INAUGURAL IDEAS TO LIFE 2017 CONFERENCE INNOVATION & COMMERCIALISATION CONFERENCE Hangzhou, China 12-14 December 2017
2 If you are considering doing business with China, the University of Auckland Innovation Institute China can be an important stepping stone to growing your business internationally, and the inaugural Ideas to Life conference a springboard to explore market investigation, research, productisation and commercialisation between New Zealand and China. The opportunity to make connections and introductions, as well as investigate routes to market and create meaningful collaborations are compelling reasons to attend. Dr Lisbeth Jacobs General Manager International Auckland UniServices
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4 BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE IN CHINA 1 WHY CHINA? New Zealand s number one trading partner Over $20bn in bilateral trade annually NZ was the first developed country to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with China 2 WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND? Partnering with the best minds in business and academia, to apply intelligent thinking to ideas with potential to change the world Ranked as the most innovative university in Australasia Reuters Top 75 list of Asia s most Innovative Universities 2016 Recognised as one of five emerging world leading universities in entrepreneurship MIT Skoltech initiative 3 WHY AUCKLAND UNISERVICES? Knowledge transfer company of the University of Auckland More than 500 employees $1.2b cumulative revenue in last 10 years 270 licenses for intellectual property granted in past 5 years Clients in over 45 countries 250+ patents licensed Spin-out companies have raised $148m of investment last five years 500+ investment disclosures 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND INNOVATION INSTITUTE CHINA (UOAIIC) Link between innovation and commercialisation to strengthen business growth Registered Chinese company with freedom to operate within China Brings together people from all facets of the innovation ecosystem Open to more research funding opportunities in China Pathway for commercialisation of technologies in China. Access to 5000 university staff across 8 faculties
5 I believe the University of Auckland Innovation Institute China is the bridge for technology development, innovation and collaboration between the two nations. This conference will help Chinese companies, entrepreneurs, universities, research platforms to recognise the significant role in creating the future. 我相信新西兰奥克兰大学中国创新研究院将成为中新两国之间科技发展, 技术创新, 合作交流的桥梁 此次创新技术高峰论坛意义重大, 将帮助中国的企业, 大学, 科研人员等更进一步领略该平台的重要性 段雍, 四川永祥股份有限公司董事长兼总经理, 通威股份董事 Duan Yong, President and General Manager of Sichuan Yongxiang Co. Ltd; Director of Tongwei Co. Ltd. 5 WHY HANGZHOU, CHINA? Silicon Valley of China Leading innovation and technology hub One hour by high speed train from Shanghai 6 WHY IDEAS TO LIFE 2017? Provides meaningful collaborations between university researchers and industry Provides a springboard for innovation and commercialisation between New Zealand and China Showcases the work the University of Auckland conducts in several areas where the university s internationally-recognised expertise is relevant for the Chinese market, including; digital health, high value nutrition, light metals research, advanced materials and manufacturing, clinical trials and drug development, particularly in oncology. 7 WHO WILL ATTEND? The conference will attract key decision makers from all facets of the innovation ecosystem. It will be attended by 250-300 influential delegates including; China, New Zealand and international businesses start-ups based in China and New Zealand New Zealand and China based investors (venture capital, seed investors) local and central government officials Chinese and New Zealand research institutes and universities.
6 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Showcasing the University s internationally-recognised expertise relevant for the Chinese market, including; digital health, high value nutrition, light metals research, advanced materials, clinical trials and drug development, particularly in oncology, the conference will attract key decision makers from all facets of the innovation ecosystem, with these innovative workshops and sessions over a three-day programme. Innovation and product showroom, University of Auckland Innovation Institute China.
7 DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT FOOD FOR HEALTH DIGITAL HEALTH The University of Auckland is widely regarded as New Zealand s leading biomedical research institute, with several groups being well recognised internationally for specific expertise. The Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre is such a group, being a centre of excellence in oncology drug development. Speakers from the centre will be covering some of the compounds in current development, this includes a chemotherapy and a colony stimulating factor for the correction of the immunosuppression characteristics that cancer tumours exhibit. Furthermore a world leading researcher in organic and peptide synthesis will be speaking on the development of drugs from her laboratory to clinical trials. Therapies for Rett syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and Traumatic Brain injury will be covered in addition to her experiences developing cancer vaccines. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Bruce Bagueley CHAIR: Kevin Moody SPEAKERS: Peter Shepherd, Margaret Brimble Professor Bruce Bagueley Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Cancer Research Professor Margaret Brimble Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble CNZM, FRSNZ. Fellow and Past-Chair of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Science, Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Science Globally significant clinical research programmes and outcomes for those with an active interest in clinical nutrition. The Food for Health session will cover a diverse range of topics from the use of technology in NCD prevention, public private clinical partnerships and fundamental nutrition research programmes that have the ability to affect health outcomes and global food industry trends in the near future. Attendees can expect to learn about globally significant clinical research programmes and its outcomes, along with snapshots of featured research programmes in China and around the world. Part of the aim of this session is to encourage further collaboration between global institutions, industry and academia and we expect attendees who have active interests in clinical nutrition to benefit from their active participation in these presentations. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jie Shao CHAIR: Kelvin Keh SPEAKERS: David Cameron-Smith, Oliver Gasser, Jo Slater-Jefferies, Jie Shao, Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Siew-Young Quek Professor Jie Shao M.D., Director, Department of Child Health Care and Chief Doctor, Department of Pediatrics at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou. Health technologies including bio-informatics, healthcare robotics and medical big-data present an opportunity for investors to leapfrog into the Chinese health ecosystem. China is exponentially growing its data wealth, with ubiquitous and more sophisticated sensors. The Digital Health Platform provides scientifically proven solutions to utilise these data, comprising 3 world-leading teams: Nursing and Healthcare Robotics. Computational models of human physiology. Innovative solutions to the world s leading health problems. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Peter Hunter CHAIR: Pau Medrano-Gracia SPEAKERS: Bruce MacDonald, Koray Atalag, Chris Bullen, XuDong Lu, Rong Xiong. Professor Peter Hunter Director of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and Professor of Engineering Science - University of Auckland, Director of Computational Physiology - Oxford University, and Director of the Medical Technologies Centre of Research Excellence (MedTech CoRE) hosted by the University of Auckland.
8 ADVANCED MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING ALUMINIUM SMELTING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PARTNERING SESSION Experts from Universities, research institutes and industry will showcase their latest advancements in advanced materials research and development which will include areas of bio-based composite materials, novel surface coatings, materials for renewable energy applications and climate adaptable materials for infrastructure. In addition to the development of the materials, advanced manufacturing techniques will also be discussed including the University of Auckland s world leading work on increasing scalability and quality of composite materials production and integration of Industry 4.0. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Wei Gao CHAIR: Pretesh Patel SPEAKERS: Simon Bickerton, Debes Bhattacharyya, Theuns Henning, Xun Xu. Transferring western technology to Chinese smelters through a collaborative China-West approach and implementing the advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotic technology will bring Chinese aluminium smelting industry a step change in performance and value created. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jim Metson CHAIR: Mark Dorreen SPEAKERS: Michael Ren, Liang Xuemin, Yashuang Gao. Professor Jim Metson Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Research) University of Auckland The partnering session is a dedicated, private, one-on-one time with speakers, investors and key delegates to further discussions on technologies and collaborations. Booking times will be made available during the conference. Professor Wei Gao Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Faculty of Engineering, - University of Auckland Professor Debes Bahattacharyya Distinguished Professor Debes Bhattacharyya Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand Distinguished Fellow of the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ
PRE CONFERENCE BY INVITATION ONLY 9 COMMERCIALISATION SEMINAR INVESTOR S PITCHING SESSION EDUCATION SESSION UniServices Technology Development team with their strong track record in spinning out start up companies (11 in 2016 alone), will cover market validation, intellectual property assessment, different business models and developing a licensing strategy. The team has been responsible for raising more than $148 million investment for spin-off companies, and more than 270 intellectual property licenses in the past five years. SPEAKERS: Stephen Flint, Wendy Kerr, Evelyn Body, Will Charles Stephen Flint Director of Commercialisation Auckland UniServices Enabling start-ups to pitch ideas to potential China- Based Angel and VC investors A dedicated investors session will enable start-up teams to pitch their ideas to potential China-based Angel and VC investors in order to attract funding to develop their ideas into business. SPEAKER: Will Charles Will Charles General Manager of Technology Development Auckland UniServices With the many international destinations open to Chinese students to study abroad, New Zealand has a lot to offer. New Zealand s largest city, Auckland is a vibrant business, education and cultural hub and home to the leading University in the country The University of Auckland and the University of Auckland English Academy (ELA), the foremost universityoperated English language Centre in New Zealand. This session provides the opportunity for local universities and agents to connect with key contacts from New Zealand and based in China, including speakers from the ELA and the University. Presentations include an overview of international education in New Zealand; updates on programmes including customised services for groups of students, and sharing expertise in academic learning and research. This event is by invitation only. Should you have any queries, please email Pat Mao at marketing@ela.auckland.ac.nz Julie Haskell Director, English Language Academy
10 REGISTRATION DETAILS EVENT Entire Conference from official opening on afternoon of Day 1 to Closing ceremony on Day 3 (excludes conference dinner, pre-conference commercialisation seminar and pre-conference investor session) Dinner (partners welcome at additional cost) Pre-Conference Commercialisation Seminar Pre-Conference Investor Session PRICING RMB 3000 per person 500 per person 1000 per person 1000 per person All prices are exclusive of 3% VAT To register please visit our website: www.uoainnovation.com.cn Hotel of preference: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Hangzhou East
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 11 Conference location: The University of Auckland Innovation Institute China (Hangzhou) and Doubletree by Hilton Hotel (Hangzhou East) DAY 1 Tuesday 12 December 2017 DAY 2 Wednesday 13 December 2017 DAY 3 Thursday 14 December 2017 AM Commercialisation Seminar and Workshop Aluminium Smelting Technology & Innovation Advanced Materials Application and Processing Technologies Food for Health Education Session Partnering session Closing ceremony Tour of Zhejiang University PM Investor s Pitching Session Official Opening Digital Health (Including Robotics and Precision Medicine) Drug Discovery & Development EVENING Cocktail Evening Conference Dinner
For enquiries, please contact: Shauna O Malley +64 21 766 874 s.omalley@auckland.ac.nz