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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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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/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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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/
CATEGORIES:Careers
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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/
CATEGORIES:Careers
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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/
CATEGORIES:Careers
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Careers
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aisling Events":MAILTO:c.mccann@aisling-events.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20210810T140725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T131928Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T141500
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211013T150747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T150747Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211008T145033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T145033Z
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SUMMARY:UKA Live: Is public sector procurement fit for the digital age?
DESCRIPTION:Are public sector finance\, budget and procurement processes aligned with subscription-based commercial models?\n\n\nThe rapid evolution of technology\, agile delivery and cloud infrastructure has led many suppliers to move to PAYG subscription services.  \n\nHow does the public sector respond to changing commercial models?\nDoes the traditional capex / opex split still work? Are organisations’ chief financial officers aware of the increasing use of subscription and pay-as-you use models by digital service providers?\nWhat approaches can a digital team take in getting their financial teams onboard with a new approach?\nShould there be one framework agreement – and one price – for all the public sector from every supplier? \n\nWho should attend this one hour UKAuthority Live Webcast? \nThis one hour live webcast is free to attend for the public sector \nAll those involved in the procurement of digital\, data and technology for their organisation\, including\, but not limited to: Local Authority / NHS / Police / Fire / Housing Chief Information Officers\, Chief Digital Officers\, Heads of IT\, Heads of and Leads for Finance and line of business departments\, Members\, Heads / Leaders in Digital and Data\, Heads of Customer Services\, Transformation or Change \nRegistration\nThis event is designed specifically for the UK public sector – please register using your public sector email. Please note that registrations from personal email addresses may be rejected. \nUKAuthority has full editorial control of this event thanks to support from our programme partner. 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 organisation 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/uka-live-is-public-sector-procurement-fit-for-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211004T093812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T132211Z
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SUMMARY:Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon Footprint
DESCRIPTION:In the run up to COP 26\, KTN is holding a webinar: Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon Footprint. \nThe obligations around reporting carbon outputs are becoming increasingly challenging for all sizes of companies\, as global net zero target deadlines draw ever closer and customers introduce sustainable procurement directives. \nThis webinar is aimed at medicines manufacturers to learn about systems and tools for measuring and reporting on Scope 1\, 2 and 3 carbon outputs. Manufacturers of medical technologies and organisations involved in supply chain are also very welcome. This is particularly applicable to SMEs who want to find out more about carbon reporting structures and tools from organisations who have established systems. \nThis webinar will feature presentations and discussion from GSK\, AstraZeneca and Pfizer on reporting and science-based targets\, and why they are important\, and what are the external demands. We will feature practical application case studies on Scope 1 & 2\, and explore the challenges and opportunities to decarbonise the whole value chain (Scope 3). There will also be a presentation from NHS on forthcoming supplier guidelines. \nThe webinar is hosted by KTN Medicines Manufacturing Challenge Community in partnership with Innovate UK\, Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership and Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. \nFor any queries about this event please get in touch with KTN’s Karen Wilkinson.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/net-zero-in-medicines-manufacturing-measuring-and-reporting-carbon-footprint/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20210722T113333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T113333Z
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SUMMARY:BEYOND 2021
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND 2021 explores the role of creativity and creative tech in forming and navigating new places. It will investigate how to make big changes happen: what makes for resilient and inclusive creative economies\, how research-driven innovation and intrepid ideas can be both provocateur and guide in times of change. \nBEYOND 2021 is planned as a hybrid conference – access live and catch-up sessions online or delegates and speakers are welcome in Belfast in person from 19 October to experience a bespoke programme of activities\, with location-based immersive experiences\, networking\, VIP receptions and more\, plus of course lots of fine Northern Irish hospitality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss a lively two day programme of 50+ expert speakers\, with keynotes\, panel discussions\, think pieces and provocations\, Q&As and a showcase of leading projects and research. \nStay tuned to the BEYOND newsletter for updates on this years hybrid conference and keep your eyes peeled on @BeyondCnf for all the latest.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beyond-2021/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T141500
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211012T161420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T161420Z
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SUMMARY:Generating and testing hypotheses to exploit gen-after-next science & tech
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss Dstl’s Futures research programme\, covering some of the 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 Science and Technology Futures research programme. 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/generating-and-testing-hypotheses-to-exploit-gen-after-next-science-tech/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20210810T140236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140236Z
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SUMMARY:The Net Zero series: Towards a sustainable future - Sustainable Materials
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 October we will be discussing Sustainable Materials. \n\n\nAll topic and dates:  \n\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-materials/
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20210916T143531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T143531Z
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SUMMARY:Industrial 5G Uncovered: spotlight on innovators
DESCRIPTION:This first webinar of the Industrial 5G Uncovered series will focus on working with innovators to accelerate cross-industry adoption.\n\n\nDigital Catapult is a 5G technical and innovation centre of excellence\, and is working closely with the Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport (DCMS) to drive industrial 5G adoption in the UK\, to launch a series of industry events to showcase real examples of 5G applications\, and maximise learnings for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. \nThe first online webinar of a four-part series will focus on open innovation in 5G\, shining a spotlight on innovative solutions and approaches enabled by startups and scaleups who have joined the Industrial 5G Testbeds and Trials programme\, as well as those taking part in other government funded 5G initiatives and accelerators such as 5PRING. It will also highlight challenges and lessons learnt from innovators who are collaborating with industry\, offering an overview of the benefits and best practice within open innovation\, as well as future opportunities for innovation in smart cities\, construction\, manufacturing and logistics.  \nThe event will host a panel of industry experts including leading global infrastructure operator Ferrovial\, which is exploring 5G-enabled technologies to create a safe\, dynamic and efficient construction industry. This webinar will serve as a means of exploring different opportunities in which businesses of all sizes can work together to accelerate the adoption of 5G through open innovation and sustained relationships. \n\n\nWhy attend\n\nLearn about new exciting industrial 5G use cases and innovative solutions developed by small and medium sized businesses\n\nGain insight into how you can unlock 5G enabled innovation by collaborating with startups and scaleups\n\nGet inspired by industry experts leading the way in 5G adoption\n\nFind out more about open innovation best practice\n\nDiscover funding opportunities from the Horizon Europe programme\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend\nThis event is designed for industry sector managers\, executives and team members who are considering digital solutions and open innovation to help optimise and develop their business. It is also a great opportunity for technology innovators who want to learn more about 5G capabilities to build new solutions or expand current value propositions. \n\n\nAbout the programme\nDigital Catapult is a delivery partner for the UK Government’s Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme and is helping to drive innovative new use cases of 5G in UK industry sectors by coordinating eight projects including 5G Encode\, 5GEM\, 5G Factory of the Future\, 5G CAL\, 5G Logistics\, 5G Ports\, AMC2 and Smart Junctions.  \nThe programme sets out to demonstrate the value of 5G beyond enhanced mobile broadband by targeting industry focused use cases in manufacturing and logistics to:  \n\nExplore the potential for efficiency and productivity benefits \nHelp make the UK a global leader in the adoption and application of 5G technology\nHelp the UK lead the development of the implementation and standards around 5G
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-5g-uncovered-spotlight-on-innovators/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T111500
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211012T161416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T161416Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Cyber Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss Dstl’s Cyber research programme\, covering some of the 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 Cyber research programme. 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/transforming-cyber-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211004T110217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T110217Z
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SUMMARY:What should COP26 aim to achieve?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nAs delegations from UN member states prepare to gather in Glasgow in November to accelerate collective action towards preventing an irreversible climate catastrophe\, we ask a panel of expert engineers what the COP26 summit needs to achieve. \nThe G7 meeting in Cornwall re-affirmed rich countries’ pledge to protect the planet\, but detailed actions have yet to be announced. \nThe number of governments worldwide setting net zero targets is a positive sign but how will these targets be achieved in practice? The engineering profession is a massive part of that “how” and engineers are actively developing ways to help reduce emissions. \nSo what do engineers want to hear from the summit? \nSpeakers\n\nChair: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nDervilla Mitchell CBE FREng\, Deputy Chair\, Arup\nProfessor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE\, President\, Royal Academy of Engineering\nOlivia Sweeney\, Consultant\, Resource Futures and Black and Green Ambassador\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/what-should-cop26-aim-to-achieve/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T151500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T095812Z
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SUMMARY:Establishing the Chief Data Office at DWP Digital
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Work and Pensions currently handles over 200TB of data\, which continues to grow in both volume and diversity at a rate of around 10% a year. \nJoin us for a webinar with Katharine Purser\, Head of Data Strategy and Enablement at DWP\, who will discuss the challenge of establishing the Chief Data Office within DWP to help them understand the value of their data and how to make best use of it to serve citizens and plans for the future. \nPlaces are limited\, so please register to secure your virtual seat at this event.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/establishing-the-chief-data-office-at-dwp-digital/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211006T142202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T130742Z
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SUMMARY:Critical conversations series: Right to Repair: how can we end built-in obsolescence?
DESCRIPTION:From the Royal Academy of Engineering comes Right to Repair: how can we end built-in obsolescence? \nJoin Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE\, Royal Academy of Engineering CEO\, for a Critical conversation with Mark Miodownik MBE FREng\, Professor of Materials and Society at UCL Mechanical Engineering and Dr Amrit Chandan\, Co-founder and CEO\, Aceleron\, as they discuss the ‘right to repair’. \nThe event falls just before International Repair Day on 16 October and follows Mark’s BBC Radio 4 series\, Dare to Repair. Following on from their September Critical conversation\, which focused on the dangerous end of life of many engineered products in open burning\, RAEng turn to the design of products and consider how we can end built-in obsolescence.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/critical-conversations-series-right-to-repair-how-can-we-end-built-in-obsolescence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
CREATED:20211008T151235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T151914Z
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SUMMARY:BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator - Launch and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join our launch and networking event to find out more about the BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) and how to apply for it\n\n\nJoin our launch and networking event to find out more about the BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA)\, how to apply for it and to network with promising innovators and forward-thinking industrial sites to discuss potential energy/resource efficiency technologies and potential opportunities for partnering via the IEEA.  \n\n\nIndustry is the third largest emitting sector in the UK\, representing 16% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. Speeding up the adoption of low carbon\, energy and resource efficiency technologies is key to delivering UK’s net zero targets\, while bringing cost savings and bolstering competitiveness. \nThe IEEA supports partnerships between developers of efficient technologies and industrial companies willing to trial innovations on-site. A further £8 million in funding is being made available through the IEEA programme from 2022-2025. \nThe IEEA is funded through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)\, a £1 billion fund to support the development and adaptation of low carbon technologies and systems across industry\, power and the built environment. It is anticipated that the BEIS IEEA funding will unlock up to £8-10 million of additional investment from the private sector to support the demonstrations. \nBy attending this session\, you will:  \n\nHear how the IEEA fits in with other funding programmes and the UK industrial decarbonisation strategy\nLearn from previous IEEA participants about their experience as part of the programme\nFind out how to apply for funding and the support available to help you complete your application\nHave the opportunity to network with promising innovators presenting their technologies and interested industrial-sites looking for efficiency technologies to test\n\nWho should attend?  \n\nDevelopers of energy and resource efficient technologies for industry\nIndustrial companies from all manufacturing sectors including metals\, chemicals\, food & drink\, glass\, plastics\, mineral products \, engineering and more\nResearch organisations\, universities\, consultants involved with the deployment of efficient technologies for industry\n\nThe Carbon Trust has been re-appointed to design and deliver the next phase of the BEIS IEEA programme\, with support from Jacobs and KTN. \nWe will use any personal information you provide to deal with your event registration request and to keep you informed about the BEIS IEEA programme and other relevant funding programmes from the UK government.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beis-industrial-energy-efficiency-accelerator-launch-and-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T153000
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SUMMARY:NI Waste Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:Perfect events for fleet operators looking to keep abreast of the latest fleet compliance requirements and vehicle & tech developments\n\n\nReap the advantages of OWL’s integrated approach \nThe NI Waste Expo and the 2021 OWL Roadshows (Optimised Waste & Logistics) have an innovative revitalised programme that highlights best practice and forward-thinking for public sector fleet and operations managers and their contracting organisations. \nThese events are perfect for fleet operators looking to keep abreast of all the latest fleet compliance requirements and vehicle and technology developments. Topics tackled include electric vehicles\, road transport air pollution\, driver well-being\, fleet safety and compliance\, sustainability\, improving service delivery and much more. \nIn the afternoon\, there is an interactive workshop where peers can discuss and exchange best practice in an informal setting. The Electric Vehicle Workshop tackles several topics\, including the efficient running of an RCV electric vehicle fleet and telematics and duty-cycle anxiety. A panel discussion called fleet electrification and the move towards cleaner air follows this session. Experts will tackle pertinent questions about de-carbonisation and electric RCVs for the attendees. \nAll the OWL Partners will show the latest technology at the industry exhibition\, while the outside display has some of the newest vehicles on show. \nFor more information go to www.owlroadshows.com \nPlease note\, non-qualified individuals are subject to a £250 attendance cost. \nOWL events aim to bring together the public sector fleet management industry interactively and effectively. OWL has established itself as the UK and Ireland’s premier conference and exhibition series where end-users meet suppliers and OEMs to create an integrated approach for fleet management and vehicle and systems procurement. The OWL Partnership endeavours to promote efficiency\, help deliver cost-savings\, create a better return on investment\, while helping to contribute to unpolluted air and a cleaner environment overall. \nFor organisations wishing to access untapped intelligence essential for remaining compliant and efficient\, the OWL events are crucial. \nCILT awards CPD points for attendance at OWL events. \nShould you wish to exhibit at NI Waste Expo please contact Visie Communications\, email: jason.pidgeon@visiecommunications.co.uk now to become part of this unique community.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ni-waste-expo-2021/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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SUMMARY:UKAuthority Innovation & Data4Good 2021
DESCRIPTION:Effective and innovative use of data powered the public sector’s covid response and evidenced the power of data for the public good\n\n\nThe public sector has relied heavily on its use of data in its pandemic response\nNew rules on sharing information across health unleashed vital information about the pandemic’s progression\, identification of new treatments and innovation\, and has underpinned the support of our most vulnerable.  \nNow that this power has been seen\, what can we do next? What is the potential within data for unlocking public service improvement and innovation – for improving peoples’ lives? \nThis event is free to attend for the public sector and  is CPD accredited.  \nPlease register using your public sector email. Please note that registrations from personal email addresses may be rejected. \nSpeakers and agenda\n11:00 to 12:30 – Wednesday\, 13th October \n\nBethan Charnley\, Head of Data Strategy Implementation\, DCMS\nBill Mitchell\, Director of Policy\, BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT\nDionne Lowndes\, Chief Digital & Technology Officer\, London Borough of Southwark \nFreddie Saunders\, Data & Power Platform Specialist – Public Sector\, Hitachi Solutions \n\n11:00 to 12:30 – Thursday\, 14th October  \n\nGraham Spearing\, Data Alliance Product Lead\, NHS Digital\nHarvey Blenkarne\, Public Sector Lead\, Precisely and Suffolk County Council\nMartin James\, Senior Account Director\, Precisely\nDawn Monaghan\, Head of Information Governance policy\, NHSX\n\n 11:00 to 12:30 – Friday\, 15th October  \n\nDr Arthur Turrell\, Deputy Director\, ONS Data Science Campus\nMaddy Griffiths\, Senior Policy Officer – Innovation Hub\, ICO\nDr Tom Lawton\, Head of Clinical AI & Consultant Critical Care\, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust\nSalman Klar\, Insight and Analytics  Manager\, Richmond and Wandsworth councils\n\nContact 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 Data4Good 2020 \nWho should attend?\nAll those involved in harnessing the power of data to help improve outcomes for our citizens and patients\, including\, but not limited to\, NHS and Local Authority Chief Information Officers\, Chief Digital / Data Officers\, Data Scientists / Analysts\, Heads of and Seniors of IT\, 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-innovation-data4good-2021/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T180000
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SUMMARY:G-SIRT Briefing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are currently living through an unprecedented period of global challenges and change that increasingly threaten our planet. At the same time\, organisations are subject to ever more complex regulatory pressures that often stand in the way of innovation. Regulatory technology (RegTech) can support organisations to become more agile and resilient in fulfilling their regulatory obligations and provide a competitive advantage. \nCo-located in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry\, ‘G-SIRT’ will be the UK’s national institute in RegTech\, bringing together companies\, academics and public bodies to drive world-class research and innovation; to understand and address at pace the real-world\, cross-sectoral challenges within RegTech; and ensure the UK is acknowledged as the global hub for innovative and influential leadership in this area. If fully funded\, we anticipate G-SIRT would create up to 16\,500 (10\,200 direct with 6\,300 indirect and induced) new jobs and £931m in gross value added (GVA) by 2031. \nG-SIRT will work alongside other initiatives and industry groups\, such as the Centre for Finance Innovation Technology (as proposed by HM Treasury’s Kalifa Review) and the FinTech National Network\, to strengthen industry collaboration between all nations of the UK\, accelerate digital and data driven innovation\, and unlock the associated economic benefits. \nA proposition has been submitted into UK Government by Innovation City Belfast\, G-SIRT has received enthusiastic backing from industry\, academia and the NI Executive. Alongside Innovation City Belfast\, Fintech NI (the industry representative body)\, Invest NI\, Digital Catapult NI and Matrix (the science and industry panel) have all backed G-SIRT. The Department for Economy is also fully supportive\, particularly in relation to the ‘10x Vision’ for the NI economy and its focus on FinTech as a strategic cluster. \nGoals of the Session: \nTo share information on the G-SIRT proposal with a wider audience and answer any questions related to the proposal from this cross-functional RegTech group. \n\nLightning Share of the G-SIRT briefing document\nQ&A session\nAssess appetite from the group for a Phase 2 Working Session to solicit ideas\n\nDate: Tuesday 12th October\nTime: 5pm-6pm\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nMODERATOR \nJacqueline McCann – Catalyst \nPRESENTERS & PANELLIST \nAlex Lee – Director\, Fintech NI & Chair\, FSCom – one of the leading regulation and compliance advisors to FinTech firms with offices in London\, Dublin and Belfast. \nEmma Pollock – CTO FinTru \nAndrew Jenkins – Chairperson Fintech NI & Fintech Envoy for NI. \nMark Gillan – Interim Belfast Digital Commissioner at Belfast City Council/ Innovation City Belfast \nSteve Orr – CEO\, Catalyst \nAGENDA \n5.00pm Welcome and Set Up \n5.05pm Briefing Document Lightning Share \n5.35pm Q&A Session \n5.55pm Vote on Follow-Up Session & Wrap up \n6.00pm Close
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/g-sirt-briefing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:FinTech
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145700
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to the DHSC funded SBRI - Vaccines for epidemic diseases: Readiness for clinical development call for applications
DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK will be delivering a 1-year SBRI competition Vaccines for Epidemic Diseases: Readiness for clinical development\, on behalf of DHSC. The call will open on 11th October and close on 10th November 2021\, with a proposed start date of 1st April 2022. This call is being announced in advanced of the official call opening as Innovate UK and DHSC recognise this is a busy and trying time\, and wish to give organisations as much time as possible to plan potential applications. The call will be open to any organisation\, including academic\, research\, and industry institutions. \n  \nAgenda \n15:00 – Welcome & Logistics | Gabriela Juarez Martinez\, KTN \n15:05 – An update on the UKVN and the aims of the SBRI – Vaccines for epidemic diseases: Readiness for clinical developmentcall | Sarah Legrand\, DHSC \n15:25 – Details of the Call and Timelines | Phil Packer\, Innovate UK \n15:45 – Q&A \n16:00 – Close \n  \nFor any queries about this event please get in touch with KTN’s Gabriela Juarez Martinez.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-dhsc-funded-sbri-vaccines-for-epidemic-diseases-readiness-for-clinical-development-call-for-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T130000
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SUMMARY:TFI DEMO Competition Briefing & Capability for TFI Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovate UK and KTN for details of the new Transforming Foundation Industries Demonstrators Competition\, followed by the Capability for TFI Event where you can learn about Research Organisations expertise and find consortium partners for DEMO. \nTFI Demonstrators Competition provides the opportunity for UK businesses to apply for up to 2-year projects\, greater than £5m in size\, focussed upon sustainability developments for the foundation industries. The competition aim is to support the demonstration of the future technology required to improve the productivity and competitiveness of UK foundation industries\, piloted at active foundation industry sites\, de-risking future deployment for all foundation industries. This programme of events will help bring to life some of the key themes that will make up the competition and make connections across the industries.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/tfi-demo-competition-briefing-capability-for-tfi-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211011T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T170000
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SUMMARY:Φ-week
DESCRIPTION:The European Space Agency invites you to participate to the fourth edition of Φ-week on 11–15 October 2021. \nThis event focuses on how to accelerate the future of Earth Observation (EO)\, presenting recent developments in EO Open Science and latest trends in EO markets\, exploring bold and transformative ideas that ESA’s Φ-lab and Data Applications Division supports and scales up along with researchers\, start-ups\, industry and private investors. \nThe main theme of Φ-week 2021 is the New Space economy and associated innovations. The sessions\, posters and side-events will highlight how the New Space economy is developing in Europe and alongside competition worldwide\, and how it can contribute to the EU Green Deal\, Digital Europe Programme\, Destination Earth initiative\, UN SDGs\, and in general to the EU Space Strategy and European space sector. \nIt will be a free-to-attend virtual event for the public and in person for invited speakers\, COVID situation allowing it.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/%cf%86-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Space technology
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