Perhaps you have a bold idea, some exciting data, or a prototype to
optimise and license - and you want to engage with industry. To
translate your research to knowledge, practice, policy or product, you
need to know how to pitch the benefits and impact of your research
clearly to a wide range of audiences, and what it is exactly potential
industry partners need to know. Our speakers will share key advice on
developing strategies to increase engagement and collaborations
between industry and academia.As part of the Industry Mentoring
Network in STEM [http://www.imnis.org.au] (IMNIS) you can connect
with some dynamic individuals at this event – _Engaging with
Industry._
Our Keynote Speaker, Professor Robert McLaughlin
[https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/robert.mclaughlin], will share
key strategies and advice for successul academia-industry
collaborations. Dr McLaughlin is Chair of Biophotonics at the
University of Adelaide. He will share his challenges and successes in
research and innovation during his international research career.
Dr Judy Halliday [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyhalliday/] will then
lead our esteemed panellists in a discussion about fostering a culture
of innovation and collaboration. Dr Halliday is the Director of
Science, Technology and Commercialisation with the Department of
Innovation and Skills in the SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT. Discussion
will focus on how, when and why to engage with industry, the
importance of understanding commercialisation, milestones, timelines
and budgets, developing strong professional connections beyond
academia, as well as how developing an entrepreneurial mindset can
facilitate resilience and success in any setting. Dr Halliday will
also ask the panel how we can foster stronger collaborations between
industry and academia and what is the best strategy for success.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet outstanding STEM
professionals and industry leaders.
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_7:30am Registration (coffee/tea and light breakfast available)_
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_8:00am Proceedings begin_
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_9:30am Event close_
This event is for all mentors and mentees participating in the IMNIS
programs in South Australia. Other STEM students, early-career
researchers and industry professionals are also welcome to
attend. Registration is essential.
IMNIS is a national initiative of the Australian Academy of Technology
and Engineering. The Academy is grateful to IMNIS Partners -
MTPConnect, METS Ignited, NERA, AusBiotech and Mentorloop -
and Sponsors BHP, KPMG and CSL, for their ongoing support of this
flagship initiative.
Industry professionals who mentor with IMNIS generously donate their
time, energy and expertise to the development of Australia's future
leaders in STEM. Universities and Institutes support their PhD
students to participate. The Academy gratefully acknowledges their
visionary leadership and investment in the future STEM workforce.
This event will be held at Flinders University, Victoria Square. We
thank Flinders University for generously sponsoring this event.
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* Peter Bradley LBT Innovations Vice President, Global Business
Development
* Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea Australian Academy of Technology and
Engineering IMNIS Executive Director
* Dr Jinzhe Gong University of Adelaide Research Fellow, Water
Engineering
* Dr Judy Halliday Department for Innovation & Skills, Government of
South Australia Director, Science, Technology and Commercialisation
* Dr Mel McDowall Getinge Territory Manager, Aortic & Peripheral
Intervention
* KEYNOTE: Professor Robert McLaughlin University of Adelaide Chair
of Biophotonics
* Tom Melville Madderns Managing Partner
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