Event Details

Dan Knowles is the founder and Managing Director of Northern Reach, an Innovation Consultancy that supports councils and universities to engage with regional Technology businesses.

Where will your future take you? Join Dan Knowles for a guest lecture on 21 October

The north-west is changing fast. Be ready for what comes next.

Lancaster University is delighted to welcome Dan Knowles, founder and Managing Director of Northern Reach, for a guest lecture on the north-west innovation ecosystem and the opportunities it is set to create.

Whether you've only just arrived at Lancaster, planning your first career move, or are dreaming up a business of your own, this is a session you won't want to miss.

Dan has spent years helping councils and universities connect with the region's most exciting technology businesses, with projects including Fraser House Hub, Lancashire Digital Hub and the Electech Innovation Cluster. He knows where the region is heading, and he's coming to share it with you.

What you'll hear:

• An insider's overview of the region’s innovation ecosystem and who's shaping it.
• Where the opportunities will be over the coming years for graduates and job seekers.
• Behind-the-scenes stories from tech projects in the region and how the businesses are being supported to grow.
• Practical ideas on what you can do today to be ready for the opportunities ahead.

Open to all current Lancaster University students and staff.