Innovation Network Event
Retaining valued technologist talent
Ansty Park CoventryHow does one (or should one even wish to) hang on to good mid-career technologists and professionals, when there are limited obvious opportunities for career progression within the flat structures of today's organisations?
Customer Relations for Technologists
3M Centre Cain Road, Bracknell, United KingdomThis event explores how marketers think when selling high tech to customers, and ways that technologists can gain more understanding of their customers to create better products.
The Circular Economy – benefit or burden?
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington Hampton Road, Teddington, United KingdomThis event explores what the Circular Economy means, the potential implications for traditional business models, and inspiration on how to get started.
Overcoming Resistance to Innovations
University of Southampton Hartley Suite, Staff Club, Highfield Campus, SouthamptonThis event explores lessons learned from overcoming obstacles encountered when introducing innovations in biotech and high-tech manufacturing. Case studies include the NHS, electronics and pharma.
Novel Processes
Renishaw plc Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-under-Edge, EnglandHow 3d/additive is changing the manufacturing landscape, not just for those seeking rapid prototyping, but potentially challenging business models for some established products. Kindly hosted by Renishaw plc. Optional tour of Renishaw's facilities afterwards.
Novel Materials – the rise of “Nano”
Diamond Light Source Diamond House, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Ave, Didcot, United KingdomWe are kindly being hosted by the Diamond Light Source near Oxford. Our speakers are each accomplished technologists from the Innovation Network. They will enlighten us about Nano materials, and (where possible, without revealing IP) share their relevance to product innovation in their businesses: Dr Keith Parsons, R&D Manager, Macdermid Autotype Geoff Hassall, Innovation Development Manager, [...]
The Innovator’s Assembly
OxfordCome and join a large number of peers for a full day of stimulating input from a range of thought leaders, inventor-entrepreneurs, seasoned innovators and experienced leaders. You'll gain a greater understanding of the complex systemic layers within which innovators in high-tech manufacturing operate and contribute, inspiration on tackling any challenges you face, and a stronger [...]