About this Event
About the event
Whether you work in digital technology, AI, cyber security, robotics, healthcare, medtech, manufacturing, automotive, finance, defence, energy, or data-driven industries, this event is an opportunity to explore how university expertise, research, talent, and innovation funding can support your organisation’s challenges and growth ambitions.
This event is designed to bring industry and the University of Birmingham’s School of Computer Science together for practical conversations that can lead to real partnerships, innovation opportunities, and collaborative projects.
The way organisations work with universities is changing. Government and innovation funding is increasingly focused on collaboration, impact, and commercial innovation — making it more important than ever for industry and academia to work together to remain globally competitive.
Whether you are exploring collaboration for the first time or already engaging with universities, the day will help you better understand:
- how to access research expertise and facilities
- opportunities for joint innovation and funding bids
- routes to student talent and graduate recruitment
- how academic research can support real-world industry challenges
What to expect
- Practical insight into how to work with the University, including funding routes, talent access, and collaboration models
- An overview of the evolving government funding landscape and what it means for industry–university partnerships
- Direct access to researchers working on real-world challenges across AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
- Industry-led perspectives on current challenges and opportunities
- Real examples of successful partnerships and how they were delivered
- Focused discussions to explore your challenges and identify potential solutions
Who should attend
- Industry professionals interested in working with universities
- Organisations exploring innovation, research, or talent partnerships
- Academics looking to connect their research to real-world challenges
What you’ll leave with
- A clearer understanding of how to work with the University and access available opportunities
- Insight into how the changing funding landscape can support your organisation
- Relevant connections across industry and academia
- Ideas aligned to your organisation’s priorities
- Clear next steps to continue conversations after the event
If you have any questions, please contact us:
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Agenda for the Day
09:00 – Arrival, registration & networking
09:30 – Welcome & introduction to the School of Computer Science
09:40 – How to work with the University
(Research collaboration, funding, talent, innovation support)
11:00 – Accessing innovation funding opportunities
(KTPs, Horizon Europe, UKRI collaborative funding routes)
11:20 – Industry panel
(Companies sharing current challenges and opportunities for collaboration)
12:00 – Research Themes Marketplace
(Short pitches from research groups on industry-relevant expertise)
12:30 – Lunch & networking
13:30 – Real collaboration stories
(Case studies showcasing successful industry–university partnerships)
14:15 – Interactive themed discussions
(Industry and academics exploring challenges and potential solutions together)
15:15 – Closing remarks & networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
