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Public release date: 4-Mar-2009
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A Daisyphone, Virtual Cocoon and a 'Smart' house for people with dementia are just some of the highlights at a major exhibition on 4th March, organised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
'Pioneers 09' is a free event aiming to bring together, and build partnerships between, forward-thinking UK researchers and business people. The event includes a dynamic, interactive exhibition highlighting examples of leading-edge university research.
Exhibits include:
In addition, the extensive, list of participants includes: Tom Ilube, CEO of online identity specialists Garlik; John Armitt, Chairman of EPSRC and the Olympic Delivery Authority; and science journalist Quentin Cooper.
The hands-on exhibition will include over 20 top UK research groups, arranged in four categories: Great Outdoors; Interactive Home; Rapid Response; and Energy Centre.
'Pioneers 09' is being organised by EPSRC and supported by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
You can sign up for the full day of activities. Alternatively, you can attend at any point in the day and talk to the exhibitors about their individual projects.
Notes for Editors:
Event Agenda:
9.30: Exhibition opens
10.00 – 11.00: Plenary session: The impact of pioneering research on society and business
Chaired by Quentin Cooper with panel including: John Armitt, Chair of EPSRC and Olympic Delivery Authority; Professor Dave Delpy, EPSRC Chief Executive; Richard Noble, Project Director, Bloodhound SSC; Professor Malcolm Grant, President and Provost, University College London
11.30 – 12.30: Seminar 1: Small business, big impact
The big opportunities for small businesses in working with universities
Seminar 2: Partnerships for innovation
How to build partnerships between business, government and universities
14.00 – 15.00: Seminar 3: Ideas need investment
Three researchers pitch their emerging technologies to a panel of venture capitalists - Dragon's Den style
Seminar 4: Skills for business
Training scientists and engineers with the skills for business in the 21st century
16.00 – 17.00: Plenary debate: Privacy in the digital world
A panel chaired by Quentin Cooper will examine our changing perceptions of privacy in the digital world and the implications for businesses, designers and policy-makers.
Panel members will include: Professor Dame Wendy Hall, University of Southampton; Tom Ilube, CEO of Garlik; Jim Killock, CEO of the Open Rights Group.
18.00: Exhibition closes
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. A restaurant and café will be available for guests to buy meals.
Venue directions for Olympia Conference Centre, Kensington, London:
The nearest underground and overground station is Kensington (Olympia). Turn left out of the exit of the station and walk to the end of Olympia Way. Turn right onto Hammersmith Road. The entrance to Olympia Two is a short distance along on the right-hand side. Olympia Conference Centre is further along on the right-hand side.
For detailed directions and a map, please visit http://www.eco.co.uk/visitors/travel/
Full list of exhibits:
Great Outdoors:
Rehabilitation and regeneration - Better mobility brings a new lease of life
Intelligent transport - Cutting traffic-related pollution
Thrill technology - An emotional rollercoaster
Interactive Home:
Digital music – A booming industry
Towards real virtuality – Unlocking the potential of virtual reality
Digital inclusivity – Including everyone in the digital economy
Carbon Vision Buildings – Building a low carbon future
Intelligent homes – Changing lives for the better
Rapid Response:
Smart pods – Healthcare on the move
Advances in medical imaging – Reducing the need for major surgery
The semantic web – Rapid access to critical information
Energy Centre:
Nuclear energy – A new hour for nuclear power
Renewable energy – Unlocking the potential
Knowledge for a changing climate – Equipping the UK for change
For more information on exhibits, please contact the EPSRC Press Office (details below).
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the UK's main agency for funding research in engineering and the physical sciences. EPSRC invests around £740 million a year in research and postgraduate training, to help the nation handle the next generation of technological change. The areas covered range from information technology to structural engineering, and mathematics to materials science. This research forms the basis for future economic development in the UK and improvements for everyone's health, lifestyle and culture. EPSRC also actively promotes public awareness of science and engineering. EPSRC works alongside other Research Councils with responsibility for other areas of research. The Research Councils work collectively on issues of common concern via Research Councils UK. Website address for more information on EPSRC: www.epsrc.ac.uk/
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has the mission to help create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the UK can compete and prosper for the benefit of all. The CBI is the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. It works with the UK government, international legislators and policy-makers to help UK businesses compete effectively. Website address for more information on the CBI: www.cbi.org.uk
For further information (including images and more detailed project summaries) contact:
Dan Stern, EPSRC Press Office, tel: 01793 444404, e-mail: dan.stern@epsrc.ac.uk
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