February
7 February 2012 CfEL’s Enterprise Tuesday 2012
The series of FREE evening lectures and networking sessions, managed by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL), resumes on 7th February 2012 18:00 – 21:00 with ‘Creating Star Teams’ .More information is available at http://www.cfel.jbs.cam.ac.uk/programmes/enterprisetuesday/programme/timetable.html#next
Registration in advance here
8 February 2012 UK Renewable Packaging Group Meeting York
The UKRPG is designed to encourage the development of more sustainable materials and packaging. For more information and to register please visit www.nnfcc.co.uk/events/uk-renewable-packaging-group-8th-february-2012
9 February 2012 Action Sustainability Annual Conference London
This conference will give attendees the chance to discover the answers to some of the challenges around procurement and sustainability.
For information or to register go to www.sustainableprocurementconference.com/
Anglian Water Renewable Energy Summit, Peterborough
Anglian Water have set an aspirational target of generating around 25% of the energy used by the business (AW’s current energy demand is around 700 Gwh/yr) from renewable sources by 2015. Even with current plans for two wind turbine sites and to increase the percentage produced from biogas CHP, there is still a 10% gap in meeting this target.
All of the key Anglian Water managers involved in the renewable energy strategy will be devoting a day to talk in detail about the challenges and the opportunities. They want to meet with companies in the renewable energy sector that can work with them to close this 10% gap.
Event details and Registration
9 February – 29 March 2012 Renewable Energy: Lessons from the Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP)
BRE are running a free series of 9 one-day regional workshops to raise understanding of the current energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies available and how and where they can be effectively deployed. The launch event will be held at BRE, Watford on Thursday 9th February 2012 with other workshops being held at various venues across the UK throughout February and March.
For more information and to book a place, visit the BRE website: http://www.bre.co.uk/eventdetails.jsp?id=5677
13 – 17 February 2012 Life Sciences Trade Mission to Japan
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a Life Sciences Trade Mission to Japan in February 2012. The mission includes visiting Nano Tech 2012 in Tokyo. All UK registered pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech and healthcare companies are eligible to apply for the mission. For more information please click here
15 February 2012 Communicating Renewable Energy training, London
The course is suitable for anyone keen to get their facts straight on a variety of renewable energy systems and how to communicate them effectively. Whether you are a business looking to increase your quality of advice, a local authority or organisation promoting the use of renewables, or an independent consultant looking to increase your knowledge, this course will provide you with the key skills needed. For more information visit
http://www.talkaction.org/training/
15-16 February 2012 Energy Now, Malvern
Being held in association with the NFU and the CLA, sponsored by NatWest and supported by organisations including the NNFCC, Anglia Farmers and ADBA, this event consists of a 2-day conference, workshop area + an exhibition of over 120 suppliers representing the biogas, biomass, solar, hydro, wind and ground source heating sectors. For more information and to book your place, please visit www.energynowexpo.co.uk or call 01293 854 405.
21 February 2012 Optimising natural fibres, University of Hertfordshire
Natural fibres such as flax, hemp, bamboo and coir are now being used as structural reinforcement in large volumes, particularly for automotive interiors and construction applications. This event seeks to present recent and ongoing research and development to improve performance and consistency in natural fibres. Joint event with InCrops Enterprise Hub . For registration and further information visit https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/optimising-natural-fibres-for-composites
FSB East Anglia Regional Launch of the Real Life Entrepreneur Campaign Norwich 18:00 -21:00
Keynote Speaker, Mike Southon the “Beermat Entrepreneur” and FT columnist. Contact jeanette.thurtle@fsb.org.uk for more information and booking.
23 February 2012 The next steps for UK research and innovation, London
Westminster Education Forum and Westminster Business Forum Keynote Seminar. Following on from the Government’s Research and Innovation Strategy, due for release by the end of 2011, this timely seminar will bring together key policymakers and stakeholders from universities and business sectors that rely on research to discuss the future of research and innovation policy in the UK.
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Cambridge Partnership for Plant Science (CPPS) Lecture, London
Julian Ma from St George’s, University of London will be delivering a lecture on Molecular Pharming followed by networking opportunities and nibbles. To book visit http://www.talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/31561
Biomass - Unlocking the Supply Chain (ecoConnect’s Green in the City) London
This event will bring together senior executives and experts from power producers, investors, technologists and R & D as well as other industry contributors. Click here for agenda and registration
28 February 2012 6th Annual Sustainable Development conference, London
In light of the hundreds of announcements relating to renewable and new energy the afternoon of the conference is dedicated to this topic and the conference as a whole will cover:
o Growing the green economy
o Microgeneration – developing energy self-sufficient communities
o Developments in the Energy Bill
o Energy security – investing in new energy
o Developing cleaner, greener energy supplies
o Development of smart grids
o Delivering the United Nations Year of Sustainable Energy for All
o Financial incentives for local energy production
Click here for more information and booking
29 February 2012 How to Pitch for Green Investment Bootcamp (eco-Connect) London 12:30 -17:30
Practical, highly interactive workshop, learn about new sources of funding, what investors expect to hear and
how to present your investment opportunity in the most compelling way. For more information and registration click here
March 2012
1 March 2012 The New Anglia Green Economy Pathfinder Norwich (13:00 -19:00)
The Green Economy Pathfinder celebrates business initiatives which contribute a large part of the UK's ambition to develop EU and global markets for green goods and services. Hear from a keynote speaker, have the opportunity to learn about the focus, priorities and feedback, followed by the launch of the Green Pathfinder manifesto. Click here for more information and registration
8 March 2012 Feed-in Tariffs: progress and next steps Central London. Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar. This seminar will be a timely opportunity to consider the next steps for the deployment of microgeneration technologies in the UK following the publication of the Government’s first comprehensive review of the Feed in Tariffs (FITs) due shortly before this seminar takes place. Discussion will focus on the key findings of the review and the next steps in the delivery of FITs. More information click here
9 March 2012 Carbon Trust Energy Efficiency Breakfast Peterborough 08:30 -11:00
In partnership with the City Council, the Carbon Trust will deliver a workshop focusing on energy management to support SME’s wishing to reduce energy and save money. To register your place please send your name, contact details and any dietary requirements to climatechange@peterborough.gov.uk by 24 February 2012.
13 – 15 March 2012 World Biofuels Markets: The entire Algae value chain in one place Rotterdam, The Netherlands http://www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/algae_wbm2012.html Attend the Algae Stream at the World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition and discuss key topics such as:
• Future outlook for the algae industry
• Technology: Cultivation, harvesting and processing
• Pilot to player: Scaling up algae production
• Register your place by clicking here or alternatively:
Call: +44 (0)20 7099 0600 Email: samantha.coleman@greenpowerconferences.com
15 March 2012 Soil, Water and Precision Management (CCA event) Easton College, Norwich 08:00 -16:00
This free new technical event features seminars on soil and water topics as well as practical field demonstrations showing cultivation, precision farming and irrigation equipment.
Please contact Ches Broom on 01603 731309 or email cbroom@easton-college.ac.uk for further information and to register.
20 March 2012 Leading IB: Focus on Biorefining Edinburgh
The first in a series of workshops supported by the Industrial Technology Leadership Forum. This workshop focuses on the production of multi-product or platform chemicals from biomass (e.g. algae, plant, animal, fungi, micro-organisms). It will offer networking opportunities; talks on latest research and developments; facilitate collaboration and will identify gaps and synergies. It is aimed at those in academia and industry working on any aspect of biorefining: Supplying feedstock; genetically engineering microorganisms; pretreatment of biomass; upscaling & full refinery integration; downstream processing and; chemical & product isolation. More information and registration here
20 – 22 March Eco Build 2012 London’s ExCeL
Event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment – exhibition, conference and seminars. Free to attend. More information and registration here
22 March 2012 Delivering the Green Deal, Central Hall Westminster, London
Conference, £295 + VAT for public sector See http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/205/delivering-the-green-deal
April 2012
11 -12 April 2012 European Biomass to Power Conference, London
Two days of formal conference presentations, interactive panel discussions and excellent networking opportunities. An exclusive site visit to RWE Tilbury power station (Tuesday 10th April 2012) included in the conference fee, places are strictly limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.
For more information visit www.wplgroup.com/aci/conferences/eu-ebp2.asp
18 April 2012 Processing Lignocellulosic Biomass, Cleveland
The main focus of this event is on the UK role for biomass conversion, and the business and commercial implications of the technologies being developed.
For more information and booking http://www.soci.org/General-Pages/Display-Event?EventCode=PEST351
23-24 April 2012 The Biopolymer World Congress Mestre-Venice, Italy
This international forum tackles the latest advancements in the Biopolymer industry while addressing the entire value chain. The Congress focuses on the modern challenges facing the biopolymer and biobased chemicals industry, ranging from breakthrough innovative science in research to end-of-life recovery.
Visit: www.biopolymerworld.com for more details.
26 April – 12 September 2012
NIAB Innovation Farm Workshop programme, Cambridge
New workshops and events programme for 2012 has been provisionally announced. This set of specialist workshops provides an exciting opportunity to connect and assist researchers, plant breeders, agri-food businesses policy makers, innovators and consumers. For further details click here.
May 2012
10 May 2012 The UK’s Renewable Energy Strategy: count down to 2020 London
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar. This seminar focuses on the UK’s 2020 renewable energy targets, providing a timely opportunity to consider the progress that is being made and the latest thinking on practicalities. More information on the agenda, speakers and registration at http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/forums/index.php?fid=westminster_energy_environment_and_transport_forum
18 - 19 May 2012
PlantSci 2012; the UK Plant Sciences Federation Inaugural Research Conference Norwich
Registration is now open for the inaugural conference of the Society of Biology’s Special Interest Group; the UK Plant Sciences Federation. The conference will showcase the wealth of plant science that is being undertaken across the UK, from cell biology to ecology and basic research to the field, and will provide an arena for plant scientists from across the UK to come together and share their knowledge and expertise.
Booking details are on the Registration page including the registration for the conference dinner at Delia Smith’s Restaurant on the 18th April.
To register visit: http://wwwplantsci2012-esearch.eventbrite.co.uk/?srnk=1&ebtv=C
For a full conference programme, sponsorship details and further information please visit UK PlantSci 2012 <http://plantsci2012.org.uk>
EPSO Fascination of Plants Day, Cambridge
This joint event between Cambridge Partnership for Plant Science (CPPS) and other organisations in the Cambridge areas, aims to illustrate the importance of plants in everyday life, be it for food, energy or materials, and to showcase the breadth of/connectivity between the expertise the Cambridge areas has to offer. The committee has already collated a number of exciting exhibits and activities, but would be very keen to hear from anyone else in the wider Cambridge area who would like to participate. If you are interested in attending or taking part, please email Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley bgs21@cam.ac.uk
23 May 2012 Food security 2012; taking forward the Foresight project Global Food and Farming Futures (Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum Keynote Seminar) One year on from the launch of the Foresight report on Global Food and Farming Futures – which called for a redesign of the global food system focused around sustainability – planned sessions represent an opportunity to examine how far the report’s recommendations are being translated into policy and practice.
The seminar includes a keynote address from Professor Sir John Beddington, Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government and Head, Government Office for Science. Delegates will assess the key challenges to the food system including rising demand for food, increasing pressure on resources and the effects of global environmental change, and discuss how far technology should be used to increase agricultural productivity.
Registration and more information here
23-24 May 2012 9th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), Cologne
The congress will focus on the latest developments concerning hemp and other natural fibres as well as hemp nuts, oil and proteins.
http://www.eiha-conference.org/
Later in the year
27 September 2012
Research Networks: Developing Infrastructure to Support Science, London
This one day event will explore how to foster pioneering research and innovation. The programme will showcase the best practice of knowledge transfer, collaboration and excellence, highlighting the network infrastructures that can help deliver results. For full programme and booking click here.