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Creating a Scientific Superpower 2024

QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE

On the day, we explored the challenges of establishing an environment that attracts global talent and international business, while facilitating the journey from spin-out to IPO, and securing venture capital during a period of economic uncertainty.

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QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE

Throughout the day, the conference featured dynamic discussions focused on unlocking the UK's potential as a scientific superpower, creating a globally competitive ecosystem, and driving national productivity through innovative manufacturing and advanced R&D.

The conference also showcased the emerging linkages between regional clusters that are accelerating growth in innovation and technology sectors nationwide, while drawing insights from successful global clusters.

Guests were able to connect with leading scientists, government ministers, business leaders, and investors to actively contribute to shaping the UK's journey towards becoming a scientific superpower.

Building on the success of the 2023 conference, which drew over 500 guests and featured speakers from industry giants such as AstraZeneca, Moderna, Altos Labs, UKRI, Aveva, Harwell, Midlands Engine, and two Secretaries of State, the 2024 conference helped chart a course for the future of UK science and innovation as a genuine global superpower.

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In this keynote address, Andrew Griffith, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, discusses the UK's vision of becoming a global science and technology superpower.

Making the UK a Scientific Superpower

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Andy Teacher leads a thought-provoking discussion with esteemed panelists as they explore the concept of global superclusters and their impact on innovation.

Creating a Global Supercluster

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Moderated by Sarah Haywood of Advanced Oxford, this dynamic panel discussion brought together esteemed experts to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of healthcare.

Innovative Sectors Driving the Future of Healthcare

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Dr. Kristin-Anne Rutter delivers an insightful keynote on harnessing the power of the NHS to fuel scientific breakthroughs and innovation, positioning the UK as a global leader in healthcare.

Leveraging the NHS and the UK’s Unique Position

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Moderator Dr. Andy Williams led a thought-provoking discussion with our esteemed panelists on the importance of connecting innovation clusters across the UK.

Innovation Constellation – Connecting Clusters to Accelerate R&D Across the UK

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Tim Smith from Sifted moderates an insightful discussion with a distinguished panel featuring Mark Thompson (PsiQuantum), Sheelpa Patel (Melbournes and Mavericks, King's Entrepreneurship Lab), and Andrew Williamson (Cambridge Innovation Capital).

Is the UK Investable?

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This session brought together an esteemed panel featuring Barbara Ghinelli as the moderator and highlighted the pioneering projects and collaborative efforts driving connectivity and innovation across the UK.

Powering Progress: Innovative Projects Connecting the UK

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Mark Thompson, co-founder of PsiQuantum, one of the world's largest privately-owned quantum computing companies, shares the remarkable journey of the company from its inception by UK academics to its rise in Silicon Valley and eventual return to the UK.

The Special Relationship: Why PsiQuantum came home from the US

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Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Professor Irene Tracey CBE, and Vicky Pryce share insights on crafting an effective industrial strategy in this thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Professor Greg Clark CBE.

What does a good industrial strategy look like?

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Event Speakers

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Andrew Griffith

Minister of State for Department of Science, Innovation & Technology

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Andrew Williamson

Managing Partner, Cambridge Innovation Capital

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Dr Andy Williams

Chair, Oxford–Cambridge Supercluster Board

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Dr Angela Kukula

CEO, MedCity

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Barbara Ghinelli

Director Innovation Clusters and Harwell Campus, UKRI-STFC

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Darius Hughes

General Manager, Moderna

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Emma Frost

Chair, UK Innovation Districts Group

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Euan Ashley

Associate Dean – School of Medicine, Stanford University

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Dr John Wilkinson

Director of Business and Innovation, ICR (London Cancer Hub)

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RT Hon Greg Clark MP

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Professor Irene Tracy CBE

Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford

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Javier Alvarez-Valle

Senior Director of Biomedical Imaging, Microsoft

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Dr John Baker

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Abcam

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Sir John Peace

Chair, Midlands Engine

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Mark Thompson

PsiQuantum, Chief Technologist and Co-Founder

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Pam Smith

CEO, Newcastle City Council

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Professor Rafael Carazo Salas

Founder and CEO, CellVoyant

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Sam Adlen

Co-CEO, Space Solar

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Sarah Haywood

Managing Director, Advanced Oxford

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Sheelpa Patel

Senior Advisory Board Member, Kings Entrepreneurship Lab

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Spencer Collins

EVP and Chief Legal Officer, Arm

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Steve Rees OBE

Vice President of Discovery Biology - AstraZeneca

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Tim Smith

News Editor, Sifted

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Vicky Pryce

Chief Economic Adviser at the Centre for Economics and Business Research

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Nelly Phillips

Head of Space Systems Strategy UK, Airbus

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Dr Richard Hutchins

MD - Oxford to Cambridge Pan-Regional Partnership

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Jessica Bowles

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Impact, Bruntwood SciTech

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Dr Kristin-Anne Rutter

Executive Director, Cambridge University Health Partners

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Rebecca Ganz

Chair, BlueSkeye AI

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Andy Teacher

Strategic Adviser, Podcaster & Entrepreneur

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