The Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park in Loughborough is set to host the UK Science Park Association’s (UKSPA) autumn conference.
The UKSPA represents, promotes and supports a network of members that includes science parks, research campuses, city-based innovation districts, technology incubators and innovation centres across the UK.
The conference will take place from 15-16 September and welcome 150 UKSPA members. Professionals from the UKSPA network and Charnwood Campus will discuss challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the science park sector can further engage and inspire.
Keynote speakers at the conference include The Office for Life Sciences, the Confederation of British Industry, (CBI), Loughborough University, Charnwood Molecular (a Charnwood Campus tenant), the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) and the Midlands Engine.
Sector investment
Leicester and Leicestershire’s connections with the scientific sector will be further strengthened as the British Science Association and De Montfort University plan to host the British Science Festival, taking place from 13-17 September.
The British Science Festival aims to connect people with scientists, engineers, technologists and social scientists with events being held on the University’s campus, as well as at venues across the city, offering over 100 free activities for residents and visitors.
Samantha Hall, business tourism manager at Meet Leicester, said: “The science, life science and innovation sectors are a vital part of Leicester and Leicestershire’s business ecosystem. The campus is the ideal venue to host UKSPA members and its selection is testament to the destination’s expertise and credentials in this sector.”
