Events in May, 2008
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Alba......One Year On
May 08 1 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00
Morning Seminar
The Alba Innovation Centre has now been in operation for more than a year. This seminar will focus on the many successes of Alba in its' short existence e.g. the buy-out of Oligon by Wolfson, Catalyse partnering with SMG in the Smartycars deal etc and look at the future plans to develop the Centre further. Following in the success of its' sister site in Hillington, the Alba Innovation Centre has been successful in attracting highly innovative companies with potential for high growth and this seminar will look at what it is that attracts these companies to the Alba Innovation Centre.
Speakers include Tom Ogilvie, CEO of Innovation Centres Scotland Ltd, Mike Southon, founder of 'the Beermat Entrepreneur' and Imran Khand co-founder of Picsel Technologies.
To reserve your place at this seminar email albaseminar@innovationcentre.org or telephone 0141 229 1800
Afternoon Workshops
To reserve your place at any of these workshops email albaworkshops@innovationcentre.org or telephone 0141 229 1800. Please advise which workshop you wish to attend and the appropriate time.
Legal and IP issues facing innovative technology businesses
Caroline Rollestone-Brown and Gillian Cameron of Maclay Murray & Spens’ from Maclay, Murray and Spens will deliver 2 workshops looking at a brass tacks run down on some of the key legal issues which affect technology entrepreneurs from “doing the deal” and consolidating IPR through to getting the best from your advisers …and even selling out from 2-3pm and 4-5pm. (Please indicate which workshop you wish to attend when registering. Maximum number of people this workshop can accommodate is 15).Effective selling techniques for innovative technology businesses
Mike Southon, co-author of best-selling book "The Beermat Entrepreneur" is running a sales workshop from 3pm – 4pm based on the best-selling book "Sales on a Beermat"Based on the best-selling book "Sales on a Beermat", this workshop is suitable for everyone. If you don’t consider yourself a salesperson and hate to sell, but you have to sell to make a living, then this workshop will give you the essential techniques you need to sell! If you love to sell, this workshop will still offer you some good tips.
This workshop will:
- show you how to double your revenue immediately
- show how anyone can be involved in the sales process, without feeling sleazy or dishonest
- teach you how to generate more leads and close them more effectivelyFunding the Deal
The Royal Bank of Scotland and a Scottish based Archangel are running 2 workshops focusing on the essential facts needed to properly fund a high growth business from 2-3pm and 4-5pm (Please indicate which workshop you wish to attend when registering. Maximum number of people this workshop can accommodate is 15).The Royal Bank of Scotland will look at the key aspects of funding such as
• the types of funding available
• the way in which funding works
• what should companies expectations be when raising funding
• timescales
• how to get the best out of the banks
• what will the banks require to see in the business planThe Archangel will look at their role in funding a business including
• what are they looking for?
• what do they bring to the deal?
• how they will expect to work with the company
• managing your expectations
• what the ‘get-out’ plan is going to be
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Gartner Event: 2012 - A Mobile Odyssey!
May 08 7 Start: 09:30 End: 13:00
Recent research by Gartner has stated that by 2012 over 5 billion wireless devices will be web enabled including cell phones, notebooks, cars, media players, electronics and toys. Web 2.0 users and applications such as communities and virtual worlds will “go mobile”. Companies must become experts in mobile web development for a wide range of applications.
Wireless Innovation, Scotland’s national initiative for mobile and wireless technologies have invited one of our key partners, Nick Jones VP and Distinguished Analyst, from Gartner to the Hillington Park Innovation Centre on Wednesday 7th May from 9.30am – 1pm to explore the key issues surrounding mobile web development such as: - How will mobile web 2.0 evolve through 2012? - How should companies decide which mobile web devices and technologies to support? - Which development tools and technologies will enable companies to deliver superb mobile web applications?
All Scottish companies that feel wireless and mobile will play an important part in future business development should attend this event.
Nick Jones – VP and Distinguished Analyst – Bio
Nick Jones is a vice president in Gartner Research. His research focuses primarily on mobile and wireless business and technology. His research coverage includes business-to-employee (B2E) and business-to-consumer (B2C) applications of mobility; mobile application development and delivery technologies including J2ME, and compact .NET; mobile payments; and emerging trends and technologies in the wireless and mobile industry. His secondary research interests include the social impact of technology, and European IT issues. Prior to joining Gartner, Nick gained wide experience in IT from both the user and vendor perspectives. He has worked for consulting organizations and software tools vendors in a variety of roles including technical consulting, product management, product selection and evaluation, globalization and product architecture.
If you would like to register for this Free event please email forums@innovationcentre.org
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Scotland Food & Drink
May 08 7 Start: 14:30 End: 18:30
Sensors and sensor technology have the potential to improve control in a large number of applications in food from maximising agricultural output and quality through raw materials testing, onwards into manufacturing processes to quality control and condition monitoring; resulting in higher yields, less waste and reduced cycle times.
Novel sensors are being introduced which have increased functionality at lower cost and are opening up novel areas of sensors throughout the food value chain. Sensors based on optical techniques, biosensors, wireless networked sensors and RFID have the potential to significantly improve how food is produced, processed and eventually delivered to consumers.
Helping to set the scene will be keynote speakers from the Food processing KTN, Scottish Agricultural College, Oracle and Crossbow Technologies, with FP7 funding opportunities being highlighted by TUV NEL.
This interactive workshop will examine Scotland's capability across a range of solutions for agriculture and food processing. It will be of great interest to both companies and researchers in the field and everyone will have the opportunity to both contribute and participate. Every attendee will be able to present 2 slides on either their requirements for sensing or their technology offering. This will help your networking and business opportunity from attending this event.
Time: 15.00-18.30
Registration from 14.30
Date: 7th May 2008
Venue: Dakota Eurocentral
Agenda
14.30 Registration
15.00 One Minute Introduction to SOA, Food Processing KTN, Scotland Food & Drink & Wireless Innovation
15.10 Opportunities and applications for Sensing in Food
(Lesley Hanna, Food processing KTN)
15.25 The Food Market Place and Case Studies of Optical Sensing in Food
(David Ross, Scottish Agricultural College)
15.40 "2 Slide" introductions by participants
16.10 Opportunities and applications of Wireless Sensor Applications in Food
(Crossbow Technology)
16.30 Refreshments
17.00 Opportunities for Food Sensing in FP7 and TSB Calls
(Alastair McGibbon, UK National Contact Point for FP7, TUV NEL)
17.15 Opportunities and applications for RFID in Food
(Oracle)
17.30 "2 Slide" introductions by participants
18.00 Refreshments, networking and One-to-One sessions
18.30 Close
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International Marketing Seminar
May 08 15 Start: 16:00 End: 19:00
Come to a special introductory international marketing seminar to help you better understand your options.
ScotlandIS and the Hillington Park Innovation Centre have joined forces to address the needs of a growing number of Scotland's innovative technology businesses looking to expand internationally, but needing advice on the challenges posed by unknown international markets, and how to reach them successfully with limited resources.
Identifying international opportunities
If you've identified an international market opportunity, you'll want to know best how to proceed with minimum risk and maximum return. Ogam Insight discusses tools and techniques for identifying international opportunities, and carrying out market research which minimises risk of failure, maximises the chances of success, and shortens your payback period.Preparing for international success
When you decide to go international, getting your home market Sales and Marketing in order is more important than ever. At this seminar you'll find out why it's so important, and take away a key checklist on home market Sales and Marketing to help you maximise success abroad.Foreign market entry strategies
So you're ready to enter a new international market, but your bamboozled by the options. Ogam Insight discusses the host of options available to you, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how to choose the right one for your business.Finding the right international partners
Many market entry strategies require working with a partner. With Ogam Insight you'll understand the challenges and pitfalls involved with recruiting and working with overseas partners, and be better equipped to find the one which will bring you the highest long-term return.International e-marketing
Becoming an international business brings its own challenges as regards internet marketing. In this seminar we'll discuss where the main challenges lie, and your options in terms of internet marketing strategies, tools and techniques.Sign up now, places limited !
Venue: Hillington Park Innovation Centre, 1 Ainslie Road, Hillington, Glasgow, G52 4RU
Date: 15th May 2008
Time: 4-7pm
Cost: £40+vat ScotlandIS Members, Hillington Park Innovation Centre tenants and Alba Innovation Centre tenants; £55+vat Non-members.
Signing up for this unique, first time event is easy, simply email us or call 01506 472200
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Sustainable Computing Seminar
May 08 16 Start: 09:00 End: 13:00
Green or Sustainable computing is BIG news right now.
Bridgeall, Sun Microsystems, The Carbon Trust and Ewgeco would like to invite you to a seminar to explore the effect that IT equipment has on your carbon footprint. During the session you will hear case studies as well as insight into the latest SunRay ultra thin client technology and get up close and personal to Ewgeco's utility monitoring and visualisation solutions. With carbon footprint reduction being mandated now in public sector and academia - many companies see commercial opportunities in this space.
This event will take place at he Hillington Park Innovation Centre on Friday 16th May 2008. Directions to the Centre can be found here.
Register for this event at http://www.bridgeall.com/EventRegister.html
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ELEVATOR – “ASK THE EXPERTS”
May 08 19 Start: 18:30 End: 21:00
This is your chance to meet “Experts”! At Elevator, we’re often asked to cover a number of areas which are crucial to running a business including; Marketing & PR, E-Commerce, Legal Advice and Customs & Revenue - well now’s your chance to meet “Experts” from ALL of these sectors and finally get some answers to your questions and queries.
We’re also delighted the Federation of Small Businesses will be represented by Chris Thorpe who will be hosting an “Expert” table and advising you on how to maximise your interests in running your own business!
So all you need to do is come along on 19th of May and “Ask the “Experts”!!
Please remember to bring your business cards with you as we’ll be including them into our “Inter-trading” section which allows all guests attending to promote their business and seek out new opportunities before networking.
And don’t forget you’ll also have an opportunity to stand up in an informal, relaxed atmosphere and “Pitch Your Business”. Prizes are given out to the best pitch!
So make sure you come along on Monday 19th May for LOTS of good fun, business networking and light refreshments.Monday 19th May 2008 @ 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue - Sloans Bar and Restaurant (Ballroom), Argyle Arcade
(entrance via the lane between Zara and Dorothy Perkins on Buchanan Street)
To book a place at this event please email elevatorbooking@psybt.org.uk or call 0791 739 8864
