Dorset LEP is hosting its annual national One Health: We mean business Conference at Bournemouth University on 10 July 2024 - to explore commercial solutions to global problems and increase understanding.
We are calling for healthcare professionals and researchers, environmental scientists and advocates, government and policy makers, academics and students and potential investors with an established interest in the approach of ‘One Health’ and businesses of any size who currently (or are planning to) operate in the human, animal, plant and environmental health sphere to join us at this ground-breaking event.
Building on the success of last year’s conference, the purpose of One Health 2024 “We mean business” Conference is to explore commercial solutions to the global challenges presented by ‘One Health’. The one-day event aims to look at real-world practical applications of One Health for business and to help increase understanding and collaboration. Click here to find out more and book your place.
What is One Health?
One Health is an internationally established approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant, and wider environmental health. Globally recognised, the ‘One Health’ approach is advocated for by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its international partners.
Dorset leading the way in One Health
Dorset is the first place in the UK that is fostering and developing a connection with ‘One Health’ and business, by working to build an Enterprise Network which brings businesses together.
Who is the One Health 2024: We mean business Conference for?
In reflection of the broad scope of the One Health approach, we welcome anyone with an interest in the One Health approach to innovation; the Conference is primarily aimed at:
- Businesses looking to develop innovative products and services in human, animal, plant, or environmental health.
- Business leaders from any sector pioneering the next generation of green products; wanting to explore ways they can contribute to meeting global challenges, including from aerospace, marine, or construction, etc.
- Universities and agencies with an interest in enabling businesses to design innovative products following a responsible research approach, drawing on a broad range of expertise.
What can I expect from the Conference?
The conference will help build a business network through a series of specialist masterclasses and key-note speaker sessions on a range of topics including:
- Sustainable enterprise
- Human health innovation
- Environmental resilience (including biodiversity and plant health)
- Animal health
- Enterprise and innovation strategies
- Grant funding and global opportunities
The Conference programme will include:
- A Marketplace: the day will start with the opportunity for businesses to share their latest innovations.
- Keynote speakers: will address key themes such as sustainable enterprise, human health innovation, environmental resilience (including biodiversity and plant health), and animal health.
- Plus, rolling-masterclasses covering enterprise and innovation strategies, grant funding, and global opportunities; open mic sessions to explore questions around funding and plenty of networking opportunities.
Any Questions?
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