284View
0m 0sLenght
0Rating

In this hyper competitive global market place can the players in the knowledge economy create and sustain growth following the global financial crisis? http://www.colonelduck.co.uk/ Discussion Topics: 1. What role can universities play in supporting economic competitiveness? 2. Universities as ambassadors for FDI? 3. Innovation - adapt or die? 4. Building Knowledge Cities - collaboration between business, universities, and civic leadership. Introduction: Martin Field Vice Chair, ULI UK Regions Owner, The Urban Consortium Moderator: Bill Kistler Trustee, Urban Land Institute Managing Partner, Kistler & Company Thought Leaders and Panel Members: Prof. David Eastwood Vice Chancellor, University of Birmingham Chair, Russell Group Dr. David Hardman, MBE Managing Director, Birmingham Science Park Wouter Schuitemaker Investment Director, Business Birmingham Nick Holzherr Entrepreneur and Founder, Whisk.co.uk This event was kindly sponsored by Colliers International, Willmott Dixon Ltd and RJF Public Affairs. During the 2012 Conservative Party Conference, the Urban Land Institute hosted three breakfast events across the week. Each was a panel discussion on various relevant topics with influential key note speakers. Colonel Duck Productions filmed each of the events, ensuring broadcast quality sound and imagery.