Connecting Research with Industry in Italy and the UK
18 - 19 April 2007
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Enhancing competitiveness and productivity through effective links between research institutes and industry leading edge practices in Italy and the UK
A two-day conference for directors, managers, academics and policy-makers, to be held at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK.
A unique opportunity to:
- learn about recent developments, challenges and trends in cooperation between research institutions and business
- network with senior directors, managers, policy-makers and academics from both Italy and the UK
- improve performance - through case studies, presentations and the sharing of best practice
Keynote speakers
- Prof. Sir John O'Reilly, Vice-Chancellor, Cranfield University
- H.E. Giancarlo Aragona, Italian Ambassador in the UK
- Prof. Luigi Nicolais, Minister for Public Administration Reform and Innovation
- Rt. Hon Margaret Hodge MBE MP, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions
- Ing. Pasquale Pistorio, Confindustria’s Vice-President of Innovation, Research and European links, Honorary President of STMicroelectronics
- Richard Lambert, Director-General of the CBI
- Prof. Fabio Pistella, President of CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)
- Dr Randal Richards, CEO of Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
- Ing. Giancarlo Grasso, CTO of Finmeccanica Group and CEO of Selex SAS Spa
- Jenny Body, R & T Government Relations Manager Airbus
Chair
Richard Arthur – Chairman, Renaissance Bedford
Full conference programme available here
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