IOP Business Forum: The new innovation landscape - The impact in the north west
14 June 201218:00 – 21:00 (including networking reception)
Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, The Atrium, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, WA4 4AD
The UK innovation landscape has undergone significant changes over the past year, with the removal of the regional development agencies and the introduction of the Local Enterprise Partnerships and Enterprise Zones.
This event will discuss the recent developments, what they mean for the growth and survival of physics-based business in the north west, and what more can be done by policymakers, advocacy groups, universities and businesses themselves to ensure that the region remains at the forefront of physics-based innovation.
For more information, please contact business@iop.org.
Programme
| 18:00 | Arrival and registration, with wine reception |
| 18:30 | Introduction Dr Norman Apsley, Vice President, Business and Innovation, Institute of Physics |
| 18:40 | Local Enterprise Partnership Peter Nears, Peel Holdings |
| 19:00 | Challenges of Inward Investment Jonathan Smith, Tech-X UK Ltdl |
| 19:10 | Updates on IOP Initiatives |
| 19:20 | Open forum for debate and discussion Led by Dr Norman Apsley |
| 20:00 | Buffet and networking reception |
| 21:00 | Departure |