The York Open Innovation 'JAM'
11th November 2010 - National Science Learning Centre, York
Open Your Business to Fresh Ideas and a New Way of Working
This November, Science City York is leading York’s first Open Innovation 'JAM'. It's for businesses and researchers spanning the knowledge base across the Leeds City Region, exploring what open innovation (OI) can do for your business and offering an informed insight into OI from leading industry experts, including representation from Unilever, Nestle UK&I, and 100%Open, a new open innovation agency spun out of NESTA.
They'd really like to see you there: Full Programme | Registration.
Date: Thursday 11 November 2010
Venue: National Science Learning Centre, York, YO10 5DD
Time: 1.00pm - 5.30pm
A Free Event
● Communicating the value of investing in innovation in the face of economic downturn
● Encouraging a new way of collaborative working and highlighting opportunities across key industry sectors
● Building contacts through productive networking
Speakers
Roland Harwood Co-founder and Networks Partner, 100%Open
Roger Leech Open Innovation Director for Portfolio and Scouting,Unilever
Lee Statham Innovation and Renovation Manager,Nestle Confectionery UK&I
Lee Statham Innovation and Renovation Manager,Nestle Confectionery UK&I
Sector specific, facilitated workshops will help you to explore and debate in detail the issues, value, and potential pitfalls, of adopting the principles of OI in your business.
Sector Workshop Themes
Bioscience
How to approach OI for Bioscience - Both Sides of the Story. Facilitators: Roger Leech, Unilever; Dr Alison Orr, Targeting InnovationLtd
Creative
OI in the Context of IP & Creative Commons Licensing. Facilitators: Roland Harwood, 100%Open; Marcus Romer, Pilot Theatre
IT & Digital
Is there Room for OI in the Commercial World of IT & Digital: Facilitators: Lee Statham and Francois Pointet, Nestle Confectionery UK&I; Michael McGuinness, Targeting Innovation Ltd
Exhibitors
SCY; LCR Innovation Capital; Finance Yorkshire; Yorkshire Association of Business Angels; Connect Yorkshire;
University of York Research Innovation Office; Enterprise Europe Yorkshire , Manufacturing Advisory Service
SCY; LCR Innovation Capital; Finance Yorkshire; Yorkshire Association of Business Angels; Connect Yorkshire;
University of York Research Innovation Office; Enterprise Europe Yorkshire , Manufacturing Advisory Service
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
How to Register
The event is free to attend but pre-registration is essential. Places on individual workshops are limited to 30 and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register as soon as possible to secure your place:
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