Booknow

Why attend

Featuring specialist expertise, on the ground experience, cases of best practice and a focus on networking.

At Science and Innovation 2010, delegates will:

  • Network with high-level representatives from government, academia and the private sector
  • Debate whether UK science and innovation is positioned to meet the global economic challenges we face
  • Discuss the strategic approach necessary to build the foundations of low carbon industrial competitiveness
  • Hear about fostering knowledge creation and its innovation application
  • Learn about the Higher Education Innovation Fund and the support to University spin-out companies
  • Understand the new funding incentives for higher education programmes that deliver the higher level skills needed
  • Discuss how raising skills levels must be a partnership between employers, government and individuals
  • Hear about generating and exploiting new applications of technology
  • Hear how scientific education, knowledge and research are crucial to solving development challenges
  • Hear about next steps to transform Britain into Europe’s leading hi-tech exporter

GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES High level speakers available to you; panel discussions; question and answer sessions; extended lunch and coffee breaks. The conference promises a unique mix of high quality seminars as well as an energetic plenary. Over two hours of networking are scheduled into the programme to encourage attendees to network in a convivial environment.

DYNAMIC BREAKOUT SESSIONS A series of six, one hour seminars will allow delegates to understand complex areas of specific interest.

CROSS-GOVERNMENT AND CROSS SECTOR INSIGHTS This conference is attended by senior level University Principles, scientific advisers, Heads of knowledge transfer partnerships, enterprise and business development directors from government, academia and the privates sector.

CPD CERTIFIED This means that attendance at any of our events can contribute to your Continuing Personal and Professional Development and help you meet your own targets. All attendees will be provided with access to download the CPD certificate post-conference.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


This is a must attend event for anyone looking to gain the most up to date understanding of the strategies in place to ensure that UK science and innovation is positioned to meet the global economic challenges we face. Key job titles include:

  • Chief Executives
  • Academic Liaisons
  • Heads of Finance
  • Managing Directors
  • Director Generals
  • Scientific Advisors
  • Curriculum Managers
  • Curriculum Directors
  • Diploma Leaders, Diploma Teachers
  • Heads of Procurement
  • Enterprise and Business Development Directors
  • Knowledge Exchange Directors
  • Exam Officers, Examiners & Moderators
  • Deans of Faculties
  • Heads of Economic Development
  • Sustainable Development Directors
  • Heads of Inward Investment
  • International Development Directors
  • British Consulate-Generals
  • LA’s & 14-19 Partnerships
  • Heads of International Strategy
  • Lecturers
  • Directors for 14-19 Developments
  • Head of Post 16 Development
  • Life Science Directors
  • Headteachers
  • Heads of Low Carbon Strategy
  • Heads of Diplomas
  • Overseas Representatives
  • STEM Directors
  • Curriculum Development Professionals
  • Heads of Funding
  • Heads of Education Outreach
  • 14-19 Delivery Head
  • Scientists
  • Heads of Bioscience
  • Pro Vice-Chancellors
  • Professors
  • Heads of Innovation
  • Education Stakeholder Engagement Director
  • Science Curriculum Development Managers
  • Parliamentary and Policy Advisors
  • Heads of R&D
  • Science Profession Project Directors
  • Heads of Strategic Development
  • University Principals
  • LEA Directors
  • Heads of Technology and Engineering Services
  • University Partnership Directors
  • Heads of Trade and Investment
  • 14-19 Curriculum Pathways Projects
  • Heads of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS :


  • Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
  • Department for Children, Schools and Families
  • Research Councils
  • Universities
  • Natural Environment Research Council
  • Sector Skills Councils
  • Science & Technology Facilities Council
  • Science Councils
  • Central Government

  • Primary Schools

  • Secondary Schools

  • Design Council
  • National Physical Laboratory
  • Colleges
  • Institute of Physics
  • Department for Energy and Climate Change
  • Learning and Skills Council
  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Public Sector Research Institutions
  • SMEs
  • Foresight
  • Schools (Primary & Secondary)
  • Technology Parks
  • Regional Development Agencies
  • Local Authorities
  • Carbon Trust
  • Colleges
  • Private Sector Organisations - Blue Chip, Multinationals, Start-ups
  • STEM