TechExeter and Digital Exeter Conference
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· Stage
Welcome + Keynote
Welcome from the TechExeter + Digital Exeter team, plus our Keynote from Nicola Whiting
2020-09-09T09:15:00Z
2020-09-09T10:15:00Z
Europe/London
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· Networking
Networking
Head over to the Networking area for 4 minute chats with the random members of the community. We suggest you give each other 60 seconds talking time to start!
2020-09-09T10:00:00Z
2020-09-09T10:30:00Z
Europe/London
Networking
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· Sessions
Looking where we cannot see: using infrared light to reveal the secrets of planet formation
This talk will introduce two ways infrared light is used to reveal the secrets of planet formation.
2020-09-09T10:30:00Z
2020-09-09T11:30:00Z
Europe/London
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· Stage
Deep learning for object detection - A vision of the future
In this talk, we provide an overview of deep learning-based object detection techniques.
2020-09-09T10:30:00Z
2020-09-09T11:30:00Z
Europe/London
Deep+learning+for+object+detection+-+A+vision+of+the+future
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· Expo
Meet Our Sponsors
We couldn't run this event without our generous sponsors - join us in the expo area and have a chat with them!
2020-09-09T11:30:00Z
2020-09-09T12:00:00Z
Europe/London
Meet+Our+Sponsors
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· Sessions
Efficient Development at scale
Aimed at software developers or product managers looking to improve efficiency of service delivery.
2020-09-09T12:00:00Z
2020-09-09T13:00:00Z
Europe/London
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· Stage
Touchless Technology - Innovating in a Post-Pandemic World
Antonia Forster will be speaking about her work on touchless technology at Ultraleap and its future application.
2020-09-09T12:00:00Z
2020-09-09T13:00:00Z
Europe/London
Touchless+Technology+-+Innovating+in+a+Post-Pandemic+World
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· Stage
Lunch Break / Online Games
Take a break for lunch or join us for some silly online games!
2020-09-09T13:00:00Z
2020-09-09T13:30:00Z
Europe/London
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· Networking
Networking
Head over to the Networking area for 4 minute chats with the random members of the community. We suggest you give each other 60 seconds talking time to start!
2020-09-09T13:30:00Z
2020-09-09T13:45:00Z
Europe/London
Networking
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· Stage
Democratising Computer Vision with Pluggable AI Services in Azure
This talk will look at the evolution of "pluggable" computer vision services in cloud computing, with a focus on the Microsoft Azure's Cognitive Services.
2020-09-09T13:45:00Z
2020-09-09T14:45:00Z
Europe/London
Democratising+Computer+Vision+with+Pluggable+AI+Services+in+Azure
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· Sessions
Intro to GPU development in Python
This talk covers setting up your Python environment for GPU development, how it differs from CPUs, and the problems GPUs excel at solving.
2020-09-09T13:45:00Z
2020-09-09T14:45:00Z
Europe/London
Intro+to+GPU+development+in+Python
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· Stage
Light, Sound & Intelligent Spaces
A conversation between Hannah Brady, Producer for the SW Creative Technology Network (SWCTN) and academic Merate Barakat about their recent collaboration
2020-09-09T14:45:00Z
2020-09-09T15:00:00Z
Europe/London
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· Stage
Getting started with computer vision using the Azure Kinect
In this session we will take a look how you can use the Kinect’s 4k camera, depth sensor, microphone array and IR to create computer vision applications.
2020-09-09T15:00:00Z
2020-09-09T16:00:00Z
Europe/London
Getting+started+with+computer+vision+using+the+Azure+Kinect
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· Sessions
A first look at Deno
In this talk, Craig discusses why Deno was released, how it differs from Node.js, and the exciting features it introduces.
2020-09-09T15:00:00Z
2020-09-09T15:30:00Z
Europe/London
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· Sessions
Safe, Responsible and Ethical AI
This talk will discuss scenarios which demonstrate how poor or naive application of AI can lead to inaccurate results and bias.
2020-09-09T15:30:00Z
2020-09-09T16:00:00Z
Europe/London
Safe%2C+Responsible+and+Ethical+AI
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· Stage
Break
Take a 15 minute break to grab a drink and we'll see you soon for our final talk!
2020-09-09T16:00:00Z
2020-09-09T16:15:00Z
Europe/London
Break
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· Stage
Real Life Gaming - how we created Real Life Hitman
A walkthrough of our developments in real life gaming, from the first Real Life First Person Shooter viral, Real Life Hitman and Real Life RPG.
2020-09-09T16:15:00Z
2020-09-09T17:15:00Z
Europe/London
Real+Life+Gaming+-+how+we+created+Real+Life+Hitman
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· Sessions
Blazor - Client-side web apps in C# using WebAssembly
This talk will show how to write applications using Blazor, how WebAssembly is used to run .NET code and the pros and cons of this approach.
2020-09-09T16:15:00Z
2020-09-09T17:15:00Z
Europe/London
Blazor+-+Client-side+web+apps+in+C%23+using+WebAssembly
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· Stage
Closing Ceremony
2020-09-09T17:15:00Z
2020-09-09T17:30:00Z
Europe/London
Closing+Ceremony
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· Stage
Welcome + Keynote
Welcome from the Digital Exeter + TechExeter team, plus our Keynote from Niki Mosier.
2020-09-10T09:15:00Z
2020-09-10T10:00:00Z
Europe/London
Welcome+%2B+Keynote
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· Networking
Networking
Head over to the Networking area for 4 minute chats with the random members of the community. We suggest you give each other 60 seconds talking time to start!
2020-09-10T10:00:00Z
2020-09-10T10:30:00Z
Europe/London
Networking
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· Stage
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
This talk will delve into the new moral issues of Artificial Intelligence, and consider how they will have to be taken into account as the field advances.
2020-09-10T10:30:00Z
2020-09-10T11:30:00Z
Europe/London
Ethics+of+Artificial+Intelligence
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· Sessions
How data visualisation changes perception and cognition
This workshop will show examples of data visualisations that are easy to interpret and to misinterpret, and provide some ideas as to why.
2020-09-10T10:30:00Z
2020-09-10T11:30:00Z
Europe/London
How+data+visualisation+changes+perception+and+cognition
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· Expo
Meet Our Sponsors
We couldn't run this event without our generous sponsors - join us in the expo area and have a chat with them!
2020-09-10T11:30:00Z
2020-09-10T12:00:00Z
Europe/London
Meet+Our+Sponsors
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· Stage
Guess less, design better
In this session, we’ll discuss how a designer’s skill set can benefit the customer and how to apply design thinking principles in the real world.
2020-09-10T12:00:00Z
2020-09-10T13:00:00Z
Europe/London
Guess+less%2C+design+better
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· Sessions
Google Ads in 2020 & Beyond
A round up of the biggest changes to Google Ads in the last 12 months, the good the bad and the ugly.
2020-09-10T12:00:00Z
2020-09-10T13:00:00Z
Europe/London
Google+Ads+in+2020+%26+Beyond
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· Stage
Lunch Break
We will break for lunch for half an hour but join us after for more great talks, Q&As and networking sessions.
2020-09-10T13:00:00Z
2020-09-10T13:30:00Z
Europe/London
Lunch+Break
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· Networking
Networking
Head over to the Networking area for 4 minute chats with the random members of the community. We suggest you give each other 60 seconds talking time to start!
2020-09-10T13:30:00Z
2020-09-10T13:45:00Z
Europe/London
Networking
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· Stage
Data Driven Design and Other Analytical Marketing Magic
Data driven marketing is the only way forward - it should be a fundamental part of your business strategy. Find out if your creativity is converting!
2020-09-10T13:45:00Z
2020-09-10T14:45:00Z
Europe/London
Data+Driven+Design+and+Other+Analytical+Marketing+Magic
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· Sessions
SEO trends you cannot afford to miss
Talks and Panel discussion with SEO experts Laurent Brickell, Sabrina Bandel and Sharon Supriya, hosted by Jaye Cowle.
2020-09-10T13:45:00Z
2020-09-10T14:45:00Z
Europe/London
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· Stage
The Importance of Personal Branding for Building your Sales Pipeline
In this talk, we'll discuss the concept of personal branding, how you create your platform and a few tricks and tips for attracting opportunities.
2020-09-10T15:00:00Z
2020-09-10T15:45:00Z
Europe/London
The+Importance+of+Personal+Branding+for+Building+your+Sales+Pipeline
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· Sessions
OneShot Virtual reality storytelling for documentary production
This talk introduces the process of The OneShot cinematic VR production process and its advantages in filmmaking.
2020-09-10T15:00:00Z
2020-09-10T15:30:00Z
Europe/London
OneShot+Virtual+reality+storytelling+for+documentary+production
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· Sessions
Seeing sounds - visualising music and sonification
This talk will cover using different types of audio, MIDI, spatialised sound, AI generated audio and transcription and sonification.
2020-09-10T15:30:00Z
2020-09-10T16:00:00Z
Europe/London
Seeing+sounds+-+visualising+music+and+sonification
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· Stage
Climb the career ladder, one SMART step at a time
This talk will show you how to not worry about the long-term plan and instead focus on the small steps that will get you up the career ladder.
2020-09-10T15:45:00Z
2020-09-10T16:00:00Z
Europe/London
Climb+the+career+ladder%2C+one+SMART+step+at+a+time
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· Stage
Break
Take a 15 minute break to grab a drink and we'll see you soon for our final talk!
2020-09-10T16:00:00Z
2020-09-10T16:15:00Z
Europe/London
Break+
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· Stage
I’m excited about setting a compelling vision for what I’m working on
This talk will give you ideas on how you can motivate a team by setting a compelling vision and working with them to realize that vision.
2020-09-10T16:15:00Z
2020-09-10T17:15:00Z
Europe/London
I%E2%80%99m+excited+about+setting+a+compelling+vision+for+what+I%E2%80%99m+working+on
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· Sessions
How can you find out the driving factors behind your customers’ decisions?
Ask our panel any questions about user experience, such as: Why should we user test? What is the best approach?
2020-09-10T16:15:00Z
2020-09-10T17:15:00Z
Europe/London
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· Stage
Closing Ceremony
2020-09-10T17:15:00Z
2020-09-10T17:30:00Z
Europe/London
Closing+Ceremony
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Speakers
Terry McCann
Speaker
Simon Russell
Speaker
Darren Hunt
Speaker
Saffron Hill
Speaker
David Reynolds
Speaker
Jeff Shepherd
Speaker
Aneeq Ur Rehman
Speaker
Tom Rooks
Speaker
Tariq Rashid
Speaker
Nicola Whiting
Keynote Speaker
Charles Rea
Speaker
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SETsquared
The Global No. 1 Business Incubator
Software Solved
Specialists in data and software solutions
The Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab
Free, collaborative support from world-class scientists and technologists
Stephens Scown
South West Solicitors
Synopsys
The Simpleware Product Group
Spatial Quotient
A true game changer in healthcare efficiency
Launch Online
Exeter based PPC Agency
Advancing Analytics
Advanced Analytics consultancy
Grey Matter
Bespoke cloud based solutions, development tools and services to help your business thrive