Innovation Network Event
Innovation and Lean – a contradiction?
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington Hampton Road, Teddington, United KingdomBusinesses become more procedural and structures become formalised as they age and grow. We’ll look at how to keep innovation alive whilst striving to be lean and efficient.
Innovating across cultural boundaries
Lloyd's Register Global Technology Centre University of Southampton Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Rd, Southampton, United KingdomCulture “eats strategy for breakfast” – not understanding the cultures of your stakeholder groups is likely to thwart your innovation strategy. We’ll look at cultures on various levels and hear stories of real experiences.
The ethical and pragmatic considerations of AI
National Composite Centre, Bristol Bristol & Bath Science Park, Emersons Green, Bristol, United KingdomArtificial Intelligence has been around for some time and its capabilities are developing apace. What might manufacturers need to consider if they wish to benefit from the increasing opportunities it may offer for innovation within their organisation?
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.