Annual Royal Society's Industry Fellows' networking event
This event will bring together past and present Industry Fellowship holders and invites leading figures in industry and academia to address some of the major issues affecting collaboration between science and industry.
The theme for this event is ‘translational research’ with various sessions to allow participants the opportunity to discuss issues, concerns and successes in this area.
The event will include case studies from current Royal Society Industry Fellowship holders and a keynote presentation from science entrepreneur Dr Hermann Hauser FRS. There will also be a panel discussion, Chaired by Dr Simon Campbell FRS with the following contributors:
- Dr Will Barton, Head of Manufacturing at the Technology Strategy Board
- Dr David Docherty, Chief Executive, National Centre for Universities and Business
- Mr Tim Holt, Executive Director, Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd
- Professor Paul O’Brien, Head of School of Chemistry, University of Manchester and Founder & Scientific Advisor of Nanoco Ltd.
Agenda
10.00 Registration
10.30 Welcome address
10.45 Case studies
12.00 Industry Fellows College update and discussion
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Keynote presentation by Dr Hermann Hauser
14:45 Panel discussion
16:15 Networking reception
Attending this event
This event is free to attend and is available by registration only. For more information contact: grants-reply@royalsociety.org.
We have a limited number of spaces for wheelchair users and bookable seats for people with impaired mobility. To book in advance, please contact grants-reply@royalsociety.org. Further information about accessibility is available.