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Building Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) Roadshow Series
University partners of the East of Scotland KTP Centre are pleased to be hosting an exciting series of roadshow events across the six partner universities, from February to March 2023, and encourage professionals from companies, as well as academic and research staff, to attend and participate.
Connect and collaborate at Edinburgh Napier, 9 March 2023
Join us at Edinburgh Napier's Craiglockhart campus on Thursday 9 March 2023 where you have the opportunity to learn more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, as well as hear insights on collaborative research and development opportunities with our university partners. This event will also share useful guidance on the support that is available from the East of Scotland KTP Centre for developing bids for government funding.
This Edinburgh Napier Innovation Hub event is part of a roadshow series of events that has a key purpose of facilitating the opportunity of bringing together professionals from the private, public and third sectors with university academics and researchers to connect, network, and learn more about the benefits an of knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) for business innovation.
Guest Speakers:
Professor Peter Andras, Dean of School of Computing and School of Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University
Dr Judy Brown, East of Scotland Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Centre Manager
Serena Broadway, Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK KTN
Professor Bill Buchanan OBE, Professor, School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University
Professor Emma Hart, School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University
Grant Anderson, KTP Associate at Verint
Linda Wallace, Head of Knowledge Exchange at Edinburgh Napier University
Agenda:
09:30am - Registration, coffee and networking
10am – 10:10am - Welcome talk from Professor Peter Andras
10:10am – 10:40am - What are knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and how might they benefit you and your business - Dr Judy Brown and Serena Broadway
10:40am – 11:10am - Edinburgh Napier KTP Showcase - The impact and outcome of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Edinburgh Napier and Verint in using AI to improve customer call handling – the view of the KTP Academic and the Associate - Professor Emma Hart and Grant Anderson
11:10 – 12pm Coffee break and networking
12pm – 12:20pm - Towards Internationally-leading Impact: Converting Research and Innovation into Real Impact, Professor Bill Buchanan OBE
12:20-12:30pm - Closing remarks, Linda Wallace
12:30pm – 1:30pm, Lunch and networking
Networking sessions
As well as informative presentation sessions, this event will also have valuable networking opportunities to connect industry and academic professionals interested in learning more and exploring future collaborations in knowledge transfer partnerships.
Refreshments and a networking lunch will be provided.
Advanced registration is essential - reserve your place to attend today!