The launch of TOSCA, the Research Centre for Technology Operations and Supply Chain Analysis
- Date: Friday 24 April 2026, 12:00 – 17:30
- Location: University House
- Cost: Free
The Centre for Technology, Operations and Supply Chain Analysis (TOSCA) Launch event.
We are excited to launch TOSCA, our new Research Centre, which aims to foster and support university-industry research partnerships and collaborations to address social and business issues locally, nationally, and globally.
The event will showcase opportunities to collaborate, and there will be networking opportunities. Our event has a range of industry and academic speakers and panel members, and will demonstrate some of the existing research we do within TOSCA.
Participants will derive insights from:
- Keynote speaker 1, Mr Rich McIntyre, VP Consulting Expert, “The role of new technologies in operations, supply chain and business through a consulting and entrepreneurial lens”
- Keynote speaker 2, Prof Christine Currie, Southampton University, “The impact of Research centres on society through Knowledge exchange, relevant societies and Research findings”
- Expert panel discussion on the trends and future challenges in transport, healthcare, supply chains, sustainability, and other areas of society.
Participants will also benefit from:
- Understanding examples of current TOSCA research projects & expertise
- Exploring opportunities to work with TOSCA now and in the future, and
- Networking opportunities among practitioners, academics, and policymakers.
Agenda
12:00- Arrival Refreshments
12:15- Formal welcome, TOSCA Introduction, and Directors’ Aspirations
12:30- Industry Keynote Speaker
13:15- Networking Lunch
14:00- Panel Discussion
15:00- Academic Keynote Speake
15:45- Refreshments
16:00- Showcase of TOSCA colleagues
17:00- Networking Opportunity and Refreshments