OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News - Sam Stepanyan
Welcome and a brief update on OWASP Projects & Conferences
"Introduction to OWASP depscan - the SCA tool that is built to forget" - Prabhu Subramanian
Software composition analysis tools, both commercial and open source, have some problems. They are too noisy, constantly distracting developers and AppSec with needless pull requests and non-actionable alerts. In this talk, we introduce OWASP depscan, the SCA tool that is purpose-built to cut the noise, make security actionable, and help dev teams forget the tool even exists in their CI pipeline.
"ChatGPT Tutorial for Developers - 10X your AWS Security Skills" - Ashish Rajan
This talk will go through the foundational cloud security components of deploying AWS with security at scale traditionally. Then we will attempt the same with ChatGPT for those who are perhaps new to AWS but would like the new way of learning cloud security
SPEAKERS:
Prabhu Subramanian (@_prbh)
Prabhu Subramanian is the author and OWASP leader behind projects such as CycloneDX Generator (cdxgen) and depscan. He specializes in Supply Chain Security and offers consultancy to global clients via his company, AppThreat Ltd.
Ashish Rajan (@hashishrajan)
Ashish Rajan is the host of the wildly popular Cloud Security Podcast, a CISO, CyberSecurity Influencer, a SANS Trainer for Cloud Security and an outspoken opinion leader on all things Cloud Security & DevSecOps.
He is a frequent contributor on topics related to public cloud transformation, DevSecOps, Future Tech and the associated security challenges for practitioners and CISOs.
The next OWASP London Chapter in-person meetup will take place on Thursday 3rd August 2023 (6:00pm doors, 6:30pm talks kick off) at Plexal, Press Centre, Here East (Olympic Park Stratford).
TALKS:
OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News - Sam Stepanyan
Welcome and a brief update on OWASP Projects & Conferences
Talk 1: "DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM): From Theory to Enforcement " - Raz Probstein
The OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model provides an excellent framework for companies looking to truly apply security in a cloud native and fast-paced engineering world. However, like all things Dev+Ops related, whatever isn't automated is much more difficult to apply to our systems. We'll show you how.
Talk 2: "Doing More with Less: Practical Applications for Generative AI in Cybersecurity" - Matt Adams
This talk will demonstrate how generative AI can act as a productivity multiplier for cybersecurity teams, enabling them to do more high-value work with the same resources. Through live demos, attendees will see AI-powered tools that can automatically generate threat models, create security awareness materials, and automate security scanning and reporting - saving security teams valuable time. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how generative AI can be applied to help cybersecurity teams “do more with less” and elevate their capabilities.
SPEAKERS
Raz Probstein (@RazProbstein), Solution Engineer, Jit.io
Raz Probstein comes with years of experience is both leadership and technology, having served not only as Young Ambassador to the state of Israel, as well as headhunted and selected as Young Researcher at the prestigious Weizmann Institute for multi-disciplinary scientific research. Today she serves as a Fullstack Engineer at Jit, coming to the role with years of experience in a diversity of programming languages from Python, to Javascript and C/C#, from the elite Israel Defense Forces(IDF) Unit 81 - where she was not only one of a handful of women serving in a cybersecurity role, she also mentored women to help drive more gender diversity in the unit. Today she is studying Biotechnology at the Open University, and is passionate about building cloud native security tooling developers will love.
Matt Adams (@mattrwa), Security Architect, Santander UK
Matt is a highly experienced Security Architect with nearly 20 years of professional experience in the field of cybersecurity. He has worked with renowned organisations such as Costa Coffee and Santander UK, where he has led security architecture and engineering teams, and played a crucial role in defining global information security strategies. By drawing on his extensive knowledge in areas such as Security Architecture, Cloud Security, and Generative AI, Matt brings insightful perspectives on emerging technologies and their potential to reshape the cybersecurity landscape.
TICKETS
This event is free to attend for both members and non-members of OWASP and is open to anyone interested in web application and cyber security. Please note that you MUST book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security - your name will be checked against the guest list.
On Wednesday 28th June we'll have an OpenStreetMap social pub meet-up at The Barley Mow pub, Westminster, from 7:00pm. Whether you're a mapper, map user, or just curious, come join us for map chat and beers!
The Barley Mow (barleymowhorseferryrd.co.uk) is here on the map: https://osm.org/go/euut0FBy?m= , Horseferry Road. Westminster, or is it Millbank? Closest tube is St James Park central line. Closest big tube is Victoria. Warning: There are several other Barley Mow pubs elsewhere in central London! We'll try to get a table but likely to be standing until the after-work crowd subsides. If you think you may have trouble recognising anyone, turn up at 7:30pm when the group will be more assembled, and look out for maps or OpenStreetMap hi-viz vests or polo shirts. Also take Harry's number: O7979815O13
Assuming the pub is serving food, some/most of us will probably be eating there.
Mark yourself as "attending" on this site: https://osmcal.org/event/2179/ if you fancy it. Not everyone bothers signing up. We normally expect 5/10 people at the pub.
OWASP London Chapter Meetup [In-Person] at Amazon London offices
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This event is kindly sponsored and hosted by Amazon. There is limited seating available for in-person attendees. Registration required. Please note that this event will be live-streamed on YouTube for the online audience. Recordings will be available on OWASP London YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/OWASPLondon
Venue Location: 1, Principal Place, Amazon LHR16, Worship St, London EC2A 2FA
Nearest Tubes: Liverpool Street - 6 min walk, Shoreditch High Street Overground 7 min walk
Doors Open at 6pm for registration, food, drinks and networking. The talks start at 6:30pm (we start on time).
TALKS:
OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News - Sam Stepanyan
Welcome and a brief update on OWASP Projects & Conferences
Talk 1: "Security Chaos Engineering: When and How You Should Break Your System" - Anais Urlichs
The real cost of misconfiguration for businesses has been set to several trillion over the past years. These costs are the result of misconfiguration in infrastructure and workloads. One way to proactively identify misconfiguration is through security scanning. The scan results provide us with insights into the security posture of our services over time. However, these scanners treat our resources as static and evaluate misconfiguration only in single instances. To assess the potential impact of misconfiguration in our production environment, we need additional tools. In this talk, we will look at ways Chaos Engineering and Security Experimentation can help us minimise the potential damage of misconfiguration. Chaos Engineering is the process of intentionally introducing fault into a system to test its resilience to failure. Anais will walk you through the principles of Security Chaos Engineering and how it can be used to proactively identify misconfiguration and make our deployment pipeline and services more robust.
Talk 2: "It’s Not a Bug It’s Emergent Behaviour - Generative AI, Its Cybersecurity Risks and Benefits" - Sherif Mansour
A curated talk on generative AI, where Sherif will present his research findings beginning with an overview of the technology, then discuss its current technical risks, and explore its promising security use cases without making grand claims. Additionally, this talk dive into design considerations when developing web applications utilising generative AI. To conclude, Sherif will introduce open-source software announced during the talk, encouraging attendees to use and investigate them at their own discretion.
SPEAKERS
Anaïs Urlichs (@urlichsanais)
Anaïs Urlichs is a Developer Advocate at Aqua Security, where she contributes to Aqua’s cloud native open source projects. When she is not advocating DevOps best practices, she runs her own YouTube Channel centered around cloud native technologies. Before joining Aqua, Anais worked as SRE at Civo, a cloud native service provider, where she worked on infrastructure for hundreds of tenant clusters. As OpenUK ambassador, her passion lies in making tools and platforms more accessible to developers and community members.
Sherif Mansour (@kerberosmansour)
Sherif Mansour is the global director of information security at JustEat Takeaway.com and has been working in the field of information security for 19 years. He was the OWASP chairman and sat on of the OWASP foundations' board for four years. He was also one of the founding governing board members for the OpenSSF Foundation which he represented the OWASP Foundation. Sherif contributed to several OWASP projects and was one the main authors of the CIS Benchmark for Tomcat 7/8. As a security researcher he has disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and SiteSpect products.
TICKETS
This event is free to attend for both members and non-members of OWASP and is open to anyone interested in web application and cyber security. Please note that you MUST book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security - your name will be checked against the guest list. Please bring a Photo ID as this is the Amazon's building security requirement.
On Tuesday 9th May we'll have an OpenStreetMap social pub meet-up at The Mabel's Tavern pub, Euston, from 6:30pm. Whether you're a mapper, map user, or just curious, come join us for map chat and beers!
https://www.mabelstavern.co.uk/ Mabel's Tavern is here on the map, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.5278&mlon=-0.1276#map=16/51.5278/-0.1276 Mabledon Place, between Euston and Kings X Stations.
We'll try to get a table but likely to be standing until the after-work crowd subsides. If you think you may have trouble recognising anyone, turn up at 7:30pm when the group will be more assembled, and look out for maps or OpenStreetMap hi-viz vests or polo shirts.
Assuming the pub is serving food, some/most of us will probably be eating there.
We normally expect 5/10 people at the pub, although hoping to match the bumper turn-out we got last time! (20 or so?)
Talk 1: What I Found When Modelling Threats In The Open (Source), Dan Conn
Secure development is hard. Throughout the entire development of an open source project, security needs to be top of mind due to a potential myriad threats. Some open source orgs are starting to ask for security matrices, and expect some threat modelling to have taken place, so that the threats of a system can be evaluated. This however, can be difficult. Considering the different use cases of a project that may be running in different architectures can be quite a struggle, combined with sometimes working with developers that may not be familiar with threat modelling in general. This talk will explore how to make threat modelling easier for open source developers through using open source tools such as OWASP Threat Dragon and Threagile, and where each is better suited than the other.
Talk2: An AppSec Point of View On Synthetic Identities, Timur Yunusov
In the era of neobanks with no branches and broadly adopted eKYC standards, the entry barriers for cybercriminals are extremely low. How could FinTech win in this ongoing cat-and-mouse game? How criminals utilise gaps in workflows of the modern payment ecosystem? After looking at mobile applications and the API workflows of dozens of FinTech companies across Europe, the USA and Asia, I will provide real-world examples from both sides of the battle.
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We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously.
OWASP aims to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form.
Additionally, participating in OWASP events means you shall also adhere to the OWASP Code of Conduct which you can find here: https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct
OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News - Sam Stepanyan, Sherif Mansour and Andra Lezza
Welcome and a brief update on OWASP Projects & Events from the OWASP London Chapter Leaders
Talk 1: "Securing DevOps: Where to Start and What to Measure?" - Stefania Chaplin
How do we secure our DevOps processes? Why is shifting left important? How do we get developers to care about security and empower them to make a difference? Where do we start and what do we measure? Often in software development we operate in silos. Different tribes have different priorities and lexicons. How do we break down these preexisting silos and continue innovating and optimising our software development process? Shifting left can help to break down silos and empower developers to take a security first approach. Measuring DevOps can be hard, DORA metrics can help you to become an Elite performer. Join this session to find out more about these and importantly, when it comes to securing DevOps where to start and what to measure.
Talk 2: "Will FIDO Passkey help us to move on from Passwords?" - Dario Salice
Passwords are bad at protecting our digital assets and they make it harder for us to access them. Security: An estimated 22% of US consumers self-identify as having been hacked at least once. A hacked account sells for as little as $1. Access: Forgetting your password seems like merely an annoyance. However, it contributes to churn on consumer platforms and can make up 50% of corporate IT Support calls. All is not lost; Passkey is here to save the day. In this session, I’ll walk you through what passkey is, how it works, and how it can impact your churn and security goals.
SPEAKERS
Stefania Chaplin, Solutions Architect at Gitlab.
Stefania’s experience as a Solutions Architect within Cybersecurity, DevSecOps and OSS governance means she's helped countless organisations understand and implement security throughout their SDLC. She is an active member of OWASP DevSlop, hosting their technical shows. When not at a computer, Stefania enjoys surfing, yoga and looking after all her tropical plants.
Dario Salice
Dario Salice is a seasoned professional in the space of Telecommunications, Security, and Online-Identities. While most recently working at Google and then Meta, he provided the right security tools to billions of users to protect their online accounts. Dario also launched programs to protect highly targeted individuals from attack. Serving as Meta’s representative on the Board of the FIDO Alliance, an industry standards organization working on strong authentication methods, Dario gained a broader perspective on the global authentication market. His current focus is ramping up an independent boutique consulting service to engage with companies of any size who want to benefit from his insights and experience in the Security & Identity space.
On Tuesday 4th October we'll have an OpenStreetMap pub meet-up at The Monkey Puzzle Pub, from 7:00pm. near Paddington (here on the map: https://osm.org/go/euu4EkLVg-?m= ). It's also near Edgeware Rd, Lancaster Gate & Marble arch. In-between all of them in a surprisingly quiet area, so pay attention to the location, and maybe find it using ...a map! and their website contact page uses OpenStreetMap again hurrah!
It serves pub grub, so most of us will probably be eating there.
Whether you're a mapper, map user, or just curious, come join us! If you think you may have trouble recognising anyone, turn up at 7:30pm (when the group will be more assembled), and look out for maps or OpenStreetMap hi-viz vests or polo shirts.
Mark yourself as attending on osmcal if you like. Not everyone bothers signing up. It is just a pub after all. You can expect between 5 and 10 people attending.
The next OWASP London Chapter in-person/hybrid event will take place on Thursday 8th September 2022 (6:00pm doors, 6:30pm talks kick off) at Thought Machine offices (nearest tube - Russell Square, Piccadilly Line).
This event will also be live-streamed on OWASP London YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/OWASPLondon
TALKS:
* "The Iceberg: Your Attack Surface Just Got Bigger (How to mitigate risks in your OSS projects)" - Sonya Moisset
* "Pwning the CI Workflow and How to Prevent It "- Steve Giguere
* Lightning Talk: "Using Trivy and Falco to Detect Malware in a Kubernetes Environment" - Marco Mancini
The next OWASP London Chapter in-person/hybrid event will take place on Thursday 8th September 2022 (6:00pm doors, 6:30pm talks kick off) at Thought Machine offices (nearest tube - Russell Square, Piccadilly Line).
This event will also be live-streamed on OWASP London YouTube channel.
TALKS:
* "The Iceberg: Your Attack Surface Just Got Bigger (How to mitigate risks in your OSS projects)" - Sonya Moisset
* "Pwning the CI Workflow and How to Prevent It "- Steve Giguere
* Lightning Talk: "Using Trivy and Falco to Detect Malware in a Kubernetes Environment" - Marco Mancini
We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously.
OWASP aims to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form.
Additionally, participating in OWASP events means you shall also adhere to the OWASP Code of Conduct which you can find here: https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct
About this event
London NLG Meetup Sept 13th Event- How NLG is improving healthcare
Join us for an evening of talks and networking with pizza and drinks at G-Research premises! Please note that registration is strictly required so guests can get access to the building: https://go.arria.com/london-meetup-220913.html
Talk 1 "Consultation Note Generation - a Journey towards Design, Live Testing & Evaluation"
Clinicians in the UK and US are required to write extensive textual records of each patient encounter. While valuable, these notes put stress on the clinicians' limited time and detract from a focus on patients. Francesco Moramarco will introduce Consultation Note Generation and discuss the steps Babylon took to turn note taking into an NLG product, focusing on UX requirements, a pilot study in live clinical practice, and model evaluation.
Talk 2: “Natural Language Generation in Healthcare”
Dr. Ehud Reiter will discuss the many exciting applications of natural language generation in healthcare, including the Babytalk project, where NLG is used to generate clinical decision support texts, nursing shift handover reports, and patient information updates for babies in a neonatal ICU, using information extracted from the patient record. He will also cover recent work in other use cases, including using NLG to encourage people to change health-related behaviours, and generate draft clinical study reports for regulators.
Francesco Moramarco is a research scientist at Babylon and a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen, supervised by Ehud Reiter and Anya Belz. His research interest is NLG in the medical domain with a special focus towards evaluation. For more information on Babylon, please visit: https://www.babylonhealth.com/en-gb
About Ehud Reiter
Ehud Reiter is a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Aberdeen and the Chief Scientist of Arria NLG. He has been working in Natural Language Generation for 35 years and is one of the most cited and respected researchers in this field. Prof Reiter has a Google Scholar h-index of 54 and is currently chair of the ACL Special Interest Group on Generation (SIGGEN). He has a long-standing interest in using NLG in health applications and is currently working on several projects in this area with Babylon, Philips, and colleagues at Arria and at Aberdeen’s Medical School. For more information about Prof Reiter, see ehudreiter.com
Agenda:
Tuesday 13 September
17.00 pm doors open
17.30 pm talks start
18.30- 19.30 Networking
Location:
G-Research, Whittington House, 19-30 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7EA
London Natural Language Generation group- Financial services, humans + AI together
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Natural Language Generation: Financial services, humans + AI together
27th April 2022 4-6 at Balls Brothers Minster Court
Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PP
Agenda:
Doors opening at 3.45 pm
Presentations at 4.00 pm-5.00 pm
Networking and drinks at 5.00-6.00 pm
What our meetup is about:
If you are curious about how NLG is transforming a wide swath of business verticals, join our event on April 27th to hear two thought leaders on natural language generation. We will cover:
NLG Everywhere
· Challenges in the marketplace that NLG can help
· Democratising data literacy
· The present and future of NLG
Segment presented by Dr Ross Turner, Chief Product Officer at Arria NLG. Ross is a founder of Data-to-Text, which Arria purchased in 2011. He is also an experienced software professional with experience working on both commercial and research projects involving E-commerce, Weather Services, Maps Search, and Language Technologies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ross-turner-68b5843/
Arria Investment Analyst is changing the investment landscape
Arria Investment Analyst is an industry-first solution powered by natural language generation (NLG) technology that allows users to view investment performance through various lenses and to better understand and explain the drivers of the decision-making process.
· 7 Habits of Highly successful NLG leaders. Seven of the most common uses case in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
· Demo of ARRIA Investment Analyst – bring your investment performance commentary to life.
Segment presented by Mark Goodey, Managing Director at ARRIA NLG. Mark’s mission is to establish ARRIA Investment Analyst as the industry leader in NLG for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI). Mark is responsible for the products and strategy and is an external evangelist promoting ARRIA’s solutions. His experience in financial services spans 25 years on the buy-side and the sells-de and was the founder of the world’s only free online portal dedicated to investment performance measurement, attribution, and portfolio risk.
On the day, you will also have the opportunity to meet and network with other thought leaders, including Monica Cara, Head of Programme Delivery at Arria NLG
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news. Problem statement: most people accept climate change as real, however, they don't take action to challenge the misinformation about it.
To solve this problem, we aim is to build a tool that would help people identify articles and posts about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or deliberately misleading. This tool (possibly in the form of a plugin or something more mobile-friendly) would be available in any browser and will flag arguments against climate change and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed facts.
As the project moves forward, we realize how much impact it could have in fighting misinformation and greenwashing in things that we read online. So we truly need as many hands as possible to help us with different tasks from product design to building web scrapers and training an algorithm that can spot climate misinformation online.
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills:
- Data Science / Data Engineering (data scrapers, classifiers, NLP)
- Backend and Front End Software Engineering (plugins, mobile apps)
- Climate change science (climate facts, denial tactics, inoculation)
- Marketing specialists (consumer behavior, go-to-market strategy)
- Website developers and content writers
- We also need strong team leaders!
You doN'T need to have any specific professional experience. Your motivation to explore and make progress by doing is more than enough.
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Resources:
1) https://shorturl.at/dlrFI - Product wiki with all the latest research and assumption that we need to validate
2) https://github.com/ClimateMisinformation - GitHub repo to contribute to our project on the tech side
3) https://shorturl.at/qLTXY - long google doc with meeting notes and detailed information about the project since its inception
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Agenda:
18:00-18:15 - Introductions and updates (please don't be late)
18:15-19:00 - Brainstorming and collaboration
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Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news. Problem statement: most people accept climate change as real, however, they don't take action to challenge the misinformation about it.
To solve this problem, we aim is to build a tool that would help people identify articles and posts about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or deliberately misleading. This tool (possibly in the form of a plugin or something more mobile-friendly) would be available in any browser and will flag arguments against climate change and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed facts.
As the project moves forward, we realize how much impact it could have in fighting misinformation and greenwashing in things that we read online. So we truly need as many hands as possible to help us with different tasks from product design to building web scrapers and training an algorithm that can spot climate misinformation online.
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills:
- Data Science / Data Engineering (data scrapers, classifiers, NLP)
- Backend and Front End Software Engineering (plugins, mobile apps)
- Climate change science (climate facts, denial tactics, inoculation)
- Marketing scpeialists (consumer behavior, go-to-market strategy)
- Website developers and content writers
- We also need strong team leaders!
You doN'T need to have any specific professional experience. Your motivation to explore and make progress by doing is more than enough.
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Resources:
1) https://shorturl.at/dlrFI - Product wiki with all the latest research and assumption that we need to validate
2) https://github.com/ClimateMisinformation - GitHub repo to contribute to our project on the tech side
3) https://shorturl.at/qLTXY - long google doc with meeting notes and detailed information about the project since its inception
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Agenda:
18:00-18:15 - Introductions and updates (please don't be late)
18:15-19:00 - Brainstorming and collaboration
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news. Problem statement: most people accept climate change as real, however, they don't take action to challenge the misinformation about it.
To solve this problem, we aim is to build a tool that would help people identify articles and posts about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or deliberately misleading. This tool (possibly in the form of a plugin or something more mobile-friendly) would be available in any browser and will flag arguments against climate change and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed facts.
As the project moves forward, we realize how much impact it could have in fighting misinformation and greenwashing in things that we read online. So we truly need as many hands as possible to help us with different tasks from product design to building web scrapers and training an algorithm that can spot climate misinformation online.
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills:
- Data Science / Data Engineering (data scrapers, classifiers, NLP)
- Backend and Front End Software Engineering (plugins, mobile apps)
- Climate change science (climate facts, denial tactics, inoculation)
- Marketing specialists (consumer behavior, go-to-market strategy)
- Website developers and content writers
- We also need strong team leaders!
You doN'T need to have any specific professional experience. Your motivation to explore and make progress by doing is more than enough.
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Resources:
1) https://shorturl.at/dlrFI - Product wiki with all the latest research and assumption that we need to validate
2) https://github.com/ClimateMisinformation - GitHub repo to contribute to our project on the tech side
3) https://shorturl.at/qLTXY - long google doc with meeting notes and detailed information about the project since its inception
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Agenda:
18:00-18:15 - Introductions and updates (please don't be late)
18:15-19:00 - Brainstorming and collaboration
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Brainstorming
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Brainstorming
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Brainstorming
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Brainstorming
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Brainstorming
Problems around technology in the criminal justice system and how we might solve them.
In prisons, access to technology is severely restricted. This is supposedly for safety and security reasons. But what does that mean for people in and leaving prison? They can be totally cut off, not only from events in the outside world, but also from skills and knowledge that could be essential to them. People leaving prison may be years behind when it comes to understanding the rapidly changing world of tech and digital tools. This can have massive implications to them finding a job and reintegrating smoothly into society.
Currently, the cost of reoffending is over £18bn per year, and this is a problem for all of us. This goes to show that the current system simply isn't working, and there is a desperate need to a fresh look at how we treat prisoners and prison-leavers.
Join us for short panel talks from people trying to address these issues, followed by a discussion about the topics raised. IRL drinks and snacks provided.
Dee Norval
Dee is the founder of Breakthrough, a social enterprise that selects and trains exceptional prison leavers to bring diverse, inspiring talent to businesses. Dee will introduce the session and speak broadly about the criminal justice system and the current state of technology.
Jonathan Ley
Founder of Make Time Count, a social enterprise which makes technology to help prisoners and their case workers navigate more easily through the complexities of the criminal justice system. Jonathan will talk about the disconnect between technology advances in society at large and the opportunities for the public and third sectors.
Dan Whyte
Co-director of DWRM Consultants which supports more people in prison accessing higher education. Dan brings his lived experience of the criminal justice system to drive systemic change and support other prison leavers. Dan will speak about the value tech can bring to people in prisons to allow them to progress with education.
Omar Wilson
Co-director of Beyond Recovery, a social enterprise that supports people transform their lives through programmes that unlock people's innate wellbeing. Omar is going to speak about the realities of the lack of tech on the residents of prisons and how this manifests in real challenges on the wings.
Erin Crombie
Support coach at Stand Out, a charity that runs courses in prison which equips men with the skills, confidence and mindset to succeed, with a focus on getting back into work. Erin will talk about the tech opportunities that do exist for people in prison, but the need for basic digital skills for all prison residents.
Derrick Mason
Co-director of Beyond Recovery, a social enterprise that supports people transform their lives through programmes that unlock people's innate wellbeing. Derrick is going to speak about the challenges of delivering programmes in prison due to tech restrictions, especially during the pandemic.
If you can't make this event, sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with future events 👉🏼 https://space4.tech/whats-on/#newsletter
Break the System: Problems around technology in the criminal justice system
Description changed:
Problems around technology in the criminal justice system and how we might solve them.
In prisons, access to technology is severely restricted. This is supposedly for safety and security reasons. But what does that mean for people in and leaving prison? They can be totally cut off, not only from events in the outside world, but also from skills and knowledge that could be essential to them. People leaving prison may be years behind when it comes to understanding the rapidly changing world of tech and digital tools. This can have massive implications to them finding a job and reintegrating smoothly into society.
Currently, the cost of reoffending is over £18bn per year, and this is a problem for all of us. This goes to show that the current system simply isn't working, and there is a desperate need to a fresh look at how we treat prisoners and prison-leavers.
Join us for short panel talks from people trying to address these issues, followed by a discussion about the topics raised. IRL drinks and snacks provided.
Dee Norval
Dee is the founder of Breakthrough, a social enterprise that selects and trains exceptional prison leavers to bring diverse, inspiring talent to businesses. Dee will introduce the session and speak broadly about the criminal justice system and the current state of technology.
Jonathan Ley
Founder of Make Time Count, a social enterprise which makes technology to help prisoners and their case workers navigate more easily through the complexities of the criminal justice system. Jonathan will talk about the disconnect between technology advances in society at large and the opportunities for the public and third sectors.
Dan Whyte
Co-director of DWRM Consultants which supports more people in prison accessing higher education. Dan brings his lived experience of the criminal justice system to drive systemic change and support other prison leavers. Dan will speak about the value tech can bring to people in prisons to allow them to progress with education.
Omar Wilson
Co-director of Beyond Recovery, a social enterprise that supports people transform their lives through programmes that unlock people's innate wellbeing. Omar is going to speak about the realities of the lack of tech on the residents of prisons and how this manifests in real challenges on the wings.
Erin Crombie
Support coach at Stand Out, a charity that runs courses in prison which equips men with the skills, confidence and mindset to succeed, with a focus on getting back into work. Erin will talk about the tech opportunities that do exist for people in prison, but the need for basic digital skills for all prison residents.
Derrick Mason
Co-director of Beyond Recovery, a social enterprise that supports people transform their lives through programmes that unlock people's innate wellbeing. Derrick is going to speak about the challenges of delivering programmes in prison due to tech restrictions, especially during the pandemic.
AI for Good Community - Crisis Modelling (Need Front-end & UX/UI Designers)
Description changed:
Join this AI for Good Community meetup focused on Statistical Modelling for infectious diseases in humanitarian settings!
Crisis Modelling's Simulator is a web tool for NGOs, local authorities and grassroots organizations to model infectious disease outbreaks inside refugee camps and urban slums to prepare timely and proportionate response measures needed to flatten the curve and reduce the number of fatalities. The simulator helps to predict the worst possible outbreak scenarios for each new wave and their potential outcomes and help NGOs design an optimal intervention strategy.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Front End Developers (HTML, CSS)
- UX/UI Designers
- Epidemiologists
- Statistical Modelling Experts
We need your help to build an interactive dashboard tool that allows decision-makers to set the parameters of their camp and assess the pandemic trajectory to deploy necessary interventions.
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
- Find more information about this project here: http://crisismodelling.com/
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions
18:15-18:30 Discussing the Front-end, Design & Modelling tasks
18:30-19:00 Brainstorming
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Brainstorming
New! AI for Good Meetup - AI Coach to Develop Skills for the Future
Description changed:
This project seeks to develop a tool that would help to accelerate and simplify the adaptation of the workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The tool, in the form of an AI coach, would be an end-to-end talent reskilling platform that automates talent skill mapping, identifies future skill needs, and bridges the two by finding personalised critical paths for reskilling and real job opportunities.
We would utilize machine learning technology to analyse every person’s skill pool and potential, against the labour market of the future. The aim is to find the quickest and most cost-efficient way for every person’s professional development. Moreover, lowering entry barriers to training and education would benefit the less educated, women, ethnic minorities and young people, who are particularly exposed to unemployment in the face of the decline of lower-wage occupations. Whilst our jobs can be replaceable or redundant, the people behind them are capable of evolution, adaptation and co-creation of the 'new consumer economy, focused on eradicating poverty, eliminating biases and closing the wealth gap all over the world.
A World Economic Forum report estimates that by 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by machines, but 97 million new roles may emerge due to a new dynamic between people and technology. The need to continually refresh skills and stay relevant for the future of work is at the top of the agenda for everyone from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.
We are looking for passionate volunteers to help us in any of the following areas:
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
AI for Good Community - Crisis Modelling (Need Front-end & UX/UI Designers)
Description changed:
Join this AI for Good Community meetup focused on Statistical Modelling for infectious diseases in humanitarian settings!
Crisis Modelling's Simulator is a web tool for NGOs, local authorities and grassroots organizations to model infectious disease outbreaks inside refugee camps and urban slums to prepare timely and proportionate response measures needed to flatten the curve and reduce the number of fatalities. The simulator helps to predict the worst possible outbreak scenarios for each new wave and their potential outcomes and help NGOs design an optimal intervention strategy.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Front End Developers (HTML, CSS)
- UX/UI Designers
- Epidemiologists
- Statistical Modelling Experts
We need your help to build an interactive dashboard tool that allows decision-makers to set the parameters of their camp and assess the pandemic trajectory to deploy necessary interventions.
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
- Find more information about this project here: http://crisismodelling.com/
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions
18:15-18:30 Discussing the Front-end, Design & Modelling tasks
18:30-19:00 Brainstorming
AI for Good Meetup - Data to Combat Violence and Abuse in Relationships
Description changed:
This is a meetup to focus on data and technology-based solutions, aiming to combat violence and abuse in relationships.
In recent months we contacted, interviewed, and ran workshops alongside Charities large and small. It has become very apparent that the resources for support towards people in abusive relationships is very fragmented.
We believe in an idea to build a complete service, that has victims and survivors at its core, making available all relevant information and putting them in directly contact with the appropriate support network according to the stage of their journey. They could simply need reassurance to make a positive decision, may need legal help, need shelter or financial support. It will also consider their background or whether they are from marginalised groups - such as LGBTQI and or migrant women.
Our mission is to support with the help of data and tech whoever is in an abusive relationship knowing there are tools, services, and groups they can connect to. This is without forgetting the role technology itself can play as a tool for abuse, so, among others, we face the challenge to build a support platform that is secure, safe, invisible, and anonymised.
To do so, we would like to invite YOU to provide input and collaborate on a pilot project with the following skills:
- Digital Marketing and SEO Experts
- Designers
- Developers
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineers
- Academic Researchers
If you have those skills or know anyone has - please join and invite your friends to this meetup by sharing this page link with them. Furthermore, we welcome people from all backgrounds as long as they are passionate to collaborate and use their skills for the greater good.
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk - which highlights our need for marketers and designers!
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Breaking into teams to discuss different tasks (research, marketing, product, data, tech, design UX/UI)
NB! Please join before 18:15, because after it we will switch to a different platform
PS Before you join this meetup, please sign the T&Cs regarding data usage and the overall rules of contributing to our community projects.
New! AI for Good Meetup - AI Coach to Develop Skills for the Future
Description changed:
This project seeks to develop a tool that would help to accelerate and simplify the adaptation of the workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The tool, in the form of an AI coach, would be an end-to-end talent reskilling platform that automates talent skill mapping, identifies future skill needs, and bridges the two by finding personalised critical paths for reskilling and real job opportunities.
We would utilize machine learning technology to analyse every person’s skill pool and potential, against the labour market of the future. The aim is to find the quickest and most cost-efficient way for every person’s professional development. Moreover, lowering entry barriers to training and education would benefit the less educated, women, ethnic minorities and young people, who are particularly exposed to unemployment in the face of the decline of lower-wage occupations. Whilst our jobs can be replaceable or redundant, the people behind them are capable of evolution, adaptation and co-creation of the 'new consumer economy, focused on eradicating poverty, eliminating biases and closing the wealth gap all over the world.
A World Economic Forum report estimates that by 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by machines, but 97 million new roles may emerge due to a new dynamic between people and technology. The need to continually refresh skills and stay relevant for the future of work is at the top of the agenda for everyone from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.
We are looking for passionate volunteers to help us in any of the following areas:
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
Hi Instigators,
Face to Face networking events are back and general consensus is that we build better relationships in person than online.
About this event please buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/3ofZCjS
Effective networking is not just achieved on the night. We all know that we have to follow up on those connections we make. The night is about making those connections, not about selling your services or products. And being inspired and energised by new ideas, new connections, new projects too!
What if you knew beforehand who you need to meet, or if the people attending know who you are and what you provide? You already know that you are going to meet interesting people, perhaps a prospective client or a supplier or a useful connection.
And if you want your message to stand out, you can choose one of the elevator pitches.
London Connector hosts effective networking events. They are well attended with businesses from every industry, all looking for someone like you. The organisers do everything they can to connect you to the people that you would like to meet, from a pre-event WhatsApp group with the other attendees of the event through to effecting the introductions that you want to make.
And the main organiser Duccio Zambrini can also be contacted directly on Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/duccio-zambrini-b869033/
Do not delay and register today!
Kindest regards,
Zee & Team
Please find our events listed here: https://www.meetup.com/london-wearefintech/
zee@picnicbank.com +447588812528
AI for Good Meetup - Data to Combat Violence and Abuse in Relationships
Description changed:
This is a meetup to focus on data and technology-based solutions, aiming to combat violence and abuse in relationships.
In recent months we contacted, interviewed, and ran workshops alongside Charities large and small. It has become very apparent that the resources for support towards people in abusive relationships is very fragmented.
We believe in an idea to build a complete service, that has victims and survivors at its core, making available all relevant information and putting them in directly contact with the appropriate support network according to the stage of their journey. They could simply need reassurance to make a positive decision, may need legal help, need shelter or financial support. It will also consider their background or whether they are from marginalised groups - such as LGBTQI and or migrant women.
Our mission is to support with the help of data and tech whoever is in an abusive relationship knowing there are tools, services, and groups they can connect to. This is without forgetting the role technology itself can play as a tool for abuse, so, among others, we face the challenge to build a support platform that is secure, safe, invisible, and anonymised.
To do so, we would like to invite YOU to provide input and collaborate on a pilot project with the following skills:
- Digital Marketing and SEO Experts
- Designers
- Developers
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineers
- Academic Researchers
If you have those skills or know anyone has - please join and invite your friends to this meetup by sharing this page link with them. Furthermore, we welcome people from all backgrounds as long as they are passionate to collaborate and use their skills for the greater good.
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk - which highlights our need for marketers and designers!
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Breaking into teams to discuss different tasks (research, marketing, product, data, tech, design UX/UI)
NB! Please join before 18:15, because after it we will switch to a different platform
PS Before you join this meetup, please sign the T&Cs regarding data usage and the overall rules of contributing to our community projects.
This project seeks to develop a tool that would help to accelerate and simplify the adaptation of the workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The tool, in the form of an AI coach, would be an end-to-end talent reskilling platform that automates talent skill mapping, identifies future skill needs, and bridges the two by finding personalised critical paths for reskilling and real job opportunities.
We would utilize machine learning technology to analyse every person’s skill pool and potential, against the labour market of the future. The aim is to find the quickest and most cost-efficient way for every person’s professional development. Moreover, lowering entry barriers to training and education would benefit the less educated, women, ethnic minorities and young people, who are particularly exposed to unemployment in the face of the decline of lower-wage occupations. Whilst our jobs can be replaceable or redundant, the people behind them are capable of evolution, adaptation and co-creation of the 'new consumer economy, focused on eradicating poverty, eliminating biases and closing the wealth gap all over the world.
A World Economic Forum report estimates that by 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by machines, but 97 million new roles may emerge due to a new dynamic between people and technology. The need to continually refresh skills and stay relevant for the future of work is at the top of the agenda for everyone from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.
We are looking for passionate volunteers to help us in any of the following areas:
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
Hi Instigators,
We are excited to be hosting a real life networking event this Wednesday looking at two of our favourite topics Fintech & UK Real Estate Market. This event will include presentations from a selection of companies who have explored Fintech & PropTech which will be followed kicked off and by networking.
This is the best opportunity for you to learn more of the latest innovations from the past year in Fintech, PropTech and network with different individuals involved in the industry like asset managers, institutional investors, private equity, owners, operators, property developers, brokers, entrepreneurs and potential partners...
Please email if you want a lightning pitch for your startup... The winning pitch will get a hardback cover of The Journey Beyond Fear: Leverage the Three Pillars of Positivity to Build Your Success by John Hagel
John Hagel III is an entrepreneur and renowned business strategist.
At Deloitte, he established and ran the Center for the Edge, a global research center which identifies emerging business opportunities that should be on the CEO’s agenda. https://youtu.be/Q-6VBqTY91k and Introducing his new book: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pqeZ5eVOvk
Kindest regards,
Zee & Team
Please say hello if you would like to speak, sponsor or collaborate!
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AI for Good Meetup - Data to Combat Violence and Abuse in Relationships
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This is a meetup to focus on data and technology-based solutions, aiming to combat violence and abuse in relationships.
In recent months we contacted, interviewed, and ran workshops alongside Charities large and small. It has become very apparent that the resources for support towards people in abusive relationships is very fragmented.
We believe in an idea to build a complete service, that has victims and survivors at its core, making available all relevant information and putting them in directly contact with the appropriate support network according to the stage of their journey. They could simply need reassurance to make a positive decision, may need legal help, need shelter or financial support. It will also consider their background or whether they are from marginalised groups - such as LGBTQI and or migrant women.
Our mission is to support with the help of data and tech whoever is in an abusive relationship knowing there are tools, services, and groups they can connect to. This is without forgetting the role technology itself can play as a tool for abuse, so, among others, we face the challenge to build a support platform that is secure, safe, invisible, and anonymised.
To do so, we would like to invite YOU to provide input and collaborate on a pilot project with the following skills:
- Digital Marketing and SEO Experts
- Designers
- Developers
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineers
- Academic Researchers
If you have those skills or know anyone has - please join and invite your friends to this meetup by sharing this page link with them. Furthermore, we welcome people from all backgrounds as long as they are passionate to collaborate and use their skills for the greater good.
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
This project seeks to develop a tool that would help to accelerate and simplify the adaptation of the workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The tool, in the form of an AI coach, would be an end-to-end talent reskilling platform that automates talent skill mapping, identifies future skill needs, and bridges the two by finding personalised critical paths for reskilling and real job opportunities.
We would utilize machine learning technology to analyse every person’s skill pool and potential, against the labour market of the future. The aim is to find the quickest and most cost-efficient way for every person’s professional development. Moreover, lowering entry barriers to training and education would benefit the less educated, women, ethnic minorities and young people, who are particularly exposed to unemployment in the face of the decline of lower-wage occupations. Whilst our jobs can be replaceable or redundant, the people behind them are capable of evolution, adaptation and co-creation of the 'new consumer economy, focused on eradicating poverty, eliminating biases and closing the wealth gap all over the world.
A World Economic Forum report estimates that by 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by machines, but 97 million new roles may emerge due to a new dynamic between people and technology. The need to continually refresh skills and stay relevant for the future of work is at the top of the agenda for everyone from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.
We are looking for passionate volunteers to help us in any of the following areas:
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk - which highlights our need for marketers and designers!
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Breaking into teams to discuss different tasks (research, marketing, product, data, tech, design UX/UI)
NB! Please join before 18:15, because after it we will switch to a different platform
PS Before you join this meetup, please sign the T&Cs regarding data usage and the overall rules of contributing to our community projects.
AI for Good Meetup - Data to Combat Violence and Abuse in Relationships
Description changed:
This is a meetup to focus on data and technology-based solutions, aiming to combat violence and abuse in relationships.
In recent months we contacted, interviewed, and ran workshops alongside Charities large and small. It has become very apparent that the resources for support towards people in abusive relationships is very fragmented.
We believe in an idea to build a complete service, that has victims and survivors at its core, making available all relevant information and putting them in directly contact with the appropriate support network according to the stage of their journey. They could simply need reassurance to make a positive decision, may need legal help, need shelter or financial support. It will also consider their background or whether they are from marginalised groups - such as LGBTQI and or migrant women.
Our mission is to support with the help of data and tech whoever is in an abusive relationship knowing there are tools, services, and groups they can connect to. This is without forgetting the role technology itself can play as a tool for abuse, so, among others, we face the challenge to build a support platform that is secure, safe, invisible, and anonymised.
To do so, we would like to invite YOU to provide input and collaborate on a pilot project with the following skills:
- Digital Marketing and SEO Experts
- Designers
- Developers
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineers
- Academic Researchers
If you have those skills or know anyone has - please join and invite your friends to this meetup by sharing this page link with them. Furthermore, we welcome people from all backgrounds as long as they are passionate to collaborate and use their skills for the greater good.
Some house rules to join this meetup:
- Please sign the T&Cs regarding contributing to community projects: http://bit.ly/2lW5NLR
- Join our slack to stay tuned: http://bit.ly/2p8icye
Agenda:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
18:10-18:20 Checking the latest status
18:20-19:00 Project discussion and next steps
What have you tried already? What are you unsure about? What are your main challenges?
Join our next online event to share and learn from other small charity peers as we all work out how to deliver successful hybrid services in future.
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Hosted By
Siddharth Bannerjee, Host
Ellie Hale, Host
Producer of the Catalyst collaborative network of people and orgs working to accelerate the understanding and use of digital, data and design in the social sector.
Kate White, Host
Richard Collings, Host
Tracey Gyateng, Host
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Turbo Connector brings together business people, professionals & entrepreneurs
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Hi Rebels,
Turbo Connector brings together business people, professionals and entrepreneurs, please sign up here as it is a paid event https://bit.ly/3s95WJB.
About this event
We have run this event since 2011 and each time a lot of business and deals and valuable contacts are established on the evening of the event and more in the next days with the follow up conversations.
For this event you can expect a relaxed environment, a welcoming and curious and supportive group of attendees, plenty of smiles, and a venue conductive to connecting and establishing valuable connections and relationship
The format is very simple.
7pm to 8pm Networking
8pm to 8.30pm Elevator pitches of 1minute each (if you want to pitch, kindly select the elevator pitch ticket, or the exhibitor ticket)
8.30pm onward. More networking
There will also be a Whatsapp group created for this event specifically so that attendees can start to get to know each other prior to the event.
Arboretum Club is located in Central London where people who care about the planet convene, create and collaborate. It is a vibrant space designed to work, learn, play and to relax. We love the design with plants and light and the fact that the space is large enough to accommodate the large expected number of guests.
We have booked this venue solely for us, there will not be any music in the background. Dress code is smart casual, no trainers allowed
Join this AI for Good project that aims at combatting climate misinformation and the spread of climate-related fake news.
As the project moves forward, we are realising the big impact it could actually have, and that is really really exciting. However, we are also realising that we truly need as many hands as possible to help and that there are certain skills we currently do not have in the team!
Our aim is still to build a tool in order to help people identify articles about climate change that are not scientifically accurate or simply not true. This tool, called Climate Battle Cards, will be in the form of a plug-in that would be available to install in any browser and that will flag those arguments against climate change that are not accurate and provide the reader with scientifically reviewed counter-arguments.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in any of the following areas.
- Climate change research
- Marketing
- Product
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Backend and Front End Software Support
- UX/UI Design
Furthermore, we are now creating new teams for organisational purposes, which means we are also looking for team leaders! See this document for more info on the teams: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiJkhbZkgGmP9ONsF8RyDivzqC8Ty6BLawENDEQLEko/edit#heading=h.1a6pv57slern
You DON'T need to have any academic or professional experience in order to help! It’s sufficient with motivation and will to learn!
It is, honestly, a really fun project that has great potential. So if you are interested in climate change, or if you want to build your experience in Data Science and add a cool project to your portfolio or if you are simply looking for a fun side-project please do join the meet-up on Wednesday.
Please find more information on this leaflet: https://bit.ly/3uQ8QEk - which highlights our need for marketers and designers!
Or simply join our slack and ping a message on #climate-misinformation channel: http://bit.ly/2p8icye - there you can ask us about anything!
Agenda:
18:00-18:15 A round of introductions and updates
18:15-19:00 Breaking into teams to discuss different tasks (research, marketing, product, data, tech, design UX/UI)
NB! Please join before 18:15, because after it we will switch to a different platform
PS Before you join this meetup, please sign the T&Cs regarding data usage and the overall rules of contributing to our community projects.
How a new wave of innovators are trying to use tech to empower survivors of gender-based abuse.
Is technology a weapon, or a force for good?
An estimated 2.3 million adults aged 16 to 74 years experienced domestic abuse in the last year, according to the Office of National Statistics. Unfortunately technology has played a big part in that. In our highly connected world, abusers can use technology against victims to monitor, threaten, harass, and hurt them. Experts also say that the pandemic has likely made the problem worse.
But not all is bad! In the UK, a landmark law passed in 2020 has made it illegal to use technology to track or spy on partners or ex-partners. The law specifically defines this kind of online abuse as a form of domestic abuse.
Moreover, there are many organisations using tech to empower victims and help them out of their abusive relationships. We are seeing a wave of new technological innovations, including platforms and apps to address gender-based violence and and promote gender equality.
This online event will bring together 4 incredible speakers to discuss how tech can be used to help and empower victims, and highlight the work that still needs to be done to end gender-based-violence.
Our speakers for the evening are:
Naomi Naidoo, Chayn (https://chayn.co/)
Naomi Alexander Naidoo is Movement Builder at Chayn, building Chayn’s movement fighting gender-based violence around the world. CHAYN is a global volunteer network addressing gender-based violence by creating intersectional survivor-led resources online.
Naomi will be speaking about Chayn's work supporting survivors through open-source, accessible technology. She'll talk about how Chayn has built innovative new digital service offerings to meet demand through lockdown, their work fighting tech abuse, and the importance of intersectional, trauma-informed, survivor-centric design.
Danny Hearn, The Dot Project (https://www.dotproject.coop/)
Danny believes in the power of design to collectively understand problems to enable and co-create positive change. He draws on a variety of design methodologies to form a collaborative approach to problem-solving, innovation and cultural shifts. Danny brings a wealth of experience to DOT PROJECT leading on UX, design and digital strategy with over 18 years working for high profile brands as well as smaller startups, design agencies and charities. He has managed design teams, developed digital products and speaks at events on design leadership. He now applies his experience to create a positive social impact.
Tessa leads Collaborative Future, a social enterprise actively advocating for a society where everyone is valued and empowered.
Tessa will share her personal story of experiencing gender-based sexual violence to demonstrate how, when done well, technology can serve as a tool for justice and healing, but that more often than not our technology mirrors and echoes our culture of violence, dominance and disempowerment. She'll share practical examples of how everyone striving to build new, more equitable systems or tools need to work on personally unravelling their social conditioning in order to not replicate the harm our existing systems inflict on people.
Alice Piterova, AI For Good (https://www.aiforgood.co.uk/)
Data and AI have the potential to solve big societal problems. The challenge lies in identifying where to direct focus, to ensure that this powerful and yet very nascent technology is used to do good and actually drives lasting positive outcomes. Alice from AI for Good UK is going to talk about rAInbow, the friendly chatbot designed to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for all those at risk of abuse to get help and valid information on this very private and sensitive matter.
