Lincoln Be Smarter presents: Igniting Innovation Through AI & Partnerships

Lincoln Be Smarter presents: Igniting Innovation Through AI & Partnerships

Held in the Isaac Newton Building, INB0114, the event runs from 9:45am - 3pm and includes welcome refreshments and lunch, talks from our guest speakers, networking opportunities, and optional tours of the Isaac Newton Building and The Bridge with the chance to meet researchers, see labs, and explore innovation spaces.

Our keynote speaker is Gerard Grech, CBE. Gerard Grech is the founder, advisor, and former Chief Executive of Tech Nation (now part of the Founders Forum Group), which contributed to building the UK’s $1 trillion+ digital technology ecosystem.

Agenda

Venue: INB0114 Isaac Newton Building, University of Lincoln

Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

9:45 – 10:00: Arrival & Welcome Refreshments

Coffee, tea & networking

10:00 – 10:30: Welcome and Opening Remarks by Prof Karl Dayson (Pro Vice

Chancellor Research, Knowledge Exchange and Global Engagement)

10:30 – 11:30: Keynote Talk – AI and Digital Innovation (Gerard Grech)

Guest speaker from industry

Overview of emerging trends in AI for SMEs

Q&A

11:30 – 11:45: Lincoln Be Smarter (LBS) Video Case Studies shown

11:45 -12:00: Talk by Head of School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Revd. Dr

Alexander Borman to introduce Collaboration opportunities with UoL to be discussed after

lunch.

12:00 – 12:30: Lunch Break & Networking

12:30 – 13:15: Academic Spotlight: Collaboration Opportunities

Presentations by University of Lincoln academic experts

13:15 - 13:30: LBS Closing Remarks by Enterprise and Innovation

13:30 – 15:00: Optional Tours: INB Facilities & The Bridge

Small group guided tours of the Isaac Newton Building and The Bridge

Meet researchers, see labs, and explore innovation spaces