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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork 2020 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Farm to Fork 2020 Conference – Building sustainable food systems together\, will take place virtually on 15 and 16 October 2020 (World Food Day) and is the first in what will be an annual gathering of European stakeholders interested in helping to shape the EU’s path towards sustainable food systems. \nThe conference is hosted by the European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety\, Ms. Stella Kyriakides\, and the European Commissioner for Agriculture\, Mr. Janusz Wojciechowski. The opening address of the Conference will be given by the European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans. \nStakeholders across the food value chain\, public authorities\, international and civil society organisations\, as well as other citizens and the interested public are invited to join the debate and contribute to the implementation of the recently adopted Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair\, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. The event will also provide a forum for discussion on the challenges and opportunities linked to the transition to sustainable food systems\, as well as on possible further areas of intervention. \nPartner Events \nThe European Commission is organising a series of partner events concerning actions foreseen in the Farm to Fork Strategy. For a calendar of these events\, please click here. \nNetwork with other participants and speakers in a 1:1 meeting \nParticipants can connect through the platform of the conference to fellow attendees in one-to-one discussions on 15 and 16 October\, from 12:30 to 18:00. Speakers will also be available for 1:1 meetings on 15 October from 12:30 to 18:00. \nBookings can be made online from 1 October. Once registered\, please go on the “Participants” page to find someone you’re interested in meeting and request a timeslot. Your meeting will only be confirmed if the other participant approves it. \nPost on the Marketplace \nThrough the marketplace\, participants can list offers and request items: \n\nProject Cooperation – Add a cooperation wish if you are looking for a cooperation partner for your project\nInvestment Opportunity – If you are seeking investment\, create an Investment Opportunity\nExpertise – Describe your kind of expertise & know-how\nRequest – Create a request for anything specific you are looking for in relation with the event theme
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/farm-to-fork-2020-conference/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
CATEGORIES:Agrifood
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220104T120938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T120938Z
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SUMMARY:HyDeploy – Introducing hydrogen into the UK gas grid
DESCRIPTION:Deploying hydrogen to the point of use will be key if the UK is to make the transition from fossil fuels to greener energies. Can the UK’s existing natural gas grid provide the framework for bringing clean hydrogen to homes and businesses? \nFeaturing guest speaker Tommy Isaac of Progressive Enery Ltd\, learn about the key outcomes and findings of the UK’s first live trial of hydrogen blending into a gas grid\, which took place at Keele University between October 2019 – March 2021. Alongside this\, a broader overview of the current status of the HyDeploy project will be provided; demonstrating how this ground breaking project fits into the UK’s Net-Zero strategy in kickstarting the hydrogen conversion journey.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hydeploy-introducing-hydrogen-into-the-uk-gas-grid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220316T111506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T111506Z
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SUMMARY:BelTech 2022
DESCRIPTION:BelTech 2022 will take place on April 7th in Titanic Belfast and will continue to lead the way in gathering\, informing and inspiring Northern Ireland’s technology practitioners of today and of the future. \nA vibrant\, timely and vital hybrid tech conference for practitioners which will reboot the business tech sector\, showcase NI tech business resilience to domestic and global audience and lead on the development of a new Cloud Native economy. \nBelTech will bring together local software practitioners and entrepreneurs online to learn about and discuss the latest advances\nin Software Engineering. Giving technology and business leaders a forum to connect and exchange views with peers locally and globally\, BelTech also celebrates achievement in NI tech\, whilst engaging and inspiring the next generation of professionals. \nThis year’s event focuses on Software Delivery – the process of delivering technology to market and the tracks and themes are: \n\nGoing Live With Technology: These sessions will discuss the challenges of making it to market\, what it means to be production ready\, the importance of multi-disciplinary teams\, Evolutionary Architecture and LiveOps.\nWhat’s Next\, New and Changing the Industry: These sessions will discuss emerging technology markets that present new tools. opportunities and improvements for business. Blockchain\, Web3\, AI\, and Cyber Security. The maturity of offerings and potential for growth in these markets.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beltech-2022/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Innovation,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220408T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220408T235900
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220301T095824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T095824Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech Awards
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Women in Tech Awards will recognise and celebrate women who innovate\, challenge and embrace technology\, and will showcase inspirational individuals who have achieved great success within the sector.\n\n\nThese awards are hugely important and promote a gender balanced workforce across the tech sector in Northern Ireland.  We want to support and acknowledge women in tech by highlighting and recognising great achievements by women in tech today.\n\n\nThe awards ceremony will take place at the Europa Hotel\, Belfast on Friday 8th April 2022 as a prestigious formal black-tie event with approximately 300 guests in attendance.  The drinks reception will begin from 6.30pm and call to dinner will be 7.15pm.  The event will be hosted by former BBC Broadcaster Sarah Travers and will feature an array of entertainment along with the all-important awards presentation after dinner.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/women-in-tech-awards/
LOCATION:The Europa Hotel\, Great Victoria Street\, Belfast\, BT2 7AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Women in STEM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220121T110031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T110502Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering for Carbon Zero 2022 - A Global PhD Conference
DESCRIPTION:The UK-China Consortium of Engineering Education & Research (UCEER)\, in which Queen’s University Belfast is the leading UK institution\, is holding the first Global PhD Conference on ‘Engineering for Carbon Zero’ (UCEER22-ECZ) online in April 2022. The conference is jointly organised by PhD students from Queen’s University Belfast and Tianjin University\, China. PhD students from both institutions are the main organisers for this conference and PhD students or Masters students from around the world are invited to attend and present their latest research. \nA large amount of carbon emissions and the resulting greenhouse effect are believed to be closely related to extreme weather and atmospheric environment. \nSince the second industrial revolution\, the extensive use of fossil energy has led to a sharp increase in CO2 in the atmosphere. With the holding of the International Climate Conference and the recognition of this topic by the international community\, reducing carbon emissions and controlling global warming has become an important topic in the 21st century. Many countries have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality\, or carbon zero\, by the middle of the 21st century in order to cope with the intensifying climate change. There are a large number of research and technical challenges that need to be solved urgently\, including the use of sustainable energy\, carbon capture\, carbon utilization\, carbon storage and so on. \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/engineering-for-carbon-zero-2022-a-global-phd-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220412T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220412T101500
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220401T142336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T143039Z
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SUMMARY:How AI is reshaping Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:During the pandemic healthcare technologies have proved a lifeline for many\, with digital services seeing a surge in uptake as people’s access to care changed immeasurably. \nOne such technology which is being used across disciplines is Artificial Intelligence. From surgical robotics to improving cancer diagnosis\, we are already starting to see the potential with which AI can help us improve efficiency and ultimately improve outcomes for patients. \nFollowing on from the publication of the digital health report on 15th March\, this webinar will put a spotlight on Artificial Intelligence in particular and look at how effective leverage of the technology will reshape healthcare. \nThe expert panellists will share case studies and example of best practice\, whilst also looking at some of the challenges that face AI implementation in healthcare systems\, and how these can be mitigated to ensure quality of care is maintained. \nIf you are a Healthcare Professional\, Healthcare Decision Maker\, Government & Policy Maker\, Industry Member or generally interested in this subject matter\, join this free webinar.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/how-ai-is-reshaping-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220413T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220411T100540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T100540Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:Discover the potential of AI/ML to change the way your business operates.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\nOverview: \nArtificial intelligence is a technology that enables a machine to simulate human behavior. Machine learning is a subset of AI which allows a machine to automatically learn from past data without programming explicitly. The goal of AI is to make a smart computer system like humans to solve complex problems. \nWhy attend: \n\nFind out what AI/ML are\nLearn how their unique characteristics address many business issues\nDiscover AI/ML applications for businesses across sectors – manufacturing\, logistics & fleet management\, professional services\, retail\, hospitality\, agriculture\, construction & civil engineering – and more!\n\nThrough use cases and success stories from various industries we’ll share ideas that are accessible\, practical\, usable\, useful and affordable. \nMeet the trainer: \nPhil Weir runs Flax & Teal\, a web and data science consultancy\, and is part of Avata Industries\, a collaborative network of Industry 4.0 experts focused on delivering digital transformation. Phil is passionate about Open Source technology – software that is more reliable\, more flexible\, and has more longevity than its proprietary peers because it is developed by communities rather than a single company. He is also a board member of OpenUK (promotes businesses\, projects and people\, who use and develop open source software\, open hardware and open data).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/masterclass-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220411T103724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T111207Z
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SUMMARY:CASE Green innovation challenge fund Awareness event
DESCRIPTION:CASE green innovation challenge fund – awareness event.\n\n\nThe Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) is an industry led\, collaborative\, sustainable energy research centre hosted at Queen’s University Belfast\, partnering with Ulster University and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). \nCASE are pleased to announce that we have been selected to manage the Green Innovation Challenge Fund (GICF) on behalf of the Department for the Economy NI. This new £4.5 million award will allow us to discover the Path to Net Zero Energy as outlined in the NI Energy Strategy 2021. \nCASE is eager to extend this funding opportunity to new industrial\, manufacturing and service related industries and is partnering with NIACE to facilitate an information session on the 14 April at 2 -4pm at their Centre on Airport Road. At this event you will hear what the aims of the funding are\, what areas of research are eligible and there will be an opportunity to meet academics to discuss potential partnerships to go forward with an application \nFor more information see the competition details here.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/case-green-innovation-challenge-fund-awareness-event/
LOCATION:NIACE Centre\, 5 Airport Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT3 9EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220408T140339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T140545Z
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SUMMARY:Farming Innovation Programme - Large R&D Partnership Projects
DESCRIPTION:This event is for businesses\, research organisations\, farmers\, growers and foresters who want to apply for funding to develop an idea for a new farming product or service. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, you will find out about a new funding competition you could apply for: Large R&D Partnership Projects. \nYou need to be a business registered in the UK to lead a project. Research organisations and other businesses\, including farmers\, growers and foresters\, can collaborate as part of the project team. \nWho is this funding for?\n\nLarge scale research\, development and demonstration of solutions that will improve farming methods and help the environment in England\nProjects led by a UK registered business\nCollaborative projects with at least one SME and one research organisation\nProjects with costs between £3 million and £5 million\n\nGet help to find a partner to apply with\nFor this funding\, you will need to apply as a team of at least one UK organisation and one research organisation. We’re here to help you make connections with the right people and increase your chances of success. \nDuring the event\, you will meet organisations and individuals you could collaborate with. \nWhy attend?\n\nFind out more about the scope and eligibility criteria directly from the funders\nLearn about the application process\nMeet other businesses to find potential partners\n\nParticipants who register to attend this event are expected to be willing to share details of their project ideas at the event with other delegates\, to encourage partnering and collaboration. \nJoin our Transforming Food Production Consortia Building Group on LinkedIn. \nThe funding comes from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in partnership with UKRI. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Briefing Event\n12:45 – Consortia Building Session
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/farming-innovation-programme-large-rd-partnership-projects/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agrifood,Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220412T084844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T084844Z
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SUMMARY:The European Green Deal and the UK
DESCRIPTION:The European Green Deal and the UK – impact\, challenges\, and opportunities for collaboration on policy\, research\, trade\, sector decarbonisation\, and international development\nThis conference will examine the European Green Deal and the key priorities for achieving the aim for Europe to be the first climate-neutral continent. \nA key focus will be the opportunities and implications for stakeholders in the UK and internationally\, including in the areas of business and research collaboration\, trade and policy coordination\, as well as possible challenges that lie ahead. \nIncluded are keynote sessions with João Vale de Almeida\, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Kingdom; Jytte Guteland MEP\, Lead Climate Negotiator\, European Parliament and Jacquelyn MacLennan\, Partner\, White & Case – as well as contributions from AECOM; Aldersgate Group; the Connected Places Catapult; the European Space Agency; Melius Homes; National Grid; NFU Scotland; University of York; and Visa Europe. \nThe conference will be an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from BEIS; the CCC; DIT; the FCDO; Defra; Department for the Economy\, NI; DfT; DAERA\, NI; the Environment Agency\, NI; the DWI; NAO; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government – as well as parliamentary pass-holders from both Houses of Parliament.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-european-green-deal-and-the-uk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change,Innovation,R&D
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220415T091424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T091554Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Challenge in partnership with The Amp Growth Incubator & NWRC
DESCRIPTION:NI Engineering Challenge Event: Explore the first steps of your startup journey in 3 days with £500 prize for the winning pitches.\n\n\n3 day event for FE engineering and technology students /graduates/experienced engineers and technicians to explore new engineering products or processes with market potential. \nDay One \n• Brainstorming Brunch \n• Introduction to Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub \n• Ideation and concept development – helping each applicant with an idea with market need identified \n• “The Challenge” \n• Developing commercial innovation \n• Hear from entrepreneurs who have walked the walk \n• Engineering and technology experts to help guide on the ‘challenge’ \nDay Two \n• Story-boarding\, wire-framing\, product sketch\, developing the route to market with cost strategy\, market mapping\, leading to an outline business plan \n• ‘Drop in Clinics’ with experts available online and in person for guidance and problem solving \nDay Three \n• 3-5min pitch to panel from participants (individuals or teams) \n• Prize winners announced and networking event \n• Closing talk by RAENG on application process for its Regional Talent Engine programme (£20k support for successful applicants\, with coaching and mentoring over 4-6 months).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/engineering-challenge-in-partnership-with-the-amp-growth-incubator-nwrc/
LOCATION:The AMP Growth Incubator\, 11 Ebrington Street\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT47 6FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20211208T152613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T152613Z
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SUMMARY:Next steps for science and technology in UK agriculture - WFNF policy conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference will examine the priorities for developing agricultural science and technology in the UK. \nExpect discussion to focus on how to achieve the potential of innovation to meet supply chain and climate challenges\, and the way forward for support from policy and regulation. \nThe conference takes place in the context of the Agricultural Transition Plan 2021 to 2024\, as well as the ongoing implementation of the Government’s Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS)\, and the Agriculture Act coming into force. \nThe agenda is structured to bring out latest thinking on: \n\nSupport – developing funding opportunities that effectively support innovation\, and the role of the Farming Innovation Programme in fostering science and technology advancements\nDelivery – realising the potential of science and technology across the supply chain:\n\nkey challenges and opportunities\ndriving productivity alongside sustainability\nthe principle of public money for public goods\nsupporting stakeholder engagement and take-up\n\n\nEnvironmental Land Management Schemes – ensuring innovation is supported in the design and delivery of ELMs\nThe UK’s global presence – positioning in the international regulatory and policy landscape\, opportunities for international collaboration\, and implications for trade deals\nGMO crops and genetic editing – the outlook for the UK following the Government’s response to its consultation on genetic technologies regulation – with discussion on:\n\nthe potential for building resilience in the face of market\, climate\, and resource pressures on global food systems\npriorities for the safety and regulatory assessments of cutting-edge technologies\nevidence and data driven decision making\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8.30\nRegistration\n\n\n \n \n\n\n9.00\nChair’s opening remarks \nSenior Parliamentarian\n\n\n \n \n\n\n9.05\nSupporting the role of science and technology in UK agriculture\, and coordination with the wider policy landscape \nTim Morden\, Deputy Director\, Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs \nQuestions and comments from the floor\n\n\n \n \n\n\n9.35\nBreak\n\n\n \n \n\n\n9.40\nFunding for agritech – identifying opportunities\, priorities for research\, investment sources\, and access to finance\n\n\n \nSenior representative\, funding\n\n\n \n \n\n\n9.50\nDriving forward innovation – improving productivity and sustainability\, maximising the potential of data and emerging technology\, key challenges and opportunities\, and supporting stakeholder engagement and take-up  \nProfessor Richard Tiffin\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Agrimetrics; and Director\, Centre for Food Security\, University of Reading \nDr Helen Ferrier\, Chief Science & Regulatory Affairs Adviser\, National Farmers’ Union \nDustin Benton\, Policy Director\, Green Alliance \nDave Bench\, Chief Executive\, Crop Protection Association \nSenior representative\, technology\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nQuestions and comments from the floor\n\n\n \n \n\n\n10.40\nChair’s closing remarks \nSenior Parliamentarian\n\n\n \n \n\n\n10.45\nBreak\n\n\n \n \n\n\n10.50\nChair’s opening remarks \nSenior Parliamentarian\n\n\n \n \n\n\n10.55\nScience and technology in a global context – latest developments\, the international regulatory landscape\, and future trade agreements \nSenior representative\, international\n\n\n \nSenior representative\, trade\n\n\n \nQuestions and comments from the floor\n\n\n \n \n\n\n11.30\nKey issues for genetic editing and the future outlook for GMO crops in the UK \nJon Williams\, Public and Governmental Affairs Manager – Agricultural Solutions\, UK and Ireland\, BASF \nSenior representative\, environment \nSenior representative\, consumers \nSenior representative\, legal\n\n\n \nSenior representative\, agriculture\n\n\n \nQuestions and comments from the floor\n\n\n \n \n\n\n12.20\nBreak\n\n\n \n \n\n\n12.25\nRegulatory priorities for science and technology in the food system  \nProfessor Robin May\, Chief Scientific Adviser\, Food Standards Agency; and Professor of Infectious Disease\, University of Birmingham \nQuestions and comments from the floor\n\n\n \n \n\n\n12.55\nChair’s and Westminster Food & Nutrition closing remarks \nSenior Parliamentarian \nMichael Ryan\, Deputy Editor\, Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-science-and-technology-in-uk-agriculture-wfnf-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agrifood
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220421T101715Z
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SUMMARY:Net Zero Hydrogen Fund Briefing Event
DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on behalf of the Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on the 26th April 2022 to share details of strands 1 and 2 of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF).  The aim of the NZHF is to support the commercial deployment of new low carbon hydrogen production projects during the 2020s\, ensuring the UK has a diverse and secure decarbonised energy system fit for meeting our increased ambition of up to 10GW low carbon hydrogen production by 2030. \nThis event is to brief potential applicants on strands 1 and 2 of the NZHF\, which cover development expenditure (DEVEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) support.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/net-zero-hydrogen-fund-briefing-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221921
CREATED:20220415T092359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T092359Z
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SUMMARY:Circular Economy Innovation Network Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:The Circular Economy Innovation Network aims to create stronger\, more collaborative\, and resilient industries working together to achieve net zero through circular innovation. \nBy building new sector communities\, focussed on circular design\, circular business models\, and circular recovery KTN are empowering industry members to come together for the first time to co-create a shared pathway for impact in achieving net zero through circular innovation. \nThey are launching three new challenge communities (wool\, aluminium\, and chemicals)\, that will collaborate to co-create a Circular Innovation Action Plan for their sector. This action plan will identify the key sectoral barriers to net zero and how the circular economy can be used as a framework to overcome these barriers. \nAs part of this process\, communities will agree on two challenges they want to tackle together. Using their Innovation Exchange platform\, KTN will seek to find potential solutions and broker new relationships between established industry and innovators. \nKTN are building the Circular Economy Innovation Network to bring together stakeholders across the wool\, aluminium\, and chemicals value chain to explore how innovation can enhance the role of wool\, aluminium\, and chemicals in the UK. Here they begin to explore the challenges facing the three industries in the UK and consider where innovation could have a role to play in supporting producers\, processors and end users. \nThey will be holding the first launch event online on 26th April 2022\, 11:00 – 12:30\, featuring three breakout rooms on the 3 sectors\, with Q&A. \nJoin KTN at this introductory event on the 26th April at 11am to find out how you can get involved in exploring: \n\nHow we could use wool\, aluminium and chemicals in novel ways to benefit the sector\nWays we could use resources more efficiently across the value chain\n\nThis event is part of the Circular Innovation Network\, which looks at alternatives to using high carbon materials to support UK industries in reaching net zero. To find out more please click here
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/circular-economy-innovation-network-launch-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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SUMMARY:UK-China Research Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:How can\, and how should\, the UK collaborate with China on R&D? Can research collaboration contribute to wider diplomacy between the two countries\, or to tackling global issues such as climate change? When might we not want to collaborate with China on R&D\, and how do we make those decisions? At this Foundation for Science and Technology event\,these issues will be discussed as explore UK-China R&D collaboration is explored.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/uk-china-research-collaboration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation,R&D
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SUMMARY:Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022
DESCRIPTION:Renaissance\, Ireland’s leading IT security distributor\, is delighted to announce the return of Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022!\n\n\nCyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2022\nFollowing a successful virtual event in 2020\, we are excited to announce Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland returns as a physical event on Thursday 28th April 2022 at The Leopardstown Pavilion in Dublin! The Leopardstown Pavilion is our biggest event venue yet\, with excellent links to the motorway\, public transport\, and hospitality nearby. Paul C Dwyer has been confirmed as this year’s keynote speaker. Paul C Dwyer is the president of the ICTTF International Cyber Threat Task Force and is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security\, risk and privacy. \nRenaissance launched Cyber Expo Ireland in 2017 to make it easier for Irish business leaders\, by bringing the members of the Cyber Ecosystem together under one roof – Vendors\, Value Added Resellers (VARs)\, Security Experts\, and End Users. Five years on and the brand has gone from strength to strength. \nWe believe that CyberConIreland complements the Cyber Expo perfectly\, adding practical depth for those who need it. Our expert breakout sessions detail the ‘How of Cyber Security’ as this industry is changing at such a phenomenal rate! \nThere will be real case studies and live expert panel discussions across 8 dedicated business streams\, as well as the interactive Capture the Flag workshop with ICT Skillnet and a Masterclass in Digital Transformation with Prof. Niall McKeown. \nAlways On Computing \nApplication Security \nBusiness Email Compromise \nIdentity & Rights Management \nCompliance & Third Party Risk Management \nOperational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity \nSecuring a Microsoft Environment \nCyber in Healthcare – Status and Focus \nDigital Transformation Masterclass \nICT Skillnet Capture the Flag Workshop \nVendors attending include – Altaro/Hornet Security\, Armis\, Ascertia\, Awingu\, Barracuda\, Bitdefender\, Bluedog\, BullWall\, Censornet\, Checkmarx\, Clearcrypt\, CyGlass\, Entrust\, iBoss\, Immersive Labs\, Octiga\, Progress Kemp\, Panorays\, Rackmount IT\, Redsift\, Systancia\, Usecure\, WatchGuard\, Webroot\, and Zyxel Networks. \nFull list of VARs attending – Actionpoint\, Burning Tree\, Cara\, DNA IT\, Futurerange\, ICT Skillnet\, ITMS\, Integrity360\, Intuity\, InspiritVision\, Leaf\, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)\, NSSL\, Oleson\, RITS\, Smarttech\, Stryve\, Unitec\, Unity\, VM group. \nWho Should Attend:\nOur Expo will be open to IT Trade and End Users in the Irish market. There will be a heavy focus to attract value-added partners to the Expo\, while we will also be keen to attract SMB and Corporate Users to demonstrate how they can apply Data Security and Compliance solutions within their organisations to develop and deliver their GDPR and other regulatory requirements. Don’t miss out\, register today to join our Cyber Security Ecosystem!
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/cyber-expo-conference-ireland-2022/
LOCATION:The Leopardstown Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse\, Leopardstown Racecourse\, Foxrock\, Dublin\, D18 C9V6\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Cybersecurity,Digital
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SUMMARY:Science for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:NWRC will host two showcases at the college’s Strand Road Campus on April 28 focusing on Science . Registration at the Tower Foyer\n\n\nEvent 1 \nSCIENCE FOR GROWN UPS (3.30 – 5 p.m.) \nLife and health sciences has been identified as one of Northern Ireland’s priority skill areas\, with demand for science graduates set to increase over the next 10 years. This event aims to provide a hands-on\, fun and practical science activities as a taster of what a career in science might be like. Have a chance to develop your skills in observing\, measuring\, recording and discussing results from experiments in an enjoyable and interactive way – and experience what a day in the life of a science student would be! \nThis event (FOR 18+) would be particularly suited to those wishing to return to education (with or without formal qualifications) and those wishing to explore science as an alternative career pathway. For further details please contact Ms Francine Moran\, Francine.moran@nwrc.ac.uk \nEvent 2  \nSCIENCE & ALLIED PROFESSIONS CAREERS SHOWCASE (5- 7 p.m. ) \nLife and health sciences has been identified as one of Northern Ireland’s priority skill areas\, with demand for science graduates set to increase over the next 10 years. Come and explore what careers are on offer following a Level 3 qualification in Science. You will have a chance to hear from some professionals (including past students) and representatives from local employers will be there to talk about their career and the educational pathway they followed. \nThere will also be an exhibition running alongside our series of talks\, where you will have the opportunity to learn about courses on offer within North West Regional College and other educational institutions\, as well as local employers. Careers advisors and student support staff will also be on hand to provide advice and information on your next steps towards a career in science.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/science-for-everyone/
LOCATION:North West Regional College\, Strand Road\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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