Needham to speak at Innovation Summit
MANCHESTER Airport has announced that Sir Richard Needham will be the keynote speaker at its first ever innovation summit, to be held this summer.
Former trade minister Sir Richard Needham is known as Sir James Dyson’s right hand man and is currently Dyson’s independent director for international and commercial affairs.
He will be joined in panel discussions by speakers including Juergen Maier, managing director of Siemens UK industry sector and Dr. Moneeb Awan, president of the Greater Manchester Chamber.
The summit, to be held in June at the Airport’s Concorde Centre, will also include a series of exhibition stands from companies showcasing the latest advancements in innovative technologies, including; Siemens, Pixel Inspirations, Rapiscan, National Air Traffic Services and Penbay Solutions.
During the event, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will announce the result of its first ever Innovation Award.
TheBusinessDesk is media partner for the award, which is designed to showcase the best in innovative talent across Greater Manchester.
Andy Cliffe, Manchester Airports group strategy director, said: “Manchester Airport has a great reputation for the innovative services we offer our customers, from the use of body scanners in security to our widely praised twitter site and innovations such as the Airport Awareness guide.
“We’re delighted to announce our first innovation summit, it’s sure to be a must for any individual or organisation with a passion for innovation.”
Dr Awan added: “Not only is Manchester Airport one of the region’s biggest and best known brands, it’s also synonymous with innovation and leading technologies. Its expertise will greatly assist us in helping to identify talent across the region.”
The summit, which is free to attend and is open to anyone with an interest in innovation , will be held on June 16, 2010. To register your interest, contact allie@outthereevents.com.
Innovation award entries can be submitted up until May 28, 2010, at www.gmchamber.co.uk/innovation.
