Universities & Industry Vice-Chancellors' Leadership Lunch

Overview

Universities & Industry Vice-Chancellors' Leadership Lunch

This event will bring together senior leaders from universities, business, Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect, UKRI and partner organisations ahead of the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2026. 

This invitation-only gathering offers a valuable opportunity to engage with senior leaders from across universities, business and the innovation ecosystem, discussing shared priorities and future opportunities for collaboration.  

Following lunch, guests will be invited to attend the KTP Awards, showcasing outstanding examples of successful university-business collaboration in practice. 

Programme

1:00pm - 2:30pm | Universities & Industry Vice-Chancellors' Leadership Lunch

2:30pm | Networking

3:00pm | Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2026

5:00pm | Canapés and networking

6:00pm | Close

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