Events in June, 2008
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Digital Signal Processing in Communications
Jun 08 3 Start: 15:30 End: 19:45
Digital Signal Processing in Communications - A Joint DC-KTN and DSP Scotland Event Tuesday 3 June 2008 The Western Club 32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AB
Digital Communications is a vital component of the UK economy. It is a key enabler for telecommunications, broadcasting and ICT and a transformational technology in such areas as energy, the environment, assisted living, health and transport.
The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN) has been established, with funding from the Technology Strategy Board, to create competitive advantage for the UK by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and accelerating innovation in the sector. This event, organised jointly with DSP Scotland, will introduce the DC-KTN, address industry needs in respect of Digital Signal Processing in communications and initiate a road mapping exercise.
The Programme includes a presentation on collaborative opportunities offered by EU Framework Programme 7, and a focussed Panel session where keynote industry representatives will offer their views on future directions that will contribute to the development of a roadmap for the sector with the objective of influencing future policies. There will also be ample opportunities for networking with colleagues from industry, government agencies and academia.
Attendance is free, but pre-registration is essential as numbers are strictly limited. Please email info@dcktn.org.uk to request a place. Membership of the DC-KTN is free, and attendees are encouraged to register as members at www.dcktn.org.uk.
Agenda 1530-1600 Arrivals & Registration (with coffee)
1600- 1605 Scene setting (T S Durrani)
1605-1635 Digital Communications KTN (P J Hargrave)
1635-1705 Opportunities in the EU 7th Framework Programme (P Walters)
1705-1715 EUSIPCO ’09 and DSP Scotland future activities (R Stewart)
1715-1815 Panel Discussion on Industry needs and Road-mapping*
1815-1945 Networking and buffet supper
* The following experts have been invited to join the Panel: Dr Peter Firth CTO Wolfson Microelectronics; Dr Malachy Devlin, CTO Nallatech, Mr Tim Summers, Operations manager Freescale Semiconductors, Mr Alisdair Gunn, Wireless Innovation Technology Manager, Hillington Innovation Centre.
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The Selling of Technical Products
Jun 08 4 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00
Bernard L. Dyer Director, Sales and Marketing Solutions How solving a customer’s problem has resulted in the development of a brand new radical innovation in fuelling technology. This innovative IP has helped reposition the company as a market innovator, rather than a “me too” supplier. David Farquhar Director 2 in 10 How developing your sales & marketing and attracting finance are inextricably linked for high growth companies. Stuart Bain CEO, Design LED Stuart will focus on helping companies understand their own value proposition in the context of their target customer needs. With special attention paid to competitive advantage, communication and execution. Edward Chance Area Vice President, Oracle Eddie will be showcasing examples of how to partner with global multinationals and how to engage with Oracle. Alan Blunt Director Xi Power Growing Pains - Tales from the front line.
Working through 27 years of electronics companies some of the Marketing highlights and lowlights have occurred during key change periods. From rampant industry growth, through the bubble and onwards the key at all stages of business development is the ability and the willingness to learn and adapt. This becomes particularly apparent as any organisation starts to develop its own independent/interdependent management and leadership. Whether growing from a small to medium sized business establishing a new business focus (through business diversity or acquisition) or indeed at key stages of funding, the Marketing activity can add significant value to a business if integrated early and effectively. Successes and times of tension are highlighted Tim Summers Digital Systems Manager Freescale I intend to introduce Freescale, describe the R&D activities we have going on in East Kilbride and present some areas where we are seeking collaboration/ partnership from external sources which could represent good opportunities for local companies etc.
Gary O'Donnell Commercial Director Frame BRANDING: The role brand building plays in building strong businesses. Using case studies to develop an understanding of how brand can be made to work for you.
Registration starts at 09:00 with the first speaker at 10:00 The drinks reception is at 17:00 followed by the conference dinner at 19:00
Members: Conference £75, Dinner £50, Conference Dinner and B&B £250
Non-Members Conference £115, Dinner £75, Conference Dinner and B&B £375
To register please visit www.regonline.com/63345_620920M
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Building Innovation Partnerships between Industry and Academia
In partnership with Interface - the Knowledge Connection for Business and Connect Scotland, Hillington Park Innovation Centre is hosting a workshop to showcase information technology and engineering technology companies operating in Scotland who will have an academic partnership requirement that could potentially be met by a West of Scotland university. This workshop will be of interest to both technology companies as well as university representatives. -
Grow and develop a high growth innovative business
Jun 08 5 Start: 12:00 End: 14:00
The Alba Innovation Centre in partnership with MBM Commercial is presenting a series of lunchtime workshops offering expert advice on several aspects of growing and developing a high growth innovation business.
The first series of events which will take place throughout June will focus on 3 key stages of any company’s development. Firstly, engaging with and using a team of legal experts to help protect and grow your business, secondly, how to attract funding and finally, what to look for in an exit strategy.
Attendance at these workshops is free and offers companies the chance to get advice and knowledge from industry experts. MBM will be happy to chat with anybody who attends the workshops individually, after the event, or at a subsequent meeting.
Thursday 5th June 12 - 2pm What did the lawyers ever do for you? Many business people consider lawyers a necessary evil!
David Calder of MBM Commercial explains why lawyers are necessary and how their services and advice is essential for any new/growing innovative business. MBM Commercial is an award-winning niche legal firm, pre-eminent in advising growing entrepreneurial companies and their investors and is well placed to offer advice in these areas.
To register for this event, email albaevents@innovationcentre.org or contact Alison on 01506 592100
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Grow and develop a high growth innovative business
Jun 08 17 Start: 12:00 End: 14:00
The Alba Innovation Centre in partnership with MBM Commercial is presenting a series of lunchtime workshops offering expert advice on several aspects of growing and developing a high growth innovation business.
The first series of events which will take place throughout June will focus on 3 key stages of any company’s development. Firstly, engaging with and using a team of legal experts to help protect and grow your business, secondly, how to attract funding and finally, what to look for in an exit strategy.
Attendance at these workshops is free and offers companies the chance to get advice and knowledge from industry experts. MBM will be happy to chat with anybody who attends the workshops individually, after the event, or at a subsequent meeting.
Tuesday 17th June 12 – 2pm What every Investor wants. What are the key things investors look for in a company?
Kenny Mumford, a partner in MBM Commercial, and formally in house lawyer with Braveheart Investments, explains how to make your company irresistible to all types of investors. MBM Commercial is an award-winning niche legal firm, pre-eminent in advising growing entrepreneurial companies and their investors and is well placed to offer advice in these areas.
To register for this event, email albaevents@innovationcentre.org or contact Alison on 01506 592100
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Developing devices for the Health & Wellness Market
Jun 08 23 Start: 09:30 End: 16:00
Wellness Innovation and Technology in association with G.P.B. Limited and SKF Condition Monitoring Centre (Livingston) Ltd are running an event looking at the regulatory, funding and ‘route to market’ issues for companies working in the health and wellness market at the Alba Innovation Centre, Livingston on Monday 23rd June 2008.
This event will outline everything you need to know to take your product or service to market, how to manage the route to market (personal healthcare, medical and assistive devices), how to access appropriate government funding and much more.
Agenda
9:30 Registration and refreshments
10:00 Welcome and introduction
10.15 Networking activity session 1
10:30 The Route to Market for Healthcare Devices Rowan Norrie (Wellness Innovation Project)
11:15 Coffee Break
11.30 Networking activity session 2
11:45 Regulatory clearance to market for medical devices George Buchan (G.P.B Limited)
12:30 Design and development of medical electronic devices Gerry McGoogan (SKF)
13:00 Lunch & Networking 14.00 Networking activity session 3
14:15 Funding for wellness products and medical devices
14.30 IP for wellness products and medical devices Glen Wilson, Harrison Goddard Foote
15.00 Close
15:15 1 to 1 Surgery (by appointment)
15:15 Coffee / Networking / Chance to speak with presenters
To register for this event, email Alison on wellness.admin@innovationcentre.org or telephone 01506 592100
