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Upcoming YSTN Events

Our regional members enjoy free exclusive events where they can meet others working in science and technology and forge strong links with potential collaborators.

We organise four networking events a year and we have recently introduced the launch of YSTN showcase events to increase our members' awareness in emerging sciences being undertaken in the region.

Here are some dates for the diary, and every reason to look into joining YSTN if you've not already. Attendance to all YSTN events is free of charge to members.

Going Global; Innovation in the Global Market Place

Guest speaker: Sir Richard Needham and Charles Leadbeater

Held on: 19 Feb 2008

Two prestigious speakers will share their views on the opportunities and threats that globalisation brings for the world of business, including the challenge of achieving global sustainable and responsible innovation and striking a balance between collabo

‘From Invention to Innovation’ Day Conference

Guest speaker: Wayne Hemingway, Red or Dead, Mehmood Khan, Unilever, Sahar Hashemi, Founder of Coffee Republic and Ray Hammond, Europe's leading Futurologist.

Held on: 12 Sep 2007

More than 100 Yorkshire business leaders received advice on how to succeed in business from some of Britain’s leading business speakers at an event in York yesterday.

Taking Innovation to Market

Guest speaker: Doug Richard, Former Dragons' Den and Founder/Chairman of Library House

Held on: 23 May 2007

Over 170 YSTN members came to hear how to successfully take innovation to market.