Healthcare Technologies, Security and Environmental Sustainability: Kent Tech R&D Conference, 20 and 21 June

Outside Sibson building on a sunny day

See first-hand how computing, engineering and mathematics research at the University of Kent can benefit your business at the Kent Tech R&D Conference on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 June 2022.

The conference will dive into three themes: Healthcare Technologies, Security and Environmental Sustainability. Alongside lectures and talks exploring these themes in detail, there will be opportunities to join interactive workshops, visit our exhibitor fair and engage in one-on-one conversation with our renowned academic experts and like-minded businesses. As part of the programme, you are also invited to join us for a walking tour of historic Canterbury and dinner at the unique Cathedral Lodge.

The confirmed speakers for the event are:

Professor Ben Azvine, Global head of security research and innovation at BT. He has led research programmes to develop and exploit novel Artificial Intelligence technology to support next generation IT systems and has held senior, principal, chief research scientist posts at BT’s global R&D headquarters in Ipswich.

Dr Andrew Hopkins, Director of System Technology at ARM where he drives technology strategy within ARM’s Automotive and Internet of Things business focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning and functional safety systems. He was previously heavily involved in successful Kent technology start-up UltraSoC Technologies, now part of Siemens Digital Industries.

Dr Chris Allgrove is co-founder of Ingenium Biometrics Laboratories Ltd, a biometric services company providing consultancy, test and training support to the digital identity industry. A Kent graduate, he has previously held several senior positions relating to biometrics technology across UK Government.

Dr Jason Nurse from the University of Kent’s Institute of Cyber Security for Society concentrates his research on investigating interdisciplinary approaches to enhance and maintain cyber security for organisations, individuals and governments. This often focuses on human individuals and users and how they interact with technologies.

Dr James Bentham from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science researches the development of Bayesian hierarchical models and their application to data on risk factors for non-communicable diseases. He is also interested in the application of multivariate statistical methods to genetic data, and the development text mining methods.

Professor Yong Yan from the School of Engineering mainly has expertise in sensors, instrumentation, measurement, condition monitoring, digital signal processing, digital image processing and applications of artificial intelligence. He has worked on the application of his knowledge on flow measurement and instrumentation, condition monitoring of industrial systems and processes, quality assessment of recycled materials.

The 2-day event will be especially beneficial for those working in the space of innovation and looking to find out more about how the University’s latest research, funding opportunities, facilities and technology can help their business. With no cost to you or your organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage and connect with the University of Kent.

Book your ticket for the event here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at CEMSRI@kent.ac.uk

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