The Society runs a range of events to examine and discuss key issues in R&D, to reflect on the applicability of good practice from one market sector in others, and to encourage networking between attendees from a variety of backgrounds and sectors. Our events are announced as details are finalised in the event listings below and in our email updates.
The majority of our events take place in London. Unless otherwise stated, our events are open to members and non-members alike. Members receive a substantial discount on the attendance fees. Where available, the slides provided from speakers are made available to members. Previous newsletters and slides are available in the Members' room.
2009/10 Programme
Our meeting programme runs from autumn to summer.
The 2010/2011 programme will commence in the Autumn. Details will be published here as we confirm them. To receive meeting notices by email, please sign up to our monthly email updates.
2009/10 Programme
Evening event 09S3: Tuesday 29 September 2009, 5.30pm
- Asian Innovation: the role and quality of industrial research from Asia
The second Asian Innovation seminar from the Asia-Pacific Technology Network and the R&D Society
- Evening event 09L7: Monday 12 October 2009
- The 2009 Duncan Davies lecture: Research 2.0: the Age of Networks
Professor Dame Wendy Hall DBE FRS FREng
- Evening event 09L8: Monday 16 November 2009
- Power in the Economy: Affordable engineering & technology solutions
Dr David Clarke, The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI)
- Evening event 10S1: Monday 11 January 2010
- Asian Innovation: The other side of Silicon Valley: the impact on China and India
The third Asian Innovation seminar from the Asia-Pacific Technology Network and the R&D Society
- Afternoon event 10S2: Wednesday 20 January 2010, 2 to 5.30pm
- Moving design upstream in Research and Development
A joint event between the Materials KTN and the R&D Society
- Evening event 10L1: Wednesday 20 January 2010, 6.00pm to 8.30pm
- Getting real about food security
Keynote lecture by Jonathon Porritt and networking reception, supported by BBSRC
- Evening event 10L2: Wednesday 17 February 2010
- Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation - an R&D perspective
Professor Mike Gregory, Institute for Manufacturing
- Evening member offer, Tuesday 2 March 2010
- Plastic electronics: their science and applications
Royal Society Prize lecture by Professor Donal Bradley - ticket offer for members
- Evening event 10L3, 17 March 2010, Cambridge:
- Innovation and Industrial Regeneration
Talk and black tie dinner. Organised by the SMART Club for the East of England with support from the R&D Society
- Evening event 10L4: Wednesday 14 April 2010
- Research, Development and Innovation in Saudi Arabia
Keynote lecture by AbdulAziz M. Al-Swailem PhD, Director of Natural Resources and Environment Research Institute and Chairman, National Bioethics Committee
- Evening event: 10L7 Tuesday 27 April 2010
- Big Potatoes: Innovation, R&D and the General Election
Speakers include Eliot Forster, CEO Solace Pharmaceuticals; Norman Lewis, Chief Innovation Officer, Open-Knowledge (and BIG POTATOES co-author); Munira Mirza, advisor for arts and culture to the Mayor of London; Stefan Stern, management columnist, Financial Times; and James Wilsdon, Director of the Science Policy Centre, The Royal Society.
- Evening event 10S3: Monday 24 May 2010
- The Future for Collaborative Research Between the EU and Asia
The fourth Asian Innovation seminar from the Asia-Pacific Technology Network and the R&D Society
- Evening event 10L6: Thursday 17 June 2010
- Fuel for thought - meeting the energy challenges of the 21st Century
The 2010 Duncan Davies lecture
Dr Sue E Ion DBE FREng FIC FCGI FIM FNucI
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- Evening event 10S4: Monday 12 July 2010
- The Asian challenge in Design: the place of China, India and Korea
A seminar organised by the Asia-Pacific Technology Network and the R&D Society
- Evening event 10L5: Thursday 15 July 2010
- Space and R&D
Professor Richard Holdaway FREng, Director Space Science & Technology, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Matthew Stuttard, Head of Space Science and Exploration, EADS Astrium
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Types of events
Our meetings have a friendly, open atmosphere that encourages contributions from the audience and networking.
Afternoon seminars are organised by the Society's Special Interest Group on Innovation and Best Practice. These are usually arranged to coincide with our evening meetings of the R&D Society.
Our evening events are programmed from autumn to summer, and consist of keynote talks and panel discussions, followed by a drinks reception. Some evening events are followed by an informal dinner, at which discussion continues under the Chatham House Rule.
Meeting fees
All members of staff of Corporate members may attend R&D Society meetings at the member rate. For a trial period, we are offering an additional discount to Individual Student members.
The meeting fees for events organised in association with other organisations may vary - please check the individual event listing for details.
Standard evening meeting fee (includes refreshments at registration and post-meeting wine reception):
- R&D Society Individual and Corporate members £20
- Non-members: £20
- Concessionary rate: Individual Student members - Free. NB, students at universities that are Corporate members pay the R&D Society Corporate member rate unless they are also Individual Student members.
For optional dinner,
where offered, add £45 to all fees listed above (including concessionary Individual Student rate).
Standard Special Interest Group/Afternoon seminar meeting fee:
- R&D Society Individual and Corporate members £35
- Non-members £70
- Concessionary rate: Individual Retired members, £20
- Concessionary rate: Individual Student members - Free. NB, students at universities that are Corporate members pay the R&D Society Corporate member rate unless they are also Individual Student members.
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