UKSPA Summer Conference 2023

UKSPA members and stakeholders gathered for the Summer Conference 2023, hosted by York Science Park, on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th June.  The conference sessions took place at the Exhibition Centre on the main University of York campus, with the evening drinks reception and formal dinner at the recently refurbished and hugely impressive York Guildhall, in the city centre.

Conference Programme

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

Presentations

The plenary session presentations, where available, can be downloaded using the appropriate links below:

Plenary 1: Local Innovation Ecosystems:

• Amanda Selvaratnam, Associate Director (Impact) Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, University of York. The Impact of York Science Park and the University of York on the Regional Economy
• Emma Rollason-Taylor, Business Relationship Manager, York St John University Enterprise Centre. Working in Partnership: York St John University & the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub

Plenary 2: Opportunities & Growth in the North:

• Amy Morgan, Partnership Manager, Barclays Eagle Labs & Christopher Lunardi, York Ecosystem Manager, Barclays Eagle Labs. Supporting the UK Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (presentation not available)
• Sarah Thomas, Investment Business Relationship Manager, York & North Yorkshire LEP. Driving Inward Investment: The Role of Science Parks and Clusters in York & North Yorkshire
• Kathryn Daly, Head of Regeneration & Economy, City of York Council. City of York: Where History is Made

Plenary 4: University Networks and Partnerships:  

• Dr Will Pearson, Head of Academic Engagement, Connected Places Catapult. University Partnerships, Clusters and Networks
• Fariba Soetan, Policy Lead- Research & Innovation, The National Centre for Universities & Business (NCUB). Exploring the Role of University-Business Collaboration in UK Economic Policy & Strategy

Final Plenary: Closing Keynote Speakers

• Kay Hussain, Executive Officer, Women into Science and Engineering (WISE). How Tackling Gender Diversity Will Supercharge STEM Innovation
• Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice Chancellor Partnerships and Engagement, Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of York. Can Innovation, Partnerships, Productivity, and Prosperity be Compatible Bedfellows? (presentation not available)