Hampshire Futurology 2012 Conference

10 April 2007

Ark Conference Centre
23rd April 2007

Designed to assist early stage technology businesses build successful links with the multinational corporations operating within information and communications technology within the region. The conference will be a stimulating mix of presentations from leading ICT businesses and innovators, and will focus on developing best practices in commercial alliances and the development of partner relationships.

To this end four sector-leading technology companies will present on the "research gaps" based on their own areas of focus; they will also present their perspective on the associated external R&D demand and process envisaged over the next 5 years.

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There will be a supporting business exhibition and a showcase of 'hot' Hampshire-based companies. A website for futurology is now open to receive applications for tickets.

S.E.C.A. INVESTMENT FORUM

Following the Futurology event there will be a showcase of new ICT investment opportunities; this final session will involve a short series of 15 minutes presentations from early-stage companies seeking equity funding.

After the meeting, there will be a chance to meet these entrepreneurs and take part in a networking session.

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Speakers include:

Ed Gibson - Microsoft UK - Chief Security Advisor

This role comes on the heels of his retirement from a 20-year career as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During this period, Gibson was a recognized expert in investigating complex, international money laundering schemes, asset identification and confiscation, and intellectual property theft.

Dr Michael Walker - Group Research and Development Director, Vodafone Group

Michael Walker has responsibility for research and development conducted by Vodafone world wide the largest provider of mobile telecommunications services in the world.

Since 1996 Michael has been a professor in the University of London, holding the Vodafone Chair in Telecommunications at Royal Holloway. He is also a visiting Professor in the University of Surrey.

Adrian Webb - Head of Corporate Communications Ð Esure

Adrian is Esure's Head of Corporate Communications, and is responsible for all public relations, media relations, public affairs and internal communications activities for the Esure, SheilasÕ Wheels and Halifax Car insurance brands.

Prior to joining Esure in 2002, he held roles as Head of Communications for Virgin One and Head of Group Public Relations for Direct Line plc.

David Sloly - Head of New Media - Mason Zimbler

With a background in content development, multi-channel and broadcast, David Sloly is the 'Digital guru' at digital marketing agency Mason Zimbler.

David has worked on developing numerous creative online and mobile marketing strategies for global clients including Microsoft, Dell, and Adobe.

For more information visit www.HantsFuturology.com.

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