Introduction

This new Multi-Strand Conference explores how wealth is created through research and innovation. It brings together researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum to discuss advances in applied sciences, engineering and technology, including associated management practices.

There will be a focus on application, especially in the environment sector, manufacturing, aerospace, health and defence sectors. A particular aim is to provide a welcoming and supportive forum for early-stage researchers to present and discuss their work with more established figures in their various fields.

Conference sessions will address:

• applications sectors
• specific technologies
• research practice and policy

Conference format

The main Multi-Strand Conference will take place on 6 and 7 May together with some specific focused events on 8 May organised by specialist interest groups at Cranfield.

The two-day programme will include:

• presentations by leading figures from industry and academia
• contributed papers presented in parallel formal sessions
• themed poster sessions
• workshops addressing issues of research processes, policy and practice
• special ‘bringing research to industry/towards economic impact’ sessions
• individual events serving specialist interest groups

Conference proceedings

Research papers presented at the conference will be peer-reviewed and formally published in the conference series of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and distributed to libraries worldwide.

Conference dinner

A conference dinner on the evening of 6 May will provide an opportunity for professional and social networking amongst participants. Accommodation will be available in the University’s purpose-built conference centre and nearby hotels.

Call for papers

Your paper should be submitted by 29 February 2008. Acceptance: 31 March 2008.