China India R&D

TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2006 (This page is maintained for historic purposes only)
"Locating R&D in India and China: Opportunities and Challenges"

Organised by: Asia-Pacific Technology Network and the R&D Society Special Interest Group (SIG)
Location: Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
Nearest Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus
Time: 13.30 - 17.00 (Registration: 13.15
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Chair: Ian Harvey, Director, Intellectual Property Institute

Speakers
Dr Miles Eddowes, R&D Director for Open Innovation Unilever Research and Development

Dr James Wilsdon, Head of Science and Innovation, Demos
Anil Vaidya, Sector Specialist - Biotechnology & Healthcare, UK Trade & Investment

Background:

The theme of the meeting is the issues accompanying the location of R&D to China and India. Miles Eddowes will talk in general terms about Unilever's experience with their Indian and Chinese research operations. James Wilsdon will describe Demos's "Atlas of Ideas" project, which is looking at the science policies of India, China and Korea. Anil Vaidya will address the logistics of collaboration and government support. The meeting will conclude with a panel discussion.

About Demos
Demos is one of Britain’s most influential think tanks. Our research focuses on five areas: science and technology; cities; public services; arts and culture; and security. Our partners include policy-makers, companies, public service providers and social entrepreneurs. Demos is not linked to any party but we work with politicians across political divides. Our international network – which extends across Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, Brazil, India and China – provides a global perspective and enables us to work across borders. As an independent voice, we can create debates that lead to real change. We use the media, public events, workshops and publications to communicate our ideas. All our publications can be downloaded free from www.demos.co.uk

Dr James Wilsdon is Head of Science and Innovation at Demos. He advises a wide range of organisations on science policy and emerging technologies, and has led projects for the Cabinet Office, Defra, DTI, Foreign Office, Environment Agency and the European Space Agency. His publications include The Public Value of Science (Demos 2005); The Adaptive State: (Demos, 2003); and Digital Futures: living in a networked world (Earthscan, 2001). Together with Charles Leadbeater, he is currently coordinating The Atlas of Ideas project, a major study of the future of science and innovation in China, India and Korea. James is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Advanced Studies at Lancaster University and an Associate Director of Forum for the Future. He is an experienced public speaker and has written for a wide range of publications, including The Guardian, Financial Times, Renewal and Green Futures magazine.