[Turing-Southampton] Next Generation Services event 26th March

[Susan Davies]

This may be of interest - please let Jane Kavanagh-Lauridsen know if you plan to attend



Next Generation Services
- the collision of Knowledge, AI and Data and the FinTech, InsurTech, Project Management, Legal and Accounting industries
Sector Scoping Event, Hartley Suite
26th March 2019

As part of the ESRC Business Boost program, University of Southampton is hosting a Next Generation Services scoping event to facilitate business collaboration for academics, with seed funding available to kick-start collaborations. Next Generation Services are set to deliver increased personalisation for customers and increased productivity for companies. A key funding stream of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, under the AI and Data Grand Challenge, the initial focus of Next Generation Services is the high value data-driven sectors of professional business services and financial services.

Event Contact: Dr Jane Kavanagh-Lauridsen, Business Engagement Manager (078 25761652)
Event Chair: Dr Serkan Ceylan Senior Academic in Project Management

We have a number of exciting businesses attending alongside our academics with world leading expertise in this target area. See below for the list of confirmed companies and please note we have one or two more who are hoping to be able to come on the day.

Businesses attending:
Dr Rajiv Mathur will be joining us from Chainvine<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fchainvine.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7C%7C8892a2e3725648aabd2708d6aeeffd0f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0&sdata=H3L1B1RYLDAJHhN7%2BU9OII7EspEU9F8uKURGugt0UCk%3D&reserved=0>, who are ahead of the curve in creating bespoke enterprise platforms using distributed ledger technology. Chainvine create an ecosystem into which technologies such as AI and machine learning can be built, suitable for a range of sectors e.g. FinTech, supply chain management, legal, commodity sectors.

Mr Paul Barker will be joining us from Claritum<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.claritum.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7C%7C8892a2e3725648aabd2708d6aeeffd0f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0&sdata=EzizT6Sq7LV1jIA20505nJvcYeKzTX50a7i%2Bn6vSH94%3D&reserved=0>. A SaaS business based in Bath, Claritum quickly established itself as one of the most capable cloud based procurement platforms for indirect spend on the market. Their mission is to drive a lower cost, lower risk alternative to manual processing and alternative ERP options.

Mr Kevin Ramm will be joining us from Oncorps<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncorps.io%2F&data=01%7C01%7C%7C8892a2e3725648aabd2708d6aeeffd0f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0&sdata=jE1XDrqktAv5X88%2B8w6cKrek0q35KHMdhu7Hz6I5dqI%3D&reserved=0>. OnCorps delivers a new model of rapid customization and high-end support offering a Decision Guidance platform to improve performance in sales, pricing, risk, and asset management.

Mr Huw Bunn, CheckRisk<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcheck-risk.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7C%7C8892a2e3725648aabd2708d6aeeffd0f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0&sdata=VOh8Y6QzJpq%2BQYfRnqa4IHQ2fE99G%2Bv7dac6R0OM9io%3D&reserved=0>. CheckRisk is an expert in Investment Risk Governance and in model validation, creating innovative risk models at the cutting edge of academia and providing enterprise risk and management information services across industries.

Ms Andjela Djukanovic, KPMG<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhome.kpmg%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fhome.html&data=01%7C01%7C%7C8892a2e3725648aabd2708d6aeeffd0f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0&sdata=WHgf3gJpJHEYdwBYuEbhfuRbnOHISUU%2BTNT2TCWc4LM%3D&reserved=0>. The Information Risk Management team at KPMG supports clients to manage the technological, operational, security and business issues critical to a controlled IT environment. The specialize in Authorization, security and data protection; Automated controls in banking applications or ERP systems; IT and Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance; and Project advisory and business continuity

Agenda:
13:30 Arrival, Registration and Networking Lunch
14:15 Welcome and setting the scene for the event (Event Chair: Dr Serkan Ceylan)
14:20 Collaboration and funding opportunities - presentation (Research Innovation Services Team)
14:45 Facilitated business/academic encounters including a coffee break at 15:30
16:45 Event Wrap up
17:00 End

Seed Funding:
*        Seed funding is available to attendees to kick-start collaborations and develop teams and project proposals
*        Post-event circulation of our internal Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Account seed-funding application form, any queries directed to impact at soton.ac.uk<mailto:impact at soton.ac.uk>
*        Deadline for submission: Monday 8th April 2019
*        Funding announcements by Tuesday 30th April 2019
*        Project completion date: 30th August 2019

Dr Jane Kavanagh-Lauridsen
Business Engagement Manager
Technology Transfer and Impact Team
Research & Innovation Services, University of Southampton
Tel: 07825761652
Email: J.Kavanagh-Lauridsen at soton.ac.uk<mailto:J.Kavanagh-Lauridsen at soton.ac.uk>


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