This workshop is a collaboration between Transforming Foundation Industries Network+, TransFIRe and the Leeds University Business School exploring how Foundation Industries can effectively engage with policy makers and embed business models to enable transformation across sectors.
The workshop will include a panel discussion, interactive workshop, keynote and short presentations. We will hear more on government policy, supply chains and business models and how they can be effectively utilised and integrated to boost innovation and transformation in Foundation Industries.
Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Leeds City Centre, Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR
Agenda
10:00 – Registration and refreshments
10:20 – Welcome and introductions by Prof Susan Bernal Lopez and Prof Vera Trappmann
10:30 – Introduction to Network+ by Director Professor Ian Reaney
10:45 – Keynote speaker – Dr Effrosyni Tzoura, Innovation Manager at Ferrovial
11:15 – Dr Ben Walsh, Deputy Director Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge at Innovate UK
11:35 – Dr Diana Casey, Director at Mineral Products Association Cement
11:50 – Coffee break
12:00 – Panel discussion moderated by Prof Cameron Pleydell-Pearce, panel members TBC
13:00 – Networking lunch
13:45 – Interactive workshop led by Prof William Sampson
15:00 – Closing remarks and next steps
15:15 – Event close
This workshop is aimed at primarily Industry members of Foundation Industry sectors but we welcome registration from all.
Some portions of the event will be livestreamed, however we are only able to facilitate limited interactive elements and there may be portions of the day not available to virtual delegates.