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SUMMARY:RAEng Diversity & Inclusion Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our annual conference is an impactful day of panel discussions and networking for engineering professionals to share best practice\, collaborate and develop successful solutions to make sustained progress on diversity and inclusion. Following our year of exploring ‘What works in diversity and inclusion’\, in 2023 the Academy will bring together the engineering community to accelerate the adoption of inclusive cultures across a series of events and activities. \nThis year’s conference theme is Engineering inclusive cultures. We will be joined by experts from across the profession to explore the transformational impact of culture on how we nurture our teams\, structure our thinking\, and approach the challenges facing our planet. \nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n10.00am\nIn-person registration\n\n\n 10.20am\nWelcome\n\n\n 10.35am\nLaunch of the inclusive cultures research \nArun Verma\, Senior Manager\, Diversity and Inclusion\, Royal Academy of Engineering \nYohanes Scarlett\, Policy and Research Advisor\, Diversity and Inclusion\, Royal Academy of Engineering\n\n\n 10.50am\nAre we creating inclusive cultures in engineering? \nPanel discussion and Q&A \nPanellists \nVanessa Burton\, Assistant Geotechnical and sub-structural engineer\, Mott Macdonald \nMohammed Marika\, Senior Director\, Digital Engineering at RBC\n\n\n12.00pm\nPractice – Building inclusive cultures day-by-day \nPanel discussion and Q&A chaired by Aleida Rios FREng \nPanellists: \nMelissa Sabella\, Founder and CEO\, The Honeycomb Works \nJoanna Whiteman\, Head of Diversity and Inclusion\, Royal Academy of Engineering\n\n\n12.45pm\nFocus on retention: Removing barriers to inclusion \nTable discussion\n\n\n14.15pm\nSolving global challenges with inclusion \nDr Shini Somara\n\n\n14.30pm\nInclusive engineering to save our planet \nPanel discussions and Q&A chaired by Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE  \nPanellists \nDr Shini Somara\n\n\n15.30pm\nClosing remarks \nAleida Rios FREng\, D&I Committee Chair\, Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Committee\n\n\n15.45pm\nNetworking\, Exhibition for in-person delegates\n\n\n 17.45pm\nClose of event\n\n\n\n\n*Programme subject to update and change \nTickets\nIn-person tickets are limited\, and available on a first come\, first served basis. Registration for in-person attendance closes Thursday 16 February. After registering your place you will receive a confirmation email. For online delegates\, this will contain login details for joining. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be streamed and recorded\, and may be published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. For virtual participants\, your video will be off and your account will be muted throughout the entire event. \nVenue and accessibility\nIn-person attendance is at Prince Philip House. Online attendance will be via zoom. \nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team more than one week in advance of this event so that necessary arrangements can be made. Contact details: events@raeng.org.uk
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/raeng-diversity-inclusion-annual-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Online and In Person
CATEGORIES:Women in STEM
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SUMMARY:Democratising AI – bringing the AI superpower to the people
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr Ivan Ling\, this talk will share tools and open-source modules which are free to use and projects which will be beneficial for non-AI professionals to get into AI. He will also discuss the importance of democratising the use of AI technology so that it can be utilised by everyone\, regardless of their background or skill level. The talk will provide a comprehensive overview of the current AI landscape and provide practical advice on how to use AI in our everyday lives. Dr Ling will also showcase various projects that are currently in the works and how they could potentially benefit non-AI professionals. Dr Ling will also discuss various tools and open-source modules that are free to use and projects that will benefit beginners looking to get into the field. This talk is a great opportunity to get an understanding of the current state of AI and to obtain the necessary skills to help you get started with AI.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/democratising-ai-bringing-the-ai-superpower-to-the-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T130000
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SUMMARY:Next steps for the UK mobile industry
DESCRIPTION:This conference focuses on the future for UK mobile\, looking at market dynamics\, investment\, spectrum allocation\, infrastructure and technology development\, as well as priorities for policy and regulation. \nIt will be an opportunity to discuss key issues concerning the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy\, and the level of mobile connectivity the UK will require in order to support the needs of consumers\, businesses and public services into the future\, including in the transport\, education and healthcare sectors. \nStakeholders and policymakers will assess latest developments in M&A activity\, related issues around competition\, spectrum allocation and sharing\, and how policy and regulation may need to adapt going forward. \nIn an increasingly complex landscape – bringing mobile and other adjacent markets together with new entrants\, business models and commercial users – delegates will look at priorities for the investment environment and how to attract and incentivise finance for further development of connectivity\, as well as discussion on the future of net neutrality. \nFurther sessions will discuss infrastructure development\, international partnerships\, security\, consumer priorities and the way forward for innovation. Finally\, delegates will consider use-cases and decision-making structures in the industry as it looks ahead to 6G. \nWe are pleased to be able to include keynote sessions with Holly Creek\, Deputy Director for Wireless Infrastructure\, Spectrum and Consumers\, DCMS; Brian Potterill\, Director\, Mobile Network Strategy\, Ofcom; and Hamish MacLeod\, Director\, Mobile UK – as well as contributions from BT\, Assembly Research\, Cambridge Wireless\, DMSL\, Preiskel & Co\, Samsung Research UK; Three UK; and WM5G. \nOverall\, sessions in the agenda include: \n\nthe mobile market: changing dynamics – emerging trends – key issues\nsector priorities: competition – M&A and the future shape of the sector – spectrum – infrastructure – priorities for policy and regulation\ninvestment: infrastructure and technology development – incentives – regulation – the future of net neutrality\ninnovation: preparing for the future and 6G\n\nThe conference will be an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from the Cabinet Office; CMA; DCMS; DBT; Department for the Economy; DfE; DfT; GLD; NAO; NCA; NCSC; NIC; Ofcom; Transport Scotland; UKSA; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-the-uk-mobile-industry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Telecommunications
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SUMMARY:BelTech 2023
DESCRIPTION:BelTech\, the conference that unites technologists under one all-encompassing banner\, is set to return to Belfast on 8 and 9 March 2023. A vibrant\, diverse and inclusive conference\, BelTech 2023 will take place at 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.    \nAs well as showcasing the very best of the technology sector in Northern Ireland\, a key aspect of the conference is celebration: of diversity\, inclusiveness and difference.  After nearly three years of the world staying connected through the powers of digital technology\, there is more value than ever before in uniting in person to share with and learn from the sector’s range of practitioners.  \nWhether you have just started a new project\, or have been working on the latest technological development\, BelTech gives everyone the opportunity to highlight their ideas to a domestic and influential global audience.  Beltech 2023 is all about breaking down barriers and empowering people and organizations to succeed anywhere\, anytime. The themes and tracks we are focused on this year include:  \nDistributed Enterprises: Remote and hybrid working has become the new normal. From dev environments to entire organizations\, more and more business is becoming cloud native. This track explores the paradigm shift . \nMesh Architecture: Mesh architecture advocates interoperability and coordination between network agnostic services. With cybersecurity and data leading the charge\, what’s next?  \nArtificial Intelligence: AI continues to drive rapid growth across the global economy. Explore the trends and patterns that may someday change the world.  \nSustainable Computing Practices: Take responsibility for ensuring your work doesn’t harm the environment or don’t just rely on the big cloud providers! Can you help save the planet through the technologies you use\, your ways of working and how you code? We welcome any talk across our tracks on this theme.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beltech-2023/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:Mission Zero - Getting to Net Zero emissions by 2050
DESCRIPTION:In January 2023\, the Government published Mission Zero\, the report of the Independent Review of Net Zero\, chaired by Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP. The Review concluded that Net Zero was a massive opportunity for economic growth and the UK is well placed to realise that opportunity\, but swift action is needed. In this webinar\, In this webinar we will look at the recommendations of the review\, the opportunities presented by Net Zero\, and the actions needed to realise those opportunities. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP\nChair of the Net Zero Review\n\n\nLord Adair Turner\nChairman\, Energy Transitions Commission\n\n\nProfessor Emily Shuckburgh OBE\nDirector\, Cambridge Zero\, University of Cambridge
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/mission-zero-getting-to-net-zero-emissions-by-2050/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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SUMMARY:Networking event: population health improvement network of clusters
DESCRIPTION:UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to establish a new high profile\, national interdisciplinary research network. \nThe network will: \n\nexplore novel ways to transform health through change at the population level across the UK\nbuild on research by multiple clusters that address a specific challenge to progress systems interventions in communities\n\nThe success of the network will depend on coordination and synergy between clusters to drive the network ambition of improving population health and health equity. \nThis funding opportunity aims to: \n\ninclude people who typically have not applied their expertise to improving population health before\nwork together with researchers already in the area to catalyse creative and innovative approaches that build on and synergise existing strengths and build new capabilities\n\nTo facilitate this UKRI have commissioned a series of virtual networking events. \nThese events will enable attendees to: \n\nconnect with other researchers from different disciplines and with different expertise\ndevelop research ideas and work towards shaping the research clusters that will form the population health improvement network
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/networking-event-population-health-improvement-network-of-clusters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Keep NI Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming more climate smart in your home\, business\, local community? Wondering where to start? \nOn Tuesday 28 March 2023 from 10:00 to 11:15am\, Invest NI will be hosting a free webinar in partnership with Keep NI Beautiful. \nScott Howes\, Strategic Lead for Climate Action\, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful will discuss the climate change challenges we all face both globally and in Northern Ireland. You will also hear how to improve your awareness about the impacts of the Greenhouse Effect\, review the policy response and what changes we can make as individuals\, groups\, and organisations to make a significant impact. \nThis webinar will provide key information on:\n• Climate science facts\n• Climate risks and opportunities for NI\n• Global and local policy response\n• UK and NI emissions\n• Journey to net-zero\n• Carbon Footprints\n• The case for action \nThe webinar will conclude with a Q&A session.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/webinar-keep-ni-beautiful/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230329T090000
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Engineering Education programme launch
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of STEM learning with participating schools and colleges of the Northern Ireland Engineering Education Programme. \nLaunched in May 2022\, the Northern Ireland Engineering Education Programme brings together an ambitious network of 52 primary schools\, secondary schools\, and FE (Further Education) colleges across Northern Ireland\, with the aim of raising students’ skills levels and aspirations for careers in engineering. \nThis event will provide an opportunity to officially launch the Academy’s Northern Ireland Engineering Education Programme and outline some of the key activities that have been taking place since the pilot began. The aim being to bring our schools together to meet and network\, share experiences\, and exchange ideas. \nThe day will consist of keynote speakers\, interactive activities\, panel discussions and school displays. More details will be available soon.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-engineering-education-programme-launch/
LOCATION:Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Rd\, Belfast\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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SUMMARY:Briefing Event: Feasibility studies for Artificial Intelligence solutions
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in securing funding to develop innovative solutions using Artificial Intelligence (AI) that address business challenges and opportunities that can drive an increase in productivity? \nInnovate UK\, part of UK Research and Innovation\, is investing up to £5 million in grant funding to support collaborative feasibility studies for AI solutions in key industry sectors\, including: \n\nAgriculture and food processing\nConstruction\nCreative industries\nTransport (including logistics and warehousing)\n\nMaximise your chance of securing up to £50\,000 for your AI project and join us for the briefing event on March 29th to learn more about the ‘Feasibility studies for Artificial Intelligence solutions’ competition. \nDuring this event\, you will gain in-depth insight into the competition\, eligibility criteria\, and application process. By attending this event\, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and guidance on how to increase your chances of securing grant funding for your innovative AI project. \nIn addition\, you’ll get a chance to network with experts in the field\, and participate in a Q&A session to clarify any questions you may have. \nThis event is ideal for UK-registered micro\, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to address business challenges and opportunities with AI solutions. SMEs must collaborate with an AI developer or academic organisation to participate in this competition. \n\nYour project’s grant funding request must be between £25\,000 and £50\,000.\nThis competition is open to collaborations only\nTo lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered micro\, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/briefing-event-feasibility-studies-for-artificial-intelligence-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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