Business Services, London Bioscience Innovation Centre (LBIC): LBIC: Where Enterprise Comes to Succeed
  • Prashant Shah, Co-CEO, o2h group: Case Study: Hauxton House, Mill SciTech Park
• Plenary 2: UK Space Clusters 
  • Frank McQuade, Technology Manager, Midlands Aerospace Alliance:  Midlands Development Programmes
  • Tanja Siggs, IAT Programme Manager, Institute for Aerospace Technology: Overview: Space Sector Support Strand
  • Martin Barstow, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Space Park Leicester & Robert Wilson, Head of Strategy – Market Developments, AWE: Space Park Leicester & AWE
• Plenary 3: Investment into UK Clusters 
  • Roshni Prasad, Senior Investment Manager, Science and Innovation, Dept for Business & Trade: Attracting Capital Investment to Clusters: Towards the UK’s Science & Technology Superpower Agenda
  • Joshua Hawkins, Head of Global & Investment, Midlands Engine: Exploring the Investment Potential of Midlands Clusters

Huge thanks to all of the speakers, panellists and session chairs for their time and input, as well as all the delegates for interacting and contributing to the sessions.

We look forward to seeing you all again at Babraham Research Campus in March 2024.