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events and courses : Science & Innovation 2010 Conference - previous delegate loyalty scheme now on...
Science & Innovation 2010 Conference - previous delegate loyalty scheme now on...
16 June 2010 - 09:00
Location QEII Conference Centre, London
As a previous delegate of our Science & Innovation conference, we wanted you to be the first know about Science & Innovation 2010, taking place Wednesday 16th June, QEII Conference Centre, London.
As a previous delegate you are currently eligible to receive an unprecedented 20% discount on the standard delegate and attend the UK’s premier event for those involved with the UK’s science and innovation sector for just £199 + Vat (standard delegate rate £249 + Vat).
Phil Willis MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee, is now confirmed to Chair the event and will preside over leading experts from across the sector on a day that promises to be a lively and educational event.
Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the Future, is confirmed to deliver the presentation Towards a Sustainable and Green Economy. This presentation will seek answers to critical questions including: What should we make of the Copenhagen accord? Does the Government’s low carbon strategy go far enough in the fight against climate change? The Carbon Reduction Commitment will also be under discussion along with new ideas on how to create a sustainable and green economy for both developed and developing nations.
Professor Gordon Conway, Former Chief Scientific Adviser to DFID and Professor for International Development, Imperial College, is also confirmed to discuss issues including: building scientific collaboration to deliver practical solutions to third world countries, the impact of climate change and other future threats and how science can contribute to building sustainability and resilience, how to get advances in research and development to where they are most needed and DFID’s plans to invest up to £1 billion on development research up to 2013.
Science & Innovation 2010 will examine current and future policy in close detail. Delegates will explore how we can ensure economic growth through the commercialisation of our research and science base and continue in the drive towards a low carbon economy. That will create both business and employment opportunities.
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Benefits of attending
· Network with high-level representatives from government, academia and the private sector
· Debate whether UK science and innovation is positioned to meet the global economic challenges we face
· Discuss the strategic approach necessary to build the foundations of low carbon industrial competitiveness
· Hear about fostering knowledge creation and its innovation application
· Learn about the Higher Education Innovation Fund and the support to University spin-out companies
· 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 generating and exploiting new applications of technology
· Hear how scientific education, knowledge and research are crucial to solving development challenges
· Hear about next steps to transform Britain into Europe’s leading hi-tech exporter
· Learn from best practice case studies from across the sector
· The conference contributes eight hours towards a CPD certification.
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Speakers
Phil Willis MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee (confirmed)
Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the Future (confirmed)
The Rt Hon Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation (invited)
Sir Alan Langlands, Chief Executive HEFCE (invited)
Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Committee on Climate Change (invited)
John Cridland CBE, Deputy Director-General, CBI (invited)
Professor John Bedddington, Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government (invited)
James Dyson, Head of the Dyson Foundation (invited)
Professor Mark Welland, FRS FREng, Chief Scientific Adviser, MoD (invited)
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Highlights from Science & Innovation 09
Science & Innovation 09, saw over 400 key decision makers from government, academia and the private sector join for a major summit which proved to be a milestone in the sector.
For the full highlights and delegate testimonials visit: govnet.co.uk/science/highlights
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Booking is easy
Public sector rates
Book today and save 20% on your place under the previous delegate public sector loyalty scheme. Quote SPD at the time of booking and we will automatically apply the discount.
Due to high demand and bookings already received following the sell out 2009 conference, ensure you don’t miss out and book your place today.
1 delegate comes £249 + VAT £199 + VAT*
2 delegates come £225 + VAT £175 + VAT* (each)
3 delegates come £199 + VAT £159 + VAT* (each)
Or save 50% per delegate...register 5 or more delegates and each delegate can attend for just £125 + VAT*.
To register, simply visit the conference website: govnet.co.uk/science/register,
or call Victoria Bowness directly on 0161 211 3034.
Private sector rates
SME’s - £395 + VAT
Blue Chip - £995 + VAT
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