09:00
Opening Remarks and Welcome to Day 2!
19 September 2024
09:05
Plenary 2: Innovation in a digital world
09:20
Introduction to Parallel Sessions
Mary Thomson, SRUC
09:30
Parallel Sessions – Tech Solutions in 3A’s
AI
Chaired by Innovate UK Bridge AI. Panelists: Charlie Reith – SeaFlo, Simon Pearson – University of Lincoln
Robotics
Panelists: Lorenzo Conti – Crover, Jim Wilson – Soil Essentials, Niall McGrath – Robocean
Sensors and Imaging Systems, Space Data
Chaired by Ken Gordon, ESA. Panelists: Krucial, CENSIS, UHI
10:30
Networking and Exhibition – Refreshments Available
11:00
Parallel Sessions – Sector Solutions in 3A’s
Animal Health
Panelists: Eve Hanks – MI:RNA, Foteini Manolaraki – Herdplan, Richard Mole – Moredun
Agritech
Chaired by Phil Bicknell – UK Agri-Tech Centre. Panelists: Doug Elder – IGS, Simon Pearson – University of Lincoln, Jim Wilson – Soil Essentials
Aquaculture
Chaired by Martin Sutcliffe – UK Agri-Tech Centre. Panelists: Ross Houston – Benchmark, Dan Smith – University of Aberdeen, Sandy Carmichael – SRUC
12:00
Lunch, Networking and Exhibition
13:00
Afternoon Opening Remarks
13:05
CivTech Projects Showcase
Martin Sayer, Tritonia and Kyle Usher, Forestry Scotland
13:35
Finance & Funding: Opportunities in the UK
Chris Danks, Innovate UK
13:55
Finance & Funding: Opportunities in Scotland
Gillian Galloway, Highlands and Islands Enterprise; Nicola McMillan, Scottish Enterprise
14:15
Finance and Funding: European and International Opportunities
Helen Sweeney, Innovate UK
14:35
Closing Remarks
14:45
Finance and Funding Clinics
Following on from the conference, there will be an opportunity to sign up for 1-2-1 funding and investment clinics. These will be 15minute appointments with some of our great funders and investors.
