Events in November, 2009

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1. 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

    

2. 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.

    

3. 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.

    

4. 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.

    

    

5. 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.

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   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.

    

6. 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