In partnership with : Powering the knowledge economy: universities, cities and innovation Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Woburn House Conference Centre London WC1H 9HQ Featured Speakers: Professor Madeline Atkins CBE Chief Executive HEFCE Supported by : Geoff Mulgan Professor Steve West Chief Executive Officer Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England; President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce NESTA Book online at www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/events Follow us on Twitter: @UUKevents #UUKUCI Agenda Powering knowledge economy: universities, cities, innovation Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Woburn House Conference Centre London WC1H 9HQ 9.15 Registration and refreshments 9.50 Welcome and introduction by morning Chair Professor Dame Julia King, Vice-Chancellor, Aston University and Chair of Universities UK’s Innovation and Growth Policy Network 10.00 Keynote address: Innovation, Universities and Place Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive, NESTA 10.30 Panel debate: Civic Leadership, Innovation and Economic Growth • • • • The drivers of successful knowledge cities Innovation clusters Universities as anchor institutions Enhancing civic leadership Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England and President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce Andrew Carter, Acting Chief Executive, Centre for Cities Mass Challenge Entrepreneur A senior local government representative 11.25 Refreshments and networking break 11:55 Introduction by Chair A senior representative from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) 12:00 Universities as anchor institutions in local economies Professor Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) 12:20 Engaging with Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) A LEP Chair 12:40 Funding Innovation Speaker to be confirmed 13:00 Questions and discussion 13.15 Lunch Universities have a key role in driving forward innovation in the knowledge economy and contributing to a skilled workforce by attracting, developing and retaining global talent in their region. Powering the knowledge economy: universities, cities and innovation is a one-day national conference organised by Universities UK that will examine partnerships between cities, universities, businesses and place makers and explore their role in economic growth. This conference will explore the latest policy developments and best practice and will consider how to maximise the local and regional economic growth benefits from university activities 2. Models of effective business engagement to drive local economic growth Professor Angus Laing, Dean, School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University; Chair of the Association of Business Schools 3. University Enterprise Zones Professor Stephen Holloway, Provost, University of Liverpool 4. Health Partnerships Dr Hakim Yadi, Chief Executive, Northern Health Sciences Alliance 15:00 Refreshments and networking break 15:20 Introduction by Chair Aaron Porter, Director of External Relations, National Council for Universities and Business (NCUB) 15:30 Keynote address Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Minister for Universities, Science & Cities (invited) 15:45 Panel debate: Universities, Business and the knowledge economy • • • • The role of LEPs Local growth funds and other funding sources Enhancing universities engagement with SME’s Major Capital Projects Talent creation, higher level skills and graduate retention Professor Julia Buckingham, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Brunel University John Mathers, Chief Executive, The Design Council Professor Angus Laing, Dean, School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University; Chair of the Association of Business Schools Michael Davis, Chief Executive, UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) 16:45 Close of conference 14:00 Discussion Groups (delegates may attend one – places allocated on a first come first served basis subject to maximum numbers) 1. Rethinking the research & innovation eco system Nick Fowler, Managing Director of Academic and Government Institutions, Elsevier B.V Interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? Contact: Catriona Coyle, Events and Sponsorship Manager Tel: 0207 419 5411 Email: catriona.coyle@universitiesuk. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to this programme without prior notice