Events

Exeter City Futures: University workshop

An opportunity to discuss collaboration

Event details

Who should attend?

All researchers and key Professional Services are welcome to attend this event.

Workshop aims:

  • An introduction to Exeter City Futures, a newly formed Community Interest Company seeking to address the current and futures problems faced by cities and Exeter in particular.
  • An opportunity to establish links between ECF and key academics / departments at the University.
  • Identify potential collaborations (sharing of knowledge, resources, and data).
  • Find out about the potential to partner on funding applications and the application of research project outcomes.

Additional information

Exeter City Futures (ECF) is a joint endeavour between Exeter City Council, Exeter-based venture capital fund Oxygen House, and a growing list of business and public sector stakeholders.  The programme aims to develop cutting-edge approaches to city improvement through the use of technology and analytics, with the goal of delivering zero congestion and energy independence for Exeter in 10 years.

The event will be chaired by Zoran Kapelan, Professor of Water Systems Engineering and Academic Lead for the Water and Environment Group.

Programme

Time Activity Location
11.30 Introduction and welcome from Professor Zoran Kapelan, Professor of Water Systems Engineering and Academic Lead for the Water and Environment Group at the University of Exeter Innovation Centre Conference Room
11.40

Overview of Exeter City Futures from Glenn Woodcock, Chief Executive, and Liz O'Driscoll, Head of Innovation

  
12.00 Response from Zoran Kapelan  
12.15 Open discussion / Q&A with attendees  
12.45 Networking lunch Innovation Centre foyer
13.30 End of event  

Registration

To register for this event please email research-events@exeter.ac.uk.

Exeter City Futures is a newly formed Community Interest Company seeking to address the current and future challenges cities face.

Location:

Innovation Centre