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SUMMARY:Circular Economy community engagement workshops
DESCRIPTION:EPSRC\, part of UKRI\, will be holding two workshops in March 2022 with the aim of exploring the role of engineering and physical sciences (EPS) research in achieving a transition to a circular economy. To maximise engagement with all stakeholders who are interested in attending\, they will be running the same workshop twice\, on different working days. The workshops will consist of: \n\nKeynote talks from community leaders and EPSRC.\nFacilitated discussion sessions around circularity and circular economy research across the engineering and physical sciences.\nNetworking opportunities.\n\nIt is anticipated this event will be of interest to researchers working in areas directly supporting the transition to a circular economy as well as those who have an interest in considering circularity in their own research in other areas. A background in circular economy research is not a pre-requisite and applications are actively encouraged from those new to the area or only just beginning to consider how to embed circularity in their research. \nColleagues from industry and the third sector are also encouraged to apply in order to foster relationships between industrial needs and fundamental science research\, as well as supporting EPSRC to ensure non-academic drivers are reflected in future priorities and scoping activities. \nAlthough this is primarily an EPSRC event this is an inherently interdisciplinary area of research. Applications from those not traditionally in EPSRC remit but currently or hoping to collaborate with those who are to deliver a circular future and/or embed circularity in EPS research and innovation are also encouraged. \nPlease note there is no funding associated with this activity. \nObjectives \nThe overarching objectives of the workshops are as follows: \nIncrease the awareness and understanding of the role of EPS research in delivering a transition to a circular economy. \n\nIncrease the awareness and understanding of how to embed circularity in EPS research.\nEncourage interaction between a wide range of stakeholders and partners with expertise or interest in the circular economy.\nIdentify research challenges and opportunities that could be developed as future priorities and develop understanding of the support needed to ensure research in the area delivers maximum impact.\nIncrease the understanding of current opportunities (including funding) which can be provided by EPSRC/UKRI for circular economy research.\n\nTo apply\, please submit an Expression of Interest following the instructions in the call document linked below. Expressions of Interest will open on Wednesday 5th January and will close at 16:00 on Tuesday 15th February. \nAll Expressions of Interest will be assessed by an EPSRC internal panel and in the event of oversubscription an appropriate number of participants will be selected to attend. Successful applicants will be notified by Tuesday 1st March.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/circular-economy-community-engagement-workshops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T180000
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding the UK Electricity Grid
DESCRIPTION:Reaching Net Zero emissions requires a huge increase in electricity. As we move to electric vehicles\, heat pumps for domestic heating\, and power generation from renewable sources\, what are the implications for the UK electricity grid and the way it is structured? In this event\, The Foundation for Science and Technology will explore how the grid needs to change and adapt to meet a decarbonising society. \nSpeakers at this event include Nick Winser CBE FREng – Chairman\, Energy Systems Catapult\, Dr Cathy McClay OBE – Trading and Optimisation Director\, Sembcorp Energy UK and Professor Keith Bell – Scottish Power Professor of Smart Grids\, University of Strathclyde.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/rebuilding-the-uk-electricity-grid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland FinTech Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland FinTech Symposium 2022 will unite FinTech leaders from across the UK in Belfast to celebrate our world-class sector. \n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n10am – 2pm  \nSESSIONS TO INCLUDE… \n\n\n\nADDRESS\, MINISTER OF STATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND\n\nConor Burns MP\, Northern Ireland Office  \n\n\n\nNORTHERN IRELAND’S PLACE IN UK FINTECH\n\nPeter Cunnane\, Director of International & National Initiatives\, Innovate Finance \n\n\n\nUPDATE ON THE NI FINTECH ECOSYSTEM\n\nFinTech NI Association \n\n\n\nSPOTLIGHT ON REGIONAL FINTECH CLUSTERS\n\nNicola Anderson\, CEO\, FinTech Scotland \nJoe Roche\, Engagement Manager\, FinTech North  \nHilary Smyth-Allen\, Executive Lead\, SuperTech West Midlands  \n\n\n\nWHY NORTHERN IRELAND?\n\nKaren Bradbury\, Financial Services Sector Lead\, Invest NI  \n\n\n\nSEED TO SERIES A: NAVIGATING INVESTMENT IN FINTECH\n\nRyan McAnlis\, Investment Director\, Techstart Ventures \n\n\n\nTHE GSIRT PROPOSAL – ACCELERATING NORTHERN IRELAND\n\nSteve Orr\, CEO\, Catalyst  \n\n\n\nPANEL DISCUSSION: NORTHERN IRELAND’S FINTECH OPPORTUNITY\n\nRoisin Finnegan\, Head of Ventures\, Deloitte NI  \nCarol Rossborough\, Co-Founder\, ESTHER \nChris Jessup\, Finance Partner\, A&L Goodbody  \nDaniel Broby\, Professor in Financial Technology\, Ulster University 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-fintech-symposium/
LOCATION:The Europa Hotel\, Great Victoria Street\, Belfast\, BT2 7AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:FinTech
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220131T114844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T114938Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Production Systems
DESCRIPTION:Integrated digital production management systems within a business can deliver control and optimisation of manufacturing\, product lifecycle and resource management processes. The main systems are SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)\, which controls the machines and equipment and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) which controls the activities on the factory floor both within and between each operation.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-production-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220314T140711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T141114Z
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SUMMARY:Channelling the Power and Potential of Space Data II
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Catapult Northern Ireland\, NI Space Office and Blue Inspiration to hear about a series of sector led challenges where the use of space data and application of advanced digital technologies may provide innovative solutions. \nKey stakeholders across public bodies have identified potential use cases where space data can be used and innovation can be applied to address challenge areas. The purpose is to present opportunities for SME’s to work alongside government and arm’s length bodies in helping realise the benefits of accessing and utilising space data and innovation from analytics and technologies like AI/ML. \nIn this information session Digital Catapult will present current challenges from across government where access to space data\, data analytics and the application of AI/ML can provide innovative solutions. These challenges will include ways to streamline resource intensive tasks\, efficiencies and cost savings\, contribute to carbon net zero targets\, and use data analytics and AI/ML to innovate on current practice. \nAttendees will have:\n\nThe opportunity to connect with public sector challenge owners\nOpportunity to identify ways in which your organisation may be able to offer expertise and solutions\nTo hear ways in which opportunities may be supported through access to R&D funds and other opportunities\n\nWho should attend:\n\nEnterprises who have experience of using Space and Satellite data in developing solutions\nEnterprises interested in or currently working in analytics\, Artificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, drone technology etc\nEnterprises with experience in computer vision problems\, analysing optical (visible spectrum) pictures\, Infra-Red\, LIDAR or RADAR\nEnterprises with experience of applying innovation and technology to solve civil and public challenges\n\n\n\nFeaturing challenges that include:\n\nMapping urban risk areas e.g. underground mine shafts\nMapping coastal areas to identify seaweed for aquaculture\nGrassland/Silage yield and quality mapping\nSatellite Data for land use: agriculture\, habitat mapping\, planning etc.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/channelling-the-power-and-potential-of-space-data-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital,Innovation,R&D,Space technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220131T114617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T114617Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Flexible Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Production efficiency often centres around a consistent product and process\, optimised to run with minimal downtime. But what happens when customers demand more product variation\, where you need to switch a process from one product to another\, or where batch sizes are small? This event will explore how digital technology can help manufacturers maintain efficiency and asset utilisation whilst offering the customer what they want.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-flexible-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T151500
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220210T155812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T155812Z
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SUMMARY:What works in diversity and inclusion?
DESCRIPTION:This years Royal Academy of Engineering’s annual diversity and inclusion conference will convene the engineering community to accelerate understanding and adoption of what works in diversity and inclusion (D&I). \nThe online conference will bring together engineering and D&I professionals to collaborate and develop successful solutions to make sustained progress on diversity and inclusion. RAEng address important sub-themes during the day\, including how to measure D&I success; what works when creating and maintaining inclusive cultures; and the successes and pitfalls when building inclusive systems\, services and products. \nJoin RAEng to hear from leading engineering companies and discuss how we can achieve our diversity and inclusion ambitions\, utilise employee perspectives to identify and develop more impactful measures\, and create inclusive systems and products where inherent bias is eliminated. \n\n\n\n10.30am\nWelcome \nProfessor Sarah Hainsworth OBE FREng – Chair\, Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Committee\n\n\n10.40am\nKeynote address\n\n\n11.00am\nOpening panel: How to measure diversity and inclusion success\n\n\n11.30am\nBREAK\n\n\n11.45am\nPanel discussion: What helps to make an inclusive culture?\n\n\n1.00pm\nLUNCH\n\n\n2.00pm\nPanel discussion: Developing Inclusive systems and products: Success and pitfalls\n\n\n3.00pm\nAn evidence-based future for D&I \nDr Hayaatun Sillem CBE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Royal Academy of Engineering\n\n\n3.10pm\nFeedback & next steps\n\n\n3.15pm\nCLOSE
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/what-works-in-diversity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Innovation,Women in STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220131T114319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T114319Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Quality Management
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring your finished product meets the requirements of your customers is the difference between selling your product (and not). This event will explore how the application of digital technology may improve production quality directly or reduce the time involved in ensuring quality through management and data sharing activity.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-quality-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20211208T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T145756Z
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SUMMARY:Next steps for the Research and Innovation Strategy in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The agenda of this event focuses specifically on issues in Ireland and will assess priorities for R&I\, including measures outlined in the consultation on a National Research and Innovation Strategy. \nIt comes as the Department of Further and Higher Education\, Research\, Innovation and Science continues to develop the new strategy\, which will run to 2027. \nPolicy Forum for Ireland are pleased to be able to include a keynote contribution from Peter Clifford\, Head of Strategy\, Science Foundation Ireland. \nDelegates will discuss the development of the final strategy\, priorities for its implementation\, implications for policy and stakeholders\, and what will be needed to achieve its key aims\, which include: \n\nusing research and innovation to tackle societal and economic challenges in the context of COVID-19\ndeveloping the research system and base\, growing capacity and capability\, and supporting the workforce\nincreasing public engagement\ndriving all-island collaboration\, as well as collaboration with the EU and more widely\, and growing Ireland’s global presence in R&I
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-the-research-and-innovation-strategy-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220301T120316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T120654Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The world is changing\, but Northern Ireland is still a great business location. \nOur economic vision – the 10X Economy – sets out a bold plan to position Northern Ireland among the top small\, advanced economies in the world. \nOur intent is to build a strong\, competitive economy that helps Northern Ireland compete on the global stage\, attract investment and stimulate innovation and creativity. \nJoin the Northern Ireland Showcase\, being broadcast live from the ICC Belfast on 3rd March 2022 to learn more about our ambition to take Northern Ireland to the next level. \nWhat can you expect from the Northern Ireland Showcase? \n\nMinister for the Economy’s welcome and address\nPanel sessions featuring:\n\nLeading international businesses thriving in Northern Ireland\nNorthern Ireland companies exporting across the world\nNorthern Irish diaspora and the power of our connections\n\n\n\nIf you have any difficulty registering online\, please contact the events team by emailing investni@event-ful.co.uk
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-showcase/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T165230Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering and Technology lunchtime networking event
DESCRIPTION:Join DASA\, ESA and the Royal Academy of Engineering for an informal lunch and learn about engineering and technology funding and support .\n\n\n\nAn opportunity for entrepreneurs\, SMEs and researchers to meet with representatives from DASA\, ESA and the Royal Academy of Engineering.\n\n\nLearn about funding and wider support available to help take your engineering or technology idea to the next level.\n\n\nEnjoy an informal chat over lunch with friends and colleagues from the world of engineering and technology.\n\nThe Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is a cross-Government organisation that finds and funds exploitable defence and security innovations to make the UK safer. It welcomes ideas from innovators small and large\, while providing support to those who have not previously worked with Government. \nEuropean Space Agency Space Solutions (S2) provides funding for problem-solving projects\, for which there is market demand\, that use a space asset\, most often satellite data. \nThe Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. The Academy’s Enterprise Hub supports engineering and technology entrepreneurs who want to start\, lead and grow their companies.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/engineering-technology-lunchtime-networking-event/
LOCATION:Ormeau Baths\, 18 Ormeau Avenue\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT2 8HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220131T113834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113834Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in New Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Product development might be driven by changing customer demands or may be unlocked by new production capability to satisfy existing customer demand. This event will explore the digital technologies and associated Systems across supply chains. Specifically\, technologies that can drive and enable opportunities for new products or variants.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-new-product-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital,Energy,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220112T101511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T102234Z
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SUMMARY:Next steps for energy policy in NI
DESCRIPTION:Next steps for energy policy in NI – the Energy Strategy\, just transition\, modernisation\, security of supply\, customers\, and the future market \nThis conference focuses on priorities for energy policy in Northern Ireland\, including: \n– aims for decarbonising the energy sector by 2050\n– the way forward for the energy market and energy suppliers\, looking at regulation\, competition\, reliability\, and affordability\n– core challenges around fuel poverty and security of supply \nIt is timed as an opportunity for stakeholders and policymakers to examine the new Northern Ireland Energy Strategy\, following its publication by the Department for the Economy on 16th December\, to assess its aims and highlight key issues for implementation. \nWe expect discussion to bring out latest thinking on the Strategy’s key areas of focus\, including: \n– the energy system – what is required for setting achievable decarbonisation targets\, a just transition in NI\, and an optimal energy mix to serve demands in electricity\, heat\, and transport\n– futureproofing – priorities for infrastructure development and demand-side management that are fit for changing consumer behaviour and can cope with long-term pressures on the energy system \nWe are pleased to be able to include keynote contributions from Professor John Barry\, Professor of Green Political Economy and Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainability\, Equality and Climate Action\, Queens University Belfast; John French\, Chief Executive\, Utility Regulator; and Richard Rogers\, Head of Energy\, Department for the Economy. \nOverall\, areas for discussion include: \n– implementing the new Northern Ireland Energy Strategy\, key issues for delivery\, and the 2050 vision\n– decarbonisation\, the transformation of the energy grid\, and new climate change legislation\n– next steps for the NI energy market\, regulatory challenges\, competitiveness\, and sustainability\n– the future for energy infrastructure in Northern Ireland and security of supply\n– ensuring quality and affordable service for customers and developing a modern regulatory framework \nThe discussion is bringing together stakeholders with key policy officials who are due to attend from DAERA\, NI; the Department for Communities\, NI; the Department for the Economy\, NI; Department of Finance\, NI; NI Assembly; NIAO; the NIEA; Department of Environment\, Climate & Communications\, ROI; BEIS; and the DfE.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-energy-policy-in-ni/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220208T114520Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Belfast)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in 2 Royal Avenue\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-belfast/
LOCATION:2 Royal Avenue\, 2 Royal Avenue\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220121T103323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T103323Z
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SUMMARY:What’s the ‘Big Deal’ about the Belfast City Deal?
DESCRIPTION:Join Queen’s University for a panel discussion where you will hear from experts about why the City Deal is a very Big Deal! Explore the details and the possibilities that this once-in-a-generation opportunity will offer for Belfast to achieve economic growth and prosperity and unparalleled future job opportunities. The Belfast Region City Deal is a £850 million package of funding between central government and the Belfast region. \nDuring this chaired discussion\, the expert panel will explain and explore the science and societal impact of these projects and at the end will invite discussion and debate from the audience.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/whats-the-big-deal/
LOCATION:The Graduate School\, Queen’s University\, University Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T161538Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering the AI Strategy – the use of new AI technologies in industry and the public sector
DESCRIPTION:In September 2021\, the UK Government published the National AI Strategy. Part of this Strategy is to support the transition to an AI-enabled economy. In this event\, FST will look at how AI technologies are being deployed now in the public and private sectors\, and expectations for the coming years. \nSpeakers: \nProfessor Tom Rodden\, Chief Scientific Adviser\, Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media & Sport \n\nProfessor Geraint Rees FMedSci\, Pro-Vice-Provost AI\, University College London\nLord Clement-Jones CBE\, House of Lords and Joint Chair of the AI All Party Parliamentary Group\nFourth speaker TBC\n\n  \nChaired by the Rt Hon Lord (David) Willetts\, Chairman of the Foundation for Science and Technology \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/delivering-the-ai-strategy-the-use-of-new-ai-technologies-in-industry-and-the-public-sector/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220210T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T154109Z
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SUMMARY:Critical conversations: What works in diversity and inclusion?
DESCRIPTION:In the first of this year’s Critical conversations series of online events from the Royal Academy for Engineering\, Academy CEO\, Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE\, will be joined by: \n\nAnne-Marie Neatham\, Partnership Director at Ocado Group and COO\, Kindred\nDr Karen Salt\, Deputy Director for Research\, Culture and Environment at UKRI\n\nDrawing on their experience of evidence-based leadership\, they will explore how to create disruptors in the engineering community with new and innovative ideas to achieve our diversity and inclusion ambitions. The conversation will also look at ways to measure diversity and inclusion that can make a real impact\, and discuss the benefits of measurement to ensure greater belonging and meaningful commitments. \nThis event will set the scene for the Academy’s forthcoming activities to support diversity and inclusion in engineering\, including the annual Diversity and Inclusion conference on 15 March 2022.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/critical-conversations-what-works-in-diversity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Innovation,Women in STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220125T150613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T150613Z
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SUMMARY:NI Science Festival - Turing Talk 2022: A Day in the Life of a Smart City with Prof Julie A. McCann
DESCRIPTION:Part of the IET EngTalk and BCS Lecture Series \nWith the recent COP26 held in Glasgow\, sustainability and climate adaption is on everyone’s minds. The main outcome of this has been an agreement to strengthen 2030 targets by the end of 2022. This talk will discuss the role of the Internet of Things\, specifically sensor-based technologies\, in both providing data to better understand resource usage for optimization and reduction\, as well as providing ground truths to track those targets are being met. To do this this technology needs to be embedded in our transport\, our factories\, our homes even\, and with this brings a new set of challenges around privacy and security. Indeed\, such systems are core to building the Digital Twins that drive decision making\, but what happens when such systems go wrong? Prof Julie A. McCann will explore this and potential solutions to such scenarios and will illustrate where the technologies are heading with a future look. \nAbout \nProfessor Julie A McCann heads up Adaptive Emergent Systems Engineering (AESE) in the Dept of Computing where she works with a highly multi-disciplinary group of Post Docs and PhD students from a broad spectra of backgrounds. She leads the Resilient and Robust Infrastructure challenge part of the Data Centric Engineering theme in the Alan Turing Institute\, she is PI for the NRF funded Singapore Eco Cities initiative\, and is Deputy Director of PeTraS and therein leads the Logistics 4.0 project with the Tate Modern\, ARM and Ordinance Survey. She is Imperial PI for the EPSRC Science of Sensing Systems Software (S4) programme grant. Until recently she was the Co-director of the Intel Collaborative Research Institute on Sustainable Connected Cities\, the Co-PI of the NEC Smart Water Lab\, and Director of the cross-Imperial Smart Connected Futures Network. \nShe has chaired and remains actively involved with the field’s top conferences (including Infocom\, Sensys\, IPSN\, and EWSN) and is an Associated Editor for IoT-J. She currently delivers the Pervasive Computing teaching module and in the past she lectured Operating Systems courses. She was chair of the Department of Computing Equality and Diversity committee (2018-2021)\, is a Fellow of the British Computer Society\, a Chartered Engineer and consults on computer-based futures for TV and Film .
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ni-science-festival-turing-talk-2022-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-smart-city-with-prof-julie-a-mccann/
LOCATION:Assembly Buildings Conference Centre\, 2-10 Fisherwick Place\, Belfast\, Ulster\, BT1 6DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220218T104030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T104030Z
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SUMMARY:Skills@ScAle - Funding Your AI Ambition
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Applied Intelligence – This series of webinars is designed to provide no nonsense\, practical and pragmatic advice to Business Leaders\, to improve their understanding of artificial intelligence\, demonstrate where the growth markets exist\, where investment is taking place\, the sectors of interest and the applications which are delivering bottom-line return on investment. \nThe fourth webinar entitled: Funding Your AI Ambition investigates the various funding mechanisms available to business leaders and entrepreneurs to reduce the cost of bringing a AI powered innovation to the market. Our speakers will cover Irish state supports\, European schemes and discuss those provided from venture capitalist to provide seed investment. \nFor more information visit: https://www.ictskillnet.ie/training/skillsscale-webinar-series/ \nAfter registration please use the calendar options provided to save the event in your diary \n*Do you have a question you would like to ask the panel?\nPlease send your questions to gillian.ogrady@ictskillnet.ie and they will be compiled for the panellists.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/skillsscale-funding-your-ai-ambition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220131T113457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113457Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Continuous Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Capturing data to support decision making is crucial to modern continuous improvement programmes\, but as the volume of data grows exponentially\, powerful analytical and visualisation techniques are needed to bring the data to life. This area of innovation is progressing at a fast pace\, and we will highlight the significant benefits of dedicated solutions in this technology area. The benefits of incremental gains compound over time\, so the sooner you start the greater the performance gains over slower rivals.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-continuous-improvement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creative technology,Digital,Energy,Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220125T092710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T092710Z
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SUMMARY:A.rtifical I.mmortality
DESCRIPTION:Can AI enable us to live forever? Filmmaker Ann Shin sets out on a journey\, exploring the latest AI and biotech with scientists and visionaries who foresee a ‘post-biological’ world where humans and AI merge. Will AI be the best\, or the last thing we ever do? \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/a-rtifical-i-mmortality/
LOCATION:The Black Box\, 18-22 Hill Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220211T095759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T111445Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Public Transport in NI
DESCRIPTION:Translink is leading the transport transformation in Northern Ireland\, aiming to operate a net zero emissions fleet by 2040 and creating advanced services and networks to be your first choice for travel today\, for tomorrow. \nThis event will give an account of Translink’s actions to revolutionise and decarbonise NI’s public transport system\, transitioning to renewable energy technologies and accelerating net zero emissions across their bus and train fleet and wider business by 2040. \nThe presentation will explore the opportunities to develop public transport in Northern Ireland. Showcasing the ground-breaking work to deliver the first hydrogen double decker fleet and the first hydrogen refuelling station on the island of Ireland\, the further delivery of 100 new zero emission (electric and hydrogen) buses due to service this Spring\, the programme to decarbonisation of the rail network and the activities underway to encourage more people to use active travel. \nKeynote Speaker: Ian Campbell\, Director of Service Operations\, Translink
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-public-transport-in-ni/
LOCATION:The Mac\, 10 Exchange Street\, West\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220210T154529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T154529Z
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SUMMARY:RAEng Engineering ethics report launch
DESCRIPTION:Join RAEng to launch the report\, “Engineering Ethics: Maintaining society’s trust in the Engineering Profession”. \nTo mark the publication of this important work from the Engineering Ethics Reference Group (a joint committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Council)\, we are hosting a webinar to hear from the Chair of the group\, Professor David Bogle FREng. This will be followed by a panel discussion with Chi Onwurah MP\, Professor Chris Atkin FREng\, Chair of the Engineering Council\, Dr Ollie Folayan\, Chair of AFBE-UK Scotland and Maitheya Riva\, early career engineer representative\, IOM3. \nEthical practice has long been part of the behaviours (together with sustainability and inclusion) which make a profession aspirational and trust-worthy. Engineering has been working for many years on embedding ethical engineering in professional practice. This report is next step in this work\, drawing in progress so far and launching a new vision. It also includes actions to support that vision\, and embed it in the culture of professional engineering. \nProgramme\n\n\n\n5.50pm\nZoom webinar opens\n\n\n6.00pm\nWelcome\n\n\n6.05pm\nPanel discussion\n\n\n6.40pm\nQ&A session\n\n\n6.55pm\nClosing remarks\n\n\n7.00pm\nClose
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/raeng-engineering-ethics-report-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220126T101814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T105554Z
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SUMMARY:I ❤️ My STEM Career
DESCRIPTION:At I ❤️ My STEM Career\, team Startacus and MC Emer Maguire will be chatting to a whole host of local STEM professionals to find out why they love their career and highlighting lots of exciting STEM-focused career opportunities and pathways for teenagers and young people in NI. Expect short punchy chats\, and discover if a science\, tech\, engineering or math inspired job could be for you! Tune in to our live stream taking place over 2 days! \nIf you are a teacher or school principal and would like some of your students to watch the live stream\, or attend one of the two live sessions in-person\, please email alastair@startacus.net for an invite.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/i-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-my-stem-career-powered-by-matrix/
LOCATION:Online and In Person
CATEGORIES:STEM skills,Women in STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220121T120911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T120911Z
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SUMMARY:NISF: AI and You Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is artificial intelligence (AI)\, and how does it work? It will be lots of fun exploring our demonstration tools together! Experts from Ulster University’s AIRC will talk about and demonstrate a number of AI application examples. With the help of these examples\, we will understand key concepts of AI and the mathematics involved. \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/nisf-ai-and-you-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220208T113847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T113847Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Derry~Londonderry)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in The Playhouse\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-derrylondonderry/
LOCATION:The Playhouse\, 5-7 Artillery Street\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 6RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220215T112018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T112107Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of the European Hydrogen Economy
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore the potential of the European hydrogen economy. Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in achieving a carbon-neutral economy in Europe by 2050. Green hydrogen also has many possible applications in the Irish context\, and while currently representing a modest fraction of the global energy mix\, projections indicate that clean hydrogen could meet approximately 25% of the world’s energy demand by mid-century. \nIn recent years\, several European countries\, including Portugal and Germany\, have issued comprehensive national hydrogen strategies. These frameworks provide critical insights for Ireland as policymakers consider the role for green hydrogen in meeting the state’s climate and energy targets. In this session\, three international experts will explore the potential role of green hydrogen as the EU transitions to a carbon-neutral future. \nAbout the Speakers:   \nDr Isabel Cabrita is Professor of Energy Solutions at the Institute of Education and Sciences\, Lisbon. She also serves as a Researcher at CERENA\, a Portuguese research and technological development institute which specialises in innovative and sustainable energy solutions. From 2015-2021\, she was Head of Research Directorate-General of Energy and Geology\, Portugal. In this role\, Dr Cabrita oversaw the implementation of the Portuguese Energy and Climate Plan\, and Portugal’s National Hydrogen Strategy. Dr Cabrita has produced more than 300 publications and served as guest editor of an edition of Energies in 2021. \nFranz Lehner is Head of International Cooperation at NOW GmbH\, the German Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology. NOW GmbH is responsible for the coordination and management of the German Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology and the Electromobility Model Regions programme of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany. An engineer by training\, Mr Lehner has more than 10 years of professional experience focusing on hydrogen\, fuel cells\, renewable fuels and electric mobility. Before joining NOW in early 2021\, Mr Lehner was Managing Consultant at the international energy transition consulting firm E4tech in Lausanne\, Switzerland. From 2014-2019\, he co-authored the annual Fuel Cell Industry Review published by E4Tech\, the global benchmark report in this sector. \nShiva Dustdar is Head of Innovation Finance Advisory at the European Investment Bank. A leading innovation finance expert with over 25 years of experience at J.P. Morgan\, Fitch Ratings and now at EIB\, she specialises in identifying future investment opportunities and developing new business and market opportunities to finance the transition to a green and digital economy. Ms Dustdar co-founded the European High Yield Association (EHYA)\, which is now part of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME). In 2006\, she was listed in the ‘Top 50 Women in Credit’ by Credit Magazine. Ms Dustdar Shiva holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an Executive MBA from London Business School.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-the-european-hydrogen-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220119T140505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T140505Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:From biochemistry to physics\, ecology to geology\, discover how you\, the universe and everything in between behaves as NI Science Festival returns with an interstellar programme of over 120 public events from 17 – 27 February 2022! \nEstablished in 2014\, NI Science Festival has grown to become the largest celebration of its kind on the island of Ireland and in its relatively short lifespan became one of the leading Science Festivals in the whole of Europe. \nOver the years NISF has striven to bring the very best of science communication to Northern Ireland\, including notable names such as Brian Cox\, Alice Roberts\, Jim Al-Khalili\, Jocelyn Bell Burnell\, Liz Bonnin\, Robert Winston\, Chris Hadfield\, Chris and Xand Van Tulleken\, Chris Packham\, Adam Rutherford\, Maddie Moate to name a few. \nThe festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science\, technology\, engineering\, art and mathematics. These events present some of the best scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work\, cutting-edge research and what the future might hold. \nDuring the day\, the festival offers a range of workshops\, tours talks and interactive activities for people of all ages. In the evening we present an eclectic mix of experiential events including scientific debate\, talks\, theatres\, comedy\, music\, and film for adults and much more.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-science-festival/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T141500
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20211013T154056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T154056Z
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SUMMARY:Devolve to Evolve: What role should local communities play in decarbonising homes?
DESCRIPTION:How much of the transition to greener heating should be locally-led – and how much should this be dictated by national government? What would it look like to have a transition that’s completely bottom-up? Join Nesta’s panel of experts as we explore how national and local approaches might work together on the journey to net zero. \nThis event is the fifth in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/devolve-to-evolve-what-role-should-local-communities-play-in-decarbonising-homes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001204
CREATED:20220131T113025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113025Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:This event looks at how manufacturers can gather\, process and present data from the factory in sufficient detail to give customers visibility of their orders. Of course\, this level of granularity is also extremely helpful to the factory management team\, to fully understand work in progress and allow management time to be spent proactively maximising customer experience\, rather than spend time on reactive expediting and fire fighting after problems comes to light.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Creative technology,Digital,Energy,Innovation
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