Nexus Connect

Hosted by Nexus (University of Leeds)

Nexus Connect is a networking series that helps entrepreneurs and innovators discover new opportunities for collaboration.

Nexus Connect is BACK!

This time Nexus is teaming up with Leeds University Business School (LUBS) to make it better than ever.

Come along to hear Nexus members and LUBS researchers talk about projects that they’d like to collaborate on.

At Nexus Connect you can connect with Nexus members, academic researchers and business leaders from across the region. It’s a great chance to network and brainstorm new ideas over cold beers and nibbles.

If you haven’t already – check out the video below for a flavour of what to expect.

Who’s it for?

Nexus Connect is open to anyone with an interest in innovation who is looking to collaborate. This includes:

  • Nexus member businesses
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Innovative businesses from across the region
  • Research staff from the University of Leeds

Nexus encourages attendees to avoid ‘selling’ – the series is all about collaboration and building meaningful relationships.

Agenda:

16:30 – Networking, Beer & Bites

17:00 – Speakers 1, 2 & 3

17:25 – Break

17:35 – Speakers 4 & 5

17:45 – More networking & drinks

18:30 – Event close

Speakers:

Christopher McKee, U.K. managing director of Norwegian software house Ledidi, which develops cloud-based data insight software for clinicians and health researchers. Ledidi is one of a number of international firms moving into the Yorkshire region.

Joe Norton, co-founder, clinical and product development director with medical robotics startup Atlas Endoscopy.

Samantha Webster, director of clinical operations, Vet-AI. Vet-AI is a disruptive tech company dedicated to making animal care more accessible and affordable.

Nabi Omidvar, academic fellow in AI at the University of Leeds, who is working on the use of AI in various applications such as financial services.

Marianne Savory, lecturer in professional skills and curriculum development at Leeds University Business School, who specialises in graduate employability and professional skills.

Innovation, Social & Networking, Startups
Nexus Connect
25th Apr 2023 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hosted by Nexus (University of Leeds)
Nexus, University of Leeds, Discovery Way, Leeds LS2 3AA
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