Technology Scotland Inaugural Annual Dinner 2017

Please note: the Scottish Optoelectronics AGM will take place directly beforehand, in the same location, at 4pm. Please indicate on the registration form whether you also wish to join the AGM.

When: 24 October 2017, 5:30pm

Where: The Principal Hotel, Edinburgh

Key Note Speaker: Dr Ruth McKernan CBE, CEO of Innovate UK

Dress Code: Lounge Suit

Technology Scotland warmly invites you to its Inaugural Annual Dinner at the Principal Hotel in Edinburgh!

Having built significant momentum across Scotland's Emerging & Enabling Technologies Sector over its first two years of operation and with a growing list of high-profile membership companies, now is the time to get involved and celebrate!

We are particularly honoured to have Dr Ruth McKernan CBE, CEO of Innovate UK as our Key Note Speaker for the evening.

Dr McKernan joined Innovate UK as Chief Executive in May 2015 and has 25 years of research and commercial experience. She is a member of the Ministry of Defence’s Innovation Advisory Panel and the Royal Society’s Science, Industry and Translation Committee.

Dr McKernan will cover a variety of topics, including the impact of Brexit on funding across the UK, how key areas for funding are identified and the future strategy for Scotland.

In addition to hearing Dr McKernan, guests will enjoy a selection of canapes, a 3 course dinner with wine, and an excellent networking opportunity in a fabulous location.

Ticket availability

Tickets for the Technology Scotland Annual Dinner are now available to purchase.

Technology Scotland Members are eligible to purchase tickets at a discounted rate. We also welcome non-members to join us for the evening!

Members: £55 (exc VAT)

Non-Members: £80 (exc VAT)

For sponsorship opportunities please contact emma.dixon@technologyscotland.scot

Agenda

5:30pm Arrival, canapes and networking

6:15pm TS welcome: Stephen Taylor, CEO, Technology Scotland

6:25pm Ministerial welcome (TBC)

6:35pm Key Note Speaker: Dr Ruth McKernan CBE, Innovate UK

7:20pm 3 course dinner

8:45 till late Drinks and networking

About Technology Scotland

Technology Scotland is the leading trade association for Emerging & Enabling (E&E) Technologies in Scotland. We provide an independent, cohesive voice to Government, and a framework of activities, workshops and events, that promote collaboration, skill sharing, and information exchange across Scotland’s Technology Sector.