An introduction to ST&I Partners and the Forum.

1. A Collaborative Knowledge Partnership to drive competitiveness in knowledge-based organisations

2. Agenda Introductions Science, Technology & Innovation Partners Mission The ST&I Forum ST&I Public Affairs ST&I Collaborations

3. Science, Technology & Innovation(ST&I) Partners LLP ST&I Partners Mission is: to sustain and enhance the environment for knowledge and research-intensive industries, by facilitating collaboration between diverse stakeholders in the knowledge-based economy; identifying key issues to create competitive framework for investment and market for products; and delivering tangible solutions with measurable targets.

5. a knowledge-based network that bridges industry, academe and the public sector;

6. ST&I Public Affairs:

7. ensuring activities lead to positive andmeasureable change

8. ST&I Collaborations

10. Public-private engagement A knowledge-based bridges industry, academe and the public sector...

11. The ST&I Forum Forum

13. Key science & technology opinion leaders

14. Ministers, Government officials, academe

16. Identify key pan-ST&I industry issues

17. Develop sector specific priorities

18. Policy symposia and workshops

20. Challenge status quo

22. The ST&I Forum Key policy priorities will be identified by members of the ST&I Forum through regular priority setting and on-going discussions Possible key themes: Cross-sectoral: Improving the environment for investment in the UK and Europe Joining up the dots in the education and skills puzzle Better Regulation – reality or mirage? Sectoral: Elucidating safety issues when manipulating endogenous stem cells with small chemical entities Practical steps to data sharing – creating open standards Not duplicate current activity, but driven by needs and gaps

23. Key themes Cross-sectoral Skills supply and mobility Immigration to support multi-national companies Quality of university graduates versus numbers in HE University funding and collaborative research Regulation Delivering better regulation Fiscal environment R&D tax incentives versus corporation tax level Supporting innovation Technology Strategy Board Sectoral Elucidating safety issues when manipulating endogenous stem cells with small chemical entities (PW) Practical steps to data sharing in from discovery to clinic – creating open standards (PW) Business policy of internet-based globalised business (CG)

24. The ST&I Forum January 2010 Dinner-discussions: Dr Evan Harris MP, then LibDem Spokesman on Science & Innovation policy in parliament Damien Green MP, Shadow Spokesman on Immigration policy Sir Donald Curry, Chairman Better Regulation Executive Future meetings: Sir Richard Sykes: Education report for the Conservatives (26 May 2010) Sir Andrew Cahn: Chief Executive UK Trade Investment (23 June 2010)

25. The ST&I Forum Subscriptions and inclusive events

26. Science, Technology & Innovation(ST&I) Partners Ltd

28. Clear measureable targets and outcomes

30. Specific policy and public affairs campaigns

31. Advice on developing Policy and Public Affairs strategies and audits of existing strategies

35. Provide dedicated programme and project managers

37. Driven by members, including priorities, activities

39. The Partners – Chris Godwin Senior public and government affairs leadership in IBM – IT and communications Focus on the environment for inward investment into the UK Strong links with Conservative Party (initiated Technology Advisory Group) Worked together at ABPI Additional Partners will be brought in to cover other sectors

40. ST&I Partners – deliverables Coordination, leadership and delivery of public affairs campaigns: Consortia Individual company Development, delivery and review of public affairs strategies Objective driven with measurable goals Briefing for specific meetings and activities Horizon scanning for new issues that may arise Access to key opinion leaders in UK and Europe Identification of strategic partners to help deliver the public affairs goals

41. Joining up the dots... an example Immigration policy Forum: Identification of issue – through members and strategic partners Dinner-discussions with key opinion leaders (Damian Green and UKBA): Three specific actions identified Public Affairs follow-up: Brainstorm meeting to: Identified desired outcome, action plan and measurable targets Develop self-funding task force to deliver desired outcome

42. Science, Technology & Innovation(ST&I) Partners Ltd

43. Science, Technology & Innovation Partners LLP Contact details: Philip Wright E-mail: pwright@sti-forum.com Phone: +44 (0)1707 228620 Mobile: +44 (0)7900 212748 Chris Godwin E-mail: cgodwin@sti-forum.com Phone: +44 (0)1707 228607 Mobile: +44 (0)7711 059114 Address: The Melon Ground Hatfield Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5NB