A session program and luncheon for industry professors and students

This session will focus on governmental effort to bridge the gap between industry and academia. It will feature a presentation from Philip Hargrave, chief executive officer and network director, Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN).

The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN) is a new initiative established by the Technology Strategy Board and industry-led group of major players in telecommunications, broadcasting and IT. Its objective is to take the lead in developing and directing activities aimed at the exchange of knowledge on emerging digital communications technologies between academia and industry. The activity will bring together government agencies, universities, research organisations, and businesses. A networking lunch will immediately follow the talk and will provide an excellent opportunity to find out more about the IET and the KTN initiative.

Introduction from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
David R Smith, Member of the IET Comms Executive Team, Founding Partner, SLA partners, UK

Knowledge Transfer Network Initiative for Digital Communications
Philip Hargrave, Chief Executive Officer and Network Director, Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN)

Bridging the Gap between Academia and SMEs: How the IET can help
Prof Garik Markarian, Department of Communication Systems, University of Lancaster and Chairman of the IET Executive Panel on Communications

	The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries. The Institution provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas and promotes the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.
	The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN) aims to bring a competitive advantage to the UK by facilitating the exchange of knowledge on Digital Communications technologies and accelerating innovation.