How to participate and why – external organisations and companies

One question, one hour, a group of academic experts: that is the AIMday format!

We’re inviting organisations and businesses to submit a question relating to a food and drink business challenge by 19th April 2024. If selected, your question will then be discussed by a group of academics with the aim of finding a solution. 

We are happy to assist you to form or refine your question. Please email innovation@shu.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your question before submitting.

Registration has now closed.

We recommend that at least two company representatives are available to join the discussion of each of your questions. They should be well versed in the topic of the question(s) submitted and be prepared to provide further context and background.

We welcome up to three questions from each participating company or organisation.

Please note that workshops are, in general, open for other companies to observe where relevant, but closed workshops can be requested if required.

Benefits of participating

AIMday allows organisations and businesses to set the agenda for face-to-face discussions with expert academics. The day is free to attend, and you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Find solutions to your business challenge(s).
• Learn about the latest research and technological advances in your industry.
• Explore potential opportunities for collaborations.
• Network with academic researchers across different disciplines.

Read more about participating in AIMday in what’s in it for companies

Your question(s) and (company) name will be published on this website.

Important dates:

• Questions submission & company registration: 4^th March  – 19^th April 2024 (company registration)
• Academic and researcher sign-up: 30th April – 21st May 2024 (academic registration)
• Meeting Day: 27^th June 2024