Kent Technology Fair

University of Kent

The Innovation Hub is pleased to host the first Kent Tech R and D Conference (Kent Technology Fair)

Sibson Building

This conference will bring together academic and industry experts for an exciting speaker programme focused on future challenges and innovations in the fields of Healthcare Technologies, Security and Environmental Sustainability.<h2>When: </h2>The event is being run over 2 days from 20th – 21st June, attendees are welcome to join for one or both days of the conference.<h2>For who:</h2>Research and Development Professionals in the field of Healthcare, Security, and Environmental Sustainability, as well as professionals interested in Kent’s research work across the schools of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics. <h2>Aim: </h2>The Innovation Hub has been introduced to offer collaboration opportunities between businesses and academics to turn research into commercial projects. Sponsored by The Innovation Hub at the University of Kent, this exciting conference will act as the catalyst to incentivise these new collaboration opportunities between your company and our academics. We will showcase the latest innovative Research and Development work being carried out at the university and by our industrial partners, and demonstrate how this can be adopted to accelerate your businesses in the commercial landscape. <h2>Overview:</h2>Inspiration for your next product may just be around the corner…The conference will give you a chance to learn about our latest advancements in the fields of Healthcare Technologies, Security and Environmental Sustainability in a variety of formats, including lectures and talks, panel discussions, keynote speeches and our exciting exhibitor’s showcase.In addition, the conference will provide a platform to network with other leading businesses, gain valuable industry insights, participate in workshops to identify challenges we can help you with, take a tour of our facilities, labs and our beautiful Kent campus and more! <h3> Presented by:</h3>The University of Kent Innovation Hub hosted by the schools of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, is excited to stage the 2022 Kent Tech R&D Conference.

<h2>Agenda:</h2>Attendees are welcome to join for one or both days of the conference.<h3>Day 1 (20th of June 2022)</h3>10.30am - Arrival11:00-11:15 – Welcome Coffee and Introduction, Sibson Foyer11:15-12:45 – Parallel Sessions led by our Academics. The three themes include:Security<ul><li>Communicate Effectively After a Cyber Security Incident <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrcnurse/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jason Nurse</a>, Associate Professor (SL) in Cyber Security - University of Kent</li><li>Cybersecurity Threats and Strategies for Protection Carl Morris and Charl van der Walt, Research - Orange Cyberdefence and the Orange Group <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/budi-arief-18071b10/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li>Opportunities and Challenges for Biometric Systems <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-guest-a1834b9/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Richard Guest</a>, Head of School and Professor of Biometric Systems Engineering - University of Kent</li></ul>Healthcare Technologies<ul><li>Conversational Robots for Health and Senior Care <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-luca-masala-8209a594/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Giovanni Masala</a>, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science - University of Kent</li><li>Modelling and Forecasting for Public Health <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardcampillo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eduard Campillo Funollet</a>, Lecturer in Statistics - University of Kent</li><li>Healthcare Technologies: Applications of Passive UHF on-Body Sensors Viktorija Makarovaite, Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering - University of Kent</li><li>Printed Electronics for Conformal Healthcare Applications Robert Horne, Lecturer in Electronic Systems - University of Kent</li></ul>Environmental Sustainability <ul><li>Biodiversity Monitoring Using DNA-Based Surveys Eleni Matechou, Senior Lecturer in Statistics - University of Kent </li><li>Flame Imaging Technology for Green Power Generation <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gang-lu-5a9a206/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gang Lu</a>, Reader in Electronic Instrumentation - University of Kent</li><li>Green Hydrogen - Fuel for Zero Emission &amp; A Sustainable Future <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gang-lu-5a9a206/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-sharma-00731492/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Raj Sharma</a>, Managing Director - RHizome2 Hydrogen Innovation</li></ul>12:45-15:00 – Lunch and Business Showcase<ul><li>Exhibitor stands</li><li>Guided facilities tours of our labs</li><li>Keynote Speech - Developing Applied Instrumentation Systems Through Industrial Collaboration <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yong-yan-0ba15617/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yong Yan</a>, Professor of Electronic Instrumentation and Director of Innovation at the School of Engineering - University of Kent</li></ul>15:00-16:30 – Parallel Sessions led by our Academics. The three themes include:Security<ul><li>Sparking the World’s Potential <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hopkins-34669717/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrew Hopkins</a>, Director of System Technology - ARM</li><li>Problem Workshop: Collaboration Between Companies and Academia</li></ul>Healthcare technologies <ul><li>Heart Rate Variability to Measure Stress <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeollis/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jane Ollis</a>, Founder - MindSpire</li><li>Problem Workshop: Collaboration Between Companies and Academia</li></ul>Environmental Sustainability <ul><li>From Finding Value In Your Waste to Choosing Sustainable Materials: Enabling a Circular Approach to Net Zero <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobbarker/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rob Barker,</a> Innovation Lead for the Division of Natural Sciences - University of Kent<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeollis/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li>Problem Workshop: Collaboration Between Companies and Academia</li></ul>16:30-17:00 – Coffee break17:00-18:00 – Keynote Speech - Future Security Challenges and Opportunities: A View from BT Labs <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/azvine/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ben Azvine</a>, Global Head of Security Research - BT18:00 – VIP Dinner - invite only <h3></h3><h3>Day 2 (21st of June 2022) </h3>09:00-10:30 – Parallel Sessions led by our Academics. The three themes include:Security<ul><li>Practical IoT Device Authentication <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-howells-1713221b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gareth Howells</a>, CTO - Metrarc &amp; Professor of Secure Electronic Systems - University of Kent</li><li>Dogecoin v Schrodinger’s Cat: Quantum Computing's impact on Cryptocurrencies. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-a-perez-delgado-160b864/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carlos Perez Delgado</a>, Lecturer - University of Kent</li><li>Evaluating Biometric Systems <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-allgrove-791a4b151/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Allgrove</a>, Director and Co-Founder - Ingenium Biometric Laboratories Ltd.</li></ul>Healthcare Technologies <ul><li>Natural Language Processing James Bentham, Lecturer in Statistics - University of Kent </li><li>Transforming Digital Health <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chee-siang-jim-ang-a102a92/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jim Ang</a>, Senior Lecturer in Multimedia and Digital Systems - University of Kent</li><li>Multi-Professional Collaborations in Digital Healthcare <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgios-arealis/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Georgios Arealis</a>, Consultant - Upper Limb and Trauma - NHS</li></ul>Environmental Sustainability <ul><li>Lightweight Verification for Climate Science Dominic Orchard, Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing - University of Kent</li><li>Mathematical Ecology and Its Applications <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bearup-8311b326/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Bearup</a>, Lecturer in Mathematics</li><li>How Blockchain is Helping Plastic Bank Create a Global Economy of 'Social Plastic' <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-knight-25017814/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Paul Knight</a>, Creative Innovations - Cognition Foundry<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bearup-8311b326/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></li></ul>10:30-11:00 – Coffee Break 11:00-12:30 – Themed Panel Discussions 12:30-15:00 – Lunch and Business Showcase15:00-15:15 – Closing RemarksIf you have any questions regarding the format, content, or logistics for the event, please get in touch with us through CEMSRI@kent.ac.uk

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