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SUMMARY:'Hack to the Future' 2050 - Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:As part of the NI Science Festival\, we warmly invite you to join the hackathon by Matrix NI at Ulster University\, Belfast\, on Saturday 21st February. \nBe part of a vibrant community of innovators\, technologists\, and creative thinkers as we explore and design the future of Northern Ireland using\nMatrix NI foresight reports as a guide.\nBuilding and proposing innovative solutions to improve life for people in Northern Ireland in 2050. \nHow to take part?\nYou can participate as an individual or team\, as a coder\, designer\, policymaker – you decide!\nWith 3 easy steps.\n1. Select one of the ‘5 Future World ‘themes below\n2. Agree an associated challenge to solve; and\n3. Devise and present a creative solution. \nFuture World Themes:\n1. Clean and Green\n2. Health\, Wellbeing and vitality\n3. Joined up and connected\n4. Safe\, protected and secure\n5. Inclusive and shared value \nPlease read ‘Future world’ narratives for some guidance and inspiration. \nJudging criteria?\n\nThe degree of impact of the proposed solution in a selected world;\nThe degree of innovation and creativity; and\nThe potential for delivery (either commercial or not for profit).\nPresentation impact\n\nThere will be a presentation/pitch to the judging panel for an overall winner and participants will also have the opportunity to vote for their chosen winner. \nRegistration free: Join us at the NI Science Festival\n\n(Strictly 18+)\n  \n\nHTTF Hackathon Flyer\nHackathon agenda\nCode of Conduct
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hack-to-the-future-2050-hackathon/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, York Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT15 1ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Circular Green,Creative technology,Energy,Engineering,Health,Innovation,Telecommunications
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T150855Z
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SUMMARY:Using data to drive the sustainable revolution in transport
DESCRIPTION:This event will delve into the groundbreaking innovations and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the transportation sector and propelling us towards a greener and more efficient future. \nThroughout the event\, expert speakers from various industries will shed light on the pivotal role that data plays in revolutionising transport systems worldwide. They will present compelling case studies and share key statistics that highlight the significant positive impact data-driven initiatives have on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. \nAttendees will gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in data analytics\, machine learning\, and artificial intelligence that are revolutionising the way we move people and goods. Discover how data-driven strategies enable smarter route planning\, optimise energy consumption\, and facilitate the adoption of alternative fuels and electric vehicles\, all with the aim of achieving a net zero carbon footprint. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the intersection of data and sustainability in transport\, as we strive to create a cleaner\, greener\, and more efficient future for all.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/using-data-to-drive-the-sustainable-revolution-in-transport/
LOCATION:Hilton Belfast\, 4 Lanyon Place\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Data,Energy,Transport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T130000
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CREATED:20230123T115912Z
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen Supply Chain Collaborative R&D Competition Briefing webinar
DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK\, in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN\, will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar to share details of the new funding competition “Hydrogen storage and distribution supply chain Collaborative R&D”. \nInnovate UK\, in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN\, will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on 16th February 2023 to share details of the new funding competition “Hydrogen storage and distribution supply chain Collaborative R&D” \nLow carbon hydrogen has an important role to play in the UK’s move towards net zero carbon. The UK Government continues to support the scale up of hydrogen production through the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and Hydrogen Business Models but in order to exploit the opportunity of 10GW hydrogen production by 2030 we need strong supply chains. \nThe hydrogen storage and distribution supply chain fund will\, \n\nProvide a mechanism which incentivises collaboration across the hydrogen value chain\, with particular emphasis in storage and distribution of hydrogen\nDevelop integrated storage and distribution systems\nReduce the associated cost of hydrogen supply chains related to the storage and distribution of hydrogen.\nEncourage the commercialisation and adoption of hydrogen storage and distribution innovation\n\nInnovation within different parts of hydrogen storage and distribution supply chain include but is not limited to: \n\nPipeline and vessels\nOn-vehicle transport\nStorage tanks and surface infrastructure\nMonitoring and system controls such as meters\, sensors and valves\nRefuelling and blending\n\nThe briefing webinar will include an opportunity to: \n\nHear about the scope of the competition in more detail and how to apply\nLearn about the eligibility criteria\nHear about the support services available for businesses applying into the fund
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hydrogen-supply-chain-collaborative-rd-competition-briefing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20221206T105637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T105637Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Hydrogen Economy
DESCRIPTION:Many countries are looking for solutions on how to control their carbon emissions and how to reach carbon neutrality. In this Hydrogen Economy webinar\, Swagath Manohar\, Senior Industry Analyst Energy & Environment\, Frost & Sullivan will look at helping you identify growth opportunities in hydrogen technologies and markets. \nSwagath will discuss the five key pillars of decarbonisation:\n• Rise of renewables\n• Hydrogen economy\n• Direct electrification and renewable heat\n• Emissions management\n• Energy efficiency \nNone of the key pillars are new\, however the importance of each has increased in the past few years. Technology and crucially\, business model innovation\, will drive them further forward.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/webinar-hydrogen-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20230103T112414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T112443Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Efficient Networks: New Architectures
DESCRIPTION:Following the initial kick-off meeting\, techUK and the CSA Catapult will host a series of ‘deep dive’ roundtables to explore in more detail key topics related to network energy efficiency. \nRoundtable 2 will examine ‘New Architectures’ and will be co-chaired by Satellite Applications Catapult. Final agenda and speakers TBC. \nWe anticipate the following topics will be discussed\, along with others identified at the kick-off meeting: \n\nSelf-powering infrastructure: focus on the use of renewable-energy generation at masts and other sites\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\, Machine Learning (ML) and energy reduction: the use of software in order to manage network energy needs.\nPhotonics and optical communications: More energy efficient photonics are cited as important in previous discussions\nSemiconductors\, materials\, and manufacture: This would focus on how compound semiconductors and efficiencies in the manufacture of physical infrastructure can increase energy efficiency.\nRAN\, RF and microwave communications: How the RAN itself\, not just its components\, power source or network management\, can become more efficient – we will also explore the potential of open and disaggregated networks in reducing energy consumption.\nEnergy efficient cooling: Exploring new and innovative cooling methods that aid a reduction in energy use in high-demand/high-resilience environments\, such as data centres.\nMetamaterials and intelligent reflected surfaces: the role of passive and active surfaces for beam forming and directional tracking to improve network efficiency.\n\nDuring the deep dive roundtables\, we will invite attendees to discuss UK capabilities\, market potential and priorities for future investment. The roundtables will be held under Chatham House Rule. \nSession chairs: \n\n\n\n\nSophie James\n\nProgramme Manager\, Communications Infrastructure and Services\, techUK \nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\nDr Andy Sellars FIET\n\nStrategic Development Director\, CSA Catapult
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/energy-efficient-networks-new-architectures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Climate Change,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20221206T110537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T110537Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is targeted at academic researchers (UK research organisations only). It will provide further information and questions and answers opportunity to prospective applicants of the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) cross-council funding opportunity ‘artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target’. \nAttendees from a variety of research disciplines and career stages are welcomed\, but an interest in investigating solutions to net zero challenges using artificial intelligence is essential. \nProjects will explore the use of artificial intelligence in addressing net zero challenges across 4 themes with research proposals crossing any 2 council’s remits of EPSRC\, NERC\, BBSRC\, ESRC. The 4 themes are: \n\nenergy\ntransport\nenvironment\nagriculture and food systems\n\nProspective applicants will find out further information regarding the opportunity scope\, proposal requirements\, eligibility\, as well as the type of projects and themes that UKRI is looking to support. \nApplicants to the opportunity must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding during the duration of their project. \nThe Zoom link for the webinar will be provided post registration. Registrations for webinar attendance open 2 December 2022.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/artificial-intelligence-research-to-enable-uks-net-zero-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221212T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20221212T115821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T115821Z
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SUMMARY:Energy-smart places: delivering net zero
DESCRIPTION:Learning and inspiration from the Prospering from the Energy Revolution Programme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme\, delivered by Innovate UK and EPSRC\, has invested over £100m in developing and demonstrating local approaches to energy\, with over 80 projects involving hundreds of organisations. \nThis one-day conference and exhibition will help tell the projects’ stories and give insight into what has been learnt and achieved. The event will bring people together from across the energy landscape\, to look at how the potential of local smart energy systems can be realised on the journey to net zero. \nJoining this event will be a great way to learn more about the opportunities and issues around place-based approaches to energy\, to share experiences with others to take inspiration and key insight back to your area’s net zero delivery plans. \nThere are two ways to take part in this event: in person or online. There is no charge to attend for either format. \nJoining in person: \nVenue capacity is limited\, and we aim to achieve a group of attendees that reflect the diversity of the net zero/local energy systems landscape. If you pre-register to attend in person\, we will advise you in January whether we have been able to allocate you a place. \nJoining online: \nThe main stage presentations will be streamed and there will also be online exhibition and networking zones. It’s important to highlight that there is no audience limitation for online attendance.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/energy-smart-places-delivering-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220517T083634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T083634Z
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SUMMARY:New Nuclear and the UK Energy Strategy
DESCRIPTION:An evening discussion event to explore the role of new nuclear power in the UK energy strategy\n\n\n\n\n\nIn April 2022\, the UK Government published an Energy Security Strategy\, mapping out a transition to low carbon energy sources. A key element of that is a commitment to a major expansion in civil nuclear power – to 24GW by 2050\, representing 25% of projected electricity demand.\n\n\nIn this event\, FST will explore the challenges to achieve this target\, the opportunities from both small and large nuclear reactors\, and the issue of treatment and storage of radioactive waste. \nSpeakers: \n\nJulia Pyke\, Sizewell C Director of Financing and Economic Regulation\, EDF\nSophie Macfarlane-Smith\, Head of Customer Engagement\, Rolls Royce SMR Ltd\nKaren Wheeler CBE\, Deputy CEO and Major Capital Programmes Director\, Nuclear Waste Services\n\nChaired by the Rt Hon the Lord Willetts FRS\, Chair of the Foundation for Science and Technology
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/new-nuclear-and-the-uk-energy-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T201500
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220104T120938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T120938Z
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SUMMARY:HyDeploy – Introducing hydrogen into the UK gas grid
DESCRIPTION:Deploying hydrogen to the point of use will be key if the UK is to make the transition from fossil fuels to greener energies. Can the UK’s existing natural gas grid provide the framework for bringing clean hydrogen to homes and businesses? \nFeaturing guest speaker Tommy Isaac of Progressive Enery Ltd\, learn about the key outcomes and findings of the UK’s first live trial of hydrogen blending into a gas grid\, which took place at Keele University between October 2019 – March 2021. Alongside this\, a broader overview of the current status of the HyDeploy project will be provided; demonstrating how this ground breaking project fits into the UK’s Net-Zero strategy in kickstarting the hydrogen conversion journey.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hydeploy-introducing-hydrogen-into-the-uk-gas-grid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220309T120456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T120456Z
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding the UK Electricity Grid
DESCRIPTION:Reaching Net Zero emissions requires a huge increase in electricity. As we move to electric vehicles\, heat pumps for domestic heating\, and power generation from renewable sources\, what are the implications for the UK electricity grid and the way it is structured? In this event\, The Foundation for Science and Technology will explore how the grid needs to change and adapt to meet a decarbonising society. \nSpeakers at this event include Nick Winser CBE FREng – Chairman\, Energy Systems Catapult\, Dr Cathy McClay OBE – Trading and Optimisation Director\, Sembcorp Energy UK and Professor Keith Bell – Scottish Power Professor of Smart Grids\, University of Strathclyde.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/rebuilding-the-uk-electricity-grid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
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:20220301T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220112T101511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T102234Z
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SUMMARY:Next steps for energy policy in NI
DESCRIPTION:Next steps for energy policy in NI – the Energy Strategy\, just transition\, modernisation\, security of supply\, customers\, and the future market \nThis conference focuses on priorities for energy policy in Northern Ireland\, including: \n– aims for decarbonising the energy sector by 2050\n– the way forward for the energy market and energy suppliers\, looking at regulation\, competition\, reliability\, and affordability\n– core challenges around fuel poverty and security of supply \nIt is timed as an opportunity for stakeholders and policymakers to examine the new Northern Ireland Energy Strategy\, following its publication by the Department for the Economy on 16th December\, to assess its aims and highlight key issues for implementation. \nWe expect discussion to bring out latest thinking on the Strategy’s key areas of focus\, including: \n– the energy system – what is required for setting achievable decarbonisation targets\, a just transition in NI\, and an optimal energy mix to serve demands in electricity\, heat\, and transport\n– futureproofing – priorities for infrastructure development and demand-side management that are fit for changing consumer behaviour and can cope with long-term pressures on the energy system \nWe are pleased to be able to include keynote contributions from Professor John Barry\, Professor of Green Political Economy and Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainability\, Equality and Climate Action\, Queens University Belfast; John French\, Chief Executive\, Utility Regulator; and Richard Rogers\, Head of Energy\, Department for the Economy. \nOverall\, areas for discussion include: \n– implementing the new Northern Ireland Energy Strategy\, key issues for delivery\, and the 2050 vision\n– decarbonisation\, the transformation of the energy grid\, and new climate change legislation\n– next steps for the NI energy market\, regulatory challenges\, competitiveness\, and sustainability\n– the future for energy infrastructure in Northern Ireland and security of supply\n– ensuring quality and affordable service for customers and developing a modern regulatory framework \nThe discussion is bringing together stakeholders with key policy officials who are due to attend from DAERA\, NI; the Department for Communities\, NI; the Department for the Economy\, NI; Department of Finance\, NI; NI Assembly; NIAO; the NIEA; Department of Environment\, Climate & Communications\, ROI; BEIS; and the DfE.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-energy-policy-in-ni/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220208T114520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T114520Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Belfast)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in 2 Royal Avenue\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-belfast/
LOCATION:2 Royal Avenue\, 2 Royal Avenue\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change,Energy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220131T113457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113457Z
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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:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220215T112018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T112107Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of the European Hydrogen Economy
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore the potential of the European hydrogen economy. Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in achieving a carbon-neutral economy in Europe by 2050. Green hydrogen also has many possible applications in the Irish context\, and while currently representing a modest fraction of the global energy mix\, projections indicate that clean hydrogen could meet approximately 25% of the world’s energy demand by mid-century. \nIn recent years\, several European countries\, including Portugal and Germany\, have issued comprehensive national hydrogen strategies. These frameworks provide critical insights for Ireland as policymakers consider the role for green hydrogen in meeting the state’s climate and energy targets. In this session\, three international experts will explore the potential role of green hydrogen as the EU transitions to a carbon-neutral future. \nAbout the Speakers:   \nDr Isabel Cabrita is Professor of Energy Solutions at the Institute of Education and Sciences\, Lisbon. She also serves as a Researcher at CERENA\, a Portuguese research and technological development institute which specialises in innovative and sustainable energy solutions. From 2015-2021\, she was Head of Research Directorate-General of Energy and Geology\, Portugal. In this role\, Dr Cabrita oversaw the implementation of the Portuguese Energy and Climate Plan\, and Portugal’s National Hydrogen Strategy. Dr Cabrita has produced more than 300 publications and served as guest editor of an edition of Energies in 2021. \nFranz Lehner is Head of International Cooperation at NOW GmbH\, the German Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology. NOW GmbH is responsible for the coordination and management of the German Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology and the Electromobility Model Regions programme of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany. An engineer by training\, Mr Lehner has more than 10 years of professional experience focusing on hydrogen\, fuel cells\, renewable fuels and electric mobility. Before joining NOW in early 2021\, Mr Lehner was Managing Consultant at the international energy transition consulting firm E4tech in Lausanne\, Switzerland. From 2014-2019\, he co-authored the annual Fuel Cell Industry Review published by E4Tech\, the global benchmark report in this sector. \nShiva Dustdar is Head of Innovation Finance Advisory at the European Investment Bank. A leading innovation finance expert with over 25 years of experience at J.P. Morgan\, Fitch Ratings and now at EIB\, she specialises in identifying future investment opportunities and developing new business and market opportunities to finance the transition to a green and digital economy. Ms Dustdar co-founded the European High Yield Association (EHYA)\, which is now part of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME). In 2006\, she was listed in the ‘Top 50 Women in Credit’ by Credit Magazine. Ms Dustdar Shiva holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an Executive MBA from London Business School.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-the-european-hydrogen-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220131T113025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113025Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:This event looks at how manufacturers can gather\, process and present data from the factory in sufficient detail to give customers visibility of their orders. Of course\, this level of granularity is also extremely helpful to the factory management team\, to fully understand work in progress and allow management time to be spent proactively maximising customer experience\, rather than spend time on reactive expediting and fire fighting after problems comes to light.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Creative technology,Digital,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220131T112535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T112535Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:This event will be look at how manufacturers can gather\, process\, present and analyse data from throughout the factory to enable rigorous management decisions regarding energy reduction. This can be for direct cost reduction through lower energy bills or in order to reduce the carbon footprint of manufactured goods which comes under increasing scrutiny from consumers. Continued measurement and monitoring can support and confirm capex investment decisions over time\, and continued trend analysis will drive further resource savings. \nFeaturing: \n\n\nKaty Davies (Managing Director\, Camden Boss)\, Vanessa Macdougall (Co-Founder\, xtonnes)\, Prof Steve Evans (Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability\, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM))\, Alan Howard (Design and Manufacturing Lead\, IET) and Ravi Gidoomal (Director\, Edge Digital Manufacturing)
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Digital,Energy,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220124T145634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T145906Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Energy Strategy in action
DESCRIPTION:Join RenewableNI for a free webinar to explain the details behind Northern Ireland’s new Energy Strategy.\n\n\nRenewableNI\, the voice of Northen Ireland’s renewable electricity industry is hosting a free workshop on the Energy Strategy on Tuesday 1 February. \nAttendees will hear from Head of RenewableNI\, Steven Agnew\, on what the Strategy means for the renewable electricity industry. \nGuest speaker Meabh Cormacain\, Energy Advisor\, NI Department for the Economy\, will explain her role in the Strategy and explain the details. \nAttendees will have time to ask questions after the presentations.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-energy-strategy-in-action/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220125T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220111T125859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T125859Z
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SUMMARY:Industrial Energy Transformation – Technologies and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) supports the development and deployment of technologies that enable businesses with high energy use to move to a low carbon future. \nDesigned to help businesses with high energy use to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions through investing in energy efficiency and low carbon technologies\, a new call is due early in 2022 to support SME’s and we need to highlight how to access this funding\, the technologies it will support and how we can bring forward successful projects. \nAgenda \n• Welcome – Grainne McVeigh\, Invest NI\n• Overview of IETF – Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n• Technologies to be supported – Lily Tozer\, BEIS\n• Solutions (2 minute pitches from Invest NI Client Companies) – \n– Project Design – Adrian Watson\, Project Design Engineers\n– Energy Storage – Eddie McGoldrick\, The Electric Storage Company\n– Energy Efficiency through Monitoring and Targeting – Jessica Caldwell\, LoweConex\n– Heat Recovery – Brian Hood\, BHS
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-energy-transformation-technologies-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220125T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20220104T135321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T135321Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Industrial Energy Transformation – Technologies and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Industrial Energy Transformation – Technologies and Solutions \nThe Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) supports the development and deployment of technologies that enable businesses with high energy use to move to a low carbon future. \nDesigned to help businesses with high energy use to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions through investing in energy efficiency and low carbon technologies\, a new call is due early in 2022 to support SME’s and we need to highlight how to access this funding\, the technologies it will support and how we can bring forward successful projects. \nAgenda \n• Welcome – Grainne McVeigh\, Invest NI\n• Overview of IETF – Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n• Technologies to be supported – Lily Tozer\, BEIS\n• Solutions (2 minute pitches from Invest NI Client Companies) – \n– Project Design – Adrian Watson\, Project Design Engineers\n– Energy Storage – Eddie McGoldrick\, The Electric Storage Company\n– Energy Efficiency through Monitoring and Targeting – Jessica Caldwell\, LoweConex\n– Heat Recovery – Brian Hood\, BHS \n• Support from Invest NI – Sam Knox\, Invest NI
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/webinar-industrial-energy-transformation-technologies-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20211223T134149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T134558Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Ready: How to apply to Stream 2
DESCRIPTION:Following the opening of opportunities under the Heat Pump Ready Programme\, this session will detail the application process for Stream 2\nThe Heat Pump Ready Programme forms part of BEIS’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)\, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative clean energy technologies and processes through the 2020s and 2030s. A key solution for decarbonising homes\, heat pumps will be critical for meeting the UK’s legally binding commitment to achieve net zero by 2050. \nFull details of the funding opportunities available under Heat Pump Ready are detailed on the Heat Pump Ready webpage. \nThe Heat Pump Ready Programme is made up of three\, separate streams: \n\nWorkstream 1: Solutions for High-Density Heat Pump Deployment.\nWorkstream 2: Developing Tools and Technology.\nWorkstream 3: Trial Support and Learning.\n\nSign up to this online event for guidance on how to apply for Stream 2 of the funding. \nAll questions associated to the eligibility\, scope and assessment criteria for this funding opportunity should be submitted to heatinnovation@beis.gov.uk as responses will be included in the formal Q&A response to the competition. \nPlease note a recording of this event will not be available post-event. Copies of the slides will be made available shortly after the event.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/heat-pump-ready-how-to-apply-to-stream-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20211223T134146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T134359Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Ready: How to apply to Stream 1
DESCRIPTION:Following the opening of opportunities under the Heat Pump Ready Programme\, this session will detail the application process for Stream 1 \nThe Heat Pump Ready Programme forms part of BEIS’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)\, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative clean energy technologies and processes through the 2020s and 2030s. A key solution for decarbonising homes\, heat pumps will be critical for meeting the UK’s legally binding commitment to achieve net zero by 2050. \nFull details of the funding opportunities available under Heat Pump Ready are detailed on the Heat Pump Ready webpage. \nThe Heat Pump Ready Programme is made up of three\, separate streams: \n\nWorkstream 1: Solutions for High-Density Heat Pump Deployment.\nWorkstream 2: Developing Tools and Technology.\nWorkstream 3: Trial Support and Learning.\n\nSign up to this online event for guidance on how to apply for Stream 1 of the funding. \nAll questions associated to the eligibility\, scope and assessment criteria for this funding opportunity should be submitted to heatinnovation@beis.gov.uk as responses will be included in the formal Q&A response to the competition. \nPlease note a recording of this event will not be available post-event. Copies of the slides will be made available shortly after the event.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/heat-pump-ready-how-to-apply-to-stream-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20211004T105554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T105554Z
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SUMMARY:Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2 competition briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, in collaboration with KTN\, will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on the 6th October 2021 to promote the £220m Phase 2 Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and to share details of the new Autumn 2021 window of funding. \n\n\n\nThe IETF will support businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future\, and to cut their bills and emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. It is a crucial part of the Government’s strategy for tackling climate change and reaching Net Zero by 2050. It complements other government programmes that offer innovation and early demonstration support\, such as the Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator and Industrial Fuel Switching (part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio) and will help to transform an important part of the UK economy. \nThe Phase 2 competition for England\, Wales and Northern Ireland  opens on the 27th September 2021 and runs until 6th December and is worth up to £60 million in funding. It will be available in the form of a grant scheme and will fund: \n\nStudies – feasibility and engineering studies to investigate identified energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects prior to making an investment decision.\nEnergy Efficiency projects – deployment of technologies to reduce industrial energy consumption.\nDeep Decarbonisation projects – deployment of technologies to achieve industrial emissions savings. This strand of the competition is new for Phase 2.\n\nFor more information on IETF Phase 2: Autumn 2021 and to view the applicant guidance\, please visit our competition page. \nThe briefing webinar will include an opportunity to: \n\nHear about the scope of the competitions in more detail and how to apply\nHear from industrial site owners who were funded in Phase 1\nLearn about the eligibility criteria\nHear about the IETF support and information services available for businesses\nNetwork online and develop partnerships for the competitions\nSpeak with BEIS confidentially about your project ideas.\n\nThe webinar will benefit a number of organisations and professionals including: \n\nManufacturing companies\nMining and quarrying companies\nRecovery and recycling of materials companies\nData centres\nEnergy efficiency and decarbonisation technology providers\n\nCollaboration Platform: To help potential applicants to find suitable partners for the competition KTN has launched the Phase 2 IETF networking platform. BEIS will be offering confidential discussions via the networking platform on the day of the briefing event and you can book meetings with them through the IETF networking platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Welcome | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n10:05 – Industrial Net Zero Policy | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n10:15 – IETF Competition; overview and scope eligability and application process | Lily Tozer\, BEIS\n10:50 – Q&A – general questions about the competition scope and eligabilty\n11:05 – Mentimeter Survey – are you likely to apply?\n11:10 – BREAK\n11:20 – Phase 1 Case Studies – Project 1 Energy Efficiency\, Project 2 Decarbonisation\n11:50 – Technology Pitches\n12:20 – Application Support Service | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n12:30 – Closing Remarks | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n13:30 – One to One discussions with the funders via Networking Platform
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-energy-transformation-fund-phase-2-competition-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20210820T102553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T103903Z
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SUMMARY:Hitting net zero: how the government can decarbonise homes
DESCRIPTION:Decarbonising homes will be among the most difficult elements of reaching net zero. Homes account for 15% of the UK’s total emissions\, yet there has been little progress towards reducing these over the past decade. Confidence has been damaged by repeated U-turns and policy failures\, including the Green Deal and the Green Homes Grant. \nAchieving net zero by 2050 will require a huge national programme to deliver the infrastructure needed to reduce residential emissions – retrofitting homes\, installing heat pumps and developing local heat networks. The government\, businesses and consumers all have key roles to play. But how should the government approach policy making in this area? Will the long overdue Heat and Buildings Strategy be worth the wait and offer a clear plan? How can previous policy failures be learnt from? And how can we ensure the UK’s infrastructure is ready to support zero-emission homes? \nOn our panel to discuss these issues will be: \n\nLord Callanan\, Minister for Business\, Energy & Corporate Responsibility at BEIS\nChris Burchell\, Managing Director\, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution\nGillian Cooper\, Head of Energy Policy at Citizens Advice\nGuy Newey\, Director of Strategy and Performance at the Energy Systems Catapult\n\nThis event will be chaired by Marcus Shepheard\, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hitting-net-zero-how-the-government-can-decarbonise-homes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210824T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T165804
CREATED:20210819T125424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T125424Z
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SUMMARY:Enabling Zero Carbon Flight – Airport infrastructure and sustainable product lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:The FlyZero project – led by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute – is working to develop roadmaps for technology bricks critical to realising zero carbon emission commercial flight. This event will focus on key supporting technology bricks: alternate fuel supplies at airport and minimising lifecycle impact. The purpose of the event is to share and discuss the challenges around developing these technology bricks to maturity across sectors and to identify UK capability and opportunities. \nThe event will be jointly hosted by ADS Scotland and by the Aerospace Technology Institute. During FlyZero\, the ATI will be collaborating with cluster bodies across different sectors and across the regions of the UK. \nDraft agenda:\n\n09:30  Fly Zero overview & Q&A\n10:00  Alternate Fuel Supply – Presentations on Hydrogen Delivery\, Storage and Refuelling challenges and opportunities from FlyZero\, Industry and Academia.\n11:00  Lifecycle Impact – Presentations on end of life\, maintenance and sustainable material challenges and opportunities from FlyZero\, Industry and Academia.\n12:00  Session close and next steps for Roadmaps
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/enabling-zero-carbon-flight-airport-infrastructure-and-sustainable-product-lifecycle/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Energy,Engineering,Innovation
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