Learn. Connect. Develop. The Business Of Science Conference 2017

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Science

Science underpins so much of what we do, how we do it, where we do it and why.  The conference will explore some of these areas with a combination of presentations, panel discussions, breakout andinteractive sessions. These will provide the opportunity to learn from others and connect with people and businesses of interest.

Innovation

Great ideas come from many different backgrounds, theories and discussions.  What do they all have in common? It is the drive of the individual or group involved to make them successful for reasons of scientific breakthrough, a development of a previous innovation or something completely novel.  The commercial success of these innovations can either encourage or discourage the idea to be taken forward. The conference will explore how this can be supported with examples of where and how this has been achieved.

Skills 

The drive to encourage the ongoing development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills is never ending.  What is certain is that these subjects can lead to great work opportunities and are essential to underpin great science, great innovation and commercial success.  The conference will examine the various routes to gain and develop these skills through academic, technical andleadership development, enabling delegates to understand the various routes and how to become involved.

The Agenda

08:00 – 09:00: Registration, Breakfast & Networking

09:00 – 09:10: Welcome By Steve Bennett, Managing Director, Science North Ltd

09:10 – 09:20: Opening Address – Sir Richard Leese, Leader Of The Council, Manchester City Council.

09:20 – 09:30: Welcoming Address From The Headline Sponsor Richard Carter, Managing Director UK & Ireland, BASF

09:30 – 10:15: Keynote Speaker 

10:15 – 11:00: Keynote Speaker – Rosa Wilkinson, Director Of Stakeholder Engagement For Trade Policy, Department For International Trade

11:00 – 11:30: Coffee Break And Networking

11:30 – 13:00: Break Out Sessions

• Science & the vibrant economy.
• People & place – creating the right environment for great science.
• Data management & new product development.

13:00 – 14:00: Lunch & Networking

14:00 – 14:45: Keynote Speaker – Sherry Coutu CBE, Executive Chair, Founders4Schools And Executive Chair, Scaleup Institute

14:45 – 16:00: Breakout Sessions –  STEM Skills

• Academic Development – led by Lynne Bianchi
• Technical Development – led by John Holton
• Leadership Development – led by Claire-Marie Boggiano

16:00: Final Keynote Speaker – Speaker Invited

16:45: Conference Overview And Summary – Steve Bennett, Managing Director, Science North Ltd

17:00 – 18:00: Networking And Drinks

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