Thursday 25 April

09.00-09.30 Morning coffee and networking

Venue: University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD

09.30-10.00 Conference welcome

10.00-10.20 Opening keynote from British broadcaster Channel 4, who have located their creative hub in Glasgow City Innovation District  

10.20 - 10.45 Tour of the Technology and Innovation Centre

10.45 - 11.15 Morning coffee break

11.15 - 11.45 - Fireside chat: Principles of developing an ecosystem in an innovation district versus a science park.

11.45 - 12.15 Deep dive into the development of innovation ecosystems within science parks across the globe.

12.15 - 12.45 - Deep dive into the development of innovation ecosystems within innovation districts across the globe.

12.45 - 13.15 Lunch

13.45 - 14.15 - Making a diverse, equal, and inclusive innovation ecosystem.

14.15 - 14.30 - Creating an innovation environment companies and SME's want to be part of. Understanding how the University of Arizona, Tech Parks Arizona has created the best place to work in Tuscon.

14.30-15.45 - Developing an innovation district from an Olympic Park. How Here East has created an innovation ecosystem.

14.45 - 15.05 - Afternoon break

15.05 - 15.25 - Discover how Glasgow’s newest hospitality and co-working offering, The Social Hub, is working with the city's community

15.25 - 15.45 - Hear from TIC-located business Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd and its story of being part of the GCID ecosystem 

16.00 - 16.30 - Creative cocktail experience at The Alchemist 

Location: George House, George Square, Glasgow G2 1EH

Following the closing keynote we will walk along George Street and enjoy a theatrical cocktail tasting with a Scottish twist from the team at The Alchemist.