Nanotechnology: Delivering Innovation
06 February 2012
METRC, supported by the NanoKTN and the Materials KTN, present a free one day conference showcasing successful research and innovation partnerships between companies and universities. "METRC Innovation Awards" – funding designed to support new research and innovation projects between companies and universities – will also be launched at the event.
Confirmed speakers:
- METRC: Prof Tony Ryan, METRC Grant Holder & Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Sheffield
- Reckitt Benckiser: Carl Clayton, Head of Global Technology Sourcing
- Spartan Nano Ltd: Dr Andrew Dean, CEO & Durham University: Dr Del Aktinson
- QuantuMDx Ltd: Elaine Warburton, CEO & University of Sheffield: Dr David Williams
- High Force Research Ltd: Dr Roy Valentine, Research Director, & Durham University: Prof Andy Whiting
- Oxford Advances Surfaces Group PLC: Dr Gareth Wakefield, Technical Director & University of Sheffield: Prof Steve Banwart
- Orla Protein Technologies Ltd: Dr Dale Athey, CEO & University of Sheffield: Dr Gwen Reilly
- Nature’s Laboratory: James Fearnley, CEO & University of Bradford: Prof Anant Paradkar
Confirmed exhibitors include:
- METRC
- The Polymer Centre, University of Sheffield
- Nano KTN
- Materials KTN
Venue:
Nanotechnology: Delivering Innovation will be held in the stunning Mercure Sheffield St Pauls Hotel and Spa, a contemporary 4-star with unrivalled views of the vibrant city centre, featuring modern meeting facilities for up to 700 delegates plus a spa, indoor pool and fully equipped gym. Photograph of the conference hall.
With outstanding comfort and ultra-modern facilities, this jewel in glass and stone at the heart of Sheffield is the epitome of 21st century style. It is Sheffield's largest hotel-based conference and banqueting facility and among the most impressive venues in the north of England. Accommodating up to 700, its ten conference suites are superbly designed in a contemporary style and feature state-of-the-art multimedia presentation and communications facilities.
Venue address:
119 Norfolk street
Sheffield
S1 2JE
Travel to the Mercure: Click on the image below to enlarge (© 2012 Google).
By car
There is no parking at the Mercure but there are two large car parks close by that have discounted parking: Link to location of NCP car park in Google Maps.
NCP on Arundel Gate - you receive a small yellow coin when you enter the car park, at the end of the conference hand this to the reception at the Mercure who have a special machine that will discount the coin.
Q Park on Charles Street - 10% discount vouchers are available, just place these in the machine in the car park before your own ticket and the discount will come off.
By train
The venue is a short walk from Sheffield train station. The walking route described below is shown in red on the map above.
1. Exit the railway station with the steel waterfall on your right, up the steps and to a pedestrian crossing with the Howard pub opposite.
2. Cross Sheaf Street at the pedestrian crossing.
3. Proceed up Howard Street through the Sheffield Hallam University campus.
4. At Arundel Gate, cross the road and head right past the Novotel Hotel and Millennium Galleries.
5. Take the steps to the right of the Millenium Galleries up on to Surrey Street.
6. Link to location of the hotel in Google Maps.Continue along Surrey Street past the Central Library and Graves Gallery on your right, the Winter Gardens and the Ego restaurant on your left; turn left down Norfolk street and the Mercure Hotel entrance is on your left.
