International Innovation Mixer
| Dates: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Times: | 16:00 - 18:00 |
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| What is it: | Evening event |
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| Organiser: | Unit M |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Dr. Vivek Koncherry, Dora Marčec , Dr. Omolade Allen, Michael Ekpechue, Craig Tyson |
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Join us to hear from a world-class line-up of global innovators united by a shared mission to deliver internationally impactful, inclusive solutions to real-world challenges.
Keynote Speaker
Dr Vivek Koncherry- Award-winning CEO behind Graphene Innovations Manchester who recently secured a billion-dollar investment. Vivek leads graphene and AI-driven innovation across space habitats, sustainable materials, hydrogen production, and smart infrastructure, winning major UK and international awards while building a unicorn-scale company.
Panel discussion featuring:
Dora Marcec- HealthTech founder and bioinformatician advancing precision women’s reproductive health through genomics, systems biology, and data-driven clinical innovation.
Dr. Omolade Allen, Ph.D, FHEA- Global health researcher driving community-led, internationally transferable innovations in public and women's health, improving care pathways for immigrant and vulnerable populations.
Craig Tyson, MSc lSM- Senior international transformation leader with 30+ years’ experience delivering mission-critical digital systems across government, education, and frontline systems in the UK and Middle East.
Michael Ekpechue- A mission-driven entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with over 20 years of cross-sector experience, working at the intersection of emerging technologies, inclusive innovation, and community empowerment across the UK, Africa, and the Caribbean.
The talks will be followed by drinks, food and networking with other brilliant people!
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Speakers
Dr. Vivek Koncherry
Role: Keynote speaker
Biography: Award-winning CEO behind Graphene Innovations Manchester who recently secured a billion-dollar investment. Vivek leads graphene and AI-driven innovation across space habitats, sustainable materials, hydrogen production, and smart infrastructure, winning major UK and international awards while building a unicorn-scale company.
Dora Marčec
Role: Panellist
Biography: HealthTech founder and bioinformatician advancing precision women’s reproductive health through genomics, systems biology, and data-driven clinical innovation.
Dr. Omolade Allen
Role: Panellist
Biography: Global health researcher driving community-led, internationally transferable innovations in public and women's health, improving care pathways for immigrant and vulnerable populations
Michael Ekpechue
Role: Panellist
Biography: A mission-driven entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with over 20 years of cross-sector experience, working at the intersection of emerging technologies, inclusive innovation, and community empowerment across the UK, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Craig Tyson
Role: Panellist
Biography: Senior international transformation leader with 30+ years’ experience delivering mission-critical digital systems across government, education, and frontline systems in the UK and Middle East.
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
Lecture Theatre A and live-streamed
University Place
Manchester
