BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Matrix - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://matrixni.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Matrix REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T141500 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211013T150747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T150747Z UID:25048-1635253200-1635257700@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Going Green: How do we win public support for the transition? DESCRIPTION:Decarbonising homes is one of the biggest challenges in getting to net zero\, requiring investment in nearly all existing homes\, as well as considerable behaviour change from citizens. How might we win public support for the transition? \nIn this event\, NESTA brings together a panel of expert speakers to discuss what it might take to get everyone on the journey to a low-carbon home\, exploring the potential role of everything from subsidies and policy change to climate assemblies and deliberative democracy. \nThis is the first event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/going-green-how-do-we-win-public-support-for-the-transition/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20210810T140725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T131928Z UID:24682-1635415200-1635422400@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Virtual Connections Café: Support and Networking Webinar DESCRIPTION:Connected Places Catapult’s next Virtual Connections Café will be held on Thursday 28th October. \nConnections Café is a series of SME innovation support events that explore developments and opportunities in the built environment and mobility sectors that enable new levels of physical\, digital and social connectedness. They offer support and guidance to growing businesses to help them bridge the gap between new innovations and commercial success. \nAll SMEs and businesses who work within these exciting sectors are welcome. \nTo find out more about Connected Places Catapult events please visit the website. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/virtual-connections-cafe-support-and-networking-webinar-2/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/02a7a27a341e900da659c83514913a51.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211014T133045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T133045Z UID:25063-1636012800-1636063200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Belfast International Homecoming 2021 - The Green Edition DESCRIPTION:The Belfast International Homecoming on Thursday 4 November will be the city’s lead green event during COP26.\nFocusing entirely on the opportunities of a green transition the Homecoming conference in Titanic Belfast and gala banquet in Belfast City Hall will engage our global diaspora on the path to a net zero economy. \nAmong the guests at the annual event will be Pekka Timonen\, Mayor of Lahti\, Finland\, EU Green Capital 2021.\nAlso addressing confernce delegates (virtually) will be Maria Bos\, CEO of Plug Inc\, a multi-billion dollar Norwegian green hydrogen company\, and Assemblyman Mike Cusick\, Chair of the Energy Committee in the New York State Legislature. \nAt the finale dinner in City Hall\, Belfast Ambassador Medals will be presented to Friends of Belfast including Shona McCarthy\, Director of the Edinburgh Fringe and Alflac NI Managing Director Keith Farley. \nSponsors of the 2021 Homecoming are led by Belfast City Council\, Phoenix Natural Gas\, Ulster Bank\, Belfast Harbour\, Ulster University and MRP. \nCovid protocols will be observed throughout with proof of vaccination required for attendance and numbers attending capped.  URL:https://matrixni.org/event/belfast-international-homecoming-2021-the-green-edition/ LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aisling Events":MAILTO:c.mccann@aisling-events.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T173000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211101T160154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T160154Z UID:25156-1636038000-1636047000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:TEDx Stormont - Countdown DESCRIPTION:TEDxStormont Countdown is a part of TED’s global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis\, turning ideas into action. The event will coincide with #COP26 and will take place in Stormont on Thursday\, 4 November. \nSpeakers including: \nMinister Edwin Poots MLA\nBelfast Lord Mayor Cllr Kate Nicholl\nDr John Gilliland OBE\, Director of Global Agriculture & Sustainability\, Devenish\nSusan McEwen\, Sustainable Living Advocate\nChris Conway\, Group Chief Executive\, Translink\nJoanne Sherwood\, RSPB NI Director and Environment NI Vice Chair\nRosalind Skillen\, Climate Activist and Podcast Host\nNandi Jola\, Poet and Activist URL:https://matrixni.org/event/tedx-stormont-countdown/ LOCATION:Parliament Buildings\, Ballymiscaw Rd\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TEDxStormont-before-it-starts-e1635782303422.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211004T110539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T110539Z UID:24942-1636482600-1636486200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Ask the engineers: Is hydrogen the silver bullet that will help achieve net zero? DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nThe government recently set out its strategy for developing a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK to meet its stated ambition to achieve 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. \nHydrogen is an energy vector rather than a source of energy – once produced from an energy source\, it can be stored and transported. Despite rapid technological advances and research\, there is still much discussion about how hydrogen should be produced and how it should be used. The third event in our Ask the Engineers series will assess the potential of hydrogen\, and its challenges. \nFrom hydrogen startups to big energy companies\, how much difference do engineers think hydrogen can make to the drive towards net zero? \nSpeakers\n\nChair: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nDr Enass Abo-Hamed\, Chief Executive Officer\, H2GoPower\nProfessor Rebecca Lunn MBE FREng FRSE\, Professor of Civil Engineering\, University of Strathclyde\n\nMore panellists to be confirmed soon.  \nSupported by:\nARUP as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ask-the-engineers-is-hydrogen-the-silver-bullet-that-will-help-achieve-net-zero/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COP26-e1633345305163.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211025T110722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T132703Z UID:25114-1636538400-1636543800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:The future of workspaces & ways of working (live stream access) DESCRIPTION:Looking to explore the future of workspaces\, ways of working & how your business can collaborate in real-time?\n\n\n\nWork: In Progress – The Future of Work\, Workforce and Workplace \n \nSession 1: The future of workspaces & ways of working (in Partnership with Waypoint) \n \nThe world of work is changing. From the future of workspaces and ways of working\, through to future jobs and talent planning; from commitments to diversity\, inclusion and social purpose through to meeting the hiring demands of the growing tech sector. \n \nStreamed live from Belfast\, Work: In Progress is an event with a NI heart and soul\, but with a focus on themes of global relevance and significance. \n \nEach themed session is accessible as a standalone 1 hr 20 min streamed event (with a small in-person audience) and will encompass a keynote speaker\, a panel discussion\, as well as an opportunity to hear from 2 Irish tech startups with relevance to the event’s core themes. \n \nIn partnership with Waypoint\, in this 1st session focused on the the future of workspaces and ways of working\, we explore: \n \n– HR strategies to align with future work patterns \n– New Remote & Hybrid work strategies \n– A blended workforce – managing the people and the processes \n– How to encourage collaboration and business improvement with a blended workforce \n– How the pandemic has disrupted traditional business models and processes \n– The opportunities for businesses to further adapt with new communication channels and tools \n– What the new normal will look like in 2022 and beyond \n \nBook your free ticket now! \n \nExpect\, a short bite-sized talk from: \n \n– Vanessa Tierney\, Director of Yonderdesk.com\, a virtual real estate platform for hybrid working\, and co-founder of Abodoo\, a learning engagement platform for people in the new world of work and Geonostics Talent a mapping\, matching and enrichment platform for future skills. Vanessa will be joined by NiNo Kovziridze\, Sales and Partnership Director at Yonderdesk. \n \nListen in to a panel featuring: \n \nToby Farren\, founder and CEO at Waypoint\, a collaborative software platform which helps teams and organizations of any size to systemically drive\, manage\, orchestrate innovation & change. \nBen Dixon\, co-founder and CTO of Sona\, the employee app for tomorrow’s deskless workforce. \nEmma Jones\, founder of Enterprise Nation\, the home business website and one of the co-founders of national enterprise campaign StartUp Britain. \nRachel McMillan\, General Manager at Clockwise Offices\, Belfast. \nShay O’Carroll\, Co-Founder of Pixelmax\, an award-winning immersive communications platform which uses 3D technology to revolutionise how organisations network\, promote\, inform and educate. \nRachel Gawley\, a leader experienced in building flexible and collaborative teams to create ethical and meaningful solutions to problems. \nAimed at anyone who wants to be ready for the Future of Work\, who wants to embrace and drive transformational change and move into the new era with confidence\, book your ticket now to this first session in partnership with Waypoint. \n \nAbout session partner Waypoint \n \nWaypoint is a fundamentally new way to lead\, manage and adapt to real change across increasingly complex business\, social and technological environments. The Waypoint change management platform uses their proprietary\, adaptive collaboration protocol which is a paradigm shift in the way conventional change programmes are managed and deployed. \n \nThe Waypoint platform connects business leaders and project teams\, in real-time\, with the people\, processes\, and evidence that will help them overcome uncertainty\, solve complex problems\, and get the right solutions to market\, faster! \n \nFind out about the other three Work: In Progress sessions here and book into the session outlined above now! URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-workspaces-ways-of-working-live-stream-access/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Careers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8a95f9c66924008a0eca51745ea40365.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T161500 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211025T110719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T132703Z UID:25112-1636538400-1636560900@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Work: In Progress\, at The Mac Belfast (Real-life!) DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend Work: In Progress\, a 1-day event at The Mac focused on the Future of Work\, Workforces and the Workplace.\n\n\n\nYou are invited to attend Work: In Progress\, at The Mac on the 10th November!\n \nThe Future of Work\, Workforce and Workplace \n \nThe world of work is changing. From the future of workspaces and ways of working\, through to future jobs and talent planning; commitments to diversity\, inclusion and social purpose through to meeting the hiring demands of the growing tech sector. \n \nFilmed and streamed live from Belfast\, with a number of tickets to attend in-person at The Mac\, Belfast\, Work: In Progress is an event with a NI heart and soul\, but with a focus on themes of global relevance and significance. \n \nOrganised and hosted by Startacus\, each themed session will take place as a standalone 1 hr 20 min event and will encompass a keynote speaker\, a panel discussion\, as well as an opportunity to hear from 2 Irish tech startups with relevance to the event’s core themes. \n \nTaking place on 10th November between 10am – 4.15pm\, this event is aimed at anyone who wants to be ready for the Future of Work\, who wants to embrace and drive transformational change and move into the new era with confidence. \n \nA limited number of tickets will be available to attend in-person with other attendees joining us virtually. You have been invited to attend and experience the event in-person. Please RSVP asap to secure your place. \n \nThe core themes of the 1-day event at The Mac\, Belfast include: \n \nSession 1- The future of workspaces and ways of working \nSession 2 – Hiring demands of the growing tech sector \nSession 3 – Diversity\, Inclusion and social purpose \nSession 4 – Future jobs and talent planning \n \nAND a Startup pitch competition (featuring startups from the island of Ireland – North and South) with overall winner announced at the end of the day! \nFull agenda released asap \n \n*Please note\, we do require all in-person attendees at Work: In Progress to provide us with a contact /mobile number so that we can adhere to the current NI regulations and these details will also need to be provided to the event venue\, i.e. the Mac\, Belfast.*\n \nN.B. Photos and filming may be taken by the Work In Progress team (TheEmployable Ltd t/a Startacus) for social media and to promote the event. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/work-in-progress-at-the-mac-belfast-real-life/ LOCATION:The Mac\, 10 Exchange Street\, West\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2NJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Careers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/3a682e07734b136720c2a8b7aa5f42a5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211025T110725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T132704Z UID:25116-1636543800-1636549200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Hiring demands of the growing tech sector (live stream access) DESCRIPTION:In our 2nd Work: In Progress session we will explore the realities of sourcing\, hiring & retaining tech talent both nationally & globally.\n\n\n\nWork: In Progress – The Future of Work\, Workforce and Workplace \nSession 2: Hiring demands of the growing tech sector\n \nThe world of work is changing. From the future of workspaces and ways of working\, through to future jobs and talent planning; from commitments to diversity\, inclusion and social purpose through to meeting the hiring demands of the growing tech sector. \n \nStreamed live from Belfast\, Work: In Progress is a Startacus event with a NI heart and soul\, but with a focus on themes of global relevance and significance. \n \nEach themed session is accessible as a standalone 1 hr 20 min streamed event (with a small in-person audience) and will encompass a keynote speaker\, a panel discussion\, as well as an opportunity to hear from 2 Irish tech startups with relevance to the event’s core themes. \n \nIn Partnership with Young Enterprise NI\, in this 2nd session focused on the hiring demands of the growing tech sector we explore: \n \n– Sourcing talent for current tech and stem roles – where and how? \n– Are we facing an imminent crisis in recruiting tech talent? \n– LinkedIn company pages and the role they play in attracting and retaining top talent \n– Developing our local tech ecosystem to support the growth of FDI and indigenous tech businesses \n– Innovative ideas and initiatives for recruitment and retention \n– Sourcing global talent for UK-based tech companies – the process and the legals \n– The growth of the tech sector in NI \n \n \nBook your free ticket now! \n \nExpect\, a short bite-sized talk from: \n \nLouise Brogan. Louise works with entrepreneurs\, SMEs and professionals who want to raise their profile through LinkedIn in a genuine and valuable way. Louise is an international speaker\, writes for Social Media Examiner and hosts the LinkedIn with Louise Podcast. \n \nListen in to a panel featuring: \n \nClaire Nixon\, Director at Realtime Recruitment who has been working in Tech Recruitment in NI for over 10 years. \nClaire Jenkins\, co-founder of Tablecrowd Talent. Claire connects startup-passionate talent with London’s most exciting and innovative tech companies and startups. \nDave Graham who will be looking at the conversation internationally. Dave Graham is a research technologist and the technology advocate lead for Dell Technologies’ Office of Research where he focuses on how technologies are integrated into organisations\, society\, and their potential for global transformation. \nOli Monks is the Visa Programme Manager for Tech Nation. Managing Tech Nation’s programme as the endorsing body for the UK’s Global Talent Visa\, digital technology route\, Oli leads on partnerships\, outreach\, and the Tech Nation network of over 1000 highly-skilled tech talent from around the world. \nLorna McAdoo is the Director of Operations & Business Development NI at Version 1. \n \nAimed at anyone who wants to be ready for the Future of Work\, who wants to embrace and drive transformational change and move into the new era with confidence\, book your ticket now to the 2nd Work: In Progress session \n \nFind out about the other three Work: In Progress sessions here and make sure to book into the session outlined above now! \n \nSession sponsor: URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hiring-demands-of-the-growing-tech-sector-live-stream-access/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Careers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/322313a5b4cff5f8277db38e6aba4a1d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211025T110730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T132704Z UID:25118-1636549200-1636554600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Diversity\, Inclusion & social purpose in the workplace (live stream access) DESCRIPTION:Looking to build and sustain an inclusive & diverse workforce? In this Work: In Progress session we consider what initiatives you can drive.\n\n\n\nWork: In Progress – The Future of Work\, Workforce and Workplace \n \nSession 3: Diversity\, Inclusion and social purpose (in Partnership with Pulsar) \n \nThe world of work is changing. From the future of workspaces and ways of working\, through to future jobs and talent planning; from commitments to diversity\, inclusion and social purpose through to meeting the hiring demands of the growing tech sector. \n \nStreamed live from Belfast\, Work: In Progress is an event with a NI heart and soul\, but with a focus on themes of global relevance and significance. \n \nEach themed session is accessible as a standalone 1 hr 20 min streamed event (with a small in-person audience) and will encompass a keynote speaker\, a panel discussion\, as well as an opportunity to hear from 2 Irish tech startups with relevance to the event’s core themes. \n \nIn Partnership with Pulsar\, in this 2nd session focused on diversity\, Inclusion and social purpose we explore: \n \n– Building and sustaining an inclusive workplace and workforce \n– Why the pandemic has accelerated the opportunity for workplace change \n– Recruitment practices to help prevent unconscious / conscious bias \n– Why wellbeing and positive mental health is integral to the Future of Work \n– Hybrid working – how to mitigate the impact of being “out of sight” for remote / home workers \n \nBook your free ticket now! \n \nExpect a short bite-sized talk from: \n \nVirginia Méndez Mesón\, author\, entrepreneur and public speaker\, passionate about diversity\, inclusion and equality. \n \nListen in to a panel featuring: \n \nLeanne Evans and Sarah Watts from OSHUN – the Wellbeing Workplace\, Oshun’s mission is to revolutionise wellbeing\, making it more inclusive and accessible for everyone. \nGillian Gregg\, The Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Regional Business Development Manager (NI) \nStephen Rice\, the founder and CEO of TalentSensus\, a workforce development platform helping those furthest from the Labour market to find and keep jobs while removing unconscious bias from the process \nBukola Adisa\, the Founder/CEO of Career Masterclass\, a leading online career development platform focused on enabling the career growth of ambitious professionals by teaching the practical skills that they can use to build and enjoy a successful career. \nChris Lynch is a disabled filmmaker and presenter of BBC’s ’The Disability Paradox’. He recently setup One in Five\, a pioneering social enterprise that is developing engaging video content around the disabled community for both digital and broadcast. \n \nAimed at anyone who wants to be ready for the Future of Work\, who wants to embrace and drive transformational change and move into the new era with confidence\, book your ticket now to this 3rd Work: In Progress session \n \nFind out about the other three Work: In Progress sessions here and be sure to book into the session outlined above now! \n \nAbout Pulsar \n \nPulsar is a website which promotes STEM diversity and maps the support available across Northern Ireland. It is the home of the Northern Ireland WISE Hub\, which was launched last year with support from the Department for the Economy. Pulsar also promotes the work of the DfE Women in STEM Steering Group\, made up of key stakeholders from industry\, education and the public sector\, who provide advice and support for the NI WISE Hub. The Steering Group is currently working with DfE to produce an Action Plan which will outline how women and girls can best be encouraged into STEM roles in Northern Ireland. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/diversity-inclusion-social-purpose-in-the-workplace-live-stream-access/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Careers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/5af7dca7a92ab9a8108d222582f6d242.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211025T110735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T132705Z UID:25120-1636554600-1636560000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Future jobs\, skills and talent planning (live stream access) DESCRIPTION:Can unlocking talent & skills impact social inequality & economic prosperity? We consider this & more in this Work: In Progress session.\n\n\n\nWork: In Progress – The Future of Work\, Workforce and Workplace \nSession 4: Future jobs\, skills and talent planning \n \nThe world of work is changing. From the future of workspaces and ways of working\, through to future jobs and talent planning; from commitments to diversity\, inclusion and social purpose through to meeting the hiring demands of the growing tech sector. \n \nStreamed live from Belfast\, Work: In Progress is a Startacus event with a NI heart and soul\, but with a focus on themes of global relevance and significance. \n \nEach themed session is accessible as a standalone 1 hr 20 min streamed event (with a small in-person audience) and will encompass a keynote speaker\, a panel discussion\, as well as an opportunity to hear from 2 Irish tech startups with relevance to the event’s core themes. \n \nIn partnership with Matrix NI\, in this 4th session focused on future jobs\, skills and talent planning\, we explore: \n \n– Tackling talent shortages \n \n– Alternatives to university and emerging talent strategies incl. training & grad schemes\, apprenticeships and skills academies \n \n– Newer ways of working – from role sharing to remote and flexible work opps \n \n– Upskilling and reskilling strategies \n \n– The current relationship between education\, careers and employers \n \n– Future jobs and future skills – how can we predict the roles of the future? \n \n– What a good skills academy should look like \n \n– Can unlocking talent and skills really impact social inequality and economic prosperity? \n \nBook your free ticket now! \n \nExpect to hear from: \nDiana Akanho\, a Senior Insight Manager at Tech Nation\, she has several years of experience working in data related roles across various sectors and is particularly interested in the evolution of tech and how this has played a role in employer demand for digital skills \nSophie Smallwood\, a globe-trotting tech founder (ex ebay & Facebook) who is driven to build better societies. Sophie is the founder of Roleshare\, a platform that matches part-time workers to share full-time jobs. Roleshare has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a pathway to economic transformation. \nLucy Mc Kenna is co-founder of The Brave Lab\, an organisation that challenges and guides people & companies to be brave; Brave enough to innovate\, to learn\, to journey through discomfort\, and to actively participate in creating a thriving world. \nRichard Kirk is the CEO & Founder of Workplus. Richard is passionate about changing how our culture views apprenticeships. Since 2016\, Richard and the team at Workplus have worked with over 100 companies in various sectors across NI. \nSharon Didrichsen from Specialisterne worked in IT recruitment before bringing Specialisterne\, which is across 32 cities internationally\, to N Ireland. Sharon is passionate about how a little bit of support or direction can make a significant difference in the lives of neurodivergent people\, and the difference neurodivergent people can make in work. \nCarol Fitzsimons MBE has been Chief Executive of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland (www.yeni.co.uk) since 2009. Having previously specialised in learning & development in the private sector\, she is a strong advocate for the benefits of providing young people with the opportunity to develop entrepreneurship skills from a young age. She is committed to providing young people in Northern Ireland with the best preparation for success in the new economy. \n \nAimed at anyone who wants to be ready for the Future of Work\, who wants to embrace and drive transformational change and move into the new era with confidence\, book your ticket now to the 2nd Work: In Progress session \n \nFind out about the other three Work: In Progress sessions here and make sure to book into the session outlined above now! \n \nAbout Matrix NI \nMatrix is the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel. The Matrix panel is made up of business and academic leaders. Its role is to carry out research on emerging technology sectors in Northern Ireland and the challenges that those sectors face in order to help the Department for the Economy shape policy. Their current project examines the future skills requirements for Northern Irelands high tech sectors and will be published in the near future. The Matrix website promotes funding competitions\, publications and events aimed at innovative tech companies. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/future-jobs-skills-and-talent-planning-live-stream-access/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Careers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/302509d4ce41e557aec9f22f20c29ba9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T111500 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211012T161424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T161424Z UID:25036-1637056800-1637061300@matrixni.org SUMMARY:The Future is Explosive! DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss Dstl’s Advanced Energetic Materials research programme\, covering scope\, opportunities\, and how to work with us.\n\n\nDstl’s webinars are designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises work with the defence sector. They are free to attend and you do not need to have experience working with Dstl or in defence.\n \nSign up to hear from our experts discussing Dstl’s Advanced Energetic Materials research programme\, accelerating the discovery and delivery of new energetic materials to deliver more effect with less volume and mass. The session will include:\n \n\nScope of the programme and priority areas for future research and funding\n\nOpportunities to get involved\n\nHow to work with us URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-is-explosive/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/a3cebacb47f4c6f5a1e4d04889ff73c0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20210810T140243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140243Z UID:24666-1637060400-1637065800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:The Net Zero series: Towards a sustainable future - Sustainable Energy DESCRIPTION:The net zero series sheds light on the work already undertaken by UKRI’s flagship programme -the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.\n\n\nWe live in a time of unprecedented change. The way we live our lives and do business is impacting the planet and driving environmental change on a scale unique in the Earth’s history. We are consuming our natural resources at unprecedented levels whilst polluting our environment\, affecting our air\, soils\, water and biodiversity. This is increasing the challenges linked to extreme weather and a changing climate which can have devastating impacts on the environment and human life and hinder economic growth. To meet these challenges\, and recognising our leadership potential\, in 2019 the UK became the first major economy to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. \nThe net zero series sheds light on the work already undertaken by UKRI’s flagship programme -the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to address the key challenges that will help the UK build back greener. It will bring together world-renowned researchers and innovators across the breadth of our funding disciplines to discuss the need for innovative solutions to heat our homes\, travel to work\, develop and transform our industries\, cater to our diet\, enjoy our leisure time\, and prosper from a cleaner\, healthier environment in parallel with growing our economy. \nWe will run a monthly webinar from April to November featuring ISCF challenges\, UKRI councils and project leads\, as well as renowned external experts from academia\, industry and technology fields. \nIn September we will be discussing Sustainable Energy: To succeed in limiting global warming\, the UK urgently needs to use energy efficiently while embracing clean energy sources to make things move\, heat up and cool down. How can we deliver cheaper\, clean energy systems across the world? In what ways will energy\, tech and auto firms converge and how will this impact the evolution of smart grids? What will be the business models that will succeed in 21st century energy markets? \n\n\nAll topic and dates: \n\n20 July – Sustainable Industry\n21 September – Sustainable Supply Chains\n19 October – Sustainable Materials\n16 November – Sustainable Energy\n\n\n\nView recordings of previous topics on YouTube: \n\nSustainable Food \n\nSustainable Transport\n\nSustainable Buildings URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-net-zero-series-towards-a-sustainable-future-sustainable-energy/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Circular Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/0094cef7f84641c1aefabbf119872d08.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20210922T123051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T123051Z UID:24900-1637107200-1637279999@matrixni.org SUMMARY:CE Marking for Mechanical Engineering Seminar DESCRIPTION:CE Marking is mandated by European Directives. UKCA marking is mandated by UK Statutory Instruments. \nMany products are covered by these directives and\, to be placed on the European and GB market\, must bear the ‘CE’ or ‘UKCA’ mark – it’s a legal requirement. \nWith Brexit completed it will still remain vitally important for companies to make sure that their product technical files and Declarations of Conformity are comprehensive\, up to date and clearly documented whether products are being sold to GB customers or to EU markets. \nThis seminar is based primarily on the Machinery Directive. It provides guidance on compliance and assists participants to determine the route that is most appropriate\, cost-effective and efficient for their product. For the majority of companies\, CE and UKCA marking is a self-certification process and involves an evaluation of the product or machine using risk assessments and relevant standards. \nThe course will be interactive and participative\, with opportunities for discussion. On completion\, participants should: \n\nHave gained an understanding of the statutory requirements involved.\nUnderstand technical requirements and interpret compliance standards.\nBe able to apply risk assessment techniques relevant to CE and UKCA marking.\nUnderstand the relevant marking process and identify the best route to compliance.\n\nThe seminar will be presented over 2 days as follows:- \nDay 1 17th November 2021\n09:30 Welcome & Introductions\n09:35 BREXIT\, CE\, UKCA & UKNI\n10:00 The Machinery Directive & PUWER\n10:45 Q&A & Break\n11:15 Essential Health & Safety Requirements\n11:45 Other Directives – EMC\, RoHS\, LVD\n12:15 Q&A \nDay 2 18th November 2021\n09:30 Welcome & Introductions\n09:35 Mechanical Standards and control systems\n10:30 Practical Risk Assessment\n11:00 Q&A & Break\n11:30 Technical File & DoC and SOPs\n12:15 Q&A and Close URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ce-marking-for-mechanical-engineering-seminar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/12-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211111T145602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T145602Z UID:25326-1637143200-1637150400@matrixni.org SUMMARY:5G & Manufacturing | Productivity & Efficiency DESCRIPTION:With businesses facing increasing customer demands and pressure on margins\, maximising uptime is crucial for profitability: downtime costs manufacturers in the UK three days of production per year on average.  “Fix it when it’s broken” or “regular maintenance every six months” are inefficient\, wasteful and impact profit margins. They are  not the best options in today’s fast-paced environment. \n5G will transform the sector\, enabling more efficient and effective ways of working. Globally\, the sector is experiencing ever shorter product life cycles; against a backdrop of rapid shifts in trends and increasing demand for personalisation\, consumers expect agility. In a time of shrinking margins\, maximising uptime is more important than ever to retain profitability. \nThis event\, from UK5G and The Manufacturer\, will be of interest to anyone concerned about the productivity and efficiency of their manufacturing operations in the future. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/5g-manufacturing-productivity-efficiency/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211111T145127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T145127Z UID:25324-1637157600-1637164800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:5G in Transport & Logistics: 5G 101 DESCRIPTION:5G\, 25% better than 4G\, right? No. 5G can be marketed as the next generation of mobile tech but fundamental changes in the way 5G networks are built and work make it an extremely powerful digital transformation tool. On one level it’s fibre (gigabyte) connectivity delivered wirelessly\, great for the Enhanced Mobile Broadband experience now being rolled out by the Public Networks. \nDig deeper and the flexibility\, power and control 5G brings to managing data make it an eminently deployable means to increase productivity\, reduce waste and contribute to the bottom line. \nThis session is a (mostly) non-technical look at 5G. Where it differs from what’s come before\, the capabilities it unlocks\, the role of Public and Private Networks. It will be of interest to anyone wanting to know how 5G can be applied in Transport & Logistics. \nKTN is a delivery partner for UK5G\nUK5G is the national innovation network dedicated to the promotion of research\, collaboration and the industrial application of 5G in the UK. Its mission is to ensure that the UK is at the forefront of global 5G development. KTN is a delivery partner for UK5G. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/5g-in-transport-logistics-5g-101/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211116T093009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T093009Z UID:25370-1637170200-1637175600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Constructive Conversations: Regenerative DESCRIPTION:Engineers Without Borders UK presents the Constructive Conversations series. A space to discuss\, challenge\, and listen to some of the most pressing issues that must be interrogated to put global responsibility at the heart of engineering. \nDuring this session\, EWBUK explore one of the principles of globally responsible engineering: Regenerative. To actively restore and regenerate ecological systems\, rather than just reducing impact. \nThis event will feature a panel discussion\, with speakers from all areas of engineering and beyond who can provide their insight. They will then facilitate an interactive discussion to allow attendees to explore how they can put the principle into action. \nThe session will be facilitated by Engineers Without Borders UK Change Maker and incoming Executive Director of KDI\, Joe Milligan. The panellists he will be joined by include: \nOlivia Sweeney\, an environmentalist and one of Bristol’s Black and Green Ambassadors\, a project that explores the intersection of climate and racial justice by connecting and celebrating diverse community action for the environment. \nDiego Almendrades\, is an engineer and social entrepreneur with a passion for holistic management and ecosystem restoration in the Dry Forest of Peru. \nDan Smith\, is a sustainability professional with over a decade of international experience. He is currently leading the development of a new digital venture for environmental planning and permitting in the European offshore wind sector. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/constructive-conversations-regenerative/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/spider-386427_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211208 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211111T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T150100Z UID:25329-1637193600-1638921599@matrixni.org SUMMARY:5G in Health and Social Care - Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, UK Healthcare spend accounted for 12.8% of GDP\, £269 billion. The NHS alone employs 1.6 million people\, treating millions of patients and supporting further millions of citizens in need of help and guidance. Significant injections of additional Government funding were required to help adapt service delivery models and meet increased demand for services related to the pandemic. \nAmid Covid-19\, the health and social care sectors have introduced new and innovative ways to operate safely and efficiently—yet new challenges have emerged related to treatment delays\, on-going infection risk and increased demand on services such as mental health and wellbeing. \n5G has the potential to support innovation in these areas and across the sectors as a whole: facilitating more efficient and effective ways of working. Globally\, developed economies share these challenges while emerging economies continuously face extremely challenging conditions and ongoing shortages of skilled workforce\, further enhanced by pandemic fallout. Health and Care service delivery has seen an acceleration towards community services (treatment and management away from hospitals)  meaning increased reliance on data and communication systems both in wireless tech and  wired connectivity formats. \n5G has great potential to replace and enhance such connectivity and much more besides. It may prove to be a key platform to underpin the innovation in  adjacent  technologies and in ‘best practice’\, which will become necessary to build sustainable health\, care (and increasingly wellbeing and preventative) service designs for the future. \nThis series of events will be of interest to anyone involved in contemporary health and care service design or delivery. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/5g-in-health-and-social-care-webinar-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Matrix-Picture-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T141500 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211013T151705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T151705Z UID:25051-1637240400-1637244900@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Getting Over Gas: Taking the hassle out of the switch to low carbon heating DESCRIPTION:‘Confusing’\, ‘time-consuming’ and ‘painful’ – that’s how many people who’ve made the switch to low-carbon heating describe the process. What products\, services and business models could take the hassle out of decarbonising homes? Join Nesta’s A Sustainable Future mission Director\, Madeleine Gabriel and a panel of expert speakers as they discuss how we can make it easy for everyone to understand their options\, find out what’s right for their homes and take action. \n  \nThis event is the second event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/getting-over-gas-taking-the-hassle-out-of-the-switch-to-low-carbon-heating/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211004T143629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T132431Z UID:24949-1637341200-1637434800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Venture Creation: Biotechnology and Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Join our Biotechnology and Healthcare cohort\, sponsored by AstraZenca\, and play a dynamic role in helping to tackle global health challenges. \nAre you a potential founder with an idea or application in one or more of the following areas: \n\nA novel biological target?\nTherapeutic and research technologies?\nDigital health including AI and connected data sets?\nDiagnostics and any transformational healthcare solutions?\nGenome driven drug discovery and application?\n\nOr do you have the passion\, skills and expertise to work with a potential founder to develop a founding team that can take an idea or application and begin the process of creating a new venture with the potential to deliver a solution to one or more of these health challenges? \nThe Venture Creation programme matches great ideas with exciting talent; and provides a springboard for founders and team members to work towards creating: \n\nEarly-stage ventures orientated towards transforming the future for the better\nEarly-stage ventures with demonstrable potential when applying to larger accelerator programmes or with the capacity to directly explore opportunities for going to market and attracting investment\nFounding teams built on common values and culture\nRobust and supportive networks in the entrepreneurial ecosystem including a peer cohort of dedicated founders.\n\nWhatever your contribution – as a founder or a founding team member – this is your opportunity to be part of an innovative team working towards solutions with the potential to advance modern health care\, tackle global health inequalities and improve life quality and expectancy. \nParticipation in the programme will help you develop your capacity for future innovation in addition to an entrepreneurial mindset that will support you throughout your career choices. \nBring your ideas and talents to Venture Creation: Biotech and Healthcare and watch the possibilities emerge! URL:https://matrixni.org/event/venture-creation-biotechnology-and-healthcare/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211111T140141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T140141Z UID:25321-1637575200-1645635600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Immerse UK x Imagination Virtual Production Series DESCRIPTION:Between November 2021 and February 2022\, Immerse UK and Imagination will be joined by industry experts in a series of panel discussions and thought-leadership pieces exploring the impact of virtual production and real time content production\, each from a different perspective. \nJoin the organisers as they explore virtual production through three different lenses\, including; \nThe Future of Content\nThe benefits and impact of using a real time workflow to create content. \nThe Future of Live Experiences\nThe emerging advantages\, and challenges\, of using real time content for live experiences. \nDigital Transformation in real time\nExploring what is required to embrace realtime technologies and workflows into your organisation. \nAbout Virtual Production\nVirtual Production is more accurately described as real time content production; The process by which digital objects and environments are generated in real time using video games engines such as Unreal and Unity. The same technology that immerses you in living\, breathing\, photorealistic gaming worlds\, is now being used by filmmakers\, storytellers\, marketers and even product designers\, opening up limitless creative possibilities. \nAbout the Series\nThis series aims to demystify the technology and dig into the practical applications\, and structural\, business and cultural impact of this incredible new world\, which is and will continue to transform industries in much the same way that cloud computing and the Internet before it. \nHear from industry experts and thought leaders at the forefront of Virtual Production\, as they guide you through the latest techniques and possibilities in this exciting new space. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/immerse-uk-x-imagination-virtual-production-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Creative technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMMERSE-UK-HERO-3-768x437-1-e1636639142342.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211115T144944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T144944Z UID:25355-1637586000-1637589600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Reaching net zero – is the tax system ready? DESCRIPTION:How we are taxed will be crucial to how government pays for net zero. It can use the tax system to incentivise sustainable choices by businesses and consumers as well as disincentivise harmful ones. But government revenues will also fall as people and businesses adapt their behaviour to reduce carbon emissions\, with the shift to electric vehicles set to eliminate fuel duties. \nSo what changes are needed to ensure the tax system raises revenue to fund public interventions\, redistributes the costs of getting to net zero\, and shores up the tax take as fuel duties decline? \nThis event will take place after a busy autumn of net zero strategies\, a budget and COP26. It will ask how the government should adapt the tax system to reach net zero and whether the budget was a missed opportunity\, look at the steps being taken in other countries\, and set out how to overcome the barriers – political and otherwise – to reform. \nThe panel to discuss these issues will be: \n\nRt Hon David Gauke\, Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes LLP and former Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nJames Murray MP\, Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nChris Stark\, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change\nAmanda Tickel\, Head of Tax & Trade Policy for Deloitte UK\n\nThe event will be chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow\, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/reaching-net-zero-is-the-tax-system-ready/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Matrix-Picture-27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211110T152732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T152749Z UID:25310-1637672400-1637676000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:AI Lab Skunkworks: Using AI to identify tissue growth from CT scans with George Eliot Hospital DESCRIPTION:Join AI Lab Skunkworks to learn how they have been experimenting with using AI to identify tissue growth from CT scans with George Eliot Hospital. \nCT scans are used in the detection and understanding of disease. Radiologists currently manually compare two CT scans\, taken at different dates\, to see whether a patient’s disease has improved\, deteriorated or remained unchanged. \nThis 12-week project investigated the AI techniques that could be applied to the problem and sought to provide a proof of concept (a feasibility study) about whether it was possible to identify organs and growths\, report on any changes and highlight areas of concern to the radiologist. \nThe AI Lab Skunkworks works on demonstrating the potential of AI through proof-of-concepts and upskilling the workforce through a knowledge-sharing model. We help healthcare organisations apply AI to their problems through rapid\, agile\, iterative projects. By running an open call\, we help develop proof of concepts through a 12 week process usually helped by a supplier.  We’re excited to present the results of our last project. \nJoin us for this webinar to learn more: \n\nAbout whether AI could be used to identify features in a CT scan and automatically align images to provide radiologists with a quick\, trustworthy support tool that would improve early detection and diagnosis of growths and improve patient outcomes.\nLearn more about the current problem radiologists face\,\nThe AI technique the Roke team used.\nChallenges faced and lessons learned through this project. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ai-lab-skunkworks-using-ai-to-identify-tissue-growth-from-ct-scans-with-george-eliot-hospital/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Matrix-Picture-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211102T151511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T151511Z UID:25161-1637676000-1637679600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Resources for gender balance and inclusion DESCRIPTION:Join this online workshop from the Royal Aeronautical Society to discover more about the WIAAC online resource hub and hear from the people who contributed to the wide range of resources available to alll women working in the industry. \nHosted by Caroline Arnott\, Business Adviser from Invest NI and one of the creators of the hub\, you will gain a chance to understand how the hub works before breaking out into workshops: \n\nThe benefits of Felixible Working  – hosted by Graeme Young\, Senior Adviser and Collective Concilliator at ACAS East Midlands\nGender equality at work: strategies for Change – hosted by Linsey Millen\, Policy and Development Manager at Close the Gap\nThe Alta Mentoring Scheme  – hosted by Prf Sue Durbin\, UWE Bristol Business School and alta founding partner\nRAeS Careers in Aerospace resources – hosted by Rosalind Azouzi and Nick Davis\, RAeS Education\, Skills and Diversity Team\n\n  URL:https://matrixni.org/event/resources-for-gender-balance-and-inclusion/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/a40840822494bb8856674775b34c384e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211015T104831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T104831Z UID:25067-1637688600-1637694000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Royal Academy of Engineering Research Forum DESCRIPTION:The Research Forum is a highlight of the Academy’s research activities. It showcases the world-class engineering research funded through the Academy’s wide range of programmes. This year\, the Research Forum will be a virtual event and will be moderated by Professor Karen Holford CBE FREng FLSW\, Chair\, Research Committee and Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor\, Cranfield University. \nThe event will consist of a mix of keynote talks from current awardees and alumni from across the portfolio of Academy’s research schemes. Delegates will have an opportunity to ask questions and interact with the speakers. \nProgramme\n\n\n\n5.30pm\nWelcome and introduction \nProfessor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE\, President\, Royal Academy of Engineering\n\n\n5.40pm\nOverview of the Academy’s research programme \nProfessor Karen Holford CBE FREng FLSW\, Chair\, Research Committee and Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor\, Cranfield University\n\n\n5.50pm\nResearch Awardee talks \n\nProfessor Eleanor Stride OBE FREng\, Professor\, Department of Engineering Science\, University of Oxford\nDr Oliver Payton\, University of Bristol\nDr Carolina Font-Palma\, Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering\, University of Hull\nProfessor Daniele Faccio FRSE\, Professor of Quantum Technologies\, University of Glasgow\nDr Michael Jennings\, Associate Professor\, Swansea University\nProfessor Tong Sun OBE FREng\, Professor of Sensor Engineering\, City\, University of London\n\n\n\n\n6.55pm\nClosing remarks \nProfessor Karen Holford CBE FREng FLSW\n\n\n7.00pm\nEnd of event\n\n\n\nTickets\nThis event is free of charge\, but registration is required.\nAfter registering your place\, you will receive an email that contains login details to join the online event. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/royal-academy-of-engineering-research-forum/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:R&D ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fa7f6c1381a0f5923141b255542b579c-e1613055324186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20210810T140038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T145036Z UID:24657-1637751600-1637929800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:UKAuthority AI & Bots4Good 2021 DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence and automation are moving to the fore in public service delivery\n\n\nAre automation and artificial intelligence core to the future of our health and public sector?\nDuring the pandemic automation\, or Robotic Process Automation (RPA)\, was deployed by many across local government and the NHS to automate the tsunami of new tasks related to covid testing and vaccinations. It’s reliability and efficiency has played a starring role and has much to bring to the sector as we move forward. \nMeanwhile from intelligent automation to machine learning and artificial intelligence we are exploring new ways to visualise and use data to gain insight into the impacts of action – or inaction – on our world. \nWith the power to free time\, release scarce resources and supercharge innovation\, the question is\, should these be specialist skills or embedded as foundational tools for the future of public services? \nThis event is free to attend for the public sector and accredited for five hours CPD. \nPlease register using your public sector email. Please note that registrations from personal email addresses may be rejected. \nSpeakers and agenda\nThe agenda for this event will be finalised shortly. Contact Helen Olsen Bedford if you are interested in speaker or sponsorship opportunities: helen@ukauthority.co.uk \nFor a flavour of this virtual event visit last year’s AI & Bots4Good 2020 \nWho should attend?\nAll those involved in developing or implementing RPA\, intelligent automation and artificial intelligence to help improve outcomes for our citizens and patients\, including\, but not limited to\, NHS\, Local Authority and Central Government Chief Information Officers\, Chief Digital / Data Officers\, Data Scientists / Analysts\, Heads of and Seniors of IT and Automation\, Assistant and Chief Executives\, Members\, Heads of and leaders in Customer Services\, Social Services\, Environmental Services\, Transformation or Change. \nRegistration\nUKAuthority has full editorial control of this event thanks to support from our partners. By registering for this event you agree to the sharing of your name\, organisation\, job title and work email address with the UKAuthority editorial team and partner organisations hosting this event. If you do not wish this information to be shared\, please let us know direct by emailing: sian@ukauthority.co.uk URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ukauthority-ai-bots4good-2021/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/408b6c93520f59bcf5f2cecdf8901992.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211004T111512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T111512Z UID:24944-1637778600-1637782200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Ask the engineers: Post-COP26 - what have we achieved and where do we go from here? DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nIt is hard to under-estimate the importance of COP26 for reaching global agreement on decarbonisation pathways and financing packages that match the urgency and scale of the climate crisis. In the wake of COP26\, our final Ask the Engineers panel will review what has been achieved at the summit and whether it has helped to accelerate progress towards a just transition to net zero emissions by 2050. \nThe engineering profession can offer solutions\, but must work ambitiously and collaboratively to drive change. Our crucial offering to this monumental challenge relies on engineers being engaged alongside policy makers\, economists and the public. \nHas COP26 set the UK on a decisive pathway to net zero? \nSpeakers\n\nChairperson: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nProfessor Nilay Shah OBE FREng\, Head of Department of Chemical Engineering\, Imperial College London\nDame Joanna da Silva DBE FREng\, Director of International Development\, Arup\nSinead Obeng\, Chair\, Energy Institute Young Professionals Council and Regulatory Affairs Adviser\, Gazprom Marketing and Trading\nRachel Skinner FREng\, President\, Institution of Civil Engineers and Executive Producer\, WSP UK\n\nSupported by:\nArup as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ask-the-engineers-post-cop26-what-have-we-achieved-and-where-do-we-go-from-here/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COP26-e1633345305163.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211115T121341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T124140Z UID:25337-1637827200-1637946000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:WES Virtual Student Conference DESCRIPTION:This year’s WES Virtual Student Conference will explore the theme of ‘Serving Society’\, the main theme for 2021. WES will be showcasing some of the remarkable work engineers are doing to serve the societies in which they live\, hearing first hand how engineers began and developed their careers\, and offering a range of practical advice\, tips and support for students in all disciplines. \nThe event offers a range of virtual networking lounges and booths for you to visit during the conference breaks for a fuller and richer conference experience. \nHear from influential speakers such as: \n\nDr Karen Donaldson (Chair)\, Project Manager\, Robotics SuperLab\, University of Edinburgh\nProfessor Hua Dong\, Professor in Design\, Dean of Brunel Design School\, Brunel University  London\nCaitlin McCall\, Engineering Doctorate Student\, Swansea University and icmPrint\nMara Tafadzwa Makoni\, Association of Black Engineers (AFBE)\nDr Larissa Suzuki\, Data/AI Practice Lead\, Google\nAmelia Lewis\, Performance Engineer\, McLaren Racing\nKathryn Jennings\, Senior Quantity Surveyor\, CityFibre\nKlara Svedberg\, Senior Director\, Strategy and Transformation\, Ball Corporation\nMaria Sabatini\, Engineering Manager DSP\, Dialog Semiconductor\nChi Onwurah MP\, Shadow Minister\, Digital\, Science & Tech URL:https://matrixni.org/event/wes-virtual-student-conference/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Engineering,Women in STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T171500 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211116T120352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T120352Z UID:25393-1637856000-1637860500@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Beyond Glasgow: What impact will COP26 have on Europe’s green dreams? DESCRIPTION:During the first half of November\, international leaders gathered in Glasgow for COP26\, the UN climate conference. The meeting was identified by many as critical to determining whether the world can realistically meet the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement\, and thereby mitigate the increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change. As signalled by Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen\, “the EU will bring to Glasgow the highest level of ambition”.  Yet it remains to be seen if others will follow\, including its own member states\, and commit to join forces and resources in a common approach. \nEither way\, the COP26 outcomes will be followed with keen interest by European research and innovation communities. Will COP26 deliver a major boost for the Green Deal\, with its technology-driven transformation of industry?  Will it provide a new framing and direction of travel for Horizon Europe\, with 35% of its budget committed to climate-related topics?  Will it unleash a new wave of climate innovation financing?  And will it open more doors to international cooperation and alliances\, both scientific and governmental\, in pursuit of solutions that will make a measurable difference? \nIn this public\, livestreamed debate\, Science|Business will bring together leading figures from the worlds of policy\, science and industry to reflect on the outcomes from Glasgow\, and to discuss their implications for European science and technology in the months ahead. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beyond-glasgow-what-impact-will-cop26-have-on-europes-green-dreams/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Matrix-Picture-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20210810T140733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140733Z UID:24684-1638352800-1638360000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Connections Café: Support and Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Our next Connections Café will be held on Wednesday 1st December\n\n\nConnections Café is our series of SME innovation support events that explore developments and opportunities in the built environment and mobility sectors that enable new levels of physical\, digital and social connectedness. They offer support and guidance to growing businesses to help them bridge the gap between new innovations and commercial success. \n \nWe welcome all SMEs and businesses who work within these exciting sectors. \n \nTo find out more about Connected Places Catapult events please visit our website. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/connections-cafe-support-and-networking-event/ LOCATION:Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/a5199d79ce138d8edc1e058563759a35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125753 CREATED:20211125T103445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T114848Z UID:25440-1638361800-1638367200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:SBRI - Decarbonisation and energy - 3 Phase 1 projects DESCRIPTION:Information event for 3 x SBRI Phase1 projects with NI Water and NI Housing Executive\n\n\nSBRI brings together government challenges and ideas from business to create innovative solutions. This information session will provide details of three new invitations to bid for projects with NI Water and NI Housing Executive exploring energy recovery from waste water treatment; hydrogen logistics and the decarbonisation of NIHE homes. \nThe session will be informal\, with short presentations on the SBRI process\, and presentations from NI Water and NI Housing Executive on their projects. \nThe tender documentation is available from https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do \nFor more information about SBRI projects in Northern Ireland click here \nNIHE SBRI: http://matrixni.org/job/sbri-using-intelligent-systems-for-the-affordable-decarbonisation-of-homes/ URL:https://matrixni.org/event/sbri-decarbonisation-and-energy-3-phase-1-projects/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Matrix-Picture-35.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR