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This event will be a single talk on Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma

⚠️ This will be an in-person event, the venue is TBC.

Agenda:

🍕 Pizza/Drinks (18:15 - 18:30)
🗣 Introduction (18:30)
👉 Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma (18:35ish)
🍻 Social @ Pub (after the talk)
👉 Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains
Once upon a time, developers were the unsung heroes of our world. The stereotypical developer, with glasses perched on the nose and an innate talent for science, even inspired the alter egos of superheroes.

However, today, software engineers often find themselves under scrutiny for their roles in creating data-gathering apps, facial recognition software in CCTV systems, and the constant tracking of citizens through GPS, among other issues.

From being heroes to becoming modern-day Dr. Frankensteins, tech creators face an unenviable dilemma: to embrace malevolence or strive for heroism.

During this talk, we will delve deep into th...

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Come join us at our new venue on Wednesday 15th Jan for two excellent talks and networking with the AI community in Sheffield. And this month we have more robots!!

The AI Behind Affordable Robotics - Alex Kelly

This talk explores how advances in AI and open-source technologies are making affordable robotics a reality, enabling more people to engage with robotics innovation whether in the home, office or factory.

Cheap robots from £120
Understand the Neural network architectures powering these models
Train in a simulated world (re-enforcement learning) for faster convergence.
see it do its thing on stage

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal social meetup for individual and freelancer members of Sheffield Digital. Bring along a friend or partner.

A table has been reserved for Sheffield Digital. Sarah Lister and Emma Marshall will be there.

Become a member here: sheffield.digital

Fresh from our Christmas break, we're back in January featuring two talks focusing on the topics of brand, free food and drinks, and plenty of wonderful opportunities to chit chat with other marketing professionals; we hope to see you there.

Sheffield DM is free to attend, casual and most importantly, fun! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is the place to be. Our events are relaxed and friendly, in a cosy environment just across from Sheffield station.

Featuring AMAZING speakers, our talks are to-the-point, with actionable takeaways and appropriate for anyone involved in marketing, regardless of background, skill or experence level. From marketing directors through to media students, Sheffield DM is a diverse and welcoming place for everyone who loves marketing.

Socialise with industry experts and other members of the Sheffield marketing community, gain valuable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in the world of digital marketing.

17:30 - Arrive, g...

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Join us for the Sheffield Digital Annual General Meetup (AGM) on 5th February 2025!

Our AGM is an opportunity for our members and the wider digital community to get together, to reflect on and celebrate your successes, to share information and say thank you. We're extremely excited to share some of our achievements, including our mentoring scheme, which simply would not be possible without your support.

All of this plus great food, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and good company.

T he schedule for the night

5 .30pm - Arrival at Workstation

5:45pm Hot food served with tea, coffee and water. Cash bar available to purchase drinks.

6.45pm - Presentations, celebrations and more. Including...

Sheffield Innovation Spine Keynote - Charlotte Thompson, Project Director

Heard about the Sheffield Spine but want to know more, Project Director Charlotte Thompson will be explaining what's to come in 2025 and answering your questions.

Sheffield Digital Skills Audit - Mel...

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.