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Innovate UK: The Games x TV Formats Exchange
2024-05-08 10:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | London
Join the Creative Catalyst Peer Network for an inspiring day to explore the intersection of the gaming and TV industries.
Overview
Please note this is a Creative Catalyst member priority event. The members of the Creative Catalyst Peer Network have priority during registration. If you are a non-member and are interested in joining, please submit your registration, and a member of our team will get back to you to confirm the space availability.
The Games x TV Formats Exchange is a one-day ‘hands-on’ workshop that aims to foster a deeper understanding and spark potential collaborations between UK factual entertainment businesses and video games developers.
By combining the expertise of both industries, we aim to generate innovative and compelling concepts for innovative media consumption on various platforms like ‘fast channels’ and streaming services.
About the event
Through attending, you’ll understand the business models, financing structures, and mechanics of the unscripted TV and video games sectors, and identify how you might collaborate across these sectors to create groundbreaking content for multiple platforms.
GUEST SPEAKERS TO BE CONFIRMED SOON!
Schedule
Morning

Knowledge Sharing: Presentations on the business models, financing structures, and mechanics of the unscripted TV and video games sectors.
Panel Discussion: A panel of industry experts from games and TV, including online contributors via video link, will facilitate a dialogue on the learnings, synergies, and opportunities in both sectors.

Afternoon

Innovate UK Funding and Investment Overview
Collaboration Session: Participants will be grouped into mixed teams of games developers and TV execs to ideate potential crossover concepts.

Why you should attend?
By attending the Games x TV Formats Exchange, you will:

Gain valuable insights into collaborative innovation
Hear from industry leaders
Access unique networking opportunities

Who can attend?

Companies and individuals from the gaming and TV sectors looking to understand collaboration opportunities.
Creative industry professionals interested in exploring new content creation avenues.
Anyone interested in the innovative potential at the intersection of games and TV.

Note: This event is specifically designed for professionals in the creative, gaming, and TV industries.
It is not suitable for academia, Research Technology Organisations (RTOs), or government/NGOs.
Why it matters now?
Several recent collaborations demonstrate the potential of this cross-industry approach, such as Destination X – combining the appeal of Twitch streamer favourite GeoGuessr with 10 participants in a 10 x 75′-90′ reality programme or The Traitors, based on popular game Mafia (whose mechanics were later built into the pandemic hit game Among Us) with the charm of mysterious host Claudia Winkleman.
These examples highlight how combining the creativity and business acumen of both industries can generate compelling content that appeals to today’s diverse and dynamic viewer base.

Growth and productivity conference for Fermanagh and Omagh
2024-05-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Lough Erne Resort, Beleek Rd, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 7ED
The conference will focus on the future of the local economy with the aim of boosting growth and productivity
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s business conference, ‘The Future of our Local Economy’, will focus on boosting growth and productivity, and achieving regional balance.
The event, which is open to all businesses, will be hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Chair, Councillor Thomas O’Reilly.
The 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:

increasing the number of good jobs
raising productivity
promoting regional balance
reducing carbon emissions

A 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.
The MC for the event will be journalist Louise Cullen.
Find out more and register for the Future of our Local Economy conference.

Devolution at 25: Productivity and skills
2024-06-21 09:00 - 23:00 | Mark Pigott Lecture Theatre, Riddel Hall Student Hub, Queens University, 85 Stranmillis Road, BELFAST, BT9 5EE, United Kingdom
The Economics Observatory is holding a series of events to mark 25 years of devolution. The chief aim of these events is to be forward looking and stimulate debate as to how we create prosperous Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh economies.
The theme of the Belfast event, on Friday 21 June, is productivity and skills. It will take place from 9am to 11am (with refreshments available from 8.30am) and will be hosted by the Northern Ireland Productivity Forum.
The event will consist of two roundtables focusing on skills and productivity in Northern Ireland and the two other devolved nations.

Horizon Europe Roadshow: Information, Networking and Collaboration for Success – Northern Ireland
2024-10-24 09:30 - 16:30 | lagan valley island, 1, The Island, Lisburn, bt27 4rl, United Kingdom
Horizon Europe is the world’s largest collaborative research programme worth £80bn+ over 7 years (from 2021). It is aimed at driving research excellence, fostering innovation and tackling global challenges through collaborative projects and funding opportunities. As an associated country, all UK organisations can benefit from Horizon Europe funding.
Join Innovate UK in collaboration with the Department for the Economy, Invest NI, Ulster University, Queens University Belfast, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for an exciting in-person networking and information event to learn, connect and discuss the Horizon Europe collaborative research and innovation opportunities that can accelerate your innovative projects. Discover how Horizon Europe has transformed ideas into successful projects across various sectors, and how yours could be next.
Featuring speakers from across government, academia and industry, this event will highlight the importance of Horizon Europe to both the public and private sectors while showcasing firsthand experiences from those who have been through the process.
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at researchers and innovative businesses from all sectors seeking to collaborate and realise their research ambitions with Horizon Europe funding. The event focus will be on information for newcomers to the Horizon Europe programme with more in-depth insights for more experienced participants.
Why should you attend?
The event will offer you the opportunity to:

Engage with Horizon Europe experts, and get first-hand information
Ask direct questions to the National Contact Points (NCPs) and Northern Ireland Contact Points (NICPs) in breakout sessions
Hear from successful participants
Connect and share your ideas with potential partners via in-person networking
Learn the most up to date news and opportunities on Horizon Europe
We will follow-up with further dedicated activities and events to continue directly engaging with our European stakeholder audience.

Reserve your place now so you don’t miss this exciting event! We look forward to seeing you in-person.

Responsible Innovation Conference
2024-11-29 | Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AL
The inaugural Responsible Innovation Conference will is a new event that will bring together a diverse mix of professionals, academics, policymakers, and civic leaders, dedicated to shaping the future of innovation in an ethical, sustainable, and socially conscious manner.

This conference will explore the intersection of technology, society, and ethics, and will address critical topics including AI ethics, sustainable tech, corporate responsibility, and the circular economy and look at social impact, inclusive practices, regulatory frameworks, and more.

This event will be a forum that integrates ethical considerations, social responsibility, and sustainability into the development and application of new technologies and processes It will emphasize the importance of aligning innovation with societal needs and environmental stewardship, ensuring technological advancements benefit humanity while minimizing negative impacts.
The conference aims to be an essential gathering for anyone committed to steering innovation in a direction that benefits society and the environment, ensuring that technological advancements are aligned with ethical standards and sustainability goals.
Scientists, academics, corporate innovators, C-Suite execs responsible for delivering new lines of business, researchers, and social entrepreneurs, will all find value here

'Hack to the Future' 2050 - Hackathon
2026-02-21 08:45 - 21:00 | Ulster University Belfast, York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1ED, United Kingdom
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.
Be part of a vibrant community of innovators, technologists, and creative thinkers as we explore and design the future of Northern Ireland using
Matrix NI foresight reports as a guide.
Building and proposing innovative solutions to improve life for people in Northern Ireland in 2050.
How to take part?
You can participate as an individual or team, as a coder, designer, policymaker – you decide!
With 3 easy steps.
1. Select one of the ‘5 Future World ‘themes below
2. Agree an associated challenge to solve; and
3. Devise and present a creative solution.
Future World Themes:
1. Clean and Green
2. Health, Wellbeing and vitality
3. Joined up and connected
4. Safe, protected and secure
5. Inclusive and shared value
Please read ‘Future world’ narratives for some guidance and inspiration.
Judging criteria?

The degree of impact of the proposed solution in a selected world;
The degree of innovation and creativity; and
The potential for delivery (either commercial or not for profit).
Presentation impact

There 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.
Registration free: Join us at the NI Science Festival

(Strictly 18+)

HTTF Hackathon Flyer
Hackathon agenda
Code of Conduct
