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12:00 - 4:30 | 28 November 2024 | Durham Cricket Ground - Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR

Navigating IT trends shaping the future

Event Summary:  

This event is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest trends in technology that are shaping the future of IT. The event will include: 

  • How to use AI effectively
  • Convergence of infrastructure, networks and security 
  • Emerging technologies driving digital transformation
  • An interactive session with our architects, where you can ask any questions you may have around integrating new tools or security  
Date:

Thursday 28th November 2024

Time:

12:00 - 4:30

Location:

Durham Cricket Ground - Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR

Agenda:

12:00 – 13:00 Arrival with lunch provided

13:00 – 13:15: Welcome speech

13:15 – 13:45: The Practical Real World Applications of AI at Scale within SME

This session will delve into the current, potential, and future uses of AI, examining real-world applications, business benefits, and essential concepts like AI, ML, and data analytics, while actively engaging the audience to discuss key questions and implementation strategies. 

13:45 – 14:30: AI and Machine Learning: Building Resilient, Intelligent Networks and Secure Infrastructure (Panel Discussion)

Join us to explore the convergence of infrastructure, networks, security, and data, and learn how to leverage AI to make the most of your data for smarter, more secure operations. We'll break down technical concepts and show how to turn complex data into actionable insights, enhancing productivity, security, and user experience. You'll leave equipped with practical knowledge you can apply back in the office to harness data and AI effectively across your infrastructure.

14:30 – 14:45: Tea, coffee and biscuits

14:45 – 15:15: Peacebuilding Through Data: AI’s Role in Social Impact

A fireside chat with Hedgehog Lab's CEO, Sarat Pediredla, and Tarig Hilal (CDI) about how AI-driven data insights can drive peacebuilding efforts, enhance social impact initiatives, and foster more resilient communities.

15:15 – 15:45: Ask an Architect

This workshop will be an interactive session where you will be able to discuss how to utilise AI, whether your should utilise AI and how to protect against some of the risk that comes with the advancement of AI, as well as current trends you should be aware of.

You will also be able to 'ask an architect' - our architects will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about problems you are currently facing and provide a way of solving it.

15:45 – 16:15: Future of cyber security – What’s next?

This session will focus on the trends that our experts predict we will see in 2025, giving you an insight into what could impact your business and what you can do to get ahead of the competition. 

16:15 – 16:30: Closing remarks / quiz

A quick goodbye from us and a short quiz based on the day’s events with a prize for the top 3…fastest correct answers win. 

 

Join us after the event for networking and complimentary drinks, where you can connect with fellow attendees and continue the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere

Speakers

Andy Hunter

CTO

Mark Richardson

Director of Consulting

Andy Harris

CCO

Simon Hopkin

Head of Cyber Security

John Faulkner

Head Of Platform

Andrew Dorrian

Practice Lead - Infrastructure and Cloud

David Taylor

Founder and Managing Director of Aruga Cyber

Sarat Pediredla

CEO of Hedgehog Lab

Acronis

Tsvetan Mihaylov

Automation & Integration Director of Acronis

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This event will give you the confidence to know that you’re doing what you need to be able to plan for the future, and utilise the full power of AI, whilst giving you a full understanding of the things to consider as technology evolves and your business grows. 

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