Investing in technology and innovation centres was one of the key recommendations in the Hermann Hauser review commissioned by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson.
The Hauser review concluded that Britain was missing out by failing to capitalise fully on its science and technology skills base.
The recommendations supported by Mandelson, involve developing a network of elite technology and innovation centres to turn ideas into products.
Lord Mandelson said:
“Too often in this country we have been brilliant at research and let others walk away with the commercial benefits of development. If we are to develop new industrial capabilities in Britain, we have to get more D out of our R&D”.
We are delighted to announce that Hermann Hauser is confirmed to speak at Science & Innovation 2010, where he will discuss his review along with other crucial topics including:
Also supporting and exhibiting at Science & Innovation 2010 is the Technology Strategy Board who Lord Mandelson has asked to look into ways of implementing the proposals of the review.
Don’t miss this opportunity to put your questions to these crucial parties at Science & Innovation 2010. This is a one day high level intimate strategy event. The format of the day has been designed to encourage a two-way interaction, and debate between high profile speakers, key stakeholders and relevant agencies, departments and providers from the education sector, industry, employers, schools, colleges, academia, government at central and local level and others.
Our exceptional conference programme features key players from central and local government who are ideally placed to offer an invaluable insight into the current issues surrounding Science & Innovation including:
- Hermann Hauser CBE, Co-founder Amadeus Capital Partners
- Phil Willis MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee
- Professor Adrian Smith, Director General for Science and Research, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
- Sir Alan Langlands, Chief Executive, HEFCE
- Professor Mark Welland, FRS FREng, Chief Scientific Adviser, MOD
- David Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, Committee on Climate Change
- Nigel Whitbread, Group Managing Director, BAE Systems
More confirmed speakers coming soon...
Benefits of attending
- Network with high-level representatives from government, academia and the private sector
- Discuss the strategic approach necessary to build the foundations of low carbon industrial competitiveness
- Understand the new funding incentives for higher education programmes that deliver the higher level skills needed
- Discuss how raising skills levels must be a partnership between employers, government and individuals
- Hear about next steps to transform Britain into Europe’s leading hi-tech exporter
- Attendance contributes 8 hours toward a CPD certification.
The conference promises a unique mix of high quality seminars as well as an energetic plenary and over two hours of networking are scheduled into the programme.
So join us at Science & Innovation 2010 which will act as a centre for discussion and networking.
Attendance at this event costs just £249+vat* and book today quoting ‘HH’ and you are eligible to save 10% on this rate.
And don't forget our group booking offer, book 5 or more delegates and each delegate saves 50% and can attend for just £125+vat* per delegate.
So don't delay, register today and join us to discuss key strategies that will ensure that Science and Innovation in the UK is positioned at the forefront of the new world knowledge economy.
For more information about delegate rates and discounts for multiple bookings visit: www.govnet.co.uk/science/register
