Innovation Events
31 MARCH 2009
UKBI/UKSPA
Rising to the Challenge – Effective Management of Innovation Support in times of Economic Uncertainty
The event will take a practical look at innovation infrastructure and ways of promoting and managing science parks and incubation space in times of economic decline that secure new clients while retaining and nurturing the old.
29-30 APRIL 2009
NHS INNOVATIONS LONDON
This 2008 exclusive one-day event was a great success with delegates receiving presentations from leading executives from international medical companies, regulatory agencies and technology transfer offices. The conference has been extended to take place over two days and will involve clinical sessions.
www.nhsinnovationslondon.com/events/37
13 MAY 2009
VISUALISING THE FUTURE TOGETHER — 1 day
Following the success of the previous three year's conferences this 4th Annual Showcase will focus on a series of lively presentations and imaging research case studies chaired by industry leaders and NHS innovators supported by a wide range of cutting-edge companies who will showcase technologies that have the potential to meet our future healthcare needs.
www.suip.co.uk/Uploads/Convergent%20Technologies%20Showcase%20Flyer%20130509%20Email5.pdf
14 MAY 2009
UKSPA MAY MEMBERS' MEETING
UKSPA — 2 days
The May UKSPA Meeting provides an opportunity for Members to network, discuss issues of mutual interest, share best practice and participate in a range of plenary sessions, study tours, Focus (or Special Interest) Groups and Workshops.
www.ukspa.org.uk/events/members-meeting/chesterford-2009
14 MAY 2009
INSITE — 1 day
Insite is an industry-focused event that will help businesses develop original expansion strategies and show how an Open Innovation policy can reposition your company for growth.
Drawing on the results of several years’ research and practical application of innovation methods, the Insite Conference reveals the latest innovation strategies that set market leaders apart from the competition. Demonstrating proven processes, tools and techniques, your company can learn how to increase its market share, presence, sales and profitability by becoming an innovator.
Businesses that reposition for growth reduce the risk, time and cost of innovation.
The Insite Conference showcases the technologies and business models that are outperforming the market and explores how they can help you today. An exceptional panel consisting of business leaders and Open Innovation practitioners will share their experiences with you on the day.
18 MAY 2009
BIO 2009 - UK INNOVATION ZONE
bioProcessUK, UKTI, BIA — 4 days
Following on from the success of the 2008 BIO convention event which saw over 25,000 biotech, life science professionals and top leaders from organizations around the world attend to discuss, network and collaborate the sector's future. This year's event will be taking place in Atlanta, GA and looks to build on the success of BIO 2008.
www.bioindustry.org/biodocuments/bioprocessuk/BIO2009/BIO2009.pdf
3-4 JUNE 2009, DUESSELDORF
EURO MEDTECH 2009
This new event offers networking opportunities, workshop and panel participation, a high-level exhibition and private, pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings.
www.ebdgroup.com/emt/registration.htm
10 JUNE 2009
MEDICAL INNOVATION FORUM
The Medical Innovation Forum is the premier UK networking event for all those with an interest in health technologies to discuss innovations, fast track technology transfer, find partners and seek funding/licensing agreements. Participants include: executives, designers and engineers from medical device companies and their suppliers; clinicians and healthcare managers involved in commercialising innovations; universities & research institutes with new scientific advances or technologies to transfer; and venture capitalists, advisors and business development executives looking for investment opportunities and new partnerships.
www.medical-innovation.net
10 JUNE 2009
MEDICAL INNOVATION FORUM ENTERPRISE EVENTS: UKTI SPONSORED — 1 day
The Medical Innovation Forum is the premier UK networking event for all those with an interest in health technologies to discuss innovations, fast-track technology transfer, find partners and seek funding/licensing agreements.
www.medical-innovation.net
11 JUNE 2009
CLEAN TECH INNOVATION ENTERPRISE EVENTS: UKTI SPONSORED — 1 day
Staged alongside the London Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange, this networking event brings together stakeholders from industry, R&D and finance to explore new opportunities for partnerships, investment and procurement. The scope of the event encompasses all aspects of the renewable energy industry, together with energy storage, infrastructure and other innovations that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts, including: materials recycling, environmental monitoring, pollution control, water treatment, renewable, energy management and carbon abatement.
www.carbon-innovation.com/events.php
7-10 SEPTEMBER 2009, GLASGOW
MATERIALS KTN
EuroMAT 2009
Euromat meetings, held every two years, are sponsored by the Federation of European Materials Societies. They have become prime venues in Europe for a major gathering of academics and industrialists with an interest in Materials Science and Technology. The Euromat series has been organised by the 28 FEMS member societies representing a showcase of the competence of the European materials community.
www.euromat2009.fems.eu
16 SEPTEMBER 2009
UKSPA 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING & CONFERENCE
UKSPA / Manchester Science Parks — 3 days
The UKSPA 25th Anniversary Conference, titled 'Science Parks’ Contribution to the Innovation System: People, Places, Partnerships', is being held in Manchester in September 2009, hosted by Manchester Science Parks.
www.ukspa.org.uk/UKSPA25
13 OCTOBER 2009, LONDON
TSB INNOVATE’09
Innovate '08 was a major business conference and exhibition, which took place in London. Hosted by the Technology Strategy Board, the event's focus was all about innovation - helping great ideas become reality, for business benefit and quality of life. The event offered the chance to talk to innovation experts; see examples of innovation in action; get advice and support; learn about UK technology strategies and discover new opportunities.
www.innovate08.co.uk/home.aspx
13 OCTOBER 2009
Innovate '09, Technology Strategy Board — 1 day
The Technology Strategy Board's major annual event focusing on business innovation.
www.innovateuk.org/content/event/innovate-09-.ashx
27 OCTOBER 2009
L.A.B 2009, Leipziger Messe — 3 days
L.A.B. - the trade fair and conference for analysis, bio and laboratory equipment in the UK - is the only platform in UK presenting the world's leading manufactures and a wide range of scientific solutions altogether within 3 days.
www.lab-uk.co.uk
OCTOBER (TBA), QE2, LONDON
GOVNET SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
www.govnet.co.uk/events
30 NOV-1 DEC 2009, COVENTRY
RAatE 2009
RAatE 2009 is the only UK conference focused on the latest innovations and developments in assistive technology. This conference will be of interest to everyone who uses, works with, develops or conducts research on assistive technologies (AT). The conference program has, over the past years, regularly included new technological developments, service innovations, results of formal research projects, service based research and development and a wide range of other stimulating topics. Known as a friendly and productive conference, RAatE offers you a chance to meet and share knowledge and experience with other people working in AT.
www.hdti.org.uk/raate
EVENTS 2008 (NB Our publication has attended all of these events)
GovNet Communications, September
Innovate ’08, October
Economist Innovation Awards, October
UKSPA Annual Meeting, October
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LDA Knowledge Transfer Awards, December
Norfolk Network- Open Innovation
EVENTS 2009
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ProTon Conference (Wales) January
Energy Innovations Awards 2009, February
Venturefest Yorkshire 2009, February
Environmental KTN, Eco-innovation workshop at the European Sustainable Energy Week 2009
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East of England Energy Group
Nanotechnology KTN 2009, March
Health Technologies KTN 2009, March
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Advanced Technology Showcase 2009, March
Chemistry Innovation KTN 2009, March
Open for Business – inspiring developers to innovate
UKSPA 23-Apr-09
www.ukspa.org.uk/events/...
Generating Value Through Innovation
Innovation Centre (Scotland) 28-Apr-09
www.innovationcentre.org/...
Medical Innovations Conference
NHS Innovations London 29-Apr-09
www.erbi.co.uk/pooled/...
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