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Wellness & Health Business Forum

Feb 09 4 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00
WHIP and Business Forum are pleased to introduce Ian Drysdale from DanMedical and James Laing from EXO2, who will present the challenges facing their companies. Join your peers in debating the issues affecting growing businesses in Scotland, learn from the experience of others and build your network in a relaxed and friendly environment.
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL ASSETS CONFERENCE IN GLASGOW

Feb 09 17 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00

One of Europe's leading conferences on the management of intellectual assets is staged next month in Glasgow.
Hundreds of delegates from across Europe will attend the 3rd International Congress, combined with IFKAD (International Forum on Knowledge Asset Dynamics) 2009, organised by the Intellectual Assets Centre, at the University of Glasgow on 17th -18th February 2009.
Among the topics to be covered in a series of masterclass workshops at the business facing Congress on 17th February are how to use effective intellectual asset management to win business through procurement, the links between university IP and research for the benefit of the wider economy and how to manage intangible assets in a recession.
The keynote business speaker is Debra Amidon, Chair and CEO, Entovation International, the global innovation research and consulting network linking 90 countries, a recognised world leader in the fields of knowledge management, customer innovation and enterprise transformation.
Staged for the first time in Scotland, the more academic IFKAD, on the 18th February, offers a wide range of academic sessions led by international experts including Leif Edvinsson and JC Spender, as well as such illustrious speakers as Jacques van der meer of the European Investment Bank, and Rob Huggins from the University of Cardiff.
Delegates attending the event include professional advisers working in intellectual property, economic development, knowledge and technology transfer, accountants, supply chain professionals, software developers, policy makers, international academics and Masters and PhD students.
Iain Russell, chief executive, Intellectual Assets Centre said, "This unique event gives delegates an unprecedented opportunity to hear and interact with international and national speakers and delegates from both business and academia through a highly focussed programme of sessions, designed to address issues of real importance to organisations in these challenging times."
Delegate places are currently available, ranging from £126.50 (incl VAT) for a single day rate.
For further information and to register, visit www.ia-centre.org.uk
Global Sales with MIT Entrepreneurship Centre

Feb 09 25 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00

Develop and expand your global leadership and sales skills, and improve the overall effectiveness of your business with the advice, mentoring and networks of Ken Morse, an expert in global sales strategies and sales force management, and attend the high quality workshop. During this two day workshop, Ken will bring to life executive-level relationship planning, value-added elevator speeches and other topics that are of tremendous value to any ambitious Scottish entrepreneur.
To register your attendance at this event please email forums@innovationcentre.org
Content Coffee Morning Series - Calling all stations!

Mar 09 3 Start: 09:00 End: 15:30

Digital Content Coffee Morning & Nokia Workshop
Seminar: Calling All Stations – developing in a Multi-Platform environment
Date: Tuesday 3rd March, Hillington Park Innovation Centre, 9.00 – 1.30pm
Across the Digital Information Industries, platform innovation is changing the direction of the mobile and internet sectors. With a proliferation of innovation in devices, media players and other content receivers, there are now thousands of opportunities for consumers to access digital content.
The challenge for all companies or developers either distributing, creating content or developing applications is to create a strategy that will maximise the value from content transformation.
The second of our Digital Content Coffee Mornings brings together a leading panel of speakers from Nokia, Tern Digital, BBC and SMG who will outline the key challenges, roadmaps and business opportunities that lie ahead within the Multi-Platform Digital Media Market.

Nokia Workshop: Grow your business with the Mobile Web
Date: Tuesday 3rd March, Hillington Park Innovation Centre, 2.00 – 3.30pm
Following on from our seminar “Calling All Stations – developing in a multi-platform environment”, Mobile Web experts from Nokia will be holding a workshop for all web managers, designers, mobile application developers, digital media and marketing executives who are interested in developing a mobile web strategy for their business or service offering.
Forum Nokia, Nokia's global developer support organisation, will present and share their thoughts on the solutions for Web Mobility in addition to discussing the growth opportunities that arise through implementing a Mobile Internet Strategy.
This workshop provides the Scottish Developer Community a unique opportunity to meet Nokia and discuss the tools, techniques, issues, obstacles, and strategies that matter to those of us working on the Mobile Web.

Agenda:
09.00             Seminar Registration – Refreshments
09.30             Welcoming Comments
                     Alisdair Gunn, Senior Manager, Wireless Innovation
09.40             Exploiting the Value of Mobile Content
                     Gian-Luca Cioletti – Head of Business Development, Forum Nokia
10.10             A roadmap for the Multiplatform experience
                     David Archer – Managing Director – STV Ventures, SMG Group
10.40             Break – Refreshment and Home Baking!
11.00             Pocket Place – Scotland’s Mobile Content Portal
                     Simon Meek – Producer, Digital Founder, Tern Digital
11.30             Mind the Gap – The User's Experience
                     John Maxwell Hobbs – Head of Technology, BBC Scotland
12.00             The Panel Session – Questions & Answers
                     Alisdair Gunn, Senior Manager, Wireless Innovation
12.30             Buffet Lunch
13.30             Workshop Registration – Refreshments
14:00             Nokia Workshop: Grow your business with the Mobile Web
15.30             Close

Booking

To register your attendance at these FREE events, please send an email to forums@innovationcentre.org or contact Lindsey Boyle on 0141 585 6306. When sending your reply, please clearly indicate whether you want to attend the Seminar or Workshop or both events.
Please note that a fee of £25 will be charged to cover catering and admin costs if you should cancel within 5 working days of the event OR if you do not attend on the day of the event.
Partner Brokerage Event

Mar 09 4 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00
Wireless Innovation have linked up with an exclusive group of their Channel and Partner companies, to offer Scotland’s leading Mobile, Wireless and Digital Media companies the sole opportunity to meet and potentially partner with the sector’s leading global technology companies including Nokia, Samsung, Vodafone, Google and Symbian. (Companies will be selected by invitation only)
Innovation Technology Event
Mar 09 5 Start: 11:30 End: 14:30

FREE Drop-in Event for Companies interested in using the latest IT and Communications Technologies to develop their business
Expert advice from Glasgow Caledonian University on:
- Development of Mobile Communications
- Better use of IT Systems
- New Product Design & Engineering
- Web Application Development
- Network and Telecommunications Systems
- Digital Security
- E-commerce
- 3D Animation and simulation
Assistance on how to implement new technologies within your business
Business development & grant funding advice
Network with other companies in your area
Enjoy a free buffet lunch
To register your interest:
Tel: 0141 331 8458
E-mail: audrey.meikle@gcal.ac.uk
Log on: www.kit-out.org
BAFTA Scotland - New Talent Awards 2009 (internal event)

Mar 09 13 Start: 19:00 End: 23:00

Inviting Entries from Students and New Talent in Scotland's Moving Image Industry.
The New Talent Awards 2009 will take place on Friday 13 March 2009
Information and Entry Forms available from
BAFTA Scotland
249 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 4QE

0141 302 1770
info@baftascotland.co.uk
www.baftascotland.co.uk
Partnering for Innovation

Mar 09 19 Start: 12:30 End: 18:30

Partnering for Innovation: Glasgow is an inspiring and inclusive one-day event developed to raise awareness of and support applications to the Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB) research and development collaborative fund. The event programme will include a combination of short briefings and presentations, creative brainstorming and knowledge sharing, as well as facilitated networking and collaborative working opportunities.
Event Schedule
12.30 - 13.00 Registration and Lunch
13.00 - 13.30 Show & Tell Details: Networking and initial project and ideas sharing session. Facilitated by David Crowther.
13.30 - 13.45 Welcome and Introduction Details: Jeremy Davenport, CITIN, Philip Hargrave, DCKTN
13.45 - 14.00 Big Digital Details: Overview of the digital communcations landscape: Stuart Cosgrove, Head of Nations & Regions, Channel 4
14.00 - 14.50 Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Too Afraid to Ask… Details: TSB briefing presentation; Sian Brereton and Alex Stanhope, TSB.
14.50 - 15.10 Break
15.10 - 15.30 Here's One I Made Earlier Details: TSB Funding case study and sucess stories; Annette Ward, Stephen McKenna and Prof Ian Ricketts, University of Dundee.
15.30 - 17.30 Digital Barn Raising Details: Open discussion and knowledge harvest of project ideas to share delegate contacts and expertise. Facilitated by David Crowther.
16.30 - 17.30 Ideas Clinic Details: Pitching and feedback session for new collaborations and ideas to TSB panel.
17.30-18.30 Networking Drinks
18.30-18.30 Event Finish

To register your attendance please contact - tara@tarasolesbury.co.uk
Funding Small Technology Companies in 2009

Apr 09 1 Start: 09:00 End: 12:30

In times of recession, just what are the most appropriate and available packages of funding for growing technology companies. Is debt desirable or indeed available? What is the angel equity market looking like and looking for? How long can bootstrapping last?
Hillington Park Innovation Centre brings together a team of highly valued speakers who will be sharing their views and experiences on funding small technology companies at this time.

Agenda

09.00 - 09.30      Registration, Tea & Coffee
09.30 - 09.35      Introduction
                        Ross Clark, HPIC, Centre Director
09.35 - 09.45      A banking view - Colin Adam, Clydesdale Bank
09.45 - 09.55      An angel syndicate view
                        Sacha Mann, Archangel Investments
09.55 - 10.05     A Scottish Enterprise Investment view
                        Karen Tang, Scottish Enterprise Investments
10.05 - 10.15     An Entrepreneurs view
                        Colin Urquhart, Dimensional Imaging
10.15 - 10.25      An Entrepreneurs view - Paul Farley, Tag Games
10.25 - 10.30      Ross Clark, brief conclusion
10.30 - 10.45      Coffee Break
10.45 - 12.30      Break Out sessions

Banks - Colin Adam - How to pitch to the Banks in 2009, what they look for in a funding application and what they don't want to see
Entrepreneur Views - Colin Urquhart & Paul Farley - The reality and real life experiences of how a funding package gets pulled together in today's tough economic climate
Business Angel Funding - Sacha Mann - What an angel investor/syndicate wants to see in a funding proposal, what makes a good investment and what doesn't
Scottish Enterprise - Karen Tang - What Scottish Enterprise can and can't do and examples of some recent good projects which Scottish Enterpriseassisted in.
12.30                Lunch and Close

Price: £40 (Seminar, refreshments and lunch)

Please note this event is FREE for Hillington Park Innovation Centre tenants, Alba Innovation Centre tenants and Wireless Innovation clients.
Click here to register your attendance now - limited spaces available!!
So you want to be a director

Apr 09 2 Start: 08:00 End: 10:00

Founding technology entrepreneurs find themselves thrust into the role of directors. In the early stages of development their duties and obligations appear undemanding but as soon as other stakeholders become involved eg investors, employees, customers their position changes rapidly. This seminar is designed as a layman's introduction to a director's duties and obligations under the Companies Act 2006.
To register your attendance at this event please email albaforums@innovationcentre.org
Location - Alba Innovation Centre, Livingston
Textile Opportunities in Wellness and Health

Apr 09 2 Start: 09:30 End: 13:00

Expand your horizons – explore the wellness market opportunities for textiles
The global textiles market is undergoing rapid change. Smart engineered textiles are now being developed for their high performance capability, environmental sustainability, durability and comfort. Technologies, such as intelligent coating materials, wearable electronics and nanomaterials, are being incorporated into exciting new products.
Wellness and health is one of the fastest growing segments, and new applications are emerging – vital signs monitoring, sports coaching, therapeutic products and protection clothing.
There are significant commercial possibilities for companies with expertise in this area.
This event will allow you to:
• Find out about the growing global market for applications of technical textiles in the wellness and health arena
• Discuss the opportunities for and challenges to producing technical textile products in this field • Hear from two companies producing products for this market
• Learn about new research and development in technical textiles in Scotland
Agenda
09.30 – 10.00 Registration & Coffee 10.00 Welcome
10.00 – 10.20 Scene Setting – The Global Market Opportunity Kevin Wilson, UK Trade and Investment
10.20 – 10.40 Opportunities for Textiles in the Wellness and Health Market Rowan Norrie, Wellness and Health Innovation Project
10.40 – 11.10 Scottish SME Perspective Case Study 1: Culzean Textile Solutions Case Study 2: Exo2
11.10 – 11.30 Funding Opportunities for Technical Textiles Brian McCarthy, Materials Knowledge Transfer Network
11.30 – 11.50 Group Discussion – Q & A
11.50 – 12.00 Conclusion – Support Available in Scotland
12.00 - 13.00 Networking Lunch

LOCATION: Hillington Park Innovation Centre, Glasgow
To register for this event please contact forums@innovationcentre.org
Join the Wellness and Health Innovation Project and Interface in investigating these exciting opportunities in wellness and health textiles.
GlobalScot Visit-In from Robin Speculand

Apr 09 14 Start: 10:00 End: 12:00

Robin Speculand is the founder and CEO of Bridges Business Consultancy International, a global business consultancy specializing in strategy implementation. Widely acknowledged as a thought leader in strategy implementation, he has written a bestselling book Bricks to Bridges – Make Your Strategy Come Alive, which sets the benchmark for new thinking in this field.
Robin’s pioneering work in strategy implementation has been featured in international print and electronic media, including the BBC Global and Financial Times. Referred to as the Master of Strategy Implementation by industry peers, he has become a known expert at key strategy and international business forums.
Robin will be in Scottish Enterprise's offices at Atlantic Quay on the 14th April to deliver a seminar on how to implement strategies right first time for companies. With the right strategy execution, competition can be leapfrogged leading to business success. The seminar will take place 10am - 12pm.
Additionally, Robin will set aside time for 1-2-1 meetings from 1pm - 5pm to offer his advice to Scottish companies. He can offer advice on strategy implementation, especially in the following sectors: telecommunications, financial services, aerospace, government and technology. He can also give high level guidance on the Asia business environment and market entry. Slots with Robin are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you know of companies who would benefit of time with Robin for a 1-2-1, or indeed wish to attend the seminar please send an email to the below contact.
To register please contact: angela.collier@scotent.co.uk
Deadline for responses Friday 3rd April.
Innovation for Success in Wellness

Apr 09 21 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00

Most ideas for new products are uninspired, resulting in minor modifications with lacklustre sales. More than ever, organisations are looking for ways to develop more innovative products and services that will have higher consumer impact. Systematic Inventive Thinking is a structured process to generate creative and viable ideas. It starts with what you know best – your existing business and products – and uses a logical approach to generate a flow of valid ideas, with the best selected for bottom-line results.
LOCATION: Aberdeen
To register your attendance at this event please email forums@innovationcentre.org
Content Coffee Morning Series - Open for Business!

Apr 09 23 Start: 09:00 End: 16:00

The next couple of years will see the Digital Media Landscape, that includes mobile and internet, significantly change. With the launch of Google’s open source Android Phone, propelling the internet giant into the mobile arena, should developers get worried about open source and what will inspire developers to create new applications?
Our latest Digital Content Coffee Morning seeks to answer these questions by bringing together a leading panel of Global Mobile and Internet experts to discuss and debate the issues and challenges facing application and software developers moving towards these open systems.
Seminar Overview: 9am – 2pm
Following great reviews from our last Seminar, we invite designers, developers, marketers, entrepreneurs, technologists and business strategists to this FREE seminar which brings together an exclusive panel of world-leading speakers from Google, Gartner and Artilium who have the burning desire to discuss and debate the issues, strategies and competition that lies ahead within the Open Mobile and Internet Markets. Subjects being discussed include the latest application development platforms, social networking applications and application stores.
“Live Lounge” Session with Google: 2pm – 4pm Following on from our Seminar, we are hosting our first “Live Lounge” Session where we Invite all of Scotland’s web designers, software developers and webmasters, to join us and listen to Matthew “Chewy” Trewhella, Google’s Developer Advocate. In the “Live Lounge” Session, Chewy will be talking about Google's full range of latest APIs and platforms, except for Android.
This is the essential session for all developers who are looking to get the latest low down on Google’s technologies. Most importantly the “Live Lounge” sessions are driven by developers – what YOU want to hear, what YOU want to say. It’s no secret that the industry needs the emerging companies to lead with innovation, to leverage resources and help change the game!
To register your attendance at one of or both of these events please contact Lindsey Boyle on 0141 585 6306 or email forums@innovationcentre.org
Further information and formal agenda to follow.
Generating Value Through Innovation

Apr 09 28 Start: 12:00 End: 14:00

A great idea on its own does not make a successful business. To generate real value from innovation and product development, great ideas need to be understood and managed in a broader strategic context. To effectively protect innovation and business as a whole, risks ranging from loss of know-how to threats of patent infringement need to be mitigated and managed. This seminar will provide companies with insight into effective innovation and risk management. Focus will be on practical, low cost methods of making innovation work for a business. Dr Elizabeth Vokurka is a freelance IP Management and Innovation Consultant with over 8 years' experience in assisting high-tech and software businesses effectively manage their innovation and in providing technical due diligence for investors.
To register your attendance at this event please email forums@innovationcentre.org
Convergent Technologies Showcase and Conference

May 09 13 Start: 09:00 End: 13:00

Run in partnership with Stirling University Innovation Park, Scottish Health Innovations Ltd, EDTC and Nexxus, this major one day collaborative event will showcase technologies from a variety of companies that have the potential to meet future healthcare requirements. Its wide mix of participants will facilitate clinical feedback from end users of medical devices and business support where appropriate. The conference will also encompass a number of presentations and case studies, hosted by industry leaders and NHS innovators, which will identify technological advances and potential opportunities.
LOCATION: Stirling
To register your attendance at this event please contact http://tinyurl.com/convtech
Doing Business in Poland
May 09 27 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00

Martin Oxley, a brand new GlobalScot is running a series of seminars on 27th to 29th of May for Scottish businesses who are interested in learning about or doing business in Poland.

Martin is currently CEO of the British-Polish Chamber of Commerce and already spends a considerable amount of time assisting companies with enquiries about working in the country. He sees great potential for future business between Scotland and Poland, has strong success stories on hand to support this and is very motivated to use his new position as a GlobalScot to do more with Scottish companies specifically.

The seminars will comprise a morning plenary session, followed by 1-2-1 meetings / discussion.

Specific areas of opportunity which Martin would be happy to address are:
- FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and branded product / food and drink retail
- Biotech broader healthcare
- ICT / creative industries
- Energy / clean coal / environment
- Infrastructure / Euro 2012 / security / IT
- Innovation partnerships
To register your attendance please contact Sarah Kelso at Scottish Enterprise: sarah.kelso@scotent.co.uk by FRIDAY 1st May 09

Technology Strategy Board and Scottish Enterprise Information Day

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB), see www.innovateuk.org, is a UK government agency that aims to make the UK a global leader in innovation. It works with all the economic development agencies across the UK and the Research Councils to jointly invest £1bn in research and development over the next 3 years.

The TSB, along with Scottish Enterprise, is hosting an Information Day to explain its main strategic themes and for this event they are bringing experts in Energy, ICT and High Value Manufacturing. The event will explain how Scottish business and industry can engage with these themes, how to apply for R&D funding and for the other technology areas covered by the TSB. The Chair of Scotland’s Technology Advisory Group will also be at the event to provide a Scottish perspective and strategic aims for technology.

The Information Day will offer the opportunity to network with potential partners in the following technology areas:

ICT
Energy
High Value Manufacturing

Agenda:

09:30 Registration
10:00 Opening Remarks
Iain Gray, Chief Executive, Technology Strategy Board
David Lockwood, Chair, Scottish Technology Advisory Group
10:30 Technology themes and networking opportunities
11:30 Break
11:40 Technology themes and networking opportunities
12:45 Lunch
14:00 Technology themes and networking opportunities
16:10 Closing remarks – Jan Reid, Enabling Technologies, Scottish Enterprise

Venue:

Glasgow

To register Email:

competitions@tsb.gov.uk or telephone 01355 272155

The Future of the Internet

Jun 09 4 Start: 16:00 End: 19:30

The Future of the Internet
4 June 2009 16:00 – 19:30
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ
A Digital Communications KTN and Grid Computing Now! KTN Workshop To apply for a free registration, please e-mail info@dcktn.org.uk
The Internet has revolutionised the way we live and communicate, offers unparalleled access to information, and is a fundamental enabler of the global economy. There are now in excess of 1.5 Billion Internet users worldwide, a number that is expected to increase markedly in the next few years with the proliferation of mobile wireless devices.
The Internet is poised to become truly pervasive, providing anywhere, anytime connectivity to people, objects and things.
The question is: Are the current Internet technologies and architectures capable of supporting these sweeping changes?
Please join the Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) at this Workshop that will explore the Future of the Internet, the opportunities offered by faster, more intelligent and increasingly pervasive IP-based applications, and the technological and other issues that must be addressed if the Internet of tomorrow is to yield its full potential.
Speakers will include Bernard Barani from the European Commission, Steve Pickavance, CISCO, Saleem Bhatti, University of St Andrews and Maurizio Pilu, Technology Strategy Board. The Workshop will conclude with an open discussion chaired by Tariq Durrani of the University of Strathclyde.
There will be ample opportunity for networking including a buffet supper. To apply for a free registration, please e-mail info@dcktn.org.uk
Registration and attendance is free, but space is strictly limited Membership of the Digital Communications KTN is free, and attendees are encouraged to register as members at www.dcktn.org.uk

Web 2.0 Opportunities for Wellness and Health

Jun 09 12 Start: 09:30 End: 12:45

The demand for Web-based services for wellness and health consumers, caregivers, patients, health professionals and researchers is growing rapidly. It is now widely recognised that utilising Web 2.0 technologies, as well as semantic web and virtual reality tools, for Wellness and Health 2.0 applications, services and tools opens endless possibilities. In particular, applications that, for example, allow individuals to take charge of their own health or those that provide mobile solutions have huge potential.

Wellness and Health Innovation are delighted to be able to bring together an exclusive group of experts that will inform, discuss and debate the market needs and opportunities for web 2.0 in the Wellness and Health market.

This event will allow you to:

Gain access to this exciting new market opportunity
Get an exclusive insight into the wellness and health market and its potential, predicted to treble by 2012
Network with like-minded individuals and companies with relevant, complementary expertise in this area
Access fantastic free services from Wellness and Health Innovation
Find out about the membership benefits of ScotlandIS

Agenda

0930 - 1000	Registration, Tea & Coffee
1000 - 1015	Welcome from Wellness and Health Innovation Tom Ogilvie, CEO, ICS Ltd
1015 - 1100	Scene Setting Tola Sergeant, Ovum
1100 - 1120	Microsoft HealthVault
1120 - 1140	Coffee Break
1140 - 1200	Mobilising Wellness and Health Nick Hunn, Mobile Data Association
1200 - 1230	Scottish Business Case Studies
1230 - 1245	Question and Answer Session Facilitated by Polly Purvis, ScotlandIS
1245 - Close	Lunch and Networking

Join the Wellness and Health Innovation Project and ScotlandIS in investigating the exciting opportunities in web 2.0 for wellness and health.

www.innovationcentre.org/wellness www.scotlandis.com

Please email forums@innovationcentre.org or call 0141 585 6300 to register for this FREE event

This event will take place at Microsoft Edinburgh, Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG.

Inward Mission from China

Jul 09 9 Start: 13:30 End: 18:00

UK Trade & Investment are promoting an Inward Mission from China aimed at increasing exports from the UK. The Chinese delegation is coming to Edinburgh on Thurs 9th July. If you are interested in doing business in China in general or developing specific business opportunities with the companies & organisations listed below then please register with Vince Chinye at vince.chinye@ukti.gsi.gov.uk, 020 7215 4813.
You can register directly for 1:1 meetings on http://www.uktradeinvestmissions.org.uk
• NANJING PANDA ELECTRONICS CO. LTD http://www.pandaie.com/about.asp
• NATIONAL IC DESIGN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE/SHANGHAI RESEARCH CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (SHANGHAI ICC) www.icc.sh.cn
• SMIC www.smics.com
• NUCTECH www.nuctech.com
• HiSilicon Technologies Co., Ltd www.hisilicon.com.cn
• Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT) www.miit.gov.cn
• China Academy of Telecom Research, MIIT www.catr.cn
• Guangzhou Research Institute, China Telecom
• Sichuan Maipu Communications www.maipu.com
• Mtel Ltd www.mtelnet.com

Full details on the organisations can be found on www.nmi.org.uk/industry-activities/international-trade/international-trade-missions

The schedule for briefings and 1:1 meetings is as follows:
13:30 Buffet lunch at Edinburgh University
13:30 Introduction from Mairi McRae, Head of China, SDI
14:00 Overview of ICT in Scotland, Mike Shiel, SE
14:15 Introduction to Edinburgh University, Colin Adams
14:45 "Elevator" company pitches
16:00 1:1 meetings
18:00 Wrap-up
University of Edinburgh Informatics Forum Level 4 10 Crichton St, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB
For companies with a specific business opportunity to pursue or interested in further networking there will be a dinner in central Edinburgh starting at 7:30pm. Please contact sophie.ericson@nmi.org.uk
TechMeetup (internal event)

Jul 09 29 Start: 19:00 End: 21:00

Another opportunities for the techies to talk tech!
Next event will take place on the 29th July @ 7pm, Caledonian University, Glasgow.
This event is sponsored by Wireless Innovation
More details to follow shortly
To find out about joining the TechMeetup community go to http://www.techmeetup.co.uk/
Apps, Games, and Innovation with Orange
Aug 09 26 Start: 10:00 End: 17:00

Orange, in association with Wireless Innovation, are holding a 2 day event focussing on Mobile Apps and New Innovation. Orange will be bringing the Orange Application Shop team (day 1) and the Orange Labs R&D team (day 2) to Scotland to meet with Scotland's wireless and mobile community.

Day 1: A Focus on Mobile Applications
Book a one to one meeting with the Orange Application Shop team to:
- Find out all the info you need to get your mobile apps to market with Orange
- Pre-book a one-to-one "apps feedback" and "next steps advice" meeting if you have market-ready applications
- Engage with the Orange Partner technical team in the Glasgow Orange developer centre and get help on the day with testing, and submission of applications.
Click here to find out more about the Orange Application Shop and what Orange is looking for.

Day 2: Orange Labs, R&D and open innovation
Book a one to one session with the Orange Labs team. The focus of these meetings will be research, development and innovation. The team are looking to meet with companies who have innovative, products, services, technology solutions and R&D proposals in the areas of:
- Mobile Devices - e.g: user interfaces based services on sensors, cameras & browsing
- Embedded Applications and Design & Usability
- Unified Communications and Convergence Technologies
- Mobile Gaming
- Other R&D opportunities with Orange Labs globally
Find out what games, design and usability products Orange are interested in by clicking here

Booking
To register for this event and/or to notify your interest in a 1-to-1 session with Orange please click here

Date: Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th August
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm (including lunch)
Location: Hillington Park Innovation Centre, 1 Ainslie Road, Hillington, G52 4RU

Directions to the venue can be found here. Free parking is available at the venue.
The Alba Innovation Challenge

Aug 09 27 Start: 11:30 End: 14:00

The Alba Innovation Challenge offers a PRIZE PACKAGE of up to £50,000, including a CASH PRIZE of £10,000 PLUS £000’s worth of business services including consultancy, financial planning, legal and accountancy services…AND free office space for one year at the Alba Innovation Centre in Livingston, West Lothian. We want to encourage new businesses, especially those in innovative technology sectors, to start up and locate in West Lothian, and can deliver a full package of support to help them through the start up, early stages and growth processes.
The Competition is open to ambitious and independent entrepreneurs incorporating a business in Scotland, either in the start-up or the early stages of their development. Applications should be submitted online at http://albachallenge.ning.com/ (full terms and conditions available online)
Defining Future Mobile Applications

Aug 09 31 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00

Scotland Plays Host to 5th Annual BONDI Codefest in association with Wireless Innovation
OMTP, the operator backed mobile recommendations organisation, have announced that its 5th Annual BONDI Codefest would be hosted in Edinburgh in partnership with Wireless Innovation. Representative developers from leading mobile operators including, Vodafone, T-Mobile, AT&T, Orange and Telefonica, will unite in the innovation capital to discuss and create specific code for future mobile applications.
The CodeFest is one of three events taking place during the 1st week of September:
31st August, 12-2pm: MoMo Edinburgh with OMTP City centre based lunch time meeting focusing on mobile standardisation with OMTP guests. Open to all but limited spaces. To register, and get location details, visit http://www.amiando.com/MoMoEdiSept09.html
1st Sept- 4th Sept: OMTP Codefest OMTP Codefest gathers together global developers to work on the Reference Implementation of BONDI (a standardised set of interfaces for web developers to access native capabilities on mobile devices). Open to OMTP members only.
3rd September, 6pm -10pm: MobileCamp with OMTP An ad-hoc gathering (based upon barcamp principles) born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an informal, intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants. For further information and to register visit: http://barcamp.org/MobileCampEdinburgh
Opportunities for Electronics in Healthcare

Sep 09 17 Start: 09:00 End: 14:00
Wellness and Health Innovation, in partnership with the Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices, is running a workshop to look at the opportunities for electronics in healthcare. This event is designed to stimulate innovation, bringing together medical electronics companies with the academic and clinical communities. Beyond that, the event is an opportunity for electronics companies not currently involved in the wellness and healthcare arena to find out more about this lucrative and recession proof industry sector. The presentation session will feature several exciting new electronics based medical technology projects developed in the course of multidisciplinary research.
Independent Assisted Living Conference

Oct 09 1 Start: 09:00 End: 14:00
It is now widely recognised that Independent/Assistive Technologies promote greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with the technology needed to accomplish such tasks. Dr Kevin Doughty, former Director of Telehealth for Tunstall Group speaks on how to enable leading edge research to guide the design of telecare products.
UK Technology Marketing Roadshow - Scottish Date
Oct 09 6 Start: 09:00 End: 17:00

UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, 22 September - 9 October 2009
Do you want to beat the competition?
Do you want to win business internationally?
Do you want to sell to the biggest economies in the world, which are committed to spending on ICT?
If yes, book now for the UK Technology Marketing Roadshow
The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for ICT companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of G20 spending plans as well as global value chain opportunities.
The UK's reputation is built on innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
UK companies are often great at what they do, but not so good at getting their messages across!
The ½ day UK Technology Marketing Roadshow in Scotland on the 6^th October at the Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge EH1 1YT will :-
Focus totally on export opportunities
- Provide information on the opportunities and sources of new business from G20 countries spending plans
- Give you a sales and marketing checklist to ensure you are ready to take advantage of the opportunities for international business success
- Show you the massive source of information and support available through the UK Technology website
- Introduce you to other companies who are succeeding in developing business internationally
To book your place, please contact Earl Downer, Tel No: 07802 624 289 or email earl@eventsnetwork.org Alternatively you can email ict@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
All companies attending the roadshow will automatically receive a discounted pass to Technology World 09.
This event is free of charge to attend and is provided by UKTI as part of their initiative to support business to trade internationally. Once registered, full-joining instructions will be sent to you including programme and venue.
This event will be on a first come - first served basis
Book now to open up a world of opportunities!
Licensing Executive Society Scotland Meeting

Oct 09 8 Start: 09:00 End: 14:00
This event is being run in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society (LES) and Interface. It will explore two interesting examples of technology transfer in the wellness and health field, offering an excellent opportunity to discuss and debate the issues surrounding technology transfer in general and these examples in particular, as well as a chance to meet experts in this field.
Orange - Invite for Proposals

Oct 09 13 Start: 09:00 End: 16:00

OSCR is an open innovation project that is being run as a collaboration between NESTA (The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and Orange, in partnership with live|work and Wireless Innovation. The project is based on the underlying concept of "shared risk and shared reward" and aims to demonstrate how corporates can work with partners outside of their organisations on a mutually beneficial basis
We have launched online today: http://oscrproject.com/. I'm also attaching the Service Innovation brief that will be provided to all potential Start-Up / SMEs applicants.

OSCR is an open innovation project that is being run as a collaboration between NESTA (The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and Orange, in partnership with live|work and Wireless Innovation. The project is based on the underlying concept of "shared risk and shared reward" and aims to demonstrate how corporates can work with partners outside of their organisations on a mutually beneficial basis.

I am confident that this challenge is an excellent opportunity for the Start-Up / SME members of Wireless Innovation and beyond which can lead to an ongoing business relationship with Orange that can embrace a range of different models, including licensing, joint ventures, or other forms of partnership.
As this is a call for innovations in services (which are difficult to patent), we are aiming for an ongoing business relationship with Orange that can embrace a range of different business models, including licensing, joint ventures or other forms of partnership.

OSCR will launch on October 22nd, when companies interested in submitting ideas can meet with representatives from Orange to further understand their requirements (sign up for the event here).

Responses to the brief will then be submitted to the "Trusted Agent Team" (NESTA, live|work and Wireless Innovation) who will select the most promising to enter the "airlock". It is important to note that Orange will not see any ideas at the selection stage and will not see any ideas until they leave the "airlock" (Trusted Agents will act on Orange's behalf).

Companies selected to enter the "airlock" will receive funding and support from the Trusted Agent Team to develop, protect and present their idea. After leaving the "airlock", they will pitch their ideas to Orange who will then have 90 days to decide which ideas to pursue further. After this "right of first refusal", those ideas that Orange rejects remain the intellectual property of the originator.
Building a Brand and Selling YOUR technology solution

Oct 09 22 Start: 09:15 End: 14:30

Do you know what your customers want?
Can you describe your product or service simply and precisely?
How do you quantify a good quality sales lead?
Is your product or service seen as the leading brand in the market?
WINNING PITCH PRESENTATION - By John Leach
If you know all the answers to these questions, then this seminar is not for you!. If you read these questions and don't think you know the answers...then you definitely need to attend this event!
Sales are critical to any business and understanding the sales process, creating a market leading brand and getting results quickly for any business, particularly a young, innovative leading edge business like yours can be complex.
This ‘interactive' sales event is for people who have not had the benefit of a sales career but are expected to sell and negotiate with customers and clients.
Headlining this event will be John Leach, author of the famous book, "Pitch Perfect" who will address some of the key concerns you are currently facing; identifying the decision maker, understanding the value chain, negotiating a sale and closing a sale. Scot McRae and Paul Fennon, strategic marketing experts with over 40 years experience of building category leading brands and the founders of fennonmcrae, will take you through how to position your brand for category leadership and effectively generate high quality sales leads.
This is not a ‘death by powerpoint' event - you will be expected to join in / voice your opinions / challenge the speakers and the audience and basically, find out everything you need to know to maximise your businesses sales performance.
The day will contain a series practical of workshop which will tackle some of the key sales and branding issues you are currently facing as a business and we would encourage you to share these with us prior to the event.
Our client case study, Liam Hughes from Captua said, "Understanding your technology solution and understanding your customer needs are key to ensuring you pitch your product exactly for your market - get that right and the sales will definitely come!"
As Tom Hunter famously said, "If an entrepreneur can not sell, he can not succeed."
Register for this event email forums@innovationcentre.org. Please also send us your current sales and branding issues so that we can ensure we answer your questions on the day.
NB: You will have the opportunity to win a signed copy of John's book "Pitch Perfect Feel the Impact of a Winning Sales Approach" on the day!
Registration Cost £50*
A 50% discount is available to tenants of Alba Innovation Centre, Hillington Park Innovation Centre and RSE Enterprise Fellows. Email forums@innovationcentre.org to receive your discount
*Payment is due prior to the event to guarantee entry on the day

AGENDA
9.15 Registration and Coffee
9.30 Stephen Morris, Alba Innovation Centre - current sales and branding issues facing early stage innovative companies
9.40 John Leach from Winning Pitch - a winning sales approach, the practices, formula and tools you need to maximise your sales performance
10.40 Coffee break
10.50 Scot McRae and Paul Fennon from fennonmcrae - the link between marketing and sales and how you develop a powerful brand that effectively drives high quality sales leads; some practical examples - good and bad!
11.40 Liam Hughes from Captua - case study on how rebranding has escalated sales for Captua
11.50 Q&A
12.00 Working Lunch
12.15-2.00 Sales and Branding Workshops - addressing YOUR issues!
2.00 Workshop Learning outcomes
2.30 Close
Technology Showcase 2009

Oct 09 23 Start: 11:00 End: 15:00

KIT-OUT’s annual Technology Showcase is taking place this year at the Saltire Centre in Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) on Friday 23rd October 2009.
The event will feature around 40 stands and exhibits from the academic, public and private sectors. Delegates attending will be able to meet and talk with companies who have undertaken collaborative knowledge transfer projects with GCU’s academic experts.
They will also be able to see the range of technology and expertise available to companies of all sizes from the University’s departments, some of which will be demonstrated at the event. For those participants with project ideas or new products under development, they will be able to discuss innovation grants, funding opportunities and other business development assistance available from a range of public sector support bodies who will also be exhibiting.
The Technology Showcase is a great opportunity for industry to explore what GCU can offer and to help it implement new technologies, develop the new products and innovative services, companies need in order to stay competitive.
The event is open from 11am – 3pm, is free to attend and a buffet lunch will be provided.

To register
Book online, email or telephone 0141 331 8458
Directions
Click here for travel directions and campus map
Download a copy of the event poster
Next generation Broadband Access
Oct 09 28 Start: 14:00 End: 19:00

As part of the DC-KTN Regional Forum series, ICS will be hosting a workshop on Next Generation Broadband Access looking at the technology options available and the issues affecting the User community. This will be an opportunity to find out more about how next generation broadband access will support the Connected Digital Scotland agenda and provide technology that will enable the Digital Media & creative industries, Intelligent Transport, Smart Homes and the Health and Wellness markets and what business opportunities this will open up to the SME community in Scotland.

WORKSHOP 1: Creating a Connected, Digital Scotland
To view presentations from this event please click on the links below
Richard Moir Presentation
Susan Small Presentation
Philip Hargreave Presentation
Ian Vance Presentation

Date: Wednesday 28^th October
Time: 14.00pm - 19.00pm
Location: Hillington Park Innovation Centre
Other: Refreshments and a free buffet dinner will be provided

BACKGROUND

As the speed of fixed broadband communications has risen over the past ten years, available services have also kept pace, with email and web browsing giving way in bandwidth terms to music downloads, live TV, interactive gaming and peer-to-peer services. In turn, it's these new services that have created demands for higher download speeds and increased mobility.

With 73% of people now feeling that fixed broadband access is as important as electricity or water, the views of users about future services are important. This workshop will provide broadband users the opportunity to hear about the future of fixed broadband access and provide the opportunity to give input on your interests and business needs.

Our presenters will share their views of future broadband technology and services followed by all attendees being invited to join the debate to help formulate a future roadmap of services and applications by joining the three special interest workshops:
- Creating a Smart Home
- Transporting Digital Britain
- Digitising the Workplace
Booking

Registration and attendance is free, but space is strictly limited. To register, please email us at dcktn@innovationcentre.org. Alternatively, please contact 0141 585 6316, leaving your name, contact number and company name.
Wireless Technology and Spectrum
Oct 09 29 Start: 09:00 End: 14:00

As part of the DC-KTN Regional Forum series, ICS will be hosting a workshop looking at the opportunities for Wireless Technology and Spectrum in the Future. This workshop will look at the future of Broadband Wireless and provide a forum to discuss and debate the business opportunities this will open up to the SME community in Scotland.

WORKSHOP 2: The Broadband Wireless Evolution
To view presentations from this event please click on the links below

Alan Stewart Presentation
Malcolm Brew Presentation
Mark Waddell Presentation
Sarah Deas Presentation
Stuart Revell Presentation

Date: Thursday 29^th October
Time: 09.00am - 14.00pm
Location: Hillington Park Innovation Centre
Other: Refreshments and a free buffet lunch will be provided

BACKGROUND

The recent Digital Britain report highlights the tremendous opportunity the UK has in taking the leadership position in Wireless and Mobile globally. The key to unlocking this potential is to make the right commercial and technical decisions for the UK that leads towards the development and deployment of new wireless and mobile services. This drives investment in developing new equipment, services and applications for our industry to exploit locally and globally.

Wireless Communications is the global industry that underpins the growth of the Digital Media and ICT industries. This workshop will provide companies who develop, adopt and deploy Wireless and Mobile services and applications, the opportunity to hear about the evolutions taking place across this sector including Broadband Wireless and the opportunity to give input on your interests and business needs.

Our presenters will share their views for future broadband wireless technologies and services followed by all attendees being invited to join the debate to help formulate a future roadmap of services and applications by joining the three special interest workshops:
- Cooperative networks
- Optimising radio spectrum usage
- Small Cell Networks
Booking

Registration and attendance is free, but space is strictly limited. To register, please email us at dcktn@innovationcentre.org. Alternatively, please contact 0141 585 6316, leaving your name, contact number and company name.
NMI Invites You to Enter the Annual Awards - Nov 5th, London

Nov 09 5 Start: 19:00 End: 23:30

We are pleased to announce that the NMI Industry Awards are now open for applications and invite you to tell us how great your company is.
There are 8 categories to choose from and NMI will be presenting them at the Annual Dinner on November 5th, 2009 at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London.
Start up of the Year
Innovation
Emerging Technology Company of the Year
Low Power Design
The Green Award for Environmental Awareness
Manufacturing Site of the Year
Education and Training
Contribution to Industry
We're also pleased to announce that Garry Richardson is our guest speaker this year. Gary has been a broadcaster for the BBC for over 30 years and is best known as the sports presenter on Radio Four's prestigious 'Today' programme having interviewed a galaxy of sports and film stars from Pele to Muhammed Ali, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
So why not join us and bring some friends - tables are available at incredibly good rates PLUS we've negotiated promotional rates at nearby hotels too so you can enjoy a glass of bubbly with us. More details can be found on our website so hurry up with that application and book the date for the most celebrated semiconductor event in the UK's calendar.
http://www.nmi.org.uk/events/annual-dinner-2009
Breakfast Seminar: Legal Breakfast Series

Nov 09 12 Start: 08:30 End: 10:30

Director Disputes and Damage Limitation
The Alba Innovation Centre in partnership with MBM Commercial is presenting a breakfast seminar offering expert commercial legal advice to high growth innovative businesses.

How do disputes happen at Board level?
What are the most appropriate ways to resolve these disputes?

This seminar will involve a review of the cause and effect of disputes at board level with an examination of the practical and legal measures than can be taken to prevent, limit or resolve the problem.

It is rare that any two situations will be the same and with a number of different factors involved, including directorship, employment, shareholding and investor relations this can result in no easy answer.

Attendance at this workshop is free an will offer the companies the opportunity to acquire knowledge and information from an industry expert.

Kenny Mumford, a partner from MBM Commercial will be happy to chat with the attendees of the workshops on a 1 to 1 basis after the event or at a subsequent meeting.

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 this area of commercial law.

To register for these events, please email http://albaevents@innovationcentre.org or contact Michelle on 01506 592100

Please note that a light breakfast will be provided at 8.30am.
Making the Right Connections
Nov 09 12 Start: 09:30 End: 16:00

Meet Major Players that will Really Make a Difference!
Thursday 12 November 2009, seminar : 9:30 - 13:00, brokerage: 13:00 - 16:00
Hillington Park Innovation Centre, 1 Ainslie Road, Hillington Park, Glasgow, G52 4RU

Meeting key partners that provide practical advice and information to ensure you grow your business quickly and in the right markets is difficult for any early stage SME. Therefore the Wellness and Health Innovation team have brought together some of the key players in the Wellness and Health market to meet with YOU.

Headlining this event will be Boots Centre for Innovation, set up to work closely with early stage companies or inventors to develop pioneering products for the Wellness and Health market. Boots plan to bring more ideas to market through working in partnership with external third parties and as a result are keen to meet with Scotland’s innovative wellness and health companies.

One of the companies Boots have already made connections with is PWB, a company which developed the Breast Light product in conjunction with Wide Blue in Scotland. Launched in June 2009, Breast Light is already the market leader and has developed its core market share overseas, rather than in the UK. PWB will share their experiences and advise on what an SME should do to launch their business in this evolving marketplace.

The seminar will also provide useful information on the future innovation strategies of Touch Bionics, The You Company and Scottish Development International sharing insight into the International market for Wellness and Health, specifically Japan.

We have a fantastic line-up of speakers, with a packed agenda

09.30 Registration, Tea & Coffee

10.00 Welcome from Wellness and Health Innovation Tom Ogilvie Innovation Centres (Scotland) Ltd

10.05 Where is the consumer wellness and healthcare market? Janette Hughes, Wellness and Health Initiative

10.20 Partnering for Consumer Wellness Boots Centre for Innovation

10.50 Lessons in launching a Wellness product pwbHealth (Breastlight)

11.10 Coffee Break

11.20 Launching Internationally - the Japanese perspective Scottish Development International

11.40 Growing Globally Touch Bionics

12.00 Launching into International Markets - The US Perspective, The You Company

12.20 Q&A Session

12.30 Lunch and Networking

13.15 Brokerage Meetings Boots Centre for Innovation, pwbHealth, Scottish Development International, Touch Bionics, The You Company
A series of brokerage sessions will be running throughout the afternoon to give you the opportunity to discuss your innovation with these key players.
We are delighted to have secured a number of companies that could accelerate your business into the market.
Boots Centre for Innovation
Boots is interested in ideas and products that focus on the following consumer needs:
- Improve ways to diagnose, treat and monitor key aspects of health, beauty and wellbeing through use of devices
- Support positive ageing through products and devices for mind and body
- Minimise the complications of living with chronic conditions
- Improve digestive health, particularly issues related to stress, poor diet and obesity
- Improve and maintain the health, look and feel of skin
- Minimise the severity and duration of pain
- Improve quality of sleep for everyone, including pregnant women, babies and the elderly
- Create more convenient methods of taking and using medicines and health products
- Improve the health and appearance of teeth and gums
- Improve the health, appearance and comfort of eyes
PWB Health
PWB Health brings together technology, research and management experience and is looking to work with companies to develop and market innovative personal early diagnostic and wellbeing products that have been designed for home use.

Touch Bionics
Touch Bionics is actively expanding its work in limb loss and limb impairment which embraces electromechanical engineering, controls software, human/machine interfaces for sensation and control, 3D shape acquisition and patient outcome studies. Additionally the Company is expanding its plans into other technologies and therapies that interface devices with humans (bionics) in order to leverage its growing sales channels and clinical footprint – therefore, companies wishing to scale their market reach quickly are of interest.

The You Company
The YOU Company provides cost effective health and wellness assessment service to the Occupational Health and Insurance Industries. The company is interested in working with companies that can help them harness the power of the internet and other technological solutions to facilitate the delivery of the product, bringing the health and wellness assessment to all at affordable prices.

Scottish Development International
Japan has the world's oldest population and by 2050, 40 percent will be 65 or older and demand for medical care will triple in the next 25 years. WHI in conjunction with SDI are planning an outward mission to Japan in March 2010 to give Scottish SMEs an opportunity to experience first-hand the challenges and opportunities in this market.

Wellness & Health Innovation
WHI has just completed its first year of operation. Come and meet a WHI advisor to find out more about the free-of-charge services available to accelerate your business growth.
Places are limited to 6 meetings per partner, so act early to secure your place!
Please email wellness@innovationcentre.org or call 0141 229 1800 to register for this FREE event.
Business Forum

Nov 09 24 Start: 17:15 End: 20:00

Join your peers in debating the issues affecting businesses in Scotland. Learn from the experience of others and build your network in a relaxed and friendly environment at Business Forum Scotland in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland
At City Halls Candleriggs Glasgow G1 1NQ
Tuesday 24th November 2009
Delegate Fee: £30
Click here to Register

5.15pm Registration and networking buffet
6.00pm Main presentation begins
8.00pm Close and continue networking

Who is involved with the event presentations?
Kelvin Nanotechnology Ltd - Dr Brendan Casey
Kelvin Nanotechnology Ltd (KNT) provide nanofabrication solutions to industry and academia delivered through the state of the art James Watt Nanofabrication Centre. With the proliferation of nanotechnology into new application spaces, the company is constantly expanding and developing its industrially facing processes and technology from textiles to food and from life sciences to engineering.

Pharmacells – Athol Haas CEO & Dr Neil Fell
Pharmacells has the exclusive rights to a patented method of harvesting and storing a special new type of adult, blood derived stem cell. Its business model consists of both consumer and commercial target markets with the creation of a private stem cell bank for the discerning individual alongside supply of its cell line into commercial projects including research and Pharmaceutical R&D.

Stem cell research will lead to personalised treatments and therapies for everything from cancers to tissue repair and it is important that individuals take the time to bank their stem cells whilst healthy.

Pharmacells was first discussed in 2006 by Dr Neil Fell and Mr Athol Haas, and together they formed their business in 2008. They’re funded by both private investment monies and Public Sector funds. Dr Fell is a medical doctor with an intercalated research degree, qualified from the University of Aberdeen. Mr Haas brings extensive business experience having started, built and now sold out of a successful telecom provider. Together they have the medical knowledge and business acumen to take Pharmacells onto major successes.

Who are our Guest Commentators for the event?
Bill Matthews of M2M2 will comment on Kelvin Nanotechnology Ltd. Bill Matthews began his diverse career by rising through the ranks at Motorola, from engineer through marketing and operations to the position of Director of Strategy and Systems for a $1B automotive components business. Headhunted into the SME world, Bill spent an interesting 5 years riding boom and bust in VC-backed businesses, before developing a portfolio career. Today Bill is Chair of a NHS Board and a non-exec director on two NDPBs and one core Scottish Government department. He is the founder of M2M2, which combines a music management business with a home for his management consulting activity. Bill has first degrees in Electronics and Psychology and an MBA

Dr David C Bunton of Biopta will comment on Pharmacells. David is co-founder and CEO of Biopta. An expert in vascular pharmacology, David is a graduate from the University of Glasgow and has a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University with numerous publications in respiratory and vascular pharmacology. David is a member of the British Pharmacological Society.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds can only be made if Ronnie Johnston is informed of the cancellation more than 48 hours before the event.
Data Protection Scotland

Nov 09 25 Start: 08:30 End: 16:40

Data Protection Scotland Respecting Privacy,
Building Trust Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
25 November 2009
Note: Interest in this event is high and places are going fast, Interested parties are advised to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Data protection is an ongoing issue. With more and more information being stored and transferred digitally, there is strong concern amongst the general public for the privacy of their personal details. The remit of the ICO is developing rapidly, and it will have new powers to check and fine from April 2010.
The public need to be able to trust and have confidence in Scottish public services and other organisations. The Public Service Reform Directorate has recently produced a set of draft Identity Management and Privacy Principles. Following a consultation which ends on 23 November 2009, a report will be published in February 2010, followed by the final Principles for public service delivery organisations in Scotland by early spring 2010.
All of these issues will be discussed by leading representatives from the public, private and academic sectors at Data Protection Scotland: Respecting Privacy, Building Trust.
BOOK ONLINE
Topics to be discussed: - Raising awareness of the role and functions of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within Scotland
- Reviewing the draft Identity Management and Privacy Principles produced by the Public Service Reform Directorate
- Sharing examples of best practice in data protection between public and private sector organisations - Discussing the benefits of Privacy Impact Assessments, including Privacy by Design initiatives and Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Examining the options for the safe storage, transfer and transportation of data
View full details of the programme here
If you wish to register your interest in exhibiting, delivering a workshop or simply want to attend the conference you can submit your contact details here and one of our advisors will be in touch directly.
Protecting your Business and Considering

Nov 09 25 Start: 10:30 End: 13:00

Protecting your Business and Considering…
Hillington Park Innovation Centre
Wednesday 25 November 2009

You/Your Business
Discussion on your business, your structure, relationship with your sector /business owners and succession planning.
Your Customers/Suppliers
Discussion on your business' terms and conditions for customers and suppliers to ensure that the business is adequately protected.
Your Intellectual Property
Discussion on your business Intellectual Property and the protection and utilisation of it.
Your People
Discussion on employee incentivisation/and employee terms and conditions.
Your Debtors
Discussion on the measures which can be implemented to protect businesses, and effective debt recovery techniques.

Agenda

10.30am – 10.45am       Registration
10.45am – 10.50am       Welcome & Introduction
                                    Christopher J Kerr, Partner
10.50am – 11.15am       You/ Your Business/Your
                                    Intellectual property Christopher J Kerr, Partner
11.15am – 11.30am       You/Your Customers/Your Suppliers Craig
                                    McKerracher, Solicitor
11.25am – 11.45am       Your People Jane Watson, Solicitor
11.45am – 12.00pm       Your Debtors James Lloyd, Partner
12.00pm – 12.10pm       Questions & Answers
12.10pm - Onwards        Lunch

To register your attendance please visit http://www.harpermacleod.co.uk/ to book online or contact laetitia.guidicelli@harpermacleod.co.uk
Harper Macleod LLP The Ca’d’oro, 45 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3PE f: 0141 229 7396
2009 Supplier Gathering on Know-How Capture

Dec 09 1 Start: 09:30 End: 17:30

2009 Supplier Gathering on Know-How Capture
1st December 2009
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Identifying, capturing and exploiting know-how is the subject of a major one day conference in Edinburgh, later this year.
Organised by the Intellectual Assets Centre, the 2009 Supplier Gathering on Know-How Capture will be staged at Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on 1st December 2009.
The high profile line up of speakers includes host for the day, Tim Harford, the BBC Radio presenter and FT Undercover Economist, Ian Brinkley, a director of the Work Foundation, and David Gurteen, founder of the Gurteen Knowledge Community, a global learning network of 14,000 people in 153 countries.
Workshops include a Knowledge Cafe, focusing on knowledge sharing strategies, facilitated by David Gurteen and a specialist CPD session for lawyers, run by Maclay Murray & Spens LLP.
The event is aimed at professional advisers working in intellectual property, economic development, knowledge and technology transfer, accountants, lawyers, directors and managers, policy makers, academics and students.
Iain Russell, chief executive, Intellectual Assets Centre said, “Know-how or the knowledge and skill required to do something is an important type of intellectual property; even more so in the current economic climate, where organisations everywhere are searching for a competitive edge.
“This conference will focus on how best to capture an organisation’s know-how and transform it into real bottom line benefits.”
Delegate places are priced at £80 excl VAT with an early bird rate of £50 excl VAT available until 1st October 2009. A student rate of £10 excl VAT applies.
For more information and to register, visit www.ia-centre.org.uk
The event is the latest in the highly popular series of international conferences run by the IA Centre, which commenced originally in February 2006 and was re-branded ‘Supplier Gatherings’ in February 2009. The series will continue into 2010, incorporating supplier masterclasses run twice each year, bringing suppliers of IA Management together with leading experts from around the globe.
Get Ready To Compete
Dec 09 2 Start: 09:30 End: 12:00

How Your Business Can Benefit From The London 2012 and Glasgow 2014

Games Construction of the physical facilities to host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is flying along. The London 2012 authorities are now starting to procure goods and services required beyond the physical build associated with the staging of the Games themselves.

It's also an exciting time for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games where the physical build of venues to host the games and their athletes is now well underway. The Glasgow 2014 procurement portal has recently been launched and businesses can now register their interest in being considered for future Games-related work.

If you want to hear more about these opportunities, and how your businesses can go about bidding for Games-related work, come and join us at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall between 0930 and 1200 on 2nd December.

Speakers will include:
- Jim McFarlane (Managing Director, Operations, Scottish Enterprise) on why global games events are so important in the context of the current economic environment;
- A senior representative of the London Organising Committee of The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, on the opportunities for businesses in the run up to and during the staging of the Games;
- John Scott (Chief Executive, Glasgow 2014 Ltd - the organising committee for the Games) and Archie Graham (Councillor, Glasgow City Council) on progress with the Commonwealth Games and the types of contract opportunities available to businesses;
- Scott Smith (Director, BiP Solutions) on what it takes to be effective in procuring public contracts;
- Chris Daniels (Head of London 2012 Activation, Wholesale, Lloyds TSB) on the bank's London 2012 activity;
Stephen Jardine, one of Scotland's most experienced TV presenters, will host the event.

The formal presentations will conclude at 1200 and be followed by the opportunity to attend up to four workshops which will run on 30 minute intervals until 1400. There will also be a buffet lunch available from 1200. The workshops will deal with a range of aspects to help your business get fit to compete. Delegates must book these workshops, listed below, when registering to attend the conference:
- Bidding For Glasgow 2014 Games Contracts, hosted by Glasgow City Council
- London 2012 Business Opportunities, hosted by the London Organising Committee of the The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
- Developing International Opportunities, hosted by Scottish Development International
- Getting Business Ready, hosted by Scottish Enterprise
- Public Contracts Scotland, hosted by The Scottish Government
- Business Networking, hosted by Business Club Scotland
- Doing Business In Europe, hosted by Enterprise Europe Scotland
- Improving Business Procurement, hosted by Supplier Development Programme
- Increasing Your Business Competitiveness, hosted by Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service
- Finance For Your Business, hosted by Lloyds TSB
The previous two events have been in extremely high demand and have both reached sell out status. With this in mind, to maximise the number of organisations who can attend and benefit from the day we would respectfully request that only one delegate per organisation registers. The event is free to attend, so make sure you register and select your workshops now by clicking here.
Breakfast Seminar: Legal Breakfast Series

Dec 09 3 Start: 08:30 End: 10:30
The legal landscape for new and early stage businesses is a minefield. Alba Innovation Centre is hosting the third seminar in a series of legal workshops in conjunction with some of Scotland’s leading law firms to address the key issues facing new and early stage high growth innovative technology businesses from director and employee responsibilities to legal contracts.

Events in 2009

BAFTA Scotland - New Talent Awards 2009 (internal event)

TechMeetup (internal event)

Book now to open up a world of opportunities!

WINNING PITCH PRESENTATION - By John Leach

Agenda