Events in November, 2008
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Security in Digital Payment Systems
Nov 08 13 Start: 10:00 End: 16:00
A workshop presented by The Mobile Data Association & Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network
13 November 2008 10:00 – 16:00
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London EC1Y 8LX
To apply for a free registration, please e-mail info@dcktn.org.uk
Introduction Electronic transactions have been with us for some time and most people are now comfortable with the payment for goods or services over the Internet. As with all communications, there are risks and there have been scams, however, the industry has learnt its lessons and has moved forwards and the public at large is well protected. Technology moves on and we are now entering the era of payments via the mobile phone, laptop computers and other handheld devices connected by wireless means. Wireless technology brings an additional set of issues to consider and this workshop will look at these in the context of what has already been learnt in the fixed-line domain.
The Workshop
This workshop will help you to understand the issues raised for
- Companies deploying mobile phones and WiFi terminals
- Financial businesses looking at offering mobile payments
- Handset manufacturers and the issues on the phone
- Service Providers and the issues in the supply chain
- Network Operators and the areas needing special attention to detail
- Legislators and the need to ensure consumer protection while maintaining opportunities for growth
Who should attend?
- Mobile Network Operators
- Radio equipment suppliers-network equipment, handsets and WiFi technology
- Mobile Service Providers-Aggregators and Content Providers
- Bankers and Payment Processors looking to provide mobile payment mechanisms
- Government and Policing representatives
Request your place now by sending an e-mail to info@dcktn.org.uk.
Registration and attendance is free, but space is strictly limited.
Further details on the Mobile Data Association can be found at www.themda.org
Membership of the Digital Communications KTN is free, and attendees are encouraged to register as members at www.dcktn.org.uk.
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Entrepreneurial Marketing: Focusing on, and Listening to the Needs of the Customer
Nov 08 14 Start: 09:30 End: 16:00
Entrepreneurship Skills Development Series: Entrepreneurial Marketing: Focusing on, and Listening to the Needs of the Customer
Friday & Saturday, 14 – 15 November 2008, EDINBURGH - SCOTLAND
A highly acclaimed workshop for Entrepreneurs, CEOs and their executive management teams from innovative, fast-growing companies.
The workshop features lectures, case studies, interactive discussion, “hands-on” exercises, and the opportunity to build the foundation for a significantly enhanced marketing plan and ongoing capability.
Led by: WILLIAM K. AULET Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management, & Entrepreneur-in-Residence, MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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KENNETH P. MORSE Senior Lecturer & Managing Director, MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA & Chair in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Competitiveness, Delft Technical University, Delft, The Netherlands
This course is designed to teach entrepreneurs, CEOs and their executive management teams to become much more effective in creating an outward oriented company that focuses on understanding and continually meeting the needs of its customers in a mutually beneficial and sustainable manner.
The workshop will assist new and experienced entrepreneurs and their management teams to think about their business differently and enhance their company’s plans, capabilities and culture by challenging them in ways they may not have been doing in the past.
The workshop is highly interactive and features case studies of fast growing companies as well as many first hand examples of young, ambitious companies similar to those attending the workshop.
There will also be “live” exercises, applying the concepts presented to the participant’s business with real time feedback.
For further details contact andrew.mitchell@ed.ac.uk Tel: 0779 311 1386
Please go to www.informatics-ventures.com/applymarketing and complete the Application Form.
The Informatics Ventures Team will contact you to confirm your place.
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Wireless - The pulse behind eHealth
Nov 08 20 Start: 09:00 End: 14:00
With ICT being at the heart of the recent Governments 2008-2011 eHealth strategy, it is understood that the convergence of wireless and mobile technology could significantly create new platforms that will support the next generation of eHealth applications.
Ambitious companies seeking to exploit these new opportunities are invited to this Wireless Innovation seminar to meet and listen to a group of leading analysts, partners and innovators who will present their biggest predictions and expectations for this sector.
If you would like to attend this event or receive more information please email forums@innovationcentre.org
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IEEE Digital Communications KTN SEMINAR (internal event)
Nov 08 24 Start: 15:30 End: 19:00
The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (http://www.dcktn.org.uk/) has been established by an industry-led group of leading players, with funding from the Technology Strategy Board. It seeks to bring competitive advantage to the UK by promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing between the users and providers of Digital Communications, and helping to drive innovation in the sector.
In addition, Dr Jim Rautio, a leading expert on James Clerk Maxwell, of Maxwell’s Equations Fame, will present a highly informative talk on "From Maxwell to Generation of Dark Light by Electricity”. This will be followed by a brief introduction to the Centre for excellence on Signal and Image Processing at Strathclyde. The Meeting offers a useful opportunity to meet Dr Terman and learn of recent developments in the IEEE, UK Communications, and on Signal and Image Processing at Strathclyde.
The Programme for the event is as follows:
15.30-16.00 Registration
16.00-16.05 Introduction -Tariq Durrani
16.05-16.30 New Directions at IEEE - Lew Terman President IEEE
16.30-16.50 Digital Communications KTN - Philip Hargrave CEO & Network Director DC-KTN
16.50-17.10 From Maxwell to Generation of Dark Light by Electricity - Jim Rautio
17.10-17.20 Centre of excellence on Signal Image Processing - Tariq Durrani
17.20-17.45 Discussion
17.45-19.00 Reception and Networking.As space is limited, it is advisable to you register your interests early, and no later than 17 November 2008.
To register please contact: Sheila Forbes Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering University of Strathclyde s.forbes@eee.strath.ac.uk
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China: Understanding the Opportunities (internal event)
Nov 08 25 Start: 10:00 End: 15:30
Doing Business in China Briefing
Book the Date: Nov 25th 2008
Location: Strathclyde Hilton Hotel
Mainland China’s manufacturing capability and demand for consumer products is growing fast. It will soon become the world’s largest manufacturer and consumer of electronic goods and components. One third of the trade routes through Hong Kong. This event provides a briefing on how to develop new business in China and brings insight from companies with significant sales in the region. Critical issues, such as IP protection, are also covered.
Agenda
10:00 Arrival & Coffee
10:30 Introduction Derek Boyd, Chief Executive, NMI
10:45 Hong Kong: The Gateway to Growing Your Business in China Simon Tsang, Senior Manager, Technology, InvestHK
11:20 Hong Kong Science Park, The R&D Platform for your High-Tech Business in China Kevin Koo, Senior Manager, Electronics,Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks
12:00 IP Protection Tim Hargreaves, Marks & Clerk
12:30 Lunch & Networking
13:30 Case Study 1, Alistair Banham, EVP Sales, Wolfson Microelectronics
14:00 Case Study 2, Nina Ni, Sales Director AP, Semefab
14:30 Coffee & Networking
15:30 Close
To register for this event please email adminsupport@nmi.org.uk or call 01506 401210
Venue Hilton Strathclyde hotel Phoenix Crescent Strathclyde, North Lanarkshire, Bellshill ML4 3JQ,
01698 395500 http://beta.hilton.co.uk/strathclyde
About NMI NMI is the Trade Association for the microelectronics industry in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to build and support a strong semiconductor community and act as facilitator and catalyst for sector development. We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by our members who include fabless semiconductor companies, intellectual property providers, contract design services, integrated device manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers, vendors, service providers,research and academic institutions as well as a wider stakeholder community.
Please see http://www.nmi.org.uk/about/current_members.htm for a list of members See www.nmi.org.uk and click on events for full schedule and latest information -
IP Lunchtime Seminars - Licensing Software
Nov 08 26 Start: 12:00 End: 14:00
The fourth in our series, Maclay, Murray and Spens will deliver a seminar on Licensing Software.
We all know there are lots of developments in the field of software licensing, from ASP and other models stretching traditional boundaries through to the prevalence of open source. This workshop will focus on how to deal with these changes.
If you would like to attend this event or receive more information please email forums@innovationcentre.org
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Support for Innovation & Technology Businesses
Nov 08 27 Start: 09:00 End: 14:00
A selection of public and private organisations will be on site to present and explain the range of services and support available to new companies in Scotland.
The day will be a mixture of workshops, displays, seminars and one-to-one sessions providing an ideal opportunity for companies to meet the key organisations that can help them grow their company.
If you would like to attend this event or receive more information please email albaforums@innovationcentre.org
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Scottish Software Awards 2008
Nov 08 28 Start: 19:00 End: 23:00
The Scottish Software Awards 2008 evening award ceremony will take place once again in the modern and relaxing surroundings of the RadissonSAS Glasgow on Friday 28th November 2008 where eight of the industry’s most innovative companies will be recognised at our evening awards ceremony.
Guests will be welcomed by a drinks reception with the opportunity to network with the industry’s most innovative companies and sector leaders.
The awards dinner, keynote address and awards presentation will follow with additional opportunity for winners to celebrate and network with the industry's finest at the end of the evening.
All entrants automatically qualify for 2 FREE tickets to the awards dinner. If you would like to make it a company/team evening (and reward those who have contributed to your success over the year) or invite someone else to the awards, additional tickets are available to entrants at a 20% discount rate of £40.00.
Tickets are also available to non-entrant companies to attend this year's event, there is a small charge of £50.00 + VAT per person - a small price to pay for the opportunity to network with influential leaders of the Scottish software sector!
To register your attendance or indeed request any tickets for the Scottish Software Awards 2008 evening award ceremony and dinner, simply email gareth@straightlinepublishing.com.
We look forward to seeing you on the 28th November! www.scottishsoftwareawards.co.uk
