The theme of the meeting is Innovation Connectors - examining how science parks can become more embedded in their locality for the benefit of all.
The Meeting venue is Hardwick Hall Hotel. At the moment the programme is in draft but we hope to include:
* Presentation - the NETPark operating model
* Presentation - the Printable Electronics Technology Centre, the UK national flagship for printable electronics. Technologies, markets, global strategy
* Presentation - a NETPark case study (Kromek)
* Discussion - innovation networks. Panellists include CDDC, the EKTN and a member of NETPark Net. Please come prepared with your own examples of best practice
* Discussion - benefits of and best practice in outreach and community engagement. Please come prepared with your examples of best practice
* Presentation - evaluation frameworks
* Presentation - the national innovation landscape: Technology Strategy Board and the KTNs
* Workshops - training and development for science park managers/landlord and tenant legal arrangements
* Discussion - what does the new government mean for science parks?