We're really fortunate that the University of Oxford agreed to host us and bring together this
gathering of one hundred and fifty thought leaders from throughout the world talking about
what can be done to improve the way that universities and companies work together and ultimately
result in products or services that will improve the lives of people throughout the world.
This has been the best you, IDB conference with ever has the quality of the discussions and the quality of the participants,
the range and the diversity of the discussions.
Absolutely right on the Nile for all the issues and challenges that we're facing today in this sphere of industry partnerships with the university.
One of the best things about this conference is it's small,
so it's a way to share information in a casual and safe environment where you can talk openly and candid with one another.
And people from everywhere across the globe have made some huge brands gone down to you, and they're all willing to collaborate.
And that's a big takeaway to be able to network and show your work and see how the other universities are working.
I think what's interesting is we're all looking towards having the same great impacts for our institutions,
and we're all doing many of the same things. So I think it's great opportunity to learn from your peers.
Oxford was the first university outside the US to join our partnership.
I think the university has a presence and a reputation that really gravitates to get people to come to it.
Whereas Oxford is an amazing venue, historic venue, so it's a pleasure to be here.
Well, we've made sure that the people get some of the Oxford experience while we're here,
but also that we continue to make sure this is a great working focus on positive outcomes and actionable outcomes that people can take back.
The event was introduced as Oxford, the city of Dreaming Spires, and that is absolutely right.
I think what may not be recognised is some of tomorrow's industry that is prospering here.
I'm off in a minute to see some of the latest biomet facilities that we have here.
We see on academic university partners as key elements of our innovation ecosystem.
So we're looking for diversity of nationalities,
we're looking at diversity of disciplines and looking at really fresh thinking and innovative thinking.
So that's why we're here. You know about the big numbers is the small changes that make a huge difference in people's lives.