Knowledge Practice Hub Conference 2026

Off campus - UK Campus

Radisson Blu Hotel London Canary Wharf East 5 Fairmont Ave, London E14 9JB

How do we turn knowledge, research and innovative ideas into real-world value?

The University of Greenwich Executive Business Centre Annual Conference 2026 brings together academics, entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators to explore how knowledge can move beyond ideas and create meaningful commercial and societal impact.

This year's conference challenges conventional thinking around commercialisation and focuses on the practical pathways that connect knowledge, innovation and market value.

Why Attend?

Join a diverse community of researchers, practitioners and industry leaders for a focused day of discussion, practical insights and networking.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical perspectives on turning knowledge and research into market value
• Explore intellectual property, knowledge transfer, investment and strategic partnerships
• Hear real experiences of what makes commercialisation succeed or fail
• Connect with academics, businesses, investors, policymakers and potential collaborators
• Develop a clearer roadmap for progressing their own ideas

The conference is designed to move beyond discussion and give participants greater clarity about how to take ideas towards implementation and commercialisation.

What to Expect

The conference will cover:

• Commercialisation and innovation
• Intellectual property
• Knowledge transfer between universities and industry
• Investment, incubation and strategic partnerships
• Why good ideas sometimes fail to reach the market
• Practical steps for developing a commercialisation roadmap

Who Should Attend?

The event is suitable for:

• Academics and researchers
• Business leaders and entrepreneurs
• Policymakers and local authorities
• Investors and innovation professionals
• Students and aspiring innovators

Our Sponsors

We're grateful to our sponsors for supporting the Executive Business Centre Annual Conference 2026.

Event Details

Date: 18 November 2026
Time: 09:00 to 16:45
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel London Canary Wharf East
Fee: £50 per person
Contact: s.joshi@gre.ac.uk

Early bird registration includes free access to a workshop held on campus on 17 November 2026, subject to availability.

The workshop will allow delegates to work collaboratively to identify and address the key challenges businesses face when launching new ideas (products, services or enterprises).  Salient points raised will feed into the conference and be presented as questions to the line-up of speakers

BOOKING REQUIRED

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