Lloyd's Register Foundation International Conference 2018
Date and time
Location
IET London: Savoy Place
2 Savoy Place London WC2R 0BL United KingdomDescription
Want to learn more about the work of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and its impact on society?
This two day event will bring together our grant holders, members of the public, academia and industry, and is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the work and impact of the Foundation. The conference will feature keynote speakers, presentations and early career 'master classes' spanning all areas of our grants funding. There will also be a presentation session for students.
A full programme will be announced in due course.
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FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
The IET London Savoy Place is located in the heart of London and is fully accessible by all major transport links in the capital. The most popular routes have been detailed below:
London Underground
- Covent Garden (Picadilly Line) - approximately 9 minute walk
- Embankment (Northern, Bakerloo, Circle and District Lines) - approximately 5 minute walk
- London Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo Lines) - approximately 6 minute walk
- Temple (Circle and District Lines) - approximately 5 minute walk
By river boat
Alight at Embankment Pier for a very short walk up to the venue
Buses
The main bus service for the Victoria Embankment is the 388, although there are many other available bus routes on The Strand and over Waterloo Bridge which will bring you within short walking distance of the venue
Road transport
The easiest option is to type in the postcode ‘WC2R 0BL’ into a route finder or satnav, which will direct you straight to IET London: Savoy Place. There is limited parking outside of IET London: Savoy Place, behind the Embankment Gardens on metered bays. Alternatively, there is an NCP car park just two minutes drive from the venue in Drury Lane, Covent Garden.
Please note that IET London: Savoy Place is located within the congestion charge zone
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please send any questions to events@lrfoundation.org.uk
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, you do not need to bring your printed ticket. To gain access to the event you will need to state your name at the registration desk for check-in.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, you can update your registration information by contacting events@lrfoundation.org.uk
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Professor Paul Anderson
Royal College of Art
Dean of the School of Design
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Ayse Inan
Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey
International Projects Manager
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Professor Saiful Islam
Bath University
Professor of Materials Chemistry
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Dr Richard Judge
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Chief Executive
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Deanna MacDonald
CEO
BLOC
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Professor John A McDermid
University of York
Director of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Assuring Autonomy International Programme
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Adam Parr
Cosworth Group / Oxford Semantic Technologies Limited
Director / Chairman
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Gijs van der Velden
MX3D
COO/Co-founder
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Sir Mark Walport
HM Government
Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the Government Office for Science
Organised by
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation is a charity that helps to protect life and property and support education, engineering-related research and public engagement.
Our vision is to be known worldwide as a leading supporter of research, training and education – relevant to the field of engineering – which makes a real difference in improving the safety of the critical infrastructure that is vital to modern society. To support this, we promote scientific excellence and act as a catalyst working with others to achieve maximum impact.