Join Kathleen Fisher, CEO of the Advanced Resarch Innovation Agency (ARIA) in conversation with Matt Clifford CBE, Chair of ARIA.

Britain produces world-class science, but too often the path from breakthrough to real-world impact is slow, fragmented, or lost overseas. This session explores how the UK can turn its scientific edge into deployable technologies, scalable companies, and strategic advantage.

From mission-driven funding to new models of venture creation, ARIA is rethinking how discovery translates into impact. Hear how the UK can move faster from lab to market, align science with national priorities, and build the industries that define the next decade.

• What does it take to turn world-leading science into real economic and strategic advantage for the UK?
• Where does the translation pipeline break down today, and how do we fix it at speed?
• How can mission-driven funding and new venture models accelerate the journey from discovery to deployment?