Breakfast Briefing with Ian Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, UK Research and Innovation
This briefing will explore UKRI’s ambitions for the research and innovation landscape for the coming years.
When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 08:30-09:30.
The UKRI is entering a pivotal period for shaping the UK’s R&I system, focused on strengthening scientific foundations and accelerating the journey from discovery to real-world applications. This briefing will explore the long-term ambitions for the sector and how deeper collaboration across government, industry and academia can unlock the UK’s full potential. Join Ian Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, UKRI to discuss a strategic vision for a research and innovation base which drives national growth and progress.
Join this briefing to discuss:
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Core ambitions for the coming years to ensure the UK remains a global leader in science and innovation
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How to support the journey from initial research to successful innovation across different sectors
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The role for government, industry and academia in working more closely together to solve complex national challenges
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The practical steps needed to translate UK’s world-class research into tangible benefits for society and the economy
Speaker
Professor Sir Ian Chapman is the CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI brings together the UK’s Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England, operating with a combined budget of more than £9bn per year.
Previously Ian was Chief Executive Officer of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), a position he held since October 2016.
He has held several international roles in fusion, including currently chairing the International Atomic Energy Agency International Fusion Research Committee.
His research has been recognised with multiple international awards, including:
- the Institute of Physics Paterson Medal in 2013
- the American Physical Society Stix Award in 2017
- the Royal Society Kavli Medal in 2019
- the Institute of Physics Glazebrook Medal for leadership in 2021
He was made a Fellow of the Institute of Physics in 2013, became a visiting Professor at Durham University in 2015 and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2022.
In 2023, he was knighted in the King’s New Year’s Honours, made an Honorary Fellow of the Nuclear Institute and elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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