About the event
Regulation is a powerful catalyst for progress; it builds confidence among innovators, provides clarity for investors, and strengthens public trust. But in a world of rapid technological change, regulatory systems must evolve to keep pace, or risk slowing the very innovation they aim to support.
That is why regulatory reform must be evidence driven. Policymakers and regulators need robust, real-world insight into how new technologies work, how markets behave, and where existing rules help (or hinder) innovation. Without those foundations, reforms risk missing the needs of innovators and the wider public.
Innovate UK and partners across government and the public sector are investing in building this evidence base. This includes the creation of 11 Regulatory Science and Innovation Networks (RSINs) spanning a diverse range of high-growth potential sectors, and 7 healthcare-specific Centres of Excellence In Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI). With the first wave of pilot funding having concluded at the end of March, this Summit marks an important moment of reflection on what these centres have learned, what impact they have had, and how their work can shape the next phase of regulatory innovation as we move towards a new phase of support and development.
This summit brings together policymakers, regulators, funders, network leaders and strategy and policy leads from across the regulatory community to take stock of progress to date, share practical insights about approaches that are working on the ground, and consider how regulatory science can better generate and translate evidence into smarter, more responsive regulation. The event will also highlight current government priorities on pro‑innovation regulatory reform, and examine how closer collaboration across the system can best contribute to the shared vision of an agile, adaptable and trusted system of regulation that supports cutting-edge innovation.
Who should attend?
- RSIN and CERSI network representatives
- Cross government leads on regulation and innovation
- Strategy and policy leads from regulatory community
- Current and future funders
Please note that we endeavour to represent a cross section of the networks and can accept a limited number of registrations per network. Early registration is advised.
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09:30-10:15: Arrival and Registration
10:15-10:30: Welcome
Nick Spickernell, Senior Innovation Partnerships Manager – Regulations & Standards, Innovate UK10:30-10:50: Keynote Address
Lord David Willetts, Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office10:50-11:05: Innovate UK and the Regulatory Ecosystem: Advancing Innovation Together
Rob Shaw, Director, Strategy and Performance, Innovate UK11:05-11:20: Comfort Break
11:25-12:10: Engaging Regulators and Policymakers: Building Trust and Credibility in Practice
This panel explores how RSINs and CERSIs are building trusted, credible and sustained relationships with regulators and policymakers, and what has proven most effective in supporting ongoing engagement.
Nick Spickernell, Senior Innovation Partnerships Manager – Regulations & Standards, Innovate UK12:10-13:05: Lunch
13:05-13:35: Evidence-to-Policy Spotlights: How Policymakers are applying RSIN & CERSI Findings
13:35-14:20: Working with Industry: Supporting Innovation Journeys
This panel explores how RSINs and CERSIs are working with industry, the engagement models that help businesses see value in Networks, and how companies are supported across their innovation journeys.
David Pickard, Innovation Partnerships Executive Regulations & Standards, Innovate UK14:20-14:50: Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
14:50-15:35: Strengthening Collaboration Across Networks and Cohorts
This panel explores opportunities for greater alignment and shared learning across RSINs and CERSIs, and the practical mechanisms that support collaboration across sectors with different regulatory frameworks.15:35-15:45: Closing Remarks
Nick Spickernell, Senior Innovation Partnerships Manager – Regulations & Standards, Innovate UK15:45-16:30: Open Networking
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.
If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.