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HANGZHOU 21 & 22 NOVEMBER 2019

A commercialisation event co-hosted by the University of Auckland Innovation Institute China, Hangzhou Qian Tang New Area and the North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacifi c Excellence (CAPE).

IDEAS TO LIFE CONFERENCE 2019

The commercialisation event on Day 1 was oversubscribed by at least 50%, and validated the strong desire from various Chinese stakeholder groups to engage in a commercialisation forum.

Based on this experience, and on the current mix of research capabilities and technology assets in our portfolio, combined with a strong desire from high tech start-up companies from the wider

UniServices partners with the University of Auckland to:• Support researchers and help them grow their research portfolios, increasing the

impact of research on society and expanding the value of research outputs

• Develop mutually-benefi cial relationships with research funders and commercial clients, bringing the external worldview into the University research environment

• Identify, protect and develop the intellectual property of the University that arises from world-class research

• Commercialise University-sourced technology and innovations, developing and investing in the commercial potential of new ideas produced by University staff and students

• Deliver social and economic benefi ts of research outputs to the wider community in New Zealand and beyond

UniServices by the numbers

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The University of AucklandThe University supports economic growth locally and nationally by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship to create quality jobs and high-value businesses. Our graduates make a signifi cant contribution to our economy and society, to the benefi t of all. The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s world-ranked university. It is the leading New Zealand university in the QS World University Rankings 20191 and in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE)2, and is ranked number one in the world in the sustainability-focused inaugural THE Impact Rankings3.

UniServicesAt UniServices, we bring ideas to life. We partner with the best minds at the University of Auckland to apply intelligent thinking to ideas that have the potential to change the world.

Together with our partners, we look to the future, imagine the possibilities, and innovate for public and private good. For over 30 years, we’ve collaborated with hundreds of organisations on thousands of projects in New Zealand and around the world.

We are the most innovative university in New Zealand in Reuters’ Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities rankings.4

New Zealand ecosystem, we believe our 2019 commercialisation event will:

1 Increase visibility and credibility of hosts and sponsors to relevant key players in-market

2 Enable greater recognition of New Zealand’s collective innovative capabilities with clear examples of translation to industry application

3 Serve as a platform to engage key opinion leaders in the Chinese innovation sector including government agencies, technology companies, venture capitalists and investor groups

4 Demonstrate to NZ stakeholders, particularly government and industry, that the UOAIIC presents a safe pathway in the Chinese market.

In December 2017 we held the inaugural Ideas to Life conference at the University of Auckland Innovation Institute China (UOAIIC) in Hanghzou.

The University of Auckland Innovation Institute ChinaBuilding 13, No.20 Kejiyuan Road, Baiyang Sub-district, Hangzhou Qiantang New AreaHangzhou, China 310018www.uoainnovation.com.cn

To discuss sponsorship options, please contact Analeise Murahidy Director Strategic Growth+64 21 277 0818a.murahidy@auckland.ac.nz

POUNAMU Yù NZD 20,000 / RMB 100,000

• Logo and recognition as Pounamu sponsor on event website, registration page, invitation and on printed programme with highest priority branding among sponsors

• Recognition from event chair as major sponsor during opening and closing ceremonies

• Speech (up to 5 minutes) at the conference dinner

• 30 minute presentation in keynote session (topic to be agreed on)

• Invitation to the VIP dinner

• Company description on event website with web link

• Logo on event notebooks

• Display of pull-up banner at event venue with highest priority position among sponsors

• Four complimentary tickets to the event and conference dinner (for sponsor or invited guests)

• Promotional materials (maximum of 3 pieces) distributed in event packs

• Exclusive sponsorship of the offi cial conference dinner with branding on high top tables, a pull up banner and logo projected on large screen

Sponsorship options

Our partners

GOLD jīn NZD 10,000 / RMB 50,000

• Sponsorship of event catering (tea breaks, lunch or beverages for VIP and/or offi cial conference dinner) with prominent branding on high top tables and buff et tables

• Recognition from event chair as sponsor during opening and closing ceremonies

• Logo and recognition as Gold sponsor on event website and on printed programme with second highest priority branding among sponsors

• Logo on event notebooks

• Display of pull-up banner at venue with second highest priority position among sponsors

• Two complimentary tickets to the event and conference dinner (for sponsor or invited guests)

• Promotional material (maximum of 2 pieces) distributed in event packs

North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacifi c Excellence (CAPE) North Asia CAPE is committed to helping New Zealand build sustainable, future-focused economic and cultural relationships with Greater China, Japan, and Korea.

North Asia CAPE has two priority areas: working with New Zealand businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, seeking to internationalise in China, Japan, and Korea; and encouraging New Zealanders, especially school and university students, to learn Chinese, Japanese or Korean, and to enhance their understanding of the diverse cultures of North Asia.

www.northasiacape.org.nz

Hangzhou Qian Tang New Area Established in April 2019, Hangzhou Qiantang New Area integrates Hangzhou Dajiang Dong Industrial Cluster and Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Area. The New Area has multiple functions, resources and industries, such as; science and education innovation, automobile and related parts, life and health, new energy & materials, aerospace and aviation, digital economy & intelligent manufacturing industries, modern food, biopharma and the Hangzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone.

Located in eastern Hangzhou, the New Area is defi nitely an important hub around Hangzhou Bay Economic Zone.

Outline of eventsTHURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 20196:00 He Karakia whakawatea / blessing

9:00 Opening Ceremony

10:30

SESSION 1 - KEY NOTE

Hangzhou Qiantang New Area

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) - Opportunities for China and New Zealand

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

Guest speaker - New Zealand-China science and technology relationship

13:00 SESSION 2 - CLEAN WATER

Collaborative research on water science and engineering at Hohai University Hohai University Prof Zheng Jinhai, Vice President

Technology and case study of water environment improvement in urban river network Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute Prof Li Yun

Vision for healthy rivers University of Auckland Prof Bruce Melville, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand

Artifi cial intelligence for restoring waterways University of Auckland Assoc Prof Naresh Singhal

Climate change and adaptation of water infrastructure University of Auckland Assoc Prof Asaad Yahia Shamseldin

Microbiomes of autotrophic nitrogen removal and carbon recovery University of Auckland Dr Wei-Qin Zhuang

Sustainable water treatment technologies with functionalised natural fi bres University of Auckland Assoc Prof David Barker

Membrane fi ltration technology Hydroxsys Mark Hartstone, CEO

15:30 SESSION 3 - CLEAN CITIES

Dong Guan University of Technology Dong Guan University of Technology Prof Huang Hai Ming

Waste to value: phosphorous recovery University of Auckland Prof Brent Young & Dr Bing Li

Hydrothermal processing: busting waste with water University of Auckland Dr Saeid Baroutian

Air quality: high-density distributed network to design a healthy city University of Auckland Prof David Williams

(video presentation)

Nano-technologies Revolution Fibres TBC

Innovations from New Zealand Pan Pacifi c Capital Sinjat Lai

Invitation to see technology at the University of Auckland Innovation Institute China UniServices / UoAIIC Dr Li Yuan

18:00 OFFICIAL CONFERENCE DINNER

FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 20199:00 SESSION 4 - CLEAN INDUSTRIES

Nanomaterials and their applications of photocatalysis and wastewater treatment Tongji University Prof Chaomeng Dai

Nanostructured transition metal oxides and their environmental applications University of Auckland Prof Wei Gao, Fellow of the Royal

Society of New Zealand

Biorenewable molecules for the fi ne chemical industry University of Auckland Assoc Prof Jon Sperry

Sustainable chemistry for food production University of Auckland Dr Ivanhoe Leung

11:00 SESSION 5 - TECHNOLOGIES FOR FOR A CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Connecting New Zealand and China through commercialisation Top of the Mountain Consulting Ltd Liam Corkery, Director

Introduction to the commercialisation process for clean technologies UniServices / UoAIIC Ms María José Álvarez

10 minute pitches - Smart sewers University of Auckland Dr Wei-Qin Zhuang

10 minute pitches - Clean BBQ additives University of Auckland Dr Saeid Baroutian

10 minute pitches - Vortex Power Systems UniServices / UoAIIC Ms María José Álvarez

12:00 CONFERENCE CLOSE

14:00-16:00 Zhejiang - New Zealand Clean Technologies (Energies) Network Meeting