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SUMMARY:Growth and productivity conference for Fermanagh and Omagh
DESCRIPTION:The conference will focus on the future of the local economy with the aim of boosting growth and productivity\nFermanagh and Omagh District Council’s business conference\, ‘The Future of our Local Economy’\, will focus on boosting growth and productivity\, and achieving regional balance. \nThe event\, which is open to all businesses\, will be hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Chair\, Councillor Thomas O’Reilly. \nThe Conference Keynote Speaker Ian Snowden\, Interim Permanent Secretary for the Department for the Economy\, will outline the Department’s Economic Vision\, which has four inter-related objectives: \n\nincreasing the number of good jobs\nraising productivity\npromoting regional balance\nreducing carbon emissions\n\nA variety of other speakers will also be in attendance at the event to discuss the economic strengths and opportunities in the Fermanagh and Omagh District. \nThe MC for the event will be journalist Louise Cullen. \nFind out more and register for the Future of our Local Economy conference.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/growth-and-productivity-conference-for-fermanagh-and-omagh/
LOCATION:Lough Erne Resort\, Beleek Rd\, Enniskillen\, Co. Fermanagh\, BT93 7ED
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Circular Green,Climate Change,Digital,Innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fermanagh and Omagh District Council":MAILTO:info@fermanaghomagh.com
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SUMMARY:Health Tech Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Health Innovation and Research Alliance NI (HIRANI)\, Health Tech Spring is a two-day conference taking place in Belfast on 29 & 30 April 2024. \n\n\n\n\nWith local and global partners\, the conference will focus on two strands; digital ecosystems to integrate diagnostics and therapeutics; and community people-centred design to accelerate innovation and adoption of health technology. \nFollowing on from a sold-out summit last year\, HIRANI have expanded the event into a two-day conference which will include a “Life Sciences\, Life Support” event for businesses who provide support services to the life science industry. With Innovation zones and pitching events\, global keynotes and local thought leaders\, Health Tech Spring promises to be an iconic conference hosted in the Titanic Building.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/health-tech-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast Building\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Titanic Quarter\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Careers,Digital,Health,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T160000
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SUMMARY:The Foyle Science Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a day of excitement and exploration at the Foyle Science Showcase! Delight in mind-bending science shows\, immersive exhibits\, and interactive activities that promise to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. From captivating illusions to virtual reality experiences\, this event is a celebration of curiosity and discovery. \n Science Shows: \n\n\nThat’s Non-Sense by Braintastic: Witness the magic of multi-sensory tricks and visual illusions. \n\n\nThe Magical Science and Engineering Show: Join Scientific Sue for a funny and thought-provoking ‘Magic Show’ with a wacky combination of science and drama. \n\n\nInteractive Exhibits: \n\n\nDive into a geothermal world with Geoenergy NI’s Virtual Reality experience. \n\n\nMaster the art of weather forecasting with Barra Best and try your own greenscreen weather presentation. \n\n\nAnimate yourself using AI with Kainos. \n\n\nExplore the cosmos in Armagh Planetarium’s mobile planetarium. \n\n\nEngage with Nerve Centre\, Ulster University\, Water NI\, Wild Ireland\, Bat Conservation Ireland\, OCN\, Food Standards Agency\, and Sperrin Metal through hands-on activities that showcase the diverse facets of science and technology. \n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to bring science to life in a fun and engaging way! The Foyle Science Showcase is where curiosity meets discovery
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-foyle-science-showcase/
LOCATION:Foyle Arena\, 2\, Limavady Rd\,\, Derry Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT47 6JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Careers,Creative technology,Digital,Engineering,General,Innovation,Space technology,STEM skills,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T135006Z
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SUMMARY:Famelab - Northern Ireland Final
DESCRIPTION:Experience the thrilling showcase of scientific talent and communication at FameLab Northern Ireland’s live final\, featuring ten finalists competing with charm\, scientific expertise\, and innovation in a three-minute window. \nThe format of FameLab is deceptively simple; on the competition stage\, participants are given just three minutes to share their scientific research or work with a general audience\, armed with just simple props. This live event takes place in front of a panel of expert judges\, as entrants compete for the title of the UK’s best science communicator.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/famelab-northern-ireland-final/
LOCATION:Ulster Sports Club\, 96-98 High Street\, Belfast\, BT1 2BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Careers,Creative technology,Digital,General,Innovation,STEM skills,Technology,Telecommunications
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T213000
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SUMMARY:Lieven Scheire - A.I.
DESCRIPTION:In this show\, Lieven Scheire will introduce you to this new superhero of technology in an entertaining and accessible way. You’ll get a glimpse of how it all works\, what it can already do and what it will be capable of in the future. It’s a first encounter with something that might soon become your new friend\, butler\, advisor\, psychologist\, personal trainer or guardian angel: Artificial Intelligence.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/lieven-scheire-a-i/
LOCATION:The Black Box\, 18-22 Hill Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Creative technology,Digital,Innovation,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T141500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T124350Z
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SUMMARY:From start-up to enterprise: Implementing an effective deployment strategy
DESCRIPTION:  \nAn event is being held to celebrate the technical partnership of Anaeko Data Engineering and Octopus Deploy. \nThe event comprising of a keynote and fireside panel will look at implementing an effective deployment strategy for any business from start-up to enterprise. The keynote will be presented by Michéle Johl\, IT Engineering Manager at Unily. \nMichéle will explore how Unily went from a start-up solution to an enterprise-level SaaS platform using Octopus to deploy Unily for clients\, with lessons learnt. He will also look into how the operations team at Unily took challenges and turned them into opportunities like automation of deployments and self-service solutions using Octopus. \nAnaeko will showcase their technical expertise\, and will invite partners to join for a follow-up fireside chat to discuss the points raised in Michéle’s keynote address. The Panel will consist of experts in tech DevOps including Mike Nguyen ( Octopus Deploy) and Glenn Russell ( Qarik). \nThe event promises to be both educational and informative\, with the opportunity to network with a first-class audience of innovative minds from across Northern Ireland’s technical landscape.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/from-start-up-to-enterprise-implementing-an-effective-deployment-strategy/
LOCATION:Hilton Belfast\, 4 Lanyon Place\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T194009
CREATED:20230112T110259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T110525Z
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SUMMARY:Create Your Very Own Platform Game in Scratch 3.0
DESCRIPTION:Have you used Scratch 3 before? Not like this you haven’t! \nIn this workshop participants will create their very own platform game from start to finish. Participants will create everything from characters to levels and learn advanced coding techniques using Scratch 3.0. \nMatrix is a partner of this event
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/create-your-very-own-platform-game-in-scratch-3-0/
LOCATION:Nerve Centre\, 7-8 Magazine St\, Derry\, Derry/Londonderry\, BT48 6HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative technology,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T194009
CREATED:20230103T102657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T102657Z
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SUMMARY:Next steps for digital identity in the UK - legislation and regulation\, opportunities\, key issues for service providers and customers\, data sharing and security\, and technology and innovation
DESCRIPTION:This conference will examine the next steps for development of digital identity in the UK – which is set to be central for enabling private and public sector organisations to provide services to customers and citizens into the future\, and for growing the digital economy. \n  \nDelegates will assess plans being put in place by for technology rollout and regulation\, and what it will mean for stakeholders. \n  \nIt will be a timely opportunity for stakeholders and key policymakers to discuss key issues and how they can be addressed\, with: \n\ngovernment consultation on its revised UK digital identity and attributes trust framework\, which sets out rules\, standards and governance for organisations providing or using digital identity\nthe Office for Digital Identities and Attributes\, being set up within DCMS as an interim regulatory body to oversee the Framework’s development as it moves into law\n\nWith senior contributions from the DCMS and TechUK\, areas for discussion include: \n\npolicy and regulation: priorities and next steps – the evolving roles of regulators – information and guidance for developers and providers – developing equivalence with paper-based verification\nstakeholder impact: implications of developments for vendors\, service providers and their customers – their priorities and support they may need – issues for local government\, charities and SMEs\npublic adoption: communication with the public and gaining their trust – ease of use and building accessibility into design – tackling digital inequalities\norganisational implementation: the roadmap for rollout – data sharing\, cooperation\, and relationships between public and private sector – skills and supply chain development\ndata: the future of policy on GDPR and implications for international cooperation – what data is stored\, how it is shared\, how long it is kept\, and by who – action and assurance on fraud\ntechnology: interoperability internationally and across sectors\, organisations and uses – challenges for facial recognition and other biometric data\n\nThe conference will be an opportunity for the stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from CMA; DCMS; Dstl; DfT; HMRC; Home Office; Ofcom; and the Welsh Revenue Authority.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-digital-identity-in-the-uk-legislation-and-regulation-opportunities-key-issues-for-service-providers-and-customers-data-sharing-and-security-and-technology-and-innovation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220901T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220901T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T155733Z
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SUMMARY:SBRI INFORMATION EVENT: EA CAPTURING OUR CARBON CAPITAL
DESCRIPTION:The Education Authority’s estate covers all of Northern Ireland and comprises more than 200 premises\, 2\,000 schools\, nearly 600 school meals’ kitchens and a fleet of more than 1\,000 vehicles. Addressing climate change is a strategic priority and a key objective in meeting the requirements of the Climate Change Act NI 2022. \nThe EA has been awarded £225\,000 to undertake an SBRI research project to assess the technical feasibility of solutions that can capture\, baseline\, track and report on carbon emissions across the EA’s estate. \nThe competition is open to all organisations in the EU and UK and Phase 1 will run from September 2022-March 31 2023. \nThis free to attend session will provide information on the SBRI programme in Northern Ireland\, the EA’s project and how to apply. \nFor more information about the EA: Education Authority \nTender documents will be available to download and for information about the programme and how to apply at SBRI PROJECTS
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ea-capturing-carbon-capital-sbri/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T150000
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Innovation and Enabling Digital Government - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:We want to explore how we can accelerate Innovation and Enable Digital Government across Northern Ireland and beyond. We will have a fireside section with Dr Austin Tanney (Head of Clinical Information\, Digital Health and Care NI) and Mark Bennett\, (Digital Inclusion Manager\, DoF Digital Transformation).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/accelerating-innovation-and-enabling-digital-government-belfast/
LOCATION:Hilton Belfast\, 4 Lanyon Place\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220625
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SUMMARY:Digital Leaders Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Digital Leaders Week 2022 is now accepting talk submissions!\nWelcome to the UK’s biggest single gathering of people focused on digital transformation. \nAre you a leader in the UK’s digital marketplace for ideas\, initiatives and services? Is your organisation or place? If the answer is yes\, then Digital Leaders Week 2022 is for you. \nDigital Leaders want you to run an event\, because those with the answers and those who are driving forward digital transformation in the UK are speaking\, running workshops\, sharing the very best practice and offering solutions that are practical and real.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/digital-leaders-week-2022/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T141650Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Internet of Things
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform your business\n\n\nOverview: \nIoT is using the internet to interconnect computing devices embedded in everyday objects enabling them to send and receive data. \nThings like wearables\, thermostats\, cars & trucks\, lights\, refrigerators\, on livestock\, machinery & plant\, buildings\, roads – the list goes on. \nIoT devices record and transfer data to monitor important processes\, give new insights\, boost efficiency\, and allow you to make more informed decisions. They tell you what’s really happening\, rather than what you assume (or hope!) is happening. \nWhy attend: \n\nFind out why tiny devices connected to the internet are part of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0)\nThrough use cases and successes stories from various industries we’ll share ideas that are accessible\, practical\, usable\, useful and affordable\nSee how IoT can transform your organisation – no matter what sector you’re in – manufacturing\, logistics & fleet management\, retail\, hospitality\, agriculture\, construction & civil engineering – this list goes on too!\n\nMeet the trainer: \nMartin Naughton is a part time lecturer at the Belfast Metropolitan College in the area of Internet of Things\, Smart Cities\, Emerging Technology and Blockchain technologies. \nHe is an experienced mentor having worked with Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council on the Ask programme\, Belfast Metropolitan College (Innovate Us) and InterTradeIreland mentor (Co Innovate Programme for emerging technologies). \nMartin’s the founder of Galvia Digital\, and works with organisations\, from startups to global enterprises\, to help them develop and deliver digital transformation projects. \nKindly hosted by Catalyst\, an independent\, not-for-profit organisation working together for the greater good\, enabling a connected community of like-minded innovators in an entrepreneurial eco-system that is the key driver of the knowledge economy in Northern Ireland. Catalyst is a force for good\, bold in its approach\, with integrity at its core and passion in everything it does.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/masterclass-internet-of-things/
LOCATION:Catalyst – The Innovation Centre Belfast\, Queens Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT3 9DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220528T110000
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SUMMARY:#HackTheHub hackathon 2022
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Data & AI \nWhy sign-up to #HackTheHub 2022? \n• Learn New Skills: Gain a salary increase by learning new skills and techniques that will benefit you professionally \n• Networking: if you’re looking to get in touch with people in the industry\, hackathons offer a great opportunity to have networking sessions with some of the brightest minds across the sector. \n• Inspiration: future projects and ideas can be generated at hackathons. \n– Prizes: cool tech\, educational\, vouchers are always nice right? \n– Experiment: You are too busy to actually building during the week and between family and personal commitments you never get time to build something cool. This is that time! \nIntroduction: \nThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in changes to working arrangements of millions of people in tech who are now based at home. And somehow it has left people disconnected from their role\, their teams and from the tech community. \nThe truth is it can be a very challenging time.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hackthehub-hackathon-2022/
LOCATION:McAuley Building\, 14 Castle Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 1HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T180000
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SUMMARY:A Decade of UK Tech
DESCRIPTION:A Decade of UK Tech – Evolution of the tech economy and ambitions for our future\nWe live in a world where emerging technologies are disrupting and transforming established industries. As we live through the fastest pace of change in history\, UK tech is at the cutting edge. \nTechNation invites you to explore this groundbreaking report to celebrate Google for Startups’ 10th anniversary. The report highlights the latest data about the evolution of tech and the brightest minds imagining its future. \n‘This report provides us with an important opportunity to look back in order to look forward. The last decade in UK tech brought profound change and growth\, a vibrant community of founders\, but also challenges that require addressing in order to unlock opportunities for the future. We couldn’t think of a better partner than TechNation to embark on this mission together\, and we look forward to the 26th of May to discuss what our hopes are for the next ten years in UK tech\, and our shared role in making it happen’ Marta Krupinska\, Head of Google for Startups UK.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/a-decade-of-uk-tech/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T170000
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SUMMARY:Big Data Belfast 2022
DESCRIPTION:Analytics Engines are delighted to present Big Data Belfast 2022 and to announce that it will return to the ICC Belfast on Weds 25th May.\n\n\nBig Data Belfast is a one-day data and technology conference hosted by data analytics solution provider Analytics Engines. Now in its 8th year\, the conference has established itself as a highlight of the Northern Ireland tech events calendar. \nSince its inception\, Big Data Belfast has welcomed speakers from market-leading organisations including GitHub\, Microsoft\, Nvidia\, RTÉ\, The National Gallery London\, AWS and Liverpool Football Club. \nThis year\, the conference will return on Wednesday 25th May 2022. This year’s event is supported by headline sponsor EY and supporting sponsors ASOS\, Daily Pay\, Aflac\, Peak 6\, Allstate Northern Ireland\, Magnite and MCS Group.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/big-data-belfast-2022/
LOCATION:ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall\, 2 Lanyon Place\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3WH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T160000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Work Event
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Work Event\n\n\nTechnology is revolutionising the workplace with trends such as AI\, robotics\, automation\, gig economy\, remote working etc transforming the jobs we do and how we interact with our workplace. \nThe workplace has been transformed in recent years and more rapid change is on the way as the tech revolution continues to determine the way we communicate and collaborate. Furthermore\, flexible workplace design will play an increasing role in the ability of businesses to attract new recruits\, retain talent and impress potential and existing clients. \nRecent research has highlighted that work spaces incorporating features such as natural daylight\, windows with views and better air quality\, actually improve productivity by enabling staff to concentrate and perform better. Improved lighting and reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have also been shown to result in lower staff sickness levels. \nThe aim of this event is to bring together key executives from sectors such as HR\, recruitment\, education\,training\, tech\, manufacturing and supply chain. The event will focus on the opportunities and challenges in the workplace and what tools you will need to drive transformation across your workplace. It will also explore where the key opportunities will lie in the jobs market. \nThe Future of Work Conference will showcase the latest developments in modern workplace design and provide practical advice on topics such as: how to create a sustainable and ergonomic professional environment; design a workplace that caters for an increasingly diverse workforce and nurtures a collaborative culture; and how to plan a work space that is flexible enough to accommodate the latest technology but that remains people focused. \n\nKey Topics\nAutomation & Robotics\nAI & Machine Learning\nIoT & Industry 4.0\nRemote Working\nRetaining Talent\nCollaboration\nDiversity\nBenefits and Compensation\nRetaining Talent\nTechnology\nMobility\nCulture\nWorkspaces\nGlobalization\nFuture Careers-Educating the Next Generation\n\nThe Future of Work Conference is part of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition\, which will also incorporate complementary events\, including the Automation & Robotics Event\, the IoT & Industry 4.0 Expo\, and the Careers\, Skills & Training Expo\, to provide visitors with a comprehensive understanding of how the digital revolution will impact their day-to-day business operations of the the Irish workplace including the manufacturing sector.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-work-event/
LOCATION:RDS Simmonscourt\, Simmonscourt Road\, Dublin 4\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation
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SUMMARY:techUK Quantum Report Launch: Positioning the UK for Success - Commercialising Quantum in the UK
DESCRIPTION:On 24 May techUK is launching its first Quantum Report\, which will set out how UK Government\, industry and academia can work together to achieve quantum commercialisation in the UK\, and ensure the UK becomes a world leader in quantum technologies. Part of techUK’s Commercialising Quantum Campaign #QuantumUK \nQuantum technologies are set to play a formidable role in unlocking innovation both in the UK and internationally\, enabling previously unattainable technological advancements in drug discovery\, protein-folding\, carbon capture\, battery research\, and more. Such advancements will have a profound and positive impact in the UK as we build on our position as a science and technology leader and turn academic strength in quantum into economic success. \nIn this event\, we will be bringing together leading voices in UK’s quantum ecosystem to celebrate the launch of techUK’s first Quantum Report\, developed in collaboration with techUK’s Quantum Working Group and summation of techUK’s year long Quantum Commercialisation Campaign. This report will call for UK Government and industry to set clear commercial ambitions together\, outlining the five key areas that are integral for commercial success\,  and to give UK-based and international businesses the confidence that the UK is a place to achieve quantum commercial viability. \nWe will be joined in person by a full panel of industry speakers for a hour long panel\, followed by the opportunity to network in the techUK office. Attendees will get the opportunity to ask questions to leaders in quantum as to how the UK will achieve commercial success in quantum. \nTickets are available in person and online. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions \nSpeakers Include: \n\nRachel Maze\, Technology Strategy and Security\, Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy\nJonathan Legh-Smith\, Principal\, Scientific Affairs\, BT\nPiers Clinton Townsend\, Partner\, Quantum Computing Leader\, EY\nGlenn Manoff\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Riverlane\nSue Daley\, Director\, Technology and Innovation\, techUK
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/techuk-quantum-report-launch-positioning-the-uk-for-success-commercialising-quantum-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:techUK Office\, 10 St Bride Street\, London\, EC4A 4AD
CATEGORIES:Digital
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SUMMARY:London Tech Week
DESCRIPTION:Amplifying the power\, resilience and speed of innovation\nThe UK’s tech flagship event will return on 13-17 June bringing 20\,000+ global government and corporate leaders\, inspirational start-up founders\, senior investors and tech rising stars together to discuss the power of technology for societies. \nHeld in one of the world’s most vibrant tech hub\, the week-long festival will focus on the following core topics: \n\nexploring the next gen of tech innovation\nimpactful innovation at scale\nbuilding a thriving tech industry
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/london-tech-week/
LOCATION:Co. Fermanagh
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T180000
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CREATED:20220330T140039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T085339Z
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SUMMARY:CYBERUK 2022
DESCRIPTION:UK government’s flagship cyber security event\, CYBERUK 2022\, will take place in Newport\, Wales across two days on 10-11 May 2022. \nHosted by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)\, the event will offer participants unrivalled access to keynote addresses and panel sessions featuring international experts and thought leaders in cyber security. \nBuilding on the success of last year’s virtual event\, keynote speeches will also be streamed on the CYBERUK YouTube channel in order to maximise accessibility for all. \nThis year’s conference will bring together more than 1\,500 delegates to discuss measures to boost national cyber resilience\, including those put in place by the UK government. It will provide a key opportunity for the whole cyber security community to reconnect\, discuss business needs and review the changing threat landscape. \nThere are four ticket types available: \n\nUK Public Sector which are free of charge\nOverseas Public Sector which are £749 + VAT \nPrivate Sector which are £999 + VAT\nThird Sector which are £999 + VAT\n\nYou can also view the conference online by clicking here
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/cyberuk-2022/
LOCATION:ICC Wales\, The Coldra\, Catsash Rd\, Caerleon\, Newport\, Wales\, NP18 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T170000
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CREATED:20220218T110735Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022
DESCRIPTION:Renaissance\, Ireland’s leading IT security distributor\, is delighted to announce the return of Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022!\n\n\nCyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022\nFollowing a successful virtual event in 2020\, we are excited to announce Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland returns as a physical event on Thursday 28th April 2022 at The Leopardstown Pavilion in Dublin! The Leopardstown Pavilion is our biggest event venue yet\, with excellent links to the motorway\, public transport\, and hospitality nearby. Paul C Dwyer has been confirmed as this year’s keynote speaker. Paul C Dwyer is the president of the ICTTF International Cyber Threat Task Force and is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security\, risk and privacy. \nRenaissance launched Cyber Expo Ireland in 2017 to make it easier for Irish business leaders\, by bringing the members of the Cyber Ecosystem together under one roof – Vendors\, Value Added Resellers (VARs)\, Security Experts\, and End Users. Five years on and the brand has gone from strength to strength. \nWe believe that CyberConIreland complements the Cyber Expo perfectly\, adding practical depth for those who need it. Our expert breakout sessions detail the ‘How of Cyber Security’ as this industry is changing at such a phenomenal rate! \nThere will be real case studies and live expert panel discussions across 8 dedicated business streams\, as well as the interactive Capture the Flag workshop with ICT Skillnet and a Masterclass in Digital Transformation with Prof. Niall McKeown. \nAlways On Computing \nApplication Security \nBusiness Email Compromise \nIdentity & Rights Management \nCompliance & Third Party Risk Management \nOperational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity \nSecuring a Microsoft Environment \nCyber in Healthcare – Status and Focus \nDigital Transformation Masterclass \nICT Skillnet Capture the Flag Workshop \nVendors attending include – Altaro/Hornet Security\, Armis\, Ascertia\, Awingu\, Barracuda\, Bitdefender\, Bluedog\, BullWall\, Censornet\, Checkmarx\, Clearcrypt\, CyGlass\, Entrust\, iBoss\, Immersive Labs\, Octiga\, Progress Kemp\, Panorays\, Rackmount IT\, Redsift\, Systancia\, Usecure\, WatchGuard\, Webroot\, and Zyxel Networks. \nFull list of VARs attending – Actionpoint\, Burning Tree\, Cara\, DNA IT\, Futurerange\, ICT Skillnet\, ITMS\, Integrity360\, Intuity\, InspiritVision\, Leaf\, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)\, NSSL\, Oleson\, RITS\, Smarttech\, Stryve\, Unitec\, Unity\, VM group. \nWho Should Attend:\nOur Expo will be open to IT Trade and End Users in the Irish market. There will be a heavy focus to attract value-added partners to the Expo\, while we will also be keen to attract SMB and Corporate Users to demonstrate how they can apply Data Security and Compliance solutions within their organisations to develop and deliver their GDPR and other regulatory requirements. Don’t miss out\, register today to join our Cyber Security Ecosystem!
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/cyber-expo-conference-ireland-2022/
LOCATION:The Leopardstown Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse\, Leopardstown Racecourse\, Foxrock\, Dublin\, D18 C9V6\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Cybersecurity,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T110000
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CREATED:20220408T140339Z
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SUMMARY:Farming Innovation Programme - Large R&D Partnership Projects
DESCRIPTION:This event is for businesses\, research organisations\, farmers\, growers and foresters who want to apply for funding to develop an idea for a new farming product or service. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, you will find out about a new funding competition you could apply for: Large R&D Partnership Projects. \nYou need to be a business registered in the UK to lead a project. Research organisations and other businesses\, including farmers\, growers and foresters\, can collaborate as part of the project team. \nWho is this funding for?\n\nLarge scale research\, development and demonstration of solutions that will improve farming methods and help the environment in England\nProjects led by a UK registered business\nCollaborative projects with at least one SME and one research organisation\nProjects with costs between £3 million and £5 million\n\nGet help to find a partner to apply with\nFor this funding\, you will need to apply as a team of at least one UK organisation and one research organisation. We’re here to help you make connections with the right people and increase your chances of success. \nDuring the event\, you will meet organisations and individuals you could collaborate with. \nWhy attend?\n\nFind out more about the scope and eligibility criteria directly from the funders\nLearn about the application process\nMeet other businesses to find potential partners\n\nParticipants who register to attend this event are expected to be willing to share details of their project ideas at the event with other delegates\, to encourage partnering and collaboration. \nJoin our Transforming Food Production Consortia Building Group on LinkedIn. \nThe funding comes from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in partnership with UKRI. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Briefing Event\n12:45 – Consortia Building Session
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/farming-innovation-programme-large-rd-partnership-projects/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agrifood,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T180000
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SUMMARY:BelTech 2022
DESCRIPTION:BelTech 2022 will take place on April 7th in Titanic Belfast and will continue to lead the way in gathering\, informing and inspiring Northern Ireland’s technology practitioners of today and of the future. \nA vibrant\, timely and vital hybrid tech conference for practitioners which will reboot the business tech sector\, showcase NI tech business resilience to domestic and global audience and lead on the development of a new Cloud Native economy. \nBelTech will bring together local software practitioners and entrepreneurs online to learn about and discuss the latest advances\nin Software Engineering. Giving technology and business leaders a forum to connect and exchange views with peers locally and globally\, BelTech also celebrates achievement in NI tech\, whilst engaging and inspiring the next generation of professionals. \nThis year’s event focuses on Software Delivery – the process of delivering technology to market and the tracks and themes are: \n\nGoing Live With Technology: These sessions will discuss the challenges of making it to market\, what it means to be production ready\, the importance of multi-disciplinary teams\, Evolutionary Architecture and LiveOps.\nWhat’s Next\, New and Changing the Industry: These sessions will discuss emerging technology markets that present new tools. opportunities and improvements for business. Blockchain\, Web3\, AI\, and Cyber Security. The maturity of offerings and potential for growth in these markets.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beltech-2022/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T130000
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CREATED:20220131T114844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T114938Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Production Systems
DESCRIPTION:Integrated digital production management systems within a business can deliver control and optimisation of manufacturing\, product lifecycle and resource management processes. The main systems are SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)\, which controls the machines and equipment and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) which controls the activities on the factory floor both within and between each operation.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-production-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T123000
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CREATED:20220314T140711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T141114Z
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SUMMARY:Channelling the Power and Potential of Space Data II
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Catapult Northern Ireland\, NI Space Office and Blue Inspiration to hear about a series of sector led challenges where the use of space data and application of advanced digital technologies may provide innovative solutions. \nKey stakeholders across public bodies have identified potential use cases where space data can be used and innovation can be applied to address challenge areas. The purpose is to present opportunities for SME’s to work alongside government and arm’s length bodies in helping realise the benefits of accessing and utilising space data and innovation from analytics and technologies like AI/ML. \nIn this information session Digital Catapult will present current challenges from across government where access to space data\, data analytics and the application of AI/ML can provide innovative solutions. These challenges will include ways to streamline resource intensive tasks\, efficiencies and cost savings\, contribute to carbon net zero targets\, and use data analytics and AI/ML to innovate on current practice. \nAttendees will have:\n\nThe opportunity to connect with public sector challenge owners\nOpportunity to identify ways in which your organisation may be able to offer expertise and solutions\nTo hear ways in which opportunities may be supported through access to R&D funds and other opportunities\n\nWho should attend:\n\nEnterprises who have experience of using Space and Satellite data in developing solutions\nEnterprises interested in or currently working in analytics\, Artificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, drone technology etc\nEnterprises with experience in computer vision problems\, analysing optical (visible spectrum) pictures\, Infra-Red\, LIDAR or RADAR\nEnterprises with experience of applying innovation and technology to solve civil and public challenges\n\n\n\nFeaturing challenges that include:\n\nMapping urban risk areas e.g. underground mine shafts\nMapping coastal areas to identify seaweed for aquaculture\nGrassland/Silage yield and quality mapping\nSatellite Data for land use: agriculture\, habitat mapping\, planning etc.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/channelling-the-power-and-potential-of-space-data-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital,Innovation,R&D,Space technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T194009
CREATED:20220131T114617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T114617Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Flexible Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Production efficiency often centres around a consistent product and process\, optimised to run with minimal downtime. But what happens when customers demand more product variation\, where you need to switch a process from one product to another\, or where batch sizes are small? This event will explore how digital technology can help manufacturers maintain efficiency and asset utilisation whilst offering the customer what they want.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-flexible-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T194009
CREATED:20220131T114319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T114319Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Quality Management
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring your finished product meets the requirements of your customers is the difference between selling your product (and not). This event will explore how the application of digital technology may improve production quality directly or reduce the time involved in ensuring quality through management and data sharing activity.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-quality-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T194009
CREATED:20220131T113834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113834Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in New Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Product development might be driven by changing customer demands or may be unlocked by new production capability to satisfy existing customer demand. This event will explore the digital technologies and associated Systems across supply chains. Specifically\, technologies that can drive and enable opportunities for new products or variants.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-new-product-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Energy,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T200000
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CREATED:20220125T150613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T150613Z
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SUMMARY:NI Science Festival - Turing Talk 2022: A Day in the Life of a Smart City with Prof Julie A. McCann
DESCRIPTION:Part of the IET EngTalk and BCS Lecture Series \nWith the recent COP26 held in Glasgow\, sustainability and climate adaption is on everyone’s minds. The main outcome of this has been an agreement to strengthen 2030 targets by the end of 2022. This talk will discuss the role of the Internet of Things\, specifically sensor-based technologies\, in both providing data to better understand resource usage for optimization and reduction\, as well as providing ground truths to track those targets are being met. To do this this technology needs to be embedded in our transport\, our factories\, our homes even\, and with this brings a new set of challenges around privacy and security. Indeed\, such systems are core to building the Digital Twins that drive decision making\, but what happens when such systems go wrong? Prof Julie A. McCann will explore this and potential solutions to such scenarios and will illustrate where the technologies are heading with a future look. \nAbout \nProfessor Julie A McCann heads up Adaptive Emergent Systems Engineering (AESE) in the Dept of Computing where she works with a highly multi-disciplinary group of Post Docs and PhD students from a broad spectra of backgrounds. She leads the Resilient and Robust Infrastructure challenge part of the Data Centric Engineering theme in the Alan Turing Institute\, she is PI for the NRF funded Singapore Eco Cities initiative\, and is Deputy Director of PeTraS and therein leads the Logistics 4.0 project with the Tate Modern\, ARM and Ordinance Survey. She is Imperial PI for the EPSRC Science of Sensing Systems Software (S4) programme grant. Until recently she was the Co-director of the Intel Collaborative Research Institute on Sustainable Connected Cities\, the Co-PI of the NEC Smart Water Lab\, and Director of the cross-Imperial Smart Connected Futures Network. \nShe has chaired and remains actively involved with the field’s top conferences (including Infocom\, Sensys\, IPSN\, and EWSN) and is an Associated Editor for IoT-J. She currently delivers the Pervasive Computing teaching module and in the past she lectured Operating Systems courses. She was chair of the Department of Computing Equality and Diversity committee (2018-2021)\, is a Fellow of the British Computer Society\, a Chartered Engineer and consults on computer-based futures for TV and Film .
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ni-science-festival-turing-talk-2022-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-smart-city-with-prof-julie-a-mccann/
LOCATION:Assembly Buildings Conference Centre\, 2-10 Fisherwick Place\, Belfast\, Ulster\, BT1 6DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T130000
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Continuous Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Capturing data to support decision making is crucial to modern continuous improvement programmes\, but as the volume of data grows exponentially\, powerful analytical and visualisation techniques are needed to bring the data to life. This area of innovation is progressing at a fast pace\, and we will highlight the significant benefits of dedicated solutions in this technology area. The benefits of incremental gains compound over time\, so the sooner you start the greater the performance gains over slower rivals.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-continuous-improvement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creative technology,Digital,Energy,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T194009
CREATED:20220121T120911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T120911Z
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SUMMARY:NISF: AI and You Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is artificial intelligence (AI)\, and how does it work? It will be lots of fun exploring our demonstration tools together! Experts from Ulster University’s AIRC will talk about and demonstrate a number of AI application examples. With the help of these examples\, we will understand key concepts of AI and the mathematics involved. \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/nisf-ai-and-you-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital
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