PIANO+ Call Launch Info Day
Host: PIANO+. Summary: Get more information and meet possible partners. Agenda: Download the draft agenda.
Monday, March 15, 2010.
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications,
Heinrich-Hertz-Institute,
Einsteinufer 37,
10587 Berlin,
Germany.
For more info visit pianoplus.eu. PIANO+ Call Launch Info Day
Host: PIANO+. Summary: Get more information and meet possible partners. Agenda: Download the draft agenda.
Monday, March 15, 2010.
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications,
Heinrich-Hertz-Institute,
Einsteinufer 37,
10587 Berlin,
Germany.
For more info visit pianoplus.eu. The route to mass adoption of Additive Manufacture in metal component fabrication
Registration
To register for the event AILU members need only give their name by phone or email (courses@ailu.org.uk). Non members should complete the registration form attached and post/fax it to the AILU office.
Host: AILU. Summary: This event addresses the route to mass adoption of AM and as such it will highlight the current technical barriers to successful commercialisation; restric- tions relating to the form and composi- tion of available materials; the energy sources (laser, electric arc, e-beam) used for melting the added material; design constraints and the properties/composi- tion of the fabricated component. Agenda: 08:30 - 09:20 Registration and refreshments
09:20 - 11:00 Session 1
Welcome Rob Scudamore
Chair, TWI
Roadmap to mass adoption of additive manufacture in metal component fabrication Rob Scudamore TWI
Additive manufacture using arc + wire: status, benefits and limitations Stewart Williams Cranfield University
Validating the use of laser melted titanium for automotive
11:00 - 11:30 Refreshment Break & exhibition
11:30 - 12:45 Session 2
The role of novel beam shaping for improving metallurgical qual… Contact: To book your place please call AILU on 01235 539595. Price: £142.00 + VAT for AILU members, £175 + VAT non members.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Hilton Newbury Centre Hotel
Lambourn Suite
Newbury
Berkshire.
For more info visit www.ailu.org.uk. FINANCE IN FP7
General Photonics Events
Host: Singleimage. Summary: This workshop is essential for finance and administration staff involved in EU research projects, whether as a coordinator or partner. It is also suitable for project managers and professional advisors working on these projects. It will be limited to 24 participants, to allow high levels of interaction and plenty of time for questions. Agenda: 9:00 Registration and coffee
BASICS OF EC RESEARCH FUNDING
9:30 Main contract types and activities, indirect cost methods, funding rates, project receipts, management costs, Coordination and Support Actions, Research Infrastructures, the SME scheme
11:00 Coffee break
PRODUCTIVE DAYS; OVERHEADS
11:15 Productive days; timesheet recording; overhead allocation; actual and simplified overheads; choosing the right overhead method
12:30 Lunch
ELIGIBLE COSTS; FINANCIAL REPORTING
13:30 Eligible costs: per… Price: £360 + VAT.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
TRINITY CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE, UK
CB4 0FN.
For more info visit www.singleimage.co.uk. Internationalisation – Are Photonics companies born Global?
Host: BSP. Agenda: 9.15 Registration and coffee
9.45 Introduction to internationalization seminar with PPE KTN and UKTI representatives.
Welcome Glenn Barrowman - Business Development Manager - BSPA
10.00 International Banking with Mark Runiewicz International Business Yorkshire Bank
10.15 Keynote address - Exporting Out of a Recession within a Global Marketplace – Yorkshire Bank (Treasury Department)
10.40 Why internationalise? – ICT / Clean Tech / Photonics company case study
10.55 Refreshment break and networking at… Contact: Alex Clarke. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Birmingham Science Park
Faraday Wharf
Birmingham.
For more info visit www.bsp-a.com. SBRI Energy Efficient Lighting Competition Awareness
Register Online.
Host: PPE KTN. Summary: Energy efficient lighting will lead to reduced energy consumption in Britain's homes with a new Government Competition to develop new products for the lighting industry.
A £1.2m product development competition from the Technology Strategy Board and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) aims to help companies become market leaders in the best energy-efficient lighting, while contributing to reduced energy consumption in our homes.
Businesses will be invited to compete for cont… Agenda: 09:40 Welcome - Gareth Jones, PPE KTN UEL Working Group
10:00 Introduction to Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) - Bryan Forbes, Technology Strategy Board
10:20 Domestic Energy Efficient Lighting Objectives - Speaker from Defra TBA
10:30 Energy Efficient Lighting SBRI Competition - Mike Biddle, Technology Strategy Board
10:50 Competition Application and Assessment Process - Joe Maguire
11:20 Coffee & Networking
11:50 Phase Objectives - Mike Biddle, Technology Strategy Board
12:20 Outline o… Contact: events@ppektn.org. Price: Attendance at this event is Free of Charge but delegates must register in advance.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Daresbury Innovation Centre
Keckwick Lane
Daresbury
Cheshire
WA4 4FS.
For more info visit nds.coi.gov.uk. COORDINATING FP7 RESEARCH PROJECTS
General Photonics Events
Host: Singleimage. Summary: This workshop explains how EU collaborative research projects funded under the Framework Programme really work! It covers both the formal basis of the project from contracts to reporting and review, and the practicalities of coordinating a multi-partner, multi-country project to deliver the results promised in the proposal. Agenda: 9:00 Registration and coffee
ESTABLISHING THE RULES
9:30 What the EC contract and consortium agreement say about project management. Management roles and responsibilities, management processes, and key decisions.
11:00 Coffee break
PROJECT OPERATION
11:15 Project planning, deliverables and quality, internal reporting; meetings; project administration, the project handbook, web tools to support project management
12:30 Lunch
EU REPORTING AND REVIEW
13:30 Progress and resource reporting, deliverable… Price: £360 + VAT.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
TRINITY CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, UK
CB4 0FN.
For more info visit www.singleimage.co.uk. BIG Event - Selling to the MoD
To register for this event please complete the booking form below or contact Sharon Hogbin: shogbin@tgcoc.co.uk or Tel: 01634 311441. For more details about BIG Please visit www.big-kent.org.uk
Download the event flyer.
Host: The Business Innovation Group (BIG). Summary: The Business Innovation Group (BIG) a new initiative that was launched recently in Kent is organising a half day focussed workshop entitled “Selling to the MoD” to help local and regional businesses explore business and innovation opportunities in Defence and related sectors. BIG is led by the University of Greenwich in partnership with Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, The Partnership for profit improvement and SEBIG. The event will provide an opportunity to learn…
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
The University of Greenwich at Medway
Chatham Maritime
Kent
ME4 4TB.
Invest in Photonics - International Partnering Convention
Other
Why should you attend?
Learn about recent photonics industry trends that will influence investment or business partnering decisions
, Discover targeted investment, funding opportunities and business-to-business partnerships in photonic applications sector
, Be an active participant in the networking between Entrepreneurs and Executives from emerging and established photonics companies and Investors and Analysts committed to the Industry
, Take part in one-on-one meetings with representatives from European companies and Agencies
, Make key business contacts with leading research centers.
Summary: INVEST in PHOTONICS® is the only event to:
Facilitate the meeting between Entrepreneurs and Executives of emerging companies in the field of Photonics and Investors and Analysts working in the entire photonics applications sector (energy, environment, telecoms, health, industry, consumer technology…)
, Address the current business issues facing the industry with opinion leaders
, Increase the visibility of the Photonics Industry.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 – Friday, March 19, 2010.
Bordeaux
France.
For more info visit www.invest-in-photonics.com. OFCNFOEC 2010
General Photonics Events
Summary: OFC/NFOEC is indisputably the world’s leading global conference for optical communications and networking professionals. Attend OFC/NFOEC and be part of the event that brings together the people, products, and information that drive optical communications and networking.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 – Thursday, March 25, 2010.
San Diego Convention Centre
San Diego, CA.
For more info visit www.ofcnfoec.org. Laser Optics Berlin
General Photonics Events
Summary: Laser Optics Berlin has taken place eight times, and every time it has proven to be a successful meeting place for the world's leading decision makers in the laser optics industry. As a platform for the introduction of forward-looking ideas, technical trends and world-wide innovation, the event offers trade visitors from R&D and production a comprehensive insight into the innovative strength of optical technologies.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
Berlin Germany.
For more info visit www1.messe-berlin.de. Photonics solutions and technology convergence in (bio)pharmaceuticals and food processing
Host: PPE KTN. Summary: The provision of high quality at affordable prices provides many challenges in the process industries supply chain. Inspection and quality control are keys to success in this sector.
Topic: Photonics solutions to meet the challenges of high value, high quality manufacturing (operational excellence) in the medical/pharma/biopharma and food and drink sectors.
Aim: To bring together different technologists, some with defined needs and some with potential solutions, to explore opportunities for new solu…
Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Granta Park, Abington, near Cambridge.
Transistors on Plastic 2010
Register Online.
Host: PPE KTN. Summary: PPEKTN will be holding its 5th annual seminar on transistors on plastic in London on March 24th. The seminar will include leading speakers from industry and academia from across Europe to discuss challenges and opportunities for transistors on flexible substrates..
Transistors are the decision makers of the silicon electronics industry and will also be cornerstone of the future plastic electronics industry. Future advanced applications and developments in the plastic electronics industry are dependent u… Agenda: 10:00 Registration & coffee
10:20 Introduction - Ric Allott, PPE KTN
10:30 Hybrid thin-film transistors - Thomas Anthopoulos, Imperial College
11:00 Nanomaterial and Polymer FETs - Maxim Shkunov, Surrey University
11:30 Networking break
11:50 Metal oxide Thin Film Transistors: Materials and Devices - Andrew Flewitt, Cambridge University
12:20 tbc - Simon Ogier, Petec
12:50 Organic Electronics - From Transistors to Circuits Martin Taylor, Bangor University
13:20 Lunch and Networking
14:50 tbc -… Contact: For more information contact regarding the agenda contact eifion@ppektn.org. For booking information contact info@ppektn.org. Price: £95.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
Bonhill House, London,EC2A 4BX.
Photovoltaics in Yorkshire
Host: YPN. Contact: Vassilious Albanis
vassilious.albanis@yorkshirephotonics.com. Price: FREE.
Thursday, March 25, 2010.
TBD.
Lighting Power- Photovoltaic and LED lighting solutions
Host: SEPNET. Agenda: 10.00 Registration & Coffee
10.30 Welcome & Regional capability John Lincoln SEPNET
10:45 LED lighting solutions James McKenzie, PhotonStar LED
11:15 Current PV solutions and best practice Solar supplier
11.45 Feed in tariffs - the impact, the issues Neil Truphet Ownergy
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Economics of LED lighting Geoff Archenhold
13.45 Future of LED lighting, TBC
14:15 Future of Photovoltaics, Ravi Silva ATI Uni of Surrey
14:45 Expanding impact of photonics in Energy John Lincoln, SEPNET
15:00 O… Contact: John Lincoln
john.lincoln@sepnet.net. Price: FREE.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:00 AM – Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 3:15 PM.
ATI
University of Surrey
Guildford.
For more info visit sepnet.net. Printed electronics Europe 2010
Organized by IDTechEx.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
Dresden.
For more info visit www.idtechex.com. Fast2Light – Workshop on Underpinning R2R Technology to Enable Manufacture Using Functional Materials Deposited in Thin Film Form
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Part of the IDTechEx Plastic Electronic Europe event in Dresden.
For more info visit www.swansea.ac.uk. Space Technology Needs:National & European Perspectives
For registration, booking and further information please follow the web link below.
Host: SiKTN. Summary: This event is designed to help gain more business for U.K. companies and institutions in the space market and to encourage innovative ideas and technologies to get funded through national or European agencies as well as private companies.
The agenda features speakers from the European Space Agency, the European Commission, EADS Astrium, QinetiQ and Surrey Satellite Technology. For information on exhibitions and registrations please visit www.sensorsktn.com/spacetechneeds. Agenda: 9.30-10.00
Registration & Coffee
10.00-10.10
Welcome Address
Dr. Amir Mirza, Sensors & Instrumentation Knowledge Transfer Network
Session I
10.10-10.30
EU Research Framework Programme 7: Space activities and opportunities
Peter Breger, European Commission
10.30-10.50
ESA Innovation Triangle Initiative/ European Technology Harmonisation
Edmund M. Williams, Head of Technology Harmonisation Section, European Space Agency
10.50-11.05
Participating in the EU FP7 Programme… Contact: For further information please contact Dr. Amir Mirza, Space Instrumentation & Payloads SIG Theme Coordinator on amir.mirza@sensorsktn.com or +44 (0)20 7812 7162. Price: £ 75 + vat & for Academics £ 40 + vat.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
Carisbrooke Hall, Marble Arch, Central London.
For more info visit sensors.globalwatchonline.com. SID : 3D Display Conference
Host: The Society for Information Display
Summary: This one day meeting will cover a broad range of technologies used to deliver 3D stereoscopic and holographic images as well as the applications and human factors essential to the success of 3D displays. The meeting will be held in central London in the Engineering Faculty of UCL and will also include the SID UK and Ireland Chapter AGM.
Delegates will hear from experts in Academia and Industry about the latest trends and emerging technology applications in 3D. Speakers will outline their visions for the future, giving an insight into expected trends and possible areas of potential disruptive impact.
Register at SID website http://www.sid.org/chapters/uki/forthcoming_meetings.html.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
University College
Engineering Faculty
Torrington Place
London
WC1E 7JE.
For more info visit www.sid.org. University Knowledge Transfer: The Challenges
Host: YPN. Contact: Vassilious Albanis
vassilious.albanis@yorkshirephotonics.com.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
TBD.
Applications in LED/OLED Photometry – Measuring the black
Host: BSP. Agenda: Prolite (Rob Yeo) – Konica Minolta (Chris Sergeant). Contact: Alex Clarke.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Aston Science Park
Faraday Wharfe
Birmingham.
For more info visit www.bsp-a.com. PHOTON‘s 6th Photovoltaic Technology Show 2010 Europe
General Photonics Events
Summary: PHOTON’s 4th Photovoltaic Technology Show in 2009 featured booths from more than 290 equipment and material manufacturers, filling two halls and a total of approximately 215,000 ft2. In 2010, we will rent a third exhibition hall in Stuttgart to be prepared for growth and expansion. The additional hall will bring the total space to more than 330,000 ft2.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Thursday, April 29, 2010.
New Trade Fair Centre Stuttgart,
Hall 4, 6 and 8.
For more info visit www.photon-expo.com. IPOT 2010
General Photonics Events
Summary: Machine Vision and Displays Technology - Image Processing and Optical Technology Exhibition.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
NEC Birmingham.
For more info visit www.bvents.com. SPECIFYING THE RIGHT DISPLAY FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Intended audience:
This conference is intended for engineers, designers and procurement people from companies involved in specifying, approving, designing or purchasing display components for equipment.
Register Online.
Host: Photonics & Plastic Electronics KTN. Summary: This conference will focus on the needs of engineers and designers responsible for the design of equipment that integrates LCD components. Speakers from major display component and system companies will present technologies and developments. Agenda: : Details to be confirmed.
Some of the key areas will include:
- Wide viewing angle technologies
- Custom display solutions
- Industrial and automotive specifications
- Backlighting technologies
- Sunlight readability
- Interfacing
- Touch panels
- Quality specifications
- Display ruggedisation
- Image enhancement coatings, overlays and index matching
- Display market and supply chains to UK companies. Contact: info@ppektn.org or Call 01908 276 665. Price: £ 75.00 +vat.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre
Timbold Drive
Milton Keynes
MK7 6TT.
Photonics in Defence
Host: SOA. Summary: In defence applications photonics technologies are becoming ever more critial for sensing & imaging, targeting, countermeasures, ranging, etc. This event will draw on discussions in the "Sources & Detectors" event theme and earlier events on defence applications which have been run by the SOA. Contact: Alistair Tweedie
alistair.tweedie@optoelectronics.org.uk. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.optoelectronics.org.uk. Photonics in Medical Diagnostics - Latest Developments and healthcare solutions
Host: SEPNET. Agenda: 10.00 Registration & Coffee
10.30 Welcome
10:45 Optical coherence tomography; current status, future opportunities, Gordon McKenzie, Michelson Diagnostics
11:15 Disease diagnostics with Raman, Pavel Matousek, STFC and Cobalt Light
11.45 Point of care diagnostics with waveguides, Sam Watts Stratophase
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Commercialising Healthcare solutions, GE Healthcare Leonard Fass
13.45 Diagnostics—the clinical perspective to be confirmed
14:15 Bringing innovation to the NHS, Brian Winn, NHS In… Contact: John Lincoln
john.lincoln@sepnet.net. Price: FREE.
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10:00 AM – Friday, May 7, 2010, 4:00 PM.
Rutherford Appleton Laboratories.
For more info visit sepnet.net. Defence photonics in conjunction with FOHEC
Host: SEPNET. Contact: John Lincoln
john.lincoln@sepnet.net.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 – Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Fibre Optics in Harsh Environments Conference.
For more info visit sepnet.net. SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW 2010
General Photonics Events
The first edition was held 1975 on the initiative of the Ministry of telecommunications industry of the USSR. Telecom specialists from 24 countries of the world participated in this exhibition. 1995 was marked by an important occasion in the life of the event. Expocentr, the holder of the "Sviaz" show since 1975, and E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. the holder of the annual "ExpoComm" show in Moscow since 1991, combined their effort and integrated their events into one exhibition. Henceforth, "SVIAZ/EXPO COMM" became a new title of a joint international event.
Summary: SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW is the largest and most prestigious B2B exhibition and conference for Russia and the CIS countries. Join the large telecom companies of Russia like Systema Telecom, Svyasinvest, MTS, Megafon, Vimpelcom and many more.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 – Friday, May 14, 2010.
Moscow
Russia.
For more info visit www.expocomm.com. Intellectual Property Management Workshop - commercialisation of innovative ideas
Host: BSP. Agenda: Speakers:
Second Mile – Inter-disciplines required in Commercialising technology
Marks and Clark - – Protection strategies
Staffordshire University + BSP-A – Dan Brearley +- Alex Clarke – Securing Innovation – concerns about data and information security – leaking IP
Harrison Goddard Foote – Strategic IP stacks – exchanging value
PERA Funding innovation – lead IP holders optimising for future markets
KTN representative – PPE KTN engaging with Industry to increase opportunity for 2010/2011… Contact: Alex Clarke. Price: TBD.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Birmingham Science Park
Faraday Wharfe
Birmingham.
For more info visit www.bsp-a.com. Aircraft Interiors Expo
General Photonics Events
The global market leader for the world’s aircraft interiors industry, Aircraft Interiors Expo is the launch pad for cabin programmes showcasing tomorrow’s designs, in-flight entertainment, connectivity and passenger services.
Addressing the key industry issues such as weight saving materials, space efficient designs and refurbishment solutions; Aircraft Interiors Expo delivers 3 days of unrivalled networking opportunities for driving profitable growth and innovation.
Summary: Aircraft Interiors Design & Cabin Systems engineering expo.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 – Thursday, May 20, 2010.
Hamburg Messe
Germany.
For more info visit www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com. Semicon 2010
General Photonics Events
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 – Friday, May 21, 2010.
Suntec
Singapore.
For more info visit www.semiconsingapore.org. Yorkshire Photonics IR Sensors for Secutiry and Forensics
Host: YPN. Agenda: TBC. Contact: Vassilious Albanis
vassilious.albanis@yorkshirephotonics.com. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
University of Leeds.
Large-area, Organic and Printed Electronics Convention
General Photonics Events
Summary: LOPE-C is the official annual conference and exhibition of the Organic Electronics Association (OE-A). It is the largest and most comprehensive annual convention worldwide, dedicated to rapid progress in the field of organic and printed electronics.
Monday, May 31, 2010 – Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
Congress Centre
Messe Frankfurt
Germany.
For more info visit www.lope-c.com. Photonics North 2010
General Photonics Events
Summary: The conference and showcase will be held at the Fallsview Casino Resort, which is located just beside the falls and close to a number of cultural attractions as well as many hotels and restaurants.
A major theme of this year’s event will be Solar Photovoltaics. We are pleased that the first Canadian Conference on Photovoltaics will be part of Photonics North 2010.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 – Thursday, June 3, 2010.
Niagra Falls, Canada.
For more info visit www.photonicsnorth.com. EuroLED 2010
Summary: The 7th annual solid-state lighting conference, exhibition and gala dinner, euroLED 2010, is firmly established as Europe's premier event dedicated to solid-state lighting.
A highlight of the global solid-state lighting calendar, the event offers a unique opportunity for global organisations to penetrate, expand and understand the European and global LED & solid-state lighting markets and continues to generate unprecedented industry participation from leading organizations. Contact: eveg@bsp-a.com.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 – Thursday, June 10, 2010.
Ricoh Arena
Coventry.
For more info visit www.euroled.org.uk. Development in Communications from Long Haul to Interconnects
Host: SEPNET. Contact: John Lincoln
john.lincoln@sepnet.net. Price: FREE.
Thursday, June 10, 2010.
Oclaro, Caswell.
For more info visit sepnet.net.