The Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise (ICE) showcase event brought together SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) owners from across the south east with students and staff.

The event demonstrated the University’s cross-disciplinary approach to supporting and developing projects with external partners and delegates were brought together to hear about cutting-edge innovation which could impact business.

The event was opened by Professor Philippe De Wilde, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Research & Innovation and presentations were given by key business and University representatives on various subjects from cyber-security to evolving technologies.

Delegates had a unique opportunity to see a selection of the University’s latest innovations and technologies including Virtual Reality and Eye Tracking in Psychological Research Oculus Rift Virtual Reality equipment from the School of Psychology at the event’s Innovation Zone. The School of Computing also contributed to the Zone with a Lego City which demonstrated how Internet of Things sensors and actuators can be used to enhance existing public services.

Guests were also asked to view posters on applied research from various schools at the event and vote for their favourite which was announced later in the afternoon.

The annual event was hosted by Kent Innovation & Enterprise and was held on Thursday 28 April at Woolf College.