BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Matrix - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Matrix X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://matrixni.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Matrix REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210617T094828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T095335Z UID:24444-1634202000-1634225400@matrixni.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/f64aec052f9705d2da035f40b480740b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211013T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210810T140035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T145030Z UID:24655-1634122800-1634301000@matrixni.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8f82a902f1b9f05f6130c3b8b53427b1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211007T150430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T150430Z UID:25007-1634058000-1634061600@matrixni.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/g-sirt-e1633618850850.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211004T092237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T131936Z UID:24928-1634050800-1634054400@matrixni.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211008T145727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T145727Z UID:25021-1634032800-1634043600@matrixni.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nasa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211011T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211005T111415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T131606Z UID:24962-1633939200-1634317200@matrixni.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211011T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211005T110518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T131135Z UID:24958-1633939200-1634230800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:SPACE2CONNECT 2021 Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the European Space Agency’s first ever Space2Connect conference taking place between 11 to 14 October 2021. This virtual event will be streamed from ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk in the Netherlands\, and we invite you to participate! \nSpace2Connect is a place to explore and discuss emerging space-based solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s digital economy. Giving an outline across the whole satcom upstream and downstream business value chain\, we aim to foster partnerships and inspire new strategies for technology development and market growth. \nThe conference consists of both plenary and parallel sessions with virtual networking opportunities. The opening plenary sessions are where manufacturers\, satellite operators\, space agencies\, small companies\, entrepreneurs\, technical experts and investors are encouraged to quiz executive-level guests who deliver keynote speeches. \nDuring parallel sessions at Space2Connect we will continue to exchange ideas\, share plans\, develop relationships\, and seek inspiration to thrive in the new space age. You will be able to choose from a wide range of topics showing the latest developments in advanced technology\, products and services for satellite communications\, discuss the role of space in rail and maritime transport\, explore how space-enabled 5G/6G connectivity is transforming society\, and much more! URL:https://matrixni.org/event/space2connect-2021-conference/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Telecommunications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211005T125943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T131028Z UID:24967-1633618800-1633624200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Eureka Investment Readiness Programme: European Space Agency DESCRIPTION:On 7 October 2021 (15:00 – 16:30 CEST)\, during a webinar by Eureka and ESA\, you will have the chance to learn about ESA’s opportunities for start-ups and SMEs\, supporting them scaling-up and commercialising.\nThe purpose of this first online session on 7 October will be presenting some of ESA’s programmes and opportunities relevant to start-ups and SMEs\, that aim at removing entry barriers to the marketplace\, supporting companies towards scaling-up and commercialisation. Companies will also hear about current market trends in some domain areas such as 5G connectivity as well as Earth Observation integrated with Artificial Intelligence. You can sign up until 2 days before the webinar takes place. \nSome of the activities and initiatives that will be presented during this session are as follows:\n\nThe ESA Business Incubation Centres\, offering funding\, business and technical support to help start-ups and SMEs to develop businesses using space technology and data.\nESA Business Applications\, that supports the development of sustainable services utilising space assets by providing zero-equity funding\, access to technical and commercial guidance\, as well as access to our network of partners.\nInCubed\, a Public Private Partnership co-funding programme run by ESA\, phi-labs that focuses on developing innovative and commercially viable products and services that exploit the value of Earth observation imagery and datasets.\nThe 5G/6G Hub – based at ESA’s European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) at Harwell in the UK – is a place for collaboration\, where start-ups\, SMEs and Industry can develop products and services using state-of-the-art 5G integrated terrestrial-satellite equipment.\n\nPlease see here for more information and registration.  \nAgenda\n15:00 Introduction\, Davide Delaiti\, Eureka Association \n15:05 Welcome Speech\, Portuguese Presidency of Eureka \n15:10 How to build Successful Partnerships with ESA \nFrank M. Salzgeber\, Head of Innovation and Ventures Office \n\nThe role of Space in Innovation. Entry point at ESA\n\nNiels Eldering\, Head of the ESA Space Solutions Section \n\nESA Business Incubation Centers\, Technology Brokers and Business Applications Ambassadors\n\nJens Kauffmann/Sandra Vogt\, SME Office \n\nHow to do business with ESA\n\nMichele Castorina\, Phi-Lab Invest Office \n\nEO and AI Market trends. In-cubed Programme\n\nAntonio Franchi/Maria Guta\, Space for 5G/6G Strategic Programme \n\nSpace for 5G and 6G\n\n16:00 Aymeric Jouon – CEO and Founder at I Clean My Sea \n\nCompany journey at ESA BIC Sud France\n\n16:05 Next Steps\, Emma Fau\, External advisor at Eureka \n16:10  Q/A session   \n16:25 End of session \nABOUT EUREKA\nEureka is an international network established in 1985 as an agreement between 18 countries to foster European competitiveness and integration and to encourage R&D cooperation. Since then\, we have expanded to include over 45 countries in Europe and beyond who share the same goals and have national funding available to organisations who apply through our programmes. \nABOUT ESA SPACE SOLUTIONS\nESA Space Solutions is the go to place for great business ideas involving space in all areas of society and economy. Our mission is to support entrepreneurs in Europe in the development of business using satellite applications and space technology to improve everyday life. ESA Space Solutions is designed to provide multiple entry points such as ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs)\, ESA Technology Broker Network\, ESA Business Applications Ambassadors and ESA Business Applications programme. Funding typically ranges from €50k to €2M and supports everything from technology transfer\, business incubation\, Feasibility Studies to large-scale Demonstration Projects. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/eureka-investment-readiness-programme-european-space-agency/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Space technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matrix-Picture-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T192000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211004T101548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T101548Z UID:24934-1633543200-1633548000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Data Bites: Getting things done with data in government DESCRIPTION:We will be taking questions virtually during the event via the integrated event chat. \nBetter use of data is key to more effective government. Across government\, teams are doing fascinating work with data. But those projects don’t get the attention they deserve. \nAt this month’s event\, the 23rd in our series\, the speakers will present their work in an exciting\, quickfire format. Each speaker has eight minutes\, followed by eight minutes of questions from the audience. \nThis month’s speakers are: \n\nOr Lenchner\, CEO of Bright Data\, presenting lessons learned from how the commercial world draws insight from online public data\nAndrew Engeli\, Deputy Director for Environmental Monitoring for Health Protection\, UK Health Security Agency\, on the challenges of developing novel data sources in the context of the pandemic response\nBethan Charnley\, Head of National Data Strategy Implementation at the Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport\, on monitoring and evaluating the National Data Strategy\nPatrick Royce\, Energy Engineer\, Department of Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy\, on the My2050 Calculator for exploring pathways to Net Zero\n\nThe event will be chaired by Gavin Freeguard\, Associate at the Institute for Government. \n@ifgevents #IfGDataBites URL:https://matrixni.org/event/data-bites-getting-things-done-with-data-in-government/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Digital END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210916T143526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T143526Z UID:24869-1633528800-1633534200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing on the Edge: How can Edge Computing benefit your business? DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn what edge means for the manufacturing sector\, what’s behind the buzzword and the potential for edge computing.\n\n\nThe meaning of Edge Computing has evolved over time\, with varying definitions and implementations in different technology domains. Despite the value it offers\, its benefits are currently limited to a small set of businesses and applications. However\, Edge Computing is seen as a key enabler in the industrial and manufacturing sectors\, where it can unlock the transformative potential of digital manufacturing. \n \nJoin this event to learn what edge means for the manufacturing sector\, what’s behind the buzzword and discover the potential of edge computing in manufacturing. \n \nDuring the 1.5 hour webinar\, we will: \n\nDebunk some myths; offering a high-level introduction to edge computing\, specifically crafted for the manufacturing sector\nDiscuss the technological requirements that businesses need to adopt edge computing\nShowcase the business benefits\, opportunities and return on investment adopting advance digital technologies may offer\nShowcase the benefits/opportunities to business from adopting advanced digital technologies – focusing on return on investment\nAddress potential challenges and how to overcome them.\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nAttendees will have the opportunity to hear experts from Digital Catapult and industry guests: \n\nDiscuss the different edge models and how they fit into existing technology infrastructure\nAddress the benefits and challenges of adopting edge in the manufacturing environment\nExplore the routes to trial and adoption\nShare experiences of pioneer businesses that adopted edge\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event will be of interest to people working at all levels within the manufacturing industry who are keen to learn more about edge computing and explore what it might mean for their business. Manufacturing employees working in network and connectivity\, infrastructure and technical system integration where edge has a direct effect. \n \nAgenda\n(further speakers to be announced shortly) \nIntroduction – Banishing the Buzzword: What is Edge Computing? \nPaul Ceely – Director of Technology – Strategy at Digital Catapult \nPresentation – Edge Computing & Manufacturing: The Potential\, Benefits & Challenges of Adopting Edge in Manufacturing Settings \nPanel Discussion and Expert Q&A – How to Move the Manufacturing Industry to the Edge? The roles of AI\, IoT and 5G \nChair: David Pugh – Manufacturing Markets Lead at Digital Catapult \nBernd Gross – CTO Software AG / CEO Cumulocity \nPiyush Modi – Business Development/Strategist for Industrial Sector at NVIDIA \nClaire Caminade – Head of 5G Product & Partnerships at Digital Catapult \nFireside Chat – Moving to the Edge: Example of successful adoption \nClosing remarks URL:https://matrixni.org/event/manufacturing-on-the-edge-how-can-edge-computing-benefit-your-business/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9c58616dc56a416bf4c1f420aeb0ed5a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20211004T105554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T105554Z UID:24937-1633514400-1633527000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2 competition briefing DESCRIPTION:The Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, in collaboration with KTN\, will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on the 6th October 2021 to promote the £220m Phase 2 Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and to share details of the new Autumn 2021 window of funding. \n\n\n\nThe IETF will support businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future\, and to cut their bills and emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. It is a crucial part of the Government’s strategy for tackling climate change and reaching Net Zero by 2050. It complements other government programmes that offer innovation and early demonstration support\, such as the Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator and Industrial Fuel Switching (part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio) and will help to transform an important part of the UK economy. \nThe Phase 2 competition for England\, Wales and Northern Ireland  opens on the 27th September 2021 and runs until 6th December and is worth up to £60 million in funding. It will be available in the form of a grant scheme and will fund: \n\nStudies – feasibility and engineering studies to investigate identified energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects prior to making an investment decision.\nEnergy Efficiency projects – deployment of technologies to reduce industrial energy consumption.\nDeep Decarbonisation projects – deployment of technologies to achieve industrial emissions savings. This strand of the competition is new for Phase 2.\n\nFor more information on IETF Phase 2: Autumn 2021 and to view the applicant guidance\, please visit our competition page. \nThe briefing webinar will include an opportunity to: \n\nHear about the scope of the competitions in more detail and how to apply\nHear from industrial site owners who were funded in Phase 1\nLearn about the eligibility criteria\nHear about the IETF support and information services available for businesses\nNetwork online and develop partnerships for the competitions\nSpeak with BEIS confidentially about your project ideas.\n\nThe webinar will benefit a number of organisations and professionals including: \n\nManufacturing companies\nMining and quarrying companies\nRecovery and recycling of materials companies\nData centres\nEnergy efficiency and decarbonisation technology providers\n\nCollaboration Platform: To help potential applicants to find suitable partners for the competition KTN has launched the Phase 2 IETF networking platform. BEIS will be offering confidential discussions via the networking platform on the day of the briefing event and you can book meetings with them through the IETF networking platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Welcome | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n10:05 – Industrial Net Zero Policy | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n10:15 – IETF Competition; overview and scope eligability and application process | Lily Tozer\, BEIS\n10:50 – Q&A – general questions about the competition scope and eligabilty\n11:05 – Mentimeter Survey – are you likely to apply?\n11:10 – BREAK\n11:20 – Phase 1 Case Studies – Project 1 Energy Efficiency\, Project 2 Decarbonisation\n11:50 – Technology Pitches\n12:20 – Application Support Service | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n12:30 – Closing Remarks | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n13:30 – One to One discussions with the funders via Networking Platform URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-energy-transformation-fund-phase-2-competition-briefing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Energy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210916T143522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T143522Z UID:24867-1633442400-1633447800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Intelligent Energy Infrastructure: The benefits of greater intelligence DESCRIPTION:Discover how intelligent automation can help energy networks address the challenges of the energy infrastructure transformation.\n\n\nWith the transition to Net Zero\, energy networks are facing challenges in their digitalisation journey to more autonomous and whole system intelligent network operations. \nElectricity networks are facing increasing complexity from the proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and the electrification of heat and transport. \nFor gas\, the transition to blended gases and hydrogen\, and the increased telemetry control required\, is driving the need for further infrastructure intelligence. Transitioning away from legacy systems and processes\, to advanced telecoms and digital platforms\, also offers gas networks significant gains in operational efficiency – but this comes with its own deployment challenges. \nWe invite you to attend our event on Intelligent Energy Network Infrastructure where we will share expertise\, best practice and insights from leaders in the energy sector on how advanced digital innovation can address these challenges. \nDuring the forum\, we will discuss: \n\nHow advanced digital technologies can address the operational priorities of energy networks during their digitalisation journey\nWhere advanced technologies fit and how they are applied\nHow the challenges of the proliferation of DERs and further automating demand-side response can be addressed\nWhat operational challenges gas networks transitioning to hydrogen can be addressed with advanced digital technologies\nWhat is the opportunity for collaboration across gas and electricity networks in their digitalisation journey \nLessons learned from the current journey towards autonomous energy networks\n\nWhy Attend?\nAttendees will have the opportunity to discuss in an online forum setting with experts from Digital Catapult and industry guests: \n\nAdvanced digital technologies that can help address the challenges of energy network transformation\nThe benefits and challenges of automating and digitalising network management\nLessons learnt from real-world deployments\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThe event will be of interest to CEOs\, CIOs\, CTOs\, COOs\, Heads of Innovation\, Technology\, Operations\, Smart Grid\, and Operational Directors within the energy sector. Those who would benefit from an open and candid discussion on the use of advanced digital technologies such as AI and Machine Learning\, 5G\, Industrial IoT\, and AR/VR applications to accelerate the digitalisation of energy network operations. \nAgenda\n14.00 – Welcome and purpose of the event \n\nNiko Louvranos \, Commercial & Product Lead – 5G \, Digital Catapult \n\n14:05 – Managing the energy network through advanced digital technologies \n\nChairing: Niko Louvranos \, Commercial & Product Lead – 5G \, Digital Catapult \nDavid Richardson\, Head of Innovation for Energy Systems\, UKRI\nCorinna Jones\, Innovation Manager\, National Grid Gas Transmission\nTom Notman\, Head of Energy Transition\, Cadent\nJohn Richardson\, Head of Innovation and Repex Transformation\, SGN\nSotiris Georgiopoulos\, Head of Smart Grid Development\, UK Power Networks\nDan Clarke\, Head of Innovation\, Energy Networks Association (ENA)\nCatherine Edwards\, Senior Project Engineer\, Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN)\n\n15:05 – Q&A from the audience \n15:25 – Closing remarks \n\nNiko Louvranos\, Commercial & Product Lead – 5G \, Digital Catapult \n\n15:30 – Forum ends URL:https://matrixni.org/event/intelligent-energy-infrastructure-the-benefits-of-greater-intelligence/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/6c4f27d1b27e81f20f9b6271aa2e2e70.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210715T125144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T125706Z UID:24489-1633084200-1633105800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Real Artificial Intelligence 2021 DESCRIPTION:Organised by BCS-SGAI – A special virtual event showcasing Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nScott Roberts (BT)\nChris Reed (Queen Mary University)\nJohn McCall (National Subsea Centre\, Robert Gordon University\, Aberdeen)\nDr. Jun Chen (Queen Mary University)\nMaria Axente (PwC)\nJanet Adams (SingularityNet)\n\nMore information about the programme and speakers at\nhttp://bcs-sgai.org/realai2021/?u=programme\n\n\nSYNOPSIS\nBCS-SGAI\, the British Computer Society Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence\, is the organiser of one of the longest running annual series of AI conferences in Europe: the AI-20xx series. In recent years we have seen a rise in popularity of one aspect of the conference: the industry case studies. These have presented AI as it is actually implemented out there in the real world\, with all the triumphs and challenges that brings. \nBuilding on this success\, we are pleased to present Real Artificial Intelligence\, a series of meetings showcasing practical applications of AI. \nWe have aimed the event less at deep AI specialists and more at those who may be interested in understanding what AI can offer\, and what it is doing right now. The event will feature talks from leading exponents and case studies outlining practical applications of AI from a wide range of application domains. Plenty of time has been allowed in the programme for discussion. \n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: \nBCS-SGAI \nhttp://bcs-sgai.org/realai2021/?section=home \n\n\nOur events are for adults aged 16 years and over. \nFor overseas delegates who wish to attend the event\, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/real-artificial-intelligence-2021/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/93971fe1da9b8c7359a6ac305f6172d0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210902T083213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T083213Z UID:24831-1633021200-1633026600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) DESCRIPTION:Attention all HSC Health & Social Care workers.\nHave you got a product or service idea which will improve health or social care and would like to take it to the next level? Are you interested to find out how to develop your idea and turn it into a business? \nInvest NI & the Health Innovation Research Alliance – Northern Ireland (HIRANI) would like to invite you to attend the free webinar to find out more about the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) on 30th Sep 2021 at 5pm. \nThis is an opportunity to learn about how it could help you and how to apply for this year’s programme in October 2021. \nRegister for the Clinical Entrepreneurship webinar\nBy registering\, you will receive a link to the cloud recording when the webinar has concluded. \n*Event attendance and or participation on the programme will contribute towards your CPD. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nDetails of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP): \n\nIt is a workforce development programme for both clinical and non-clinical NHS or HSC staff (including but not limited to…Doctors\, Dentists\, Healthcare Scientists\, Nurses and Midwives\, Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists\, Social Workers\, Managers\, and Administrative/ Clerical Staff) who are selected by a competitive recruitment process. \nRun by NHS England and NHS Improvement\, the programme has been developed with entrepreneurial clinicians\, academic leaders\, and industry partners.\nThe curriculum covers all aspects of setting up and running a business\, including attracting investors\, applying for funding\, and ensuring appropriate corporate governance.\nThe programme offers mentoring\, networking\, education\, customer matching\, resources\, development tools\, and more.\nSo far\, over 700 clinical entrepreneurs from the NHS have been supported to develop over 400 innovations\, since 2016. It has raised over £225 million in private and public sector funding\, and created over 1000 jobs\, and benefited 16 million users.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAims of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme include to: \n\nSupport the healthcare workforce to develop and scale their most innovative ideas for the benefit of patients\, staff\, and the wider NHS.\nDevelop the skills\, knowledge and experience needed to successfully develop and spread innovative solutions to the challenges facing the NHS.\nDevelop leadership capability to deliver on the promise of digital health\, genomics\, data analytics\, advanced technology and social networks for the patients.\nAllow entrepreneurs to pursue their innovation without having to leave the health service.\nProvide a wider benefit to economic growth through inward investment in the health\, social care and life science sectors.\nSupport invention\, commercialisation and adoption of new products\, services\, and care pathways by enabling commercial\, social\, public and charitable sector entrepreneurship.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nInvest Northern Ireland and HIRANI are pleased to offer budding Northern Ireland entrepreneurs from the HSC-NI the opportunity to apply and take part in this year’s NHS CEP. The next round of applications opens in October 2021. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nAccess more information on the Clinical Entrepreneurship Programme: \n\nProgramme information for the Clinical Entrepreneur training programme\nDownload the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Applicant Guidance (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat else is available to help local health and social care entrepreneurs?\nIn addition to this Invest Northern Ireland also has its range of entrepreneurship support to offer those at all stages of their journey. So\, if you are not ready just yet for CEP\, we may be able to help you develop your innovation for future NHS CEP rounds. Support and advice on technology transfer is also available through HSC Innovations. This initiative is being supported by HIRANI and HSC Northern Ireland. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegister for the Clinical Entrepreneurship webinar\nBy registering\, you will receive a link to the cloud recording when the webinar has concluded. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/nhs-clinical-entrepreneur-programme-cep/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210922T122117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T141149Z UID:24898-1632909600-1632913200@matrixni.org SUMMARY:CRISP21 - DESIGNED FOR AGEING WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:The Welsh Government\, together with KTN and Innovate UK\, is holding a webinar briefing on the “Designed for Ageing“ Competition\, part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge. Designed for Ageing is a grant funding opportunity for UK companies looking to develop innovations to help people as they age. Find out more about scope\, and about how to apply\, by registering for this webinar.  There will be a chance to ask questions and make a pitch. \nThis is not only a great opportunity for businesses with ideas\, but also for public and third sector partners who could receive funding as part of a service led innovation project.  The purpose of the Webinar is to provide additional information on the call and there will be surgery slots available in the afternoon to provide feedback on ideas. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/crisp21-designed-for-ageing-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Innovation,R&D END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T171000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210810T140715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140715Z UID:24680-1632906900-1632935400@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Active Travel Summit DESCRIPTION:Accelerating the UK’s active travel industry towards Healthy\, Connected and Net Zero places\n\n\nEvent Summary: \nThe Active Travel Summit aims to celebrate and accelerate the UK active travel market. By convening innovators\, city leaders\, transport authorities\, active travel commissioners\, central government\, business leaders and world-leading academics\, we will open a space to explore current blockers and propose new mechanisms to unlock the full potential of active travel to power the shift to healthy\, low carbon mobility. \nFull Event Description: \nTogether with industry and place leaders\, we want to develop an ambitious\, coordinated and directed active travel programme that will grow the UK active travel market and drive jobs\, enterprise\, innovation\, investment\, and trade opportunities. There are many definitions of Active Travel. At the Catapult we take an inclusive approach which broadly covers any means of getting from A to B where your legs\, arms and heart do their fair share of the work. \nThe Active Travel Summit brings together a cross-section of stakeholders vital to accelerating the active travel agenda and unlocking the full potential of the active travel market\, from decision-makers and planners in government\, cities and towns\, through to the investment community\, small and large businesses\, academia\, strategic bodies and not-for-profit organisations. \nThe Summit will feature TeamGB stars like Dame Sarah Storey – Active Travel Commissioner for the Sheffield City Region – and her London equivalent\, Will Norman\, with business leaders like Will Butler Adams from Brompton Bikes\, Arup’s Susan Claris and innovative property developers like Harry Badham and Roger Madelin of Hammerson and British Land respectively. The new Chief Scientific Advisor to the Department for Transport\, Professor Sarah Sharples and Professor Rachel Aldred of the Active Travel Academy will bring to life the UK’s leading role in related fields of science and research. \nThe Connected Places Catapult is taking the lead on accelerating solutions by identifying opportunities and tackling the challenges faced by this high-potential industry. We recognise that the opportunities created by walking\, cycling\, running\, wheeling and scooting in the UK are huge. We can open up new forms of active travel to people across the country\, decarbonise transport\, accelerate net zero\, transform our roads and streets\, create attractive people-friendly places\, address the obesity crisis\, and improve mental health. \nUK businesses are building an enormously diverse range of products and services that make active travel a thriving\, high-growth and forward-facing sector. Given global investment and rapid policy and regulatory shifts at national\, regional and city government level this presents a substantial export potential – cutting across multiple sectors where the UK has a strong global reputation like design\, masterplanning\, engineering\, project finance\, insurance and other high-value consultancy. This is driven by fundamental and applied research and a rapid technology curve\, not least in terms of battery technology and electric mobility. From apps that guide journeys\, bikes that can be carried on trains\, to scooters that can fold under a desk\, e-bikes that flatten the hardest of hills\, and light electric vehicles (LEVs) that can deliver to your door using only pedal power – the UK is at the forefront of the hardware and software of the active travel revolution. This has the potential to thrive and scale in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called ‘a new golden age’ in cycling\, walking and active mobility. \n \nWhy Attend \n\nIf you are innovating in the Active Travel market\, we want to find ways to celebrate and showcase your work. We want to give you the space to be inspired and to highlight opportunities with the people who might be able to help. \n\n\nIf you are an investor or an owner of big strategic challenges relating to Active Travel\, we want you to explore the role of Collaborative Research & Development (CR&D) and the innovation market. \n\n\nIf you are a place leader\, transport authority or decision maker\, we want to provide a space for you to explore how you can better leverage the power of the UK’s rich and diverse Active Travel innovation market. You will discuss with peers how you might share requirements\, collectively approach problems or share challenges with the market. \n\nNo matter who you are\, we want you to leave inspired by this celebration of British innovation in Active Travel\, ready to play your part in helping the industry step (and ride) up yet another gear. \n \nAGENDA \n09:15 WELCOME REMARKS \n09:30 ACTIVE TRAVEL: An immense commercial opportunity in a global growth sector \n10:45 LEV-ELLING UP: Light Electric Vehicles (Levs)\, Micromobility\, Sustainable Freight and more as a driver of inclusive growth \n12:30 Networking Lunch \n13:30 BOOSTING ACTIVE TRAVEL R&D: A step and gear change in investment and innovation \n14:45 STEP & GEAR CHANGE: Design-led innovation to unlock journeys on foot in a net zero world \n15:30 Networking Break \n15:50 PLANNING FOR REAL CHANGE: Creating the conditions to boost demand in 20 Minute Neighbourhoods \n17.00 CLOSING REMARKS: Reflections and call to arms and legs for the sector \n17.10 Networking reception URL:https://matrixni.org/event/active-travel-summit/ CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9f715efa6488779badf333a3e4c8fbb4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210927T082340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T082340Z UID:24913-1632873600-1632959999@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Genomics England Innovation Showcase 2021 DESCRIPTION:A showcase of innovations for the future of genomics healthcare. \nJoin Genomics England for discussions around key factors impacting project goals and the field in general\, including a session on diversity. Take part in Q&A sessions to help us address challenges through awareness and open conversation. \n9:15 – 10:30 \nSolving the Covid puzzle: Why do some healthy people become seriously ill? \n10:45 – 12:00 \nA world first: Whole genome sequencing in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service \n12:15 – 13:30 \nNewborn sequencing: The value and the vision \n14:00 – 15:30 \nCancer 2.0: Integrating long-read sequencing technology and multi-modal data \n15:45 – 17:00 \nGenomics for all: Ensuring equality and diversity in genomic health care URL:https://matrixni.org/event/genomics-england-innovation-showcase-2021/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210820T105041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T105041Z UID:24753-1632787200-1632959999@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Digital DNA 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join 1\,500+ attendees in-person at St Georges Market\, Belfast to hear from the brightest minds in the tech industry and discover the impact technology is having on our world. \n\n\n\nSince 2013\, Digital DNA has established itself as the biggest tech event in Northern Ireland and is back in person for 2021 on Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 September. \nWe bring together the regions leading tech talent\, investors\, multinational and indigenous companies as well as those genuinely interested in the world of technology and the impact it has on us all. \nWE DON’T DO VANILLA. You won’t find stuffy\, academic style talks that are deeply technical\, long and theoretical. All our talks are carefully curated to be thought provoking and provide knowledge to our audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe bring the energy and create the most exciting event experience for tech tech community. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/digital-dna-2021/ LOCATION:St George’s Market\, East Bridge Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3NQ\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210811T163904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T163904Z UID:24706-1632700800-1633737599@matrixni.org SUMMARY:From seeds to needs: Regenerating ecosystems services to halt the biodiversity crisis DESCRIPTION:Where can interdisciplinary collaborations with engineering solutions make the largest impact? Apply to participate in the RAEng Frontiers Symposia – if successful you can bid for seed funding to take forward a collaborative project established at the event\, ensuring that partnerships are built to last. \nAttendance at a Frontiers symposia is by invitation only following a rigorous selection process. Applicants can self nominate or nominate an other person for a specific event or make a general application. \nApply to attend – Royal Academy of Engineering (raeng.org.uk) \nThe goal of the symposia is to facilitate introductions and collaboration between outstanding researchers\, innovators and practitioners working in the international development field. \nWhilst working jointly on concepts for engineering for development\, attendees share new techniques and approaches across disciplinary boundaries and build lasting connections. Delegates will be approximately 0-20 years post-doc\, or have equivalent experience in industry\, presenting a great opportunity to establish valuable contacts with the next generation of engineering leaders and beyond. \nSymposium content and themes\nWe face a global biodiversity crisis\, with unprecedented and accelerating rates of species extinctions and degradation of habitats. This will have grave impacts on the worlds human population dependent on the ecosystems services they provide.  However\, biodiversity is a broad theme with many challenges encompassed within it. There is a need to simultaneously identify the major challenges faced (such as those defined by the Sustainable Development Goals) and the areas where interdisciplinary environmental engineering and science can have the greatest impact to maximise the benefits gained relative to costs – “maximising the bang for the buck”. \nIt is recognised that the global biodiversity emergency affects lower- and middle-income countries the hardest. There are potential conflicts between conservation efforts and resource exploitation that can often negatively impact the communities in LMICs and undermine efforts of development. \nThis symposium will scope out those challenges that would most benefit from engineering solutions\, as part of interdisciplinary collaborations\, and explore this within the context of the themes: Marine\, Freshwater and Terrestrial. \nEach theme will be explored from a research\, policy and industry perspective\, facilitating dialogue from a wide range of disciplines\, including engineering\, environmental science and management\, social sciences\, and economics and governance. \nEvent Chairs\nPaul Kemp\, Professor of Ecological Engineering\, University of Southampton\n \nPaul Kemp is a Professor of Ecological Engineering and director of the International Centre for Ecohydraulics Research at University of Southampton and founding editor in chief of the IAHR Journal of Ecohydraulics. As a result of his interest in sustainable infrastructure and the built environment he is also director of the University of Southampton Future Towns Innovation Hub\, the EPSRC funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems\, and the UKCRIC CDT in Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities. \nPaul’s interests relate to the development of more environmentally friendly water\, energy and food systems\, and in particular sustainable fisheries management.  His research focuses on the application of behavioural ecology to understanding and solving challenges in water and energy engineering\, particularly how the physical environment (e.g. hydrodynamics and acoustics) influence the behaviour and physiological performance of fish\, and how manipulation of that environment by engineering means can be used to mitigate for negative impacts of water and energy resource development. Specific applications include fish pass and screening design\, assigning compensation flow regimes\, and improving habitat restoration strategies. \n*Second chair to be announced\n Symposium Format\nVirtual symposium\nDelegates meet and work together on the Frontiers’ virtual platform\, where they watch pre-recorded presentations\, engage in theme related content\, network with other delegates and collaborate on seed funding. \nThis leads to 2 days of live event in the second week where delegates participate in breakout rooms to workshop the ideas being discussed on the platform. \nParticipants are obliged to participate in every session to maximise the opportunity to make new contacts and build collaborative relationships. To ensure there is a balance of formal and informal networking opportunities\, informal networking will be organised. \nPost event funding\nFollowing the symposium\, there will be an opportunity to be awarded up to £20\,000 in seed funding for an idea generated from collaborations created during the event. \n\n\n  URL:https://matrixni.org/event/from-seeds-to-needs-regenerating-ecosystems-services-to-halt-the-biodiversity-crisis/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bec0326927b237aaabf3decac819f2ea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210810T140708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140708Z UID:24678-1632388500-1632405600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Innovation Places Summit DESCRIPTION:Stimulating the Innovation Economy in the UK\n\n\nAs we look to invest in growth and recovery across the country\, creating hubs for innovation activity is more important than ever. The CPC Innovation Places Summit will convene national place-makers and innovation practitioners who are looking to build the next generation of UK innovative hubs\, quarters\, and districts. At this one-day summit\, innovation district leaders\, policymakers\, and place practitioners will be invited to share ideas for stimulating the innovation economy in their localities. \nInnovation is at the heart of the UK’s recovery from COVID and the future economy. At the same time\, it is widely recognised that economic productivity is unevenly distributed across the UK.  \n \nFollowing the publication of the Government’s UK Innovation Strategy\, place leaders across the country are reflecting on how best to invest in innovation and create regional hubs of discovery and job creation. The Innovation Strategy has been clear in its ambitions: local places will be driving growth\, building on existing strengths to enable innovation and attract investment.\n \nTo build momentum and help achieve this\, the Connected Places Catapult will convene a national network of place-makers and innovation practitioners who are looking to build the next generation of UK innovative hubs\, quarters\, and districts. Professionals from a range of backgrounds are invited to the Summit to share ideas for stimulating the innovation economy in their localities.\n \nWe invite you to join\, to meet with other place-makers and innovation leaders\, share best practice\, identify common barriers to growth and acceleration\, and discuss potential solutions. We will also share a simple tool\, based on the 6-stage framework from our recently published Hubs of Innovation Playbook\, for you to assess what stage your innovation hub is at so that you can attend sessions with places in similar stages of growth.\n \nThe Innovation Places Summit represents the first step in creating a national place-based innovation network. This will enable places to collaboration and share knowledge – vital for successful delivery of the Innovation Strategy. \nWhy attend: \n\nLearn how to navigate the challenges of setting up and scaling a hub of innovation \nHear best practice from leading innovation districts and consider how to apply this in local contexts \nBuild a network with places for future collaboration \nPrepare for how best to develop a strong bid for forthcoming Innovation Deals \nIdentify specific tools and frameworks which can support hubs of innovation in different stages \n\nWho should attend: \n\nPlace leaders – Local Authorities\nDevelopers\n Academia \n\nAgenda \n09.15 – 09.30 – Welcome by Connected Places Catapult \n09.30 – 09.45 – Keynote address \n09.45 – 10.30 – Cities Panel \n10.30 – 11.15 – Workshops \n\nSession 1A: Workshop: Social and Civic value of innovation \nSession 1B: Workshop: Coalition and stakeholder building \n\n11.15 – 11:45 – Coffee break and networking \n11:45 – 12:30 – Workshops \n\nSession 2A: Case studies: Setting Up and Auditing stages. \nSession 2B: Case studies: Growth and Maturity stages \n\n12:30 – 13:15 – Workshops \n\nSession 3A: Workshop: Developing SME support \nSession 3B: Workshop: Making the Strategic Case \n\n13:15 – 13:55 – How to win investment and gain global profile \n13:55 – 14:00 – Closing Remarks URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovation-places-summit/ CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/f94ce75a4cf8c2afdeaf3d69e850db29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T191500 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210715T124844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T125035Z UID:24484-1632334500-1632338100@matrixni.org SUMMARY:AI for Governance and Governance of AI DESCRIPTION:How can we safely exploit and govern AI?\n\n\nSPEAKER\nMike Small of KuppingerCole \nAGENDA\n\n\n18:15 – Room Opens \n18.30 – Presentation \n19.30 – Close \n\n\nSYNOPSIS \nHow can we safely exploit and govern AI? \nArtificial Intelligence is a hot topic and many organizations are looking to exploit it\, but there are many concerns around the impact this will have on society. The concept of AI is not new\, but cloud computing has provided the access to data and computing power needed to turn it into a practical reality. \nHowever\, despite some concerns\, the current state of AI is still a long way from the Sci-Fi portrayal of a threat to humanity. Machine Learning technologies provide significantly improved capabilities to analyse large amounts of data. While this poses a threat of “Big Other” it also makes them suitable for spotting patterns and anomalies so\, potentially useful for detecting fraudulent activity\, security breaches and non-compliance. Whatever our concerns\, these technologies will be used by our cyber adversaries. \nArtificial Intelligence is a hot topic and many organizations are looking to exploit it\, but there are many concerns around the impact this will have on society. The concept of AI is not new\, but cloud computing has provided the access to data and computing power needed to turn it into a practical reality. However\, despite some concerns\, the current state of AI is still a long way from the Sci-Fi portrayal of a threat to humanity. \nMachine Learning technologies provide significantly improved capabilities to analyse large amounts of data. While this poses a threat of “Big Other” it also makes them suitable for spotting patterns and anomalies so\, potentially useful for detecting fraudulent activity\, security breaches and non-compliance. Whatever our concerns\, these technologies will be used by our cyber adversaries. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY\nHeadline Speaker: Mike Small of KuppingerCole. \n\n\nOur events are for adults aged 16 years and over. \nFor overseas delegates who wish to attend the event\, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters. \n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: \nInformation Security SG \nVisit https://www.bcs.org/membership/member-communities/information-security-specialist-group/ URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ai-for-governance-and-governance-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/68d4d4e7dea0b15a7b574e5aa27d7923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210820T110046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T130613Z UID:24758-1632304800-1632330000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Building the Smarter State DESCRIPTION:The seventh edition of our flagship public services conference\, Building the Smarter State\, will take place on 22 September. \nFor the last six years the conference has successfully attracted digital leaders from across the breadth of public and the private sectors to showcase how technology is shaping today’s and tomorrow’s public services – helping to build a smarter state. \nIt’s now ten years since the launch of the report that led to the founding of the Government Digital Service. The decade since has witnessed both significant disruption and progression in public sector transformation. As well as the establishing of GDS\, we’ve had the introduction of the Cloud First policy\, the creation of the Digital Marketplace\, the launch of the Local Digital Declaration and a new Local Digital Collaboration Unit\, a renewed emphasis on user centricity and the disaggregation of large IT and technology contracts. All of which helped propel the UK to the top spot in the UN’s E-Government Rankings in 2016. \nAlongside past pressures and the legacy of COVID-19\, 2021 has seen changes to public procurement\, key leaders in the heart of Government brought in to supercharge digitization\, and efforts to address the legacy estate\, harness data and develop capability across the public sector. \nIt feels like the UK is on the cusp of the next big leap forward in digital Government\, and it is crucial we get the first steps on that journey right. At this year’s conference senior leaders from the public sector and the civil service will explore the key issues and technologies that will usher in the next decade of public service transformation. \nEvent Information \nDate: 22 September \nLocation: Online \nTiming: 10:00 – 17:00 (please note timings may change slightly as the agenda is finalised) \nTickets:  \ntechUK member rate (standard) – £80+VAT \ntechUK member rate (SME) – £30+VAT \nNon-member rate – £200+VAT \nPublic Sector – this event is free to attend for public sector delegates\, if you have any issues registering please contact events@techUK.org. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/building-the-smarter-state/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital,Innovation,Technology,Telecommunications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210825T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T133330Z UID:24815-1632303000-1632403800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Innovation for Targeted Management of Multimorbidity DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK\, in collaboration with KTN\, will deliver a two day workshop on multiple long term conditions on the 22nd and 23rd of September 2021. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile populations around the world are living longer and we better survive disease such as cancer\, multimorbidity is an emerging global health priority. Around 1 in every 4 of all adults in the UK are now living with two or more chronic medical conditions and the associated burden of polypharmacy. The impacts on patient outcomes are widely disproportionate across the UK with multimorbidity presenting on average 10-15 years earlier in disadvantaged populations. \nThe majority of diagnostics\, therapeutics and digital healthcare technologies currently being  developed target specific disease indications within separate patient interventions. \nThe vision to be discussed at this workshop is how an expanding knowledge of disease clusters and the biomarkers that underpin them can transform market opportunities and growth for UK businesses developing diagnostics\, therapeutics and digital solutions that are optimised and made available to all patients with multiple long-term conditions\, regardless of socioeconomic status. Advances in pharmacogenomic capabilities that inform personalised sensitivity to drugs and ease the burden of polypharmacy will also be discussed. \nIf you would like to contribute to this critical discussion\, please register your Expression of Interest for either or both of the following workshops. \n\nDay 1  – Challenges and opportunities for better detection\, diagnosis and clinical management of multimorbidity \nThe focus of this session is to explore how the UK health system is currently responding to the increasing number of patients with multiple long-term conditions and the impacts of healthcare inequalities on patient outcomes. We will also explore opportunities for businesses to bring about much needed innovations in the prevention\, early diagnosis and management of multi-morbidity. \nBreakout sessions \n\nHow to achieve an equitable\, inclusive\, patient-centred management of multimorbidity.\nSupport for business-led innovation: how to create an environment where multimorbidity solutions can be adopted?\nPopulation health and integrated care / outcomes based care: how can we deliver better management of multimorbidity in this evolving healthcare ecosystem?\n\nDay 2 –  Innovation to optimise  therapeutic options for prevention and treatment of multimorbidity \nThe focus of this day is to explore unmet clinical needs in the effective treatment and therapy of patients with multiple long term conditions. Such patients have been historically excluded from clinical trials and also suffer from the burden of polypharmacy complications that affect quality of life. Innovation that supports a more holistic and personalised intervention\, that applies patient stratification and pharmacogenomics\, could dramatically improve health outcomes for diverse patient groups. \nBreakout sessions \n\nChallenges and opportunities of delivering personalised treatment for multimorbid patients (including role of pharmacogenomics and polypharmacy)\nReal world clinical trials: how can we support a more inclusive approach?\nHow to translate complex data into meaningful clinical decision support? URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovation-for-targeted-management-of-multimorbidity/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210915T151441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T151441Z UID:24853-1632297600-1632330000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Future of Work Summit DESCRIPTION:Whilst the future remains uncertain\, innovation and technology continue to lead instrumental change in the nature of work. But is it sustainable\, and how can companies prepare for a future not yet defined? Future of Work Summit 2021 is committed to delivering key insights into new ways of working\, providing a platform to discuss and debate the challenges and solutions – underpinned by the transformative impact of technology. \nWith 2020 providing an unintentional mass home working experiment\, we have proven our resilience\, as employees continue to work\, develop new skills\, and adopt new ways of living. These changes to how we work provided a temporary solution\, and now the question remains; how do we create a sustainable future of work which continues to use technology to build a more effective workplace? \nThis year\, we will focus the conversation through these key topics: \n\nThe growing need for robust working solutions. Employees proved they can work effectively outside the office hub\, promoting the rise of the future of hybrid working. With this however\, came new challenges concerning equality\, accessibility\, and security in a remote environment.\nAddressing the digital divide. There must be a move towards addressing the diverse digital habits and capabilities of each generation. This is key to managing the generation gap and attracting multigenerational talent in an increasingly competitive market.\nThe blend of technology and wellbeing. Something which has greatly suffered since the start of the pandemic\, maintaining this new level of support and engagement with colleagues will be a challenge. It has given rise to new expectations of companies to better prioritise wellbeing\, and to utilise technology to aid new strategies.\nCreating a desirable culture. This will be crucial for business leaders looking to attract and retain new talent whilst remaining competitive. Cultivating an inclusive environment to embrace all colleagues and empower diverse perspectives to drive change will be essential.\n\nIntegration of technology into the workplace has changed how employees and businesses engage with work\, whilst simultaneously workers’ expectations have begun to change as they search for greater flexibility and more meaning. The Future of Work Summit 2021 provides a unique opportunity to discuss these developing attitudes and gain new perspectives on the challenges. The way we work is changing\, and it has never been more important to understand and prepare for the future. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/future-of-work-summit/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210810T140231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140231Z UID:24661-1632222000-1632227400@matrixni.org SUMMARY:The Net Zero series - Sustainable Supply Chains 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 Supply Chains : To help reach net zero we need to look at our supply chains and explore ways to make them more efficient. By adopting digital technologies for faster and improved efficiency\, the increased sustainability of UK manufacturing will result in reduced waste\, reuse of resources and reduction of carbon emissions. \nChair: Amy Peace – Innovation Lead for Circular Economy -Manufacturing and Materials \nSpeakers: \n\nJudith Batchelor – Director at Sainsbury’s \nKim Lloyd – Director at SupplyVue \nProfessor Neil Burgess – Trade Hub Project Lead \nMark Urbanowski – Innovation Lead for Driving the Electric Revolution \nGeoff Brighty – ReNew ELP (TBC – but ReNew has agreed to take part)\n\n\n\nAll topic and dates: \n\n\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 \nSustainable Transport\nSustainable Buildings\nSustainable Industry\n\n\n\n\nAmy Peace – Innovation Lead for Circular Economy -Manufacturing and Materials \nAmy Peace is the Innovation Lead for Circular Economy at Innovate UK. With a background in Chemical Engineering\, she has coordinated sustainability projects and programmes in industry (ICI\, INEOS\, Britest)\, industrial clusters (Chemicals Northwest) and pan-EU cross-sector initiatives (Horizon2020 SPIRE). Amy’s current work portfolio includes UKRI investments in interdisciplinary circular economy centres and the development of future programmes to aid the transition of manufacturing and materials sectors to get to Net Zero\, highlighting the importance of embedded carbon in supply chains. \n\n\n\nJudith Batchelar OBE – Special Advisor on Corporate Responsibility\, Sustainability and Public Affairs \nJudith joined Sainsbury’s seventeen years ago but started her life in manufacturing before moving into retail at Marks and Spencer. She is a Biochemist\, nutritionist\, has an Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture from Harper Adams University\, and is a Fellow of the IFST\, and the RSA. From 2013 to 2018 she was Chair of the Governments’ AgriTech Council\, and now sits on both the Food and Drink Sector\, and Natural Environment Research Councils. In addition to her work at Sainsbury’s Judith is a Non-Executive Director of both the Environment Agency and the Rugby Players Association and is a Trustee of The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Accounting for Sustainability. \nShe was awarded an OBE in 2015 for services to Farming and the Food Industry\, and is a Commissioner on the Food\, Farming and Countryside Commission. \n\n\n\nKim Lloyd – Director at SupplyVue URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-net-zero-series-sustainable-supply-chains/ CATEGORIES:Circular Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/6f159dbc68851a13bce4560904702214.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210810T140702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T140702Z UID:24676-1632218400-1632227400@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Drone Pathfinder Catalyst programme community webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Drone Pathfinder Catalyst Programme Community Webinar on 21st September\n\n\nThe Government’s Pathfinder Catalyst Programme is part of a wider programme of work across the UK’s public and private sectors\, aimed at enabling integration of drones into UK airspace. \nThe programme aims to rapidly drive progress in drone technology and regulation over the next ten years\, enabling industry and the public sector to fully exploit the market in areas such as geo-mapping\, infrastructure inspections\, surveying and logistics to both commercial and public-sector industries. \nThese community events provide an opportunity for the UAV community to share experiences and form connections. They include updates and discussions from across the community\, as well as from the Pathfinder Steering Group \nMore information is available from the Pathfinder website. \nTo find out more about Connected Places Catapult events please visit our website. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/drone-pathfinder-catalyst-programme-community-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/4c5d25c181b33579485107745c55f2a6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210920T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210920T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210916T143519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T143519Z UID:24865-1632138300-1632141000@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Digital Future - the most important tech trends leaders need to know now DESCRIPTION:Hear business thought leaders reflecting on key themes emerging from the newly launched Digital Future 2021 report and global tech index.\n\n\n\nHow has pandemic accelerated adoption of advanced digital technologies and what does it mean to businesses around the globe?\n\n\nWho is leading the global race to become the country with fastest technology adoption and innovation rate and shaping its digital future? \n\n\nWhat are the emerging technological trends with real potential to transform businesses across the sectors?\n\nHear business thought leaders reflecting on key themes emerging from the newly launched Digital Future 2021 report and global technology index. \nThe report created by Digital Catapult\, UK’s authority on advanced digital technology\, highlights where the UK ranks across Artificial Intelligence\, Virtual & Augmented Reality\, the Internet of Things\, 5G and Blockchain and explores how these technologies are converging to blur the lines between the digital and physical worlds\, creating new capabilities and unlocking the potential for significant business and economic value as the world comes out of the pandemic. \nJoin the webinar\, with contributions from Dr Jeremy Silver\, CEO\, Digital Catapult\, Philip Young\, Director for Policy\, Research & Strategic Engagement\, Digital Catapult and Naomi Weir\, Head of Innovation at Confederation of British Industry (CBI) to hear the discussion on the latest insights\, trends and important themes affecting the UK’s technology community and the wider economy. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/digital-future-the-most-important-tech-trends-leaders-need-to-know-now/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://matrixni.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/72716f8b0f901516117c6044720fe6ce.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210820T131611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T131914Z UID:24766-1631786400-1631793600@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Design Thinking for AI – Mini Forum DESCRIPTION:Discover how design thinking methods can help overcome cultural barriers to change and unlock business model innovation in a professional services firm. \nDiscover how design thinking methods can help overcome cultural barriers to change and unlock business model innovation in a professional services firm. \nHosted by AI for Services in partnership with Oxford Brookes University and the NextGenPSF project team and SuperTech\, this mini forum is fully dedicated to professionals\, entrepreneurs\, data scientists and engineers developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for the accountancy and legal services sectors. \nJoin us to explore what design thinking is and how the approach can be used to unlock business model innovation in a professional services business. \nThe session will offer participants the opportunity to: \n\nHear from organisations that have integrated design thinking into the development and application of AI technologies in the sector\nPut into practice design thinking methods through an interactive exercise\nDiscover some of the innovative projects funded by UKRI Next Generation Services Challenge\n\nAgenda\n10:00 – Welcome \nAstrid Ayel\, AI for Services Lead\, KTN \n10:10 – Harnessing AI using Design Thinking \nProfessor Tim Vorley\, Pro Vice-Chancellor\, Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School \n10:25 – A Practical Exercise based on the AI in Readiness Toolkit \n10:40 – The Professional Services Businesses Panel \n\nSarah Blair\, Director of IT\, Thorntons Law\nDanielle Costin\, Head of Projects and Innovation\, Shoosmiths LLP\nDr Catriona Wolfenden\, Partner & Innovation Manager\, Weightmans LLP\nChaired by Hilary Smyth-Allen\, Executive Lead\, SuperTech WM\n\n11:20 – The Startups Panel  \n\nSteven Hassall\, Co-Founder & Design Director\, Frontier Labs\nJaume Mora Pedros\, Head of Product\, Engine B\nAnthony Seale\, CEO\, Legatics\nChaired by Melanie Knetsch\, Deputy Challenge Director\, Next Generation Services\, UKRI (TBC) URL:https://matrixni.org/event/design-thinking-for-ai-mini-forum/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Innovation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210916T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210820T131103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T132104Z UID:24763-1631786400-1631791800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Designed for Ageing Pre-Competition Webinar Event - Northern Ireland DESCRIPTION:The UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge is pleased to announce plans for a new opportunity for UK companies looking to develop innovations to help people as they age. Find out more by signing up to this online workshop which will showcase the Designed for Ageing competition launching in September 2021. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will introduce the competition and its design stage gate mechanism. It will also provide an opportunity to learn from experts (including regional insights from Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland) on how deploying good people-centred design principles in your application leads to greater commercial success. \nPlaces are limited for this webinar\, which seeks to specifically engage with Northern Ireland as a region – please register your interest so you don’t miss out. URL:https://matrixni.org/event/designed-for-ageing-pre-competition-webinar-event-northern-ireland/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Innovation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T183328 CREATED:20210820T102553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T103903Z UID:24744-1631709000-1631710800@matrixni.org SUMMARY:Hitting net zero: how the government can decarbonise homes DESCRIPTION:Decarbonising homes will be among the most difficult elements of reaching net zero. Homes account for 15% of the UK’s total emissions\, yet there has been little progress towards reducing these over the past decade. Confidence has been damaged by repeated U-turns and policy failures\, including the Green Deal and the Green Homes Grant. \nAchieving net zero by 2050 will require a huge national programme to deliver the infrastructure needed to reduce residential emissions – retrofitting homes\, installing heat pumps and developing local heat networks. The government\, businesses and consumers all have key roles to play. But how should the government approach policy making in this area? Will the long overdue Heat and Buildings Strategy be worth the wait and offer a clear plan? How can previous policy failures be learnt from? And how can we ensure the UK’s infrastructure is ready to support zero-emission homes? \nOn our panel to discuss these issues will be: \n\nLord Callanan\, Minister for Business\, Energy & Corporate Responsibility at BEIS\nChris Burchell\, Managing Director\, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution\nGillian Cooper\, Head of Energy Policy at Citizens Advice\nGuy Newey\, Director of Strategy and Performance at the Energy Systems Catapult\n\nThis event will be chaired by Marcus Shepheard\, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hitting-net-zero-how-the-government-can-decarbonise-homes/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Energy END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR