Parallel Conference Day One
Monday 04 July 2011, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
Space Tech 2011 - Space Technology Symposium
STFC Innovations and ESA Technology Transfer Programme

STFC Innovations Ltd and the European Space Agency's Technology Transfer Programmes Office welcomed members of high technology industry and research organisations to promote new and novel technologies, discuss a range of industrial challenges and find solutions where space technology can lend a hand. The sessions were followed by ample opportunity for networking.
| Time |
Location |
Session |
UK Space Conference 2011 and Exhibition |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Sciences Block |
Session I: Plenary Session - Welcome Chris Bee, STFC Innovations Ltd |
| 11:45 – 12:10 |
Sciences Block |
Growing your own space based business Paul Vernon, STFC Innovations Ltd |
| 12:10 – 12:30 |
Sciences Block |
ESA Vision for Technology Transfer Callum Norie, European Space Agency
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| 12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch, Networking and Exhibitors |
| 13:30 – 15:00 |
Sciences Block |
Session II – Technology Solutions
Paul Vernon, STFC Innovations Ltd – Chair
Spacecraft technologies for technology transfer Andy German, Astrium
Miniaturised seismometer Thomas Pike, Imperial College
Future Instrumentation Nicholas Bantin, Innovative Small Instruments
Advanced instrumentation for chemical detection Damien Weidmann, RAL Space
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Session III – Technology Challenges
Chris Bee, STFC Innovations Ltd – Chair
Technology Transfer to the Oil & Gas industry Christian Quale, International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS)
Healthcare Challenges Keith Chantler, NHS Innovations
Energy Sector Jim Halliday, UK Energy Research Centre
UK users of high end technology Peter Dirken, KTN Programme Manager, Technology Strategy Board
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| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Tea & Coffee, Networking and Exhibitors |
| 15:30 – 15:50 |
Sciences Block |
Technology Transfer in ESTL Simon Griffin, ESTL, ESR Technology |
The Military User Overview David Beard, DSTL |
| 15:50 – 16:10 |
Sciences Block |
The Micro Nano Technology Centre at RAL David Gahan, Science & Technology Facilities Council |
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| 16:10 – 16:30 |
Networking and Close |
Download STFC Innovations and ESA Technology Transfer Agenda (print friendly - PDF 204kB)
Exhibitor
Hamamatsu Photonics is a world-leading manufacturer of optoelectronic components and systems. The Company’s corporate philosophy stresses the advancement of photonics through extensive research and yields products that are regarded as state-of-the-art. All products are designed to cover the entire optical spectrum and provide solutions for a wide variety of applications such as space technology but also including analytical, industrial and medical instrumentation.
At the conference, we will be presenting our latest range of CCD area image sensors, including Time Delay Integration (TDI) which has been developed specifically for low light level measurements in the near infrared. Also on show, our latest range of silicon photodiodes, which feature high-speed response, high sensitivity and low noise. Also being introduced, the latest products from our product range of photomultiplier tubes and modules, microchannel plates (MCP’s) and laser diodes.
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