About this Event
Lincoln Be Smarter presents: Igniting Innovation Through AI & Partnerships
Held in the Isaac Newton Building, INB0114, the event runs from 9:45am - 3pm and includes welcome refreshments and lunch, talks from our guest speakers, networking opportunities, and optional tours of the Isaac Newton Building and The Bridge with the chance to meet researchers, see labs, and explore innovation spaces.
Our keynote speaker is Gerard Grech, CBE. Gerard Grech is the founder, advisor, and former Chief Executive of Tech Nation (now part of the Founders Forum Group), which contributed to building the UK’s $1 trillion+ digital technology ecosystem.
Agenda
Venue: INB0114 Isaac Newton Building, University of Lincoln
Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
9:45 – 10:00: Arrival & Welcome Refreshments
Coffee, tea & networking
10:00 – 10:30: Welcome and Opening Remarks by Prof Karl Dayson (Pro Vice
Chancellor Research, Knowledge Exchange and Global Engagement)
10:30 – 11:30: Keynote Talk – AI and Digital Innovation (Gerard Grech)
Guest speaker from industry
Overview of emerging trends in AI for SMEs
Q&A
11:30 – 11:45: Lincoln Be Smarter (LBS) Video Case Studies shown
11:45 -12:00: Talk by Head of School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Revd. Dr
Alexander Borman to introduce Collaboration opportunities with UoL to be discussed after
lunch.
12:00 – 12:30: Lunch Break & Networking
12:30 – 13:15: Academic Spotlight: Collaboration Opportunities
Presentations by University of Lincoln academic experts
13:15 - 13:30: LBS Closing Remarks by Enterprise and Innovation
13:30 – 15:00: Optional Tours: INB Facilities & The Bridge
Small group guided tours of the Isaac Newton Building and The Bridge
Meet researchers, see labs, and explore innovation spaces
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Isaac Newton Building, University of Lincoln, INB0114, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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