Todd Williams, CEO, RDA Hunter was invited by the Embassy of France in Australia to address F.R.A.N’s annual Forum. The Forum, which is being held at the University of New South Wales in Sydney on 18 and 19 November, aims to help F.R.A.N shape their research collaboration and innovation with businesses operating in Australia.

Mr Williams will discuss RDA Hunter’s initiatives to facilitate collaboration between enterprise, tertiary education and government to encourage knowledge sharing, technical development and a positive attitude to new ideas.

RDA Hunter’s 2014 Hunter Innovation Scorecard which ranks the Hunter’s innovation performance against the European Union will be the specific focus of Mr Williams’ presentation.

The Forum will also feature presentations by Professor Andrew Holmes, President of the Australian Academy of Science and Professor Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.