Frontiers of Innovation: The Relaunch of the North East Group

Synopsis

The North East of England has long been a place where science, industry, and ingenuity intersect. From the innovations that powered the Industrial Revolution to the rise, and recent collapse, of heavy industries such as steel and shipbuilding, the region’s identity has been shaped as much by disruption as by discovery. That legacy continues to influence how the North East responds to today’s scientific, industrial, and societal challenges.

The North East Group Steering Committee are delighted to announce Frontiers of Innovation: The Relaunch of the North East Group. This reception looks to bring together voices from across research, manufacturing, industry, and policy to mark the relaunch of SCI’s North East Regional Interest Group. The evening will consist of a networking reception with refreshments being served, along with addresses from key figures in the North East region.

Against a backdrop of economic transition and pressing challenges around productivity, sustainability, and supply chains, the North East Group will create a space for discussion and forward‑looking thinking. The North East Group looks to position the North East, not simply as a region reinventing itself, but as one uniquely equipped to shape a more resilient and innovative future for science and industry in the UK.

Attendees

This event is open to SCI members only and will be of interest to: 

• Industry in the North East
• Academia in the North East
• Other SCI Technical Interest Groups

Confirmed Speaker

Harry Swan, CEO, Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd

Programme

The reception will start at 17:00 and finish at 20:00.

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