A stellar line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the Silverstone Technology Cluster’s (STC) annual Innovation & Growth Conference next month – once more being supported by Silverstone Park.
Eight speakers have been announced by the STC, each specialising in different fields pertinent to the needs of tech business.
Their presentations will also potentially create opportunities for collaboration between those in the audience and larger industry organisations.
The event, now established as an important fixture on the UK tech industry calendar, will take place at The Stables, Milton Keynes on 21 November.
Providing support are Silverstone Park and fellow STC founding member Hexagon, plus Prova, one of the cluster network’s business members.
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The STC has confirmed the speaker line-up as:
Dr Jehan Kanga (RUX Energy):
Jehan’s business is set to revolutionise the hydrogen industry through its development of advanced nanoporous materials which will enable the shift to low-cost green hydrogen, making the fuel a viable alternative for many applications. Jehan will also talk about his work and mission, and the many opportunities it could bring to businesses in the cluster.
Dr Maria Nelson (Aerospace Technology Institute):
Maria is Head of Innovation and Sustainability at ATI, the UK’s leading centre for aerospace research. Her presentation will highlight the many technologies and applications that ATI seeks to help advance aerospace’s path to zero carbon.
Richard Hutchins (Oxford to Cambridge Partnership):
As the Managing Director of the Oxford to Cambridge Partnership (formerly known as the Oxford-Cambridge Arc), Richard will outline the partnership’s mission and progress and demonstrate how its work can benefit businesses across the cluster’s geography.
Stephane Bazire (Silverstone Circuit):
Following notable successes when managing the Barcelona Grand Prix circuit, Stephane moved to Silverstone Circuit to become its Head of Business Sustainability & Partnerships. He will outline the circuit’s drive to zero-carbon and how it has made this strategy integral to its business success.
Mike Jones (LBI Consulting):
Mike is an organisational psychologist, systems-thinker and seasoned leader. His presentation will highlight why 93% of all business strategies fail and provide practical take-aways for companies to apply to help achieve a successful strategy.
Chloe Fox (Veritas Marketing):
Chloe is a ‘game changer’ in helping companies attract and foster the next generation of engineering talent. Her presentation will highlight why many engineering companies fail to attract the people they really need and outline numerous actions and tactics to implement to reverse this trend.
Garry Myatt (PPC&A):
PP Control & Automation aims to play a greater role in the ecosystem than just being a supply chain partner. Through its PP+ initiative, the company offers a bridge for companies to take vital next steps in their growth. Garry’s presentation will highlight how an integrated network approach can lead to business success.
Richard Postins (Prova PR):
Richard and his team work across the cluster in a wide array of sectors, driving commercial growth. Using case studies, he will highlight some of the leading technology projects across the cluster and how collaboration makes the cluster greater than the sum of its parts.
The STC has also confirmed that the day will include numerous case studies showcasing some of the fascinating work taking place in the cluster geography, as well as plenty of time to network with industry peers.
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