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Airspace of the Future Showcase
2022-06-15 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online and In Person
During the hybrid event you will hear from the project partners who will be discussing what the airspace may look like in the future with regards to creating a safe, sustainable and accessible airspace.
The Airspace of the Future consortium led by Thales are hosting their final showcase event at the DARTeC facility at Cranfield University.
The project partners are: Thales, Cranfield University, Cranfield Airport Operations, Inmarsat, Altitude Angel, Ocado Group, Blue Bear, Satellite Applications Catapult, and Connected Places Catapult.
Over the past 21 months this multi-skilled, cross-sector consortium has been focussing on exploring the challenges that the future use of drones at scale will face and how we solve them. The project has been developing a coherent, UK-wide solution that will meet regulatory and safety requirements which will enable equitable access to the airspace to all drone operators against a managed and controlled framework.
During the hybrid event you will hear from the project partners who will be discussing what the airspace may look like in the future with regards to creating a safe, sustainable and accessible airspace.

European Funding Opportunities for UK Businesses
2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join this free webinar to find out about the European funding opportunities for industry, particularly SMEs, to collaborate with the academic sector. Find out how to increase your innovative activities and boost your business objectives using European funding.
Researchers and other staff in the UK and across Europe who are interested in working with partners from the non-academic sector in the UK are also encouraged to attend.
Join us online on 14 June 2022 2:00-3:00 pm UK Time – you will hear short presentations from the UK National Contact Point (NCP) for Research Infrastructures from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the UK NCPs for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the European Research Council from the UK Research Office in Brussels. You will also have the opportunity to hear the experiences of people with successfully funded EU-funded research projects with businesses.
Agenda

Welcome and Introduction
Host enthusiastic and excellent researchers for innovate research – Anne Nierobisch, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions NCP
How to increase collaboration opportunities with the brightest minds– Dr Phil Holliday, European Research Council NCP
Introduction to how UK funding opportunities can boost your business – Dr Alice Chadwick, Research Infrastructures NCP
Case Study 1 – tbc
Case Study 2 – tbc
Case Study 3 – tbc
Q&A

Founders Night Belfast
2022-06-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 8HS, United Kingdom
Founders Night Belfast aims to bring together the local startup community on a monthly basis.

Founders Night Belfast is building the largest community of founders, investors and startup interested people in Belfast and the surrounding area.
We will come together on a monthly basis to build relationships and strengthen the network.
Agenda for June 9:

6.30pm – 7.30pm – Networking in the main room plus startup showcase / feedback booths.
7.30pm – 7.40pm – Thanks and words from sponsors. Introduction.
7.40pm – 8.10pm – Interview and discussion Phil McElnay.
8.10pm – 8.20pm – Startup in focus (Pitch and background on featured startup).
8.20pm – 8.50pm – Interview and discussion with Caroline Wilson.

Venue:
The event will take place in the historic Ormeau Baths which has become the centre of the startup ecosystem within the city.
Complementary snacks and refreshments will be supplied on the night from our event partner Barclay’s Eagle Labs!
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/founders_night

Women in Tech Global Conference 2022
2022-06-07 13:00 - 2022-06-10 20:00 | Northern Ireland
On a mission to unite 100 000 women in tech to drive change with purpose and impact

The Women in Tech Conference is aiming at uniting once again 100000 women from all over the world.
The theme for this year’s conference is evolving around Technology Leadership, Tech Innovation, Career Growth, and how we can make an impact and shape the future together. These topics will be addressed in the form of three virtual and one hybrid summit across various locations in North America and Europe.
Virtual Summits:

June 07 Chief in Tech Summit
June 08 Key Tech Summit
June 09 Career Growth Summit

Hybrid Summit:

Jun 10 Global Impact Summit (More details on womentech.net)

#WTGC2022 will feature tech professionals, industry innovators, around 5800 WomenTech Network Ambassadors from 172 countries, and more than 500 speakers from all over the world. Some of the speakers are the most accomplished executive women in tech, such as Hanna Hennig – CIO at Siemens, Elaine Zhou – CTO at Change.org, Wendy M. Pfeiffer – CIO at Nutanix, as well as tech leaders across all levels from companies like Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, and many more.

Technical briefings: Decarbonisation
2022-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The next in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s series of Technical briefings will see Professor Geoffrey Maitland CBE FREng and Dr Andrew Jamieson OBE FREng present an overview of the current technical state of engineered carbon capture and storage (CCS), what can be learned from other global projects and what opportunities there are for this platform technology, despite deployment in the UK lagging behind other countries.
These webinars were created to provide an opportunity for Fellows, academics and researchers to hear in detail topics aligned with the Academy’s strategy.
Programme

11.50am
Zoom opens

12.00pm
Welcome and introduction

12.05pm
Briefing

12.30pm
Q&A session

12.55pm
Closing remarks

1.00pm
Close

Tickets
This event is free of charge, but registration is required. After registering your place, you will receive an email that contains login details to join the online event. If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Webb, Events Coordinator at the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Speakers
Professor Geoffrey Maitland CBE FREng
Geoff Maitland is Professor of Energy Engineering at Imperial College London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, was President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers 2014-15 and appointed CBE in 2019. His career has spanned academia and industry, spending 20 years in oil and gas with Schlumberger and over 20 years at Imperial, first as a young lecturer from 1974 and then from 2005 in his current post. His research work is centred on the energy transition, especially carbon capture and storage for decarbonisation of industrial processes, hydrogen and electricity production. His awards include the SCI Leverhulme Medal, the RSC Rideal Award, the IChemE Hutchison Medal and the IChemE Envoy and Ambassador Awards. Geoff is the Founding Director of the Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Research Centre and of the Shell-Imperial Digital Rocks Lab. He was a Trustee and Chair of the RAEng Audit and Risk Committee 2017-2020.
Dr Andrew Jamieson OBE FREng
Andrew Jamieson is a Director of Gaz Transport et Technigaz (France), and Kerogen (Private Equity). He previously served on the boards of Woodside Energy (Australia), Chrysaor Holdings (now Harbour Energy, UK), Hoegh LNG (Norway), Hoegh LNG Partners (USA), Seven Energy (Nigeria, as Chairman) and Velocys PLC (UK, USA). Andrew retired from the Royal Dutch Shell Group in 2009 where he was Executive Vice President, Gas & Projects and Member of the Gas & Power Executive Committee since 2005. At Shell he held positions in the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Australia and Nigeria where he was CEO/MD of Nigeria LNG. Andrew holds a Ph.D. degree from Glasgow University, is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Past President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. He was awarded an OBE for services to British industry and sustainability in Nigeria.
Recording notice
Please note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. Your camera will be off and your account will be muted throughout the entire event. Only the speakers and presentations will be visible on your screen.

Masterclass: Internet of Things
2022-06-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Catalyst – The Innovation Centre Belfast, Queens Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT3 9DT, United Kingdom
Discover how the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform your business

Overview:
IoT is using the internet to interconnect computing devices embedded in everyday objects enabling them to send and receive data.
Things like wearables, thermostats, cars & trucks, lights, refrigerators, on livestock, machinery & plant, buildings, roads – the list goes on.
IoT devices record and transfer data to monitor important processes, give new insights, boost efficiency, and allow you to make more informed decisions. They tell you what’s really happening, rather than what you assume (or hope!) is happening.
Why attend:

Find out why tiny devices connected to the internet are part of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0)
Through use cases and successes stories from various industries we’ll share ideas that are accessible, practical, usable, useful and affordable
See how IoT can transform your organisation – no matter what sector you’re in – manufacturing, logistics & fleet management, retail, hospitality, agriculture, construction & civil engineering – this list goes on too!

Meet the trainer:
Martin Naughton is a part time lecturer at the Belfast Metropolitan College in the area of Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Emerging Technology and Blockchain technologies.
He is an experienced mentor having worked with Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council on the Ask programme, Belfast Metropolitan College (Innovate Us) and InterTradeIreland mentor (Co Innovate Programme for emerging technologies).
Martin’s the founder of Galvia Digital, and works with organisations, from startups to global enterprises, to help them develop and deliver digital transformation projects.
Kindly hosted by Catalyst, an independent, not-for-profit organisation working together for the greater good, enabling a connected community of like-minded innovators in an entrepreneurial eco-system that is the key driver of the knowledge economy in Northern Ireland. Catalyst is a force for good, bold in its approach, with integrity at its core and passion in everything it does.

Supercharging the response to climate change
2022-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Corinne Sawers and Eric Lonergan are the authors of Supercharge, a powerful manifesto on how to decarbonise our society quickly. With unique insight into climate change, sustainability and the financial markets, they combine their expertise to provide answers on how we can supercharge our response to climate change.
Why you should come
This event is for anyone who wants answers on how we speed up the transition to net zero. You might be an economist, work in policy or government, or a climate activist looking for ways to spark movements.
Corinne and Eric will discuss the steps we need to take to get to net zero quicker, from policy hacks to financial models and how to incentivise action. If you’re feeling demoralised or confused about the climate crisis, join us to hear about the moves that need to be made to create positive change.

#HackTheHub hackathon 2022
2022-05-28 08:00 - 11:00 | McAuley Building, 14 Castle Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 1HB, United Kingdom
Theme: Data & AI
Why sign-up to #HackTheHub 2022?
• Learn New Skills: Gain a salary increase by learning new skills and techniques that will benefit you professionally
• Networking: if you’re looking to get in touch with people in the industry, hackathons offer a great opportunity to have networking sessions with some of the brightest minds across the sector.
• Inspiration: future projects and ideas can be generated at hackathons.
– Prizes: cool tech, educational, vouchers are always nice right?
– Experiment: You are too busy to actually building during the week and between family and personal commitments you never get time to build something cool. This is that time!
Introduction:
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in changes to working arrangements of millions of people in tech who are now based at home. And somehow it has left people disconnected from their role, their teams and from the tech community.
The truth is it can be a very challenging time.

A Decade of UK Tech
2022-05-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Online
A Decade of UK Tech – Evolution of the tech economy and ambitions for our future
We live in a world where emerging technologies are disrupting and transforming established industries. As we live through the fastest pace of change in history, UK tech is at the cutting edge.
TechNation invites you to explore this groundbreaking report to celebrate Google for Startups’ 10th anniversary. The report highlights the latest data about the evolution of tech and the brightest minds imagining its future.
‘This report provides us with an important opportunity to look back in order to look forward. The last decade in UK tech brought profound change and growth, a vibrant community of founders, but also challenges that require addressing in order to unlock opportunities for the future. We couldn’t think of a better partner than TechNation to embark on this mission together, and we look forward to the 26th of May to discuss what our hopes are for the next ten years in UK tech, and our shared role in making it happen’ Marta Krupinska, Head of Google for Startups UK.

Big Data Belfast 2022
2022-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 3WH, United Kingdom
Analytics Engines are delighted to present Big Data Belfast 2022 and to announce that it will return to the ICC Belfast on Weds 25th May.

Big Data Belfast is a one-day data and technology conference hosted by data analytics solution provider Analytics Engines. Now in its 8th year, the conference has established itself as a highlight of the Northern Ireland tech events calendar.
Since its inception, Big Data Belfast has welcomed speakers from market-leading organisations including GitHub, Microsoft, Nvidia, RTÉ, The National Gallery London, AWS and Liverpool Football Club.
This year, the conference will return on Wednesday 25th May 2022. This year’s event is supported by headline sponsor EY and supporting sponsors ASOS, Daily Pay, Aflac, Peak 6, Allstate Northern Ireland, Magnite and MCS Group.

IoT and Industry 4.0 Expo
2022-05-25 09:00 - 2022-05-26 16:00 | RDS Simmonscourt, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland
IoT & Industry 4.0

Be part of the 4th industrial revolution
See the future of manufacturing from global experts. Understand government policy, gain support & access to finance, adopt the latest business models, hear about large- & small-scale 4.0 case studies, and what this means for your manufacturing business. Come & network with your peers and see the latest technologies & solutions to make manufacturing smarter. Join us a the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin on the 25th & 26th of May 2022 to experience Irelands largest gathering for the 4th industrial revolution. IOT Connect Live is a unique opportunity for the manufacturing industry to get together to specifically share ideas and experiences on industry 4.0, to make new and valuable contacts with peers and suppliers, and catch up with old friends and colleagues. Discover how industry is evaluating and implementing industry 4.0 and update yourself on new technologies and applications that can improve efficiencies within your business.
This year’s event will focus on the incredible benefits that the Internet of Things can bring to Manufacturing; from the adoption of advanced manufacturing methods which allow for greater customisation, through to the potential energy savings and performance improvements that it can deliver. We will also explore the new skills that will be needed to underpin this change, as operations and information technology collide. Attendees will hear industry leaders share the opportunities and difficulties of implementing advanced manufacturing techniques, and their recommendations for others who are progressing their IoT journey. There will be the chance to network throughout the day with technology and industry leaders, as well as gain a greater understanding of Government support and plans in this area.

National Medtech & Biotech Summit
2022-05-25 09:00 - 2022-05-26 16:00 | RDS Simmonscourt, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland
Ireland’s Leading Medtech & Biotech Event

MedTech companies have a base in Ireland. Indeed, Ireland is one of the top seven employers of MedTech professionals in Europe, with more than 40,000 people currently working in the sector. Furthermore, there are now more than 450 MedTech companies operating in Ireland with over 60% having been developed locally.
In the Biotechnology sector, there are well over 300 companies operating in Ireland. Indeed, all but one of the world’s 25 largest Biotech and Pharma companies have a presence in Ireland. In recent years, capital investment of about $10 billion has been made in new facilities by the BioPharma industry in Ireland. This is believed to represent close to the biggest wave of investment in new BioTech facilities anywhere in the world, according to the IDA Ireland (Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency).
The Biotechnology Innovation Organisation defines Biotechnology at its simplest as technology based on biology – Biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. Medical Technologies relate to prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and care, and often utilise new technologies such as artificial intelligence or machine learning, according to MedTech Europe.
The National MedTech & Biotech Summit, which is being held on 25th & 26th of May at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, will highlight the key trends and challenges facing the sector, while also showcasing the latest innovations and developments in best practice, and the technological solutions available. The event will focus on the global growth opportunities, as well as major trends such as digital health and the shift to value-based healthcare and the long-term implications for manufacturers and business models.
The National MedTech & BioTech Summit is part of the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which incorporates several complementary events – all under one roof. Other co-located events include: the National Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Expo; Lab2Cleanroom Live; the Automation and Robotics Event; the IOT & Industry 4.0 Expo; the National Sustainability Summit; the Supply Chain & Logistics Expo; and the Lean Productivity and Continuous Improvement Summit.

The Future of Work Event
2022-05-25 09:00 - 2022-05-26 16:00 | RDS Simmonscourt, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland
The Future of Work Event

Technology is revolutionising the workplace with trends such as AI, robotics, automation, gig economy, remote working etc transforming the jobs we do and how we interact with our workplace.
The workplace has been transformed in recent years and more rapid change is on the way as the tech revolution continues to determine the way we communicate and collaborate. Furthermore, flexible workplace design will play an increasing role in the ability of businesses to attract new recruits, retain talent and impress potential and existing clients.
Recent research has highlighted that work spaces incorporating features such as natural daylight, windows with views and better air quality, actually improve productivity by enabling staff to concentrate and perform better. Improved lighting and reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have also been shown to result in lower staff sickness levels.
The aim of this event is to bring together key executives from sectors such as HR, recruitment, education,training, tech, manufacturing and supply chain. The event will focus on the opportunities and challenges in the workplace and what tools you will need to drive transformation across your workplace. It will also explore where the key opportunities will lie in the jobs market.
The Future of Work Conference will showcase the latest developments in modern workplace design and provide practical advice on topics such as: how to create a sustainable and ergonomic professional environment; design a workplace that caters for an increasingly diverse workforce and nurtures a collaborative culture; and how to plan a work space that is flexible enough to accommodate the latest technology but that remains people focused.

Key Topics
Automation & Robotics
AI & Machine Learning
IoT & Industry 4.0
Remote Working
Retaining Talent
Collaboration
Diversity
Benefits and Compensation
Retaining Talent
Technology
Mobility
Culture
Workspaces
Globalization
Future Careers-Educating the Next Generation

The Future of Work Conference is part of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which will also incorporate complementary events, including the Automation & Robotics Event, the IoT & Industry 4.0 Expo, and the Careers, Skills & Training Expo, to provide visitors with a comprehensive understanding of how the digital revolution will impact their day-to-day business operations of the the Irish workplace including the manufacturing sector.

Automation and Robotics Event
2022-05-25 09:00 - 2022-05-26 16:00 | RDS Simmonscourt, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland
Automation & Robotics Event

The Automation and Robotics Event is being held in the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin on 25-26 May 2022. Robotics and automation is a rapidly evolving technology. In just a few decades, industrial robots have become commonplace in factory settings across the world, and they only continue to gain popularity for their productivity and profitability.
The world’s leading enterprises and the fastest growing midsize companies – from banking, financial services, insurance, to telco, logistics, transport, food, construction, pharma and healthcare – are increasing investment in automation and robotics. Robotics 7 automation have created a revolution in industry and most business needs to keep an eye on what’s coming next because this technology is far from done disrupting the way industry works.
Attend this event to gain a better understanding of how your industry is being transformed. Innovative new processes now allow humans and machines to collaborate and work together to create more efficient, sustainable and cost effective products, services and work environments. Meet with robotics providers, systems integrators and providers of gripper technology who will be on hand to demonstrate their solutions at the Automation & Robotics Event.

techUK Quantum Report Launch: Positioning the UK for Success - Commercialising Quantum in the UK
2022-05-24 14:30 - 16:30 | techUK Office, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD
On 24 May techUK is launching its first Quantum Report, which will set out how UK Government, industry and academia can work together to achieve quantum commercialisation in the UK, and ensure the UK becomes a world leader in quantum technologies. Part of techUK’s Commercialising Quantum Campaign #QuantumUK
Quantum technologies are set to play a formidable role in unlocking innovation both in the UK and internationally, enabling previously unattainable technological advancements in drug discovery, protein-folding, carbon capture, battery research, and more. Such advancements will have a profound and positive impact in the UK as we build on our position as a science and technology leader and turn academic strength in quantum into economic success.
In this event, we will be bringing together leading voices in UK’s quantum ecosystem to celebrate the launch of techUK’s first Quantum Report, developed in collaboration with techUK’s Quantum Working Group and summation of techUK’s year long Quantum Commercialisation Campaign. This report will call for UK Government and industry to set clear commercial ambitions together, outlining the five key areas that are integral for commercial success, and to give UK-based and international businesses the confidence that the UK is a place to achieve quantum commercial viability.
We will be joined in person by a full panel of industry speakers for a hour long panel, followed by the opportunity to network in the techUK office. Attendees will get the opportunity to ask questions to leaders in quantum as to how the UK will achieve commercial success in quantum.
Tickets are available in person and online. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions
Speakers Include:

Rachel Maze, Technology Strategy and Security, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Jonathan Legh-Smith, Principal, Scientific Affairs, BT
Piers Clinton Townsend, Partner, Quantum Computing Leader, EY
Glenn Manoff, Chief Marketing Officer, Riverlane
Sue Daley, Director, Technology and Innovation, techUK

SBRI Healthcare - Competition 20
2022-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
SBRI Healthcare – Competition 20 – Health Inequalities in maternity care and Autism and Learning Disabilities

The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare, in collaboration NHS England and NHS Improvement is pleased to announce the launch of a new competition for funding to develop solutions to challenges in:

Health Inequalities in maternity care

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Further details will be outlined in the competition brief, available shortly on the SBRI Healthcare website.

Competition launch 23 May 2022

At the briefing webinar you will have the opportunity to discover more about the competition challenge, how to apply to the programme and to ask any questions directly to clinical experts in the sector.
The day will feature presentations from:

The SBRI Healthcare team
Subject matter experts
The AHSNs

The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare is an NHS England and NHS Improvement funded initiative which aims to help develop solutions that address unmet health needs in order to improve patients’ lives and support NHS efficiency.
Each year SBRI Healthcare provides funding to innovative new products and services with the potential to improve patient outcomes and delivery of health services within specific health challenges.
Competitions are open to any organisations of any size from the private, public and third sectors, including charities and Trusts. The organisations applying need to demonstrate a clear route to market for their products or solutions.
The SBRI scheme is particularly suited to small and medium-sized businesses, as the contracts are of relatively small value and operate on short timescales for Government departments. In addition, it is an opportunity for companies to engage a public sector customer pre-procurement.
More information on the SBRI Healthcare programme can be found on our website.

Twitter: @SBRIHealthcare
Website : sbrihealthcare.co.uk/
Register to the SBRI Healthcare newsletter

Innovators Under 35 Europe - Festival of Innovation
2022-05-19 18:00 - 2022-05-21 13:00 | gteic @Gaoth Dobhair, Páirc Ghnó, Derrybeg, Donegal, Ireland
Innovators U35 Europe Festival is a unique opportunity to meet the shapers of our future, transforming our lives through their technology.

The festival will bring together young European visionaries pursuing the same objective: innovation, ingenuity, and advances toward addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. 35 entrepreneurs, inventors, visionaries, pioneers and humanitarians will be selected for their outstanding technological achievements.

GLOBAL CONVERSATION: The Ethics & Impacts of AI and Advanced Technology
2022-05-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Northern Ireland
A Global Conversation on the Ethic Risks and Social Impacts of Technology in the Financial Sector

How do we ensure globally inclusive development in the use of technology in the financial sector? How do we avoid the reproduction and exacerbation of inequalities? How do we ensure equal access to technology, knowledge, governance, and financial services?
The conversation is situated within the global Responsible Digital Leadership project launched from the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University in March 2021. During the past year over 50 Ph.D. and advanced level scholars from over 25 countries collaborated with financial industry leaders to perform a transdisciplinary study of ethical risks & dilemmas associated with technology use in the financial sector.
PROGRAM THEMES
6.00AM PT/3.00PM CET/5.00PM EAT/7:30PM IST/10.00PM HKT
Governance and Ethics of Digital Technology Across – A Global Discussion
Technology and the Future of the Financial Sector
7.00AM PT
Impacts of Technology in the Financial Sector
8.00AM PT
Solutions Across Sectors: Industry, Intergovernmental Organizations, and Academia
9.00AM PT
Research Based Insights on the Challenges and Opportunities of Technology
10AM PT
Learning Across Domains
New technologies and advanced uses of data have the potential to solve the global challenges ahead of us. However, they also present important ethical dilemmas and challenges. Nowhere is this truer than in the financial sector. Please join our global conversation with international experts from academia, business, and intergovernmental organizations as we discuss the ethics and social impacts of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in the context of the financial sector. We will discuss issues such as…
What are the impacts, risks, and opportunities of technology use in the financial sector? How do we avoid the reproduction and exacerbation of inequalities? What types of business, regulatory, and policy solutions exist to manage risk?
The conversation is situated within the global Responsible Digital Leadership project launched from the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University in March 2021. During the past year over 50 Ph.D. and advanced level scholars from over 25 countries collaborated with financial industry leaders to perform a transdisciplinary study of ethical risks & dilemmas associated with technology use in the financial sector.

This inaugural conference provides a virtual meeting space to gather and share work and insights related to ethical risks and social impacts of advanced technologies, with focus on the financial sector.

We will share findings from our project in conversation with thought leaders across sectors, who will provide critical industry and government perspectives, including the role of Human Rights in these considerations.

We will explore the meaning of sustainable finance; responsible digital leadership and introduce the deepening and broadening of our research agenda with the launch of our second global cohort of scholars.

Adopting AI in Manufacturing: How to Access KTP Funding to Close Your Knowledge Gap
2022-05-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
Manufacturing businesses are invited to join these interactive roundtables to explore the uses of AI within their operations, and learn how to access KTP funding to address their challenges.
Despite the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit, the UK manufacturing sector showed strong growth in 2021; however, in the light of the current geopolitical situation, supply chains have been further disrupted triggering input-cost inflation. Furthermore, maintaining a skilled workforce still represents a challenge.
Continued growth and productivity can be enabled – in part – by focusing on technology adoption and automation, which in turn will drive the required upskilling and workforce productivity the sector needs, while cutting costs. In order to achieve this, InnovateUK KTN are keen to support strategic initiatives around the adoption of AI, especially for SMEs and businesses that have been affected by the current global challenges.
The AI team at Innovate UK KTN, in collaboration with the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme and the Manufacturing Made Smarter Innovation Network will deliver two virtual interactive sessions where manufacturing businesses from all sectors will have the opportunity to explore the uses of Artificial Intelligence within their operations.
During these sessions, we will also help identify projects that can be funded through the KTP programme – an open competition which offers support rates between 50-75% of the eligible project costs, that links forward thinking businesses with the UK’s world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects. During the webinars, attendees will get the chance to learn further details about the programme, with dedicated KTP Advisers available to facilitate the discussions and help shape potential projects and consortiums.

Increasing Interdisciplinarity in UK R&D (online)
2022-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
A discussion event on interdisciplinarity in UK R&D

There has been an increasing focus on interdisciplinary research in recent years, and many current key policy challenges (including climate change, post-covid recovery, economic security, migration, and healthcare) need evidence from interdisciplinary research. As the science budget increases over the coming years, and UKRI announce their allocations, what do we need to do to increase interdisciplinary research in the UK?
Speakers:

Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser DBE FRS, Chief Executive, UKRI
Professor Rachel Gooberman-Hill, Institute Director, Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, University of Bristol
Professor David Soskice FBA, Professor of Political Science and Economics, London School of Economics

Chaired by Rt Hon Lord Willetts FRS

Secure Connected Intelligence Summit 2022
2022-05-17 - 2022-05-19 | ECIT, Near Catalyst Inc, Queens Road, Queen's Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT3 9DT, United Kingdom
Join ECIT’s 11th Annual Summit event on 17th – 19th May 2022.
This unique event brings together the international research community alongside industry leaders, government policy makers and start-ups and SMEs from around the world to explore grand challenges and multi-disciplinary research in the cybersecurity, wireless, AI industries, agri-food and digital health industries. This will be a hybrid event with the option to join remotely.
The researchers, engineers, commercial and business support team at ECIT work alongside industry, government and other leading academic institutions within Queen’s University and indeed other universities to develop truly cutting edge solutions under the Secure Connected Intelligence theme to tackle the greatest challenges of tomorrow.
This event will be especially exciting as it will be the beginning of ECIT’s evolution to a Global Innovation Institute as part of the Belfast Region City Deal.

London Tech Week
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-17 | Northern Ireland
Amplifying the power, resilience and speed of innovation
The UK’s tech flagship event will return on 13-17 June bringing 20,000+ global government and corporate leaders, inspirational start-up founders, senior investors and tech rising stars together to discuss the power of technology for societies.
Held in one of the world’s most vibrant tech hub, the week-long festival will focus on the following core topics:

exploring the next gen of tech innovation
impactful innovation at scale
building a thriving tech industry

Manufacturing NI - Anchor High Leadership Summit
2022-05-12 08:45 - 17:30 | Galgorm Hotel, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1EA
An event for manufacturing leaders to learn, network and connect
Hearing from pioneering leaders, this leadership summit will provide you with the tools to be able to put in place the exact placements and structure of your anchors within your business, overcoming obstacles and orientating your business towards the summit. The direction the route travels depends on the previous pitch and the next pitch and so developing a culture of leaders and an empowered workforce will be key along the way.
The Anchor High Summit will help equip leaders from manufacturing with the tools and mindset to anchor high. Hearing from pioneering leaders with experience of industry and beyond, attendees will be challenged, inspired and have their mindset transformed through a series of hands on workshops, insightful keynotes and reflective sessions.

CYBERUK 2022
2022-05-10 09:00 - 2022-05-11 18:00 | ICC Wales, The Coldra, Catsash Rd, Caerleon, Newport, Wales, NP18 1HQ, United Kingdom
UK government’s flagship cyber security event, CYBERUK 2022, will take place in Newport, Wales across two days on 10-11 May 2022.
Hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the event will offer participants unrivalled access to keynote addresses and panel sessions featuring international experts and thought leaders in cyber security.
Building on the success of last year’s virtual event, keynote speeches will also be streamed on the CYBERUK YouTube channel in order to maximise accessibility for all.
This year’s conference will bring together more than 1,500 delegates to discuss measures to boost national cyber resilience, including those put in place by the UK government. It will provide a key opportunity for the whole cyber security community to reconnect, discuss business needs and review the changing threat landscape.
There are four ticket types available:

UK Public Sector which are free of charge
Overseas Public Sector which are £749 + VAT
Private Sector which are £999 + VAT
Third Sector which are £999 + VAT

You can also view the conference online by clicking here

Location for Startups: Why does it matter?
2022-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Beyond a great idea, startups need a network and access to resources that will help launch their big idea and scale their growth. Proximity to these resources makes location a vital choice to take a creative spark and successfully bring it to market.
Calgary, Canada is a top tech city in North America with a burgeoning innovation ecosystem and a community of support for startups across diverse sectors: cleantech, agtech, fintech, transportation, life sciences, the creative industries – and more.
This webinar will focus on how Calgary has become a top tech city in North America and a burgeoning innovation ecosystem that has attracted multinational accelerators and catalysts Plug and Play, SVG Ventures | THRIVE and Endeavor who will share the advantages of being part of a city that:

Creates a community of support for entrepreneurs and startups across diverse sectors
Hosts a wide range of business supports, accelerators and incubators for companies at all stages of growth
Is opportunity-rich with bright minds set on soaring in tech and solving global challenges
Supports entrepreneurs and start-ups by investing in them, through funds, connection, market access, and programming

Science for Everyone
2022-04-28 15:30 - 18:30 | North West Regional College, Strand Road, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7AL, United Kingdom
NWRC will host two showcases at the college’s Strand Road Campus on April 28 focusing on Science . Registration at the Tower Foyer

Event 1
SCIENCE FOR GROWN UPS (3.30 – 5 p.m.)
Life and health sciences has been identified as one of Northern Ireland’s priority skill areas, with demand for science graduates set to increase over the next 10 years. This event aims to provide a hands-on, fun and practical science activities as a taster of what a career in science might be like. Have a chance to develop your skills in observing, measuring, recording and discussing results from experiments in an enjoyable and interactive way – and experience what a day in the life of a science student would be!
This event (FOR 18+) would be particularly suited to those wishing to return to education (with or without formal qualifications) and those wishing to explore science as an alternative career pathway. For further details please contact Ms Francine Moran, Francine.moran@nwrc.ac.uk
Event 2
SCIENCE & ALLIED PROFESSIONS CAREERS SHOWCASE (5- 7 p.m. )
Life and health sciences has been identified as one of Northern Ireland’s priority skill areas, with demand for science graduates set to increase over the next 10 years. Come and explore what careers are on offer following a Level 3 qualification in Science. You will have a chance to hear from some professionals (including past students) and representatives from local employers will be there to talk about their career and the educational pathway they followed.
There will also be an exhibition running alongside our series of talks, where you will have the opportunity to learn about courses on offer within North West Regional College and other educational institutions, as well as local employers. Careers advisors and student support staff will also be on hand to provide advice and information on your next steps towards a career in science.

Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022
2022-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | The Leopardstown Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin, D18 C9V6, Ireland
Renaissance, Ireland’s leading IT security distributor, is delighted to announce the return of Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022!

Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022
Following a successful virtual event in 2020, we are excited to announce Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland returns as a physical event on Thursday 28th April 2022 at The Leopardstown Pavilion in Dublin! The Leopardstown Pavilion is our biggest event venue yet, with excellent links to the motorway, public transport, and hospitality nearby. Paul C Dwyer has been confirmed as this year’s keynote speaker. Paul C Dwyer is the president of the ICTTF International Cyber Threat Task Force and is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security, risk and privacy.
Renaissance launched Cyber Expo Ireland in 2017 to make it easier for Irish business leaders, by bringing the members of the Cyber Ecosystem together under one roof – Vendors, Value Added Resellers (VARs), Security Experts, and End Users. Five years on and the brand has gone from strength to strength.
We believe that CyberConIreland complements the Cyber Expo perfectly, adding practical depth for those who need it. Our expert breakout sessions detail the ‘How of Cyber Security’ as this industry is changing at such a phenomenal rate!
There will be real case studies and live expert panel discussions across 8 dedicated business streams, as well as the interactive Capture the Flag workshop with ICT Skillnet and a Masterclass in Digital Transformation with Prof. Niall McKeown.
Always On Computing
Application Security
Business Email Compromise
Identity & Rights Management
Compliance & Third Party Risk Management
Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity
Securing a Microsoft Environment
Cyber in Healthcare – Status and Focus
Digital Transformation Masterclass
ICT Skillnet Capture the Flag Workshop
Vendors attending include – Altaro/Hornet Security, Armis, Ascertia, Awingu, Barracuda, Bitdefender, Bluedog, BullWall, Censornet, Checkmarx, Clearcrypt, CyGlass, Entrust, iBoss, Immersive Labs, Octiga, Progress Kemp, Panorays, Rackmount IT, Redsift, Systancia, Usecure, WatchGuard, Webroot, and Zyxel Networks.
Full list of VARs attending – Actionpoint, Burning Tree, Cara, DNA IT, Futurerange, ICT Skillnet, ITMS, Integrity360, Intuity, InspiritVision, Leaf, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), NSSL, Oleson, RITS, Smarttech, Stryve, Unitec, Unity, VM group.
Who Should Attend:
Our Expo will be open to IT Trade and End Users in the Irish market. There will be a heavy focus to attract value-added partners to the Expo, while we will also be keen to attract SMB and Corporate Users to demonstrate how they can apply Data Security and Compliance solutions within their organisations to develop and deliver their GDPR and other regulatory requirements. Don’t miss out, register today to join our Cyber Security Ecosystem!

UK-China Research Collaboration
2022-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
How can, and how should, the UK collaborate with China on R&D? Can research collaboration contribute to wider diplomacy between the two countries, or to tackling global issues such as climate change? When might we not want to collaborate with China on R&D, and how do we make those decisions? At this Foundation for Science and Technology event,these issues will be discussed as explore UK-China R&D collaboration is explored.

Circular Economy Innovation Network Launch Event
2022-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
The Circular Economy Innovation Network aims to create stronger, more collaborative, and resilient industries working together to achieve net zero through circular innovation.
By building new sector communities, focussed on circular design, circular business models, and circular recovery KTN are empowering industry members to come together for the first time to co-create a shared pathway for impact in achieving net zero through circular innovation.
They are launching three new challenge communities (wool, aluminium, and chemicals), that will collaborate to co-create a Circular Innovation Action Plan for their sector. This action plan will identify the key sectoral barriers to net zero and how the circular economy can be used as a framework to overcome these barriers.
As part of this process, communities will agree on two challenges they want to tackle together. Using their Innovation Exchange platform, KTN will seek to find potential solutions and broker new relationships between established industry and innovators.
KTN are building the Circular Economy Innovation Network to bring together stakeholders across the wool, aluminium, and chemicals value chain to explore how innovation can enhance the role of wool, aluminium, and chemicals in the UK. Here they begin to explore the challenges facing the three industries in the UK and consider where innovation could have a role to play in supporting producers, processors and end users.
They will be holding the first launch event online on 26th April 2022, 11:00 – 12:30, featuring three breakout rooms on the 3 sectors, with Q&A.
Join KTN at this introductory event on the 26th April at 11am to find out how you can get involved in exploring:

How we could use wool, aluminium and chemicals in novel ways to benefit the sector
Ways we could use resources more efficiently across the value chain

This event is part of the Circular Innovation Network, which looks at alternatives to using high carbon materials to support UK industries in reaching net zero. To find out more please click here

Net Zero Hydrogen Fund Briefing Event
2022-04-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on the 26th April 2022 to share details of strands 1 and 2 of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF). The aim of the NZHF is to support the commercial deployment of new low carbon hydrogen production projects during the 2020s, ensuring the UK has a diverse and secure decarbonised energy system fit for meeting our increased ambition of up to 10GW low carbon hydrogen production by 2030.
This event is to brief potential applicants on strands 1 and 2 of the NZHF, which cover development expenditure (DEVEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) support.
