With the opportunity to hear about data analytics, intelligent information systems, setting strategic priorities, funding opportunities and more, this event is a fantastic opportunity for University staff working in Business Development, Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations roles to increase their knowledge and extend networks. Places are strictly limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis.
This event, in association with BT, will take place on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at Adastral Park near Ipswich.
Who should attend?
The PraxisUnico ‘Driving academic-industry partnerships….’ event-series is designed to aid the work of University staff working in Business Development, Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations roles, where the development of research-based collaborations and consortium between government, academia, and industry is key; as is the identification and generation of successful funding bids, collaborations and research-led activities between academia and external partners.
Why should I attend?
- Increase your knowledge of the strategic industry priorities in each sector, with further insights on how the priorities are being addressed
- Hear examples of successful academic-industry collaborations, gain further understanding of the methods of collaboration and the reasons for their success
- Hear about the strategic priorities of the government research funders active in this sector
- Expand your network by making new contacts
Speakers and sessions will include:
- Data Analytics - Simon Thompson, Head of Big Data Research, BT
- Working with Industry on Intelligent Information Systems - Professor Trevor Martin, University of Bristol
- Software Defined Everything - Joe Baguley, Chief Technology Officer, VMware
- Strategic Priorities, Case Studies and Funding Opportunities - Vivienne Blackstone, Senior Portfolio Manager, ICT, EPSRC
- UK Innovation Support for ICT – the Strategy & Delivery - Jonathan Mitchener, ICT, Lead Technologist, Innovate UK; Ian Osborne, Senior Manager for Information and Communications Technologies, The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited
A limited number of places will be available to attend the BT showcase at the end of the day (max. 30 people). The BT Showcase is a series of real life scenarios where technology is key to taking new innovations to market. Tours take approximately 45 minutes, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis (opt-in during registration process)
Delegate fees:
£200 early bird (closes Friday 5th December)
£250 standard rate (from Monday 8th December)
Event details
Registration: 09:45 – 10:30
Welcome: 10.30
Close: 4.00pm (optional showcase tour)
See event programme for further details
Venue: For further details about, and directions to Adastral Park click here
Accommodation: For details of accommodation in the local area click here
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Contact name
Nicky Warnock
01223 659958
nicky.warnock@praxisunico.org.uk
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