Innovation Management Executive Committee
Ahmed Yusuf
Andrew Kimber
Bridget Morgan
Deepak Gupta - Chair
Lindsay Dobson
Mark Scibor-Rylski
Preetam Heeramun
Theo Grant
Further details on the committee members can be found here.
Please contact our Community Manager, Deborah-Claire McKenzie for any queries relating to the Technical Network.
2025 Events
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Innovation Journey Conference - a path to commercialisation
8 October 2025 - 9.30am – 5.15pm
The Auditorium, Digital Catapult, 101 Euston Road, London NW1 2RA
This conference will focus on core stages of an innovation journey – from an idea through to scale-up. Key decision points will be covered, highlighting problems and challenges along the way, sharing ideas, tools and techniques that can be used to resolve and/or remove challenges to reach a successful conclusion.
We will seek to inform those involved in innovation – entrepreneurs, innovators, managers and senior executives - of the balance needed to continually assess their innovation(s), plan next steps, and remain fixed on the required end goal – success!
Confirmed Speakers:
Mike Biddle – Innovate UK
Andrew Thompson – EIP
Victoria Milne, UK Head of Delegation to ISO, Innovation Management Standards (BSi)
Richard Hammond, Chief Executive Officer, Remora
Lindsay Dobson, Executive Team, IET Innovation Management TN
Deepak Gupta – Chair, Executive Team, IET Innovation Management Technical Network (TN)
Provisional programme topics:
Innovation Journey / Idea to Commercialisation
How Innovate UK can support you
The role of IP in developing partnerships
BSi Innovation Management System Standard
Innovation Tools and Techniques
Commercialisation topic
Bringing a Product Innovation to Market: Commercialising
Registration details
IET Members £20+VAT
Non-Members £30+VAT
IET Student Members £5+VAT
Student Non-Members £10+VAT
See the above link for further details and how to register.
Past Events - OnDemand
Engaging universities to carry out, enable or accelerate innovation - (where to go, what to look at and what to ask for)
De-risking Innovation – a practical new approach (making innovation accessible to all)
Pioneering change and innovation with next gen AI
Join the IET Innovation Management Executive Committee
Are you passionate about innovation and looking to make a meaningful impact? The IET Innovation Management Technical Network Executive Committee is seeking dedicated volunteers with skills and expertise in all areas of innovation management to support our mission.
We welcome individuals with a diverse range of skills, such as those with expertise in:
• Sectors: Health, Supply chains, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
• Emerging Technologies, Quantum technologies
• Government Collaboration
• Funding: Venture Capital (VC) funding, Angel funding
We are also interested in individuals with experience in social media and project administration support.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the innovation ecosystem, engage with industry leaders, and drive the advancement of technology and ideas.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our committee, please send an email expressing your interest to Deborah-Claire McKenzie our Community Manager
Kindly include your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would like to volunteer with us.
We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team!