Open Tech Calendar

The UK national event for OSGeo, Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial 2019.
Includes ice-breaker event on 18th September, two full conference days (19th and 20th) and a code sprint/hackfest (21st). Gala dinner / party too.

http://uk.osgeo.org/

FOSS4GUK 2019

The UK national event for OSGeo, Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial 2019

http://uk.osgeo.org

Wed 18th Sep 2019 4:00pm (Europe/London)

Sat 21st Sep 2019 4:00pm (Europe/London)

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https://www.osgeo.org/code_of_conduct/

DIGIT Leader: IT & Digital Summit

The conference will contextualise the evolution of technology and business, with topics spanning: leadership, DevOps, culture, XaaS & ITAM

The conference is free to attend for IT & Digital personnel

Speakers include:
• Lynsey Campbell, Executive Director, JP Morgan
• Andrew Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Nucleus
• Martyn Wallace, Chief Digital Officer, Scottish Digital Office
• Gary Crawford, Director of Technology & Transformation, AKQA
• Peter Gallagher, Managing Director, a2B
• Kylie Fowler, Principal Consultant, ITAM Intelligence
• Laura Irvine, Solicitor Advocate and Data Protection Specialist, BTO Solicitors
• Karl Smith, CEO, Paradigm Interactions
• Tom Meade, Independent Consultant & Former CIO, Registers of Scotland
• Mark Stephen, Journalist & Broadcaster, BBC Scotland
• Ray Bugg, Founder, DIGIT

https://www.digitleaders.com/

https://www.digitleaders.com/

Thu 21st Jun 2018 9:00am (Europe/London)

Thu 21st Jun 2018 4:00pm (Europe/London)

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The first ever Edinburgh 'devopsdays' conference, that we want to make an annual event, demonstrating the technological skills and innovation within Scotland. Attracting speakers from across the world talking about all aspects of dev ops. We are actively making this conference the most diverse as possible and in return want to attract the most varied audience. So whatever you're role in technology there should be something for you.

Devopsdays is a worldwide series of technical conferences covering topics of software development, IT infrastructure operations, and the intersection between them. Topics often include automation, testing, security, and organisational culture. This year it is being held in Edinburgh for the first time at Dynamic Earth.

CFPs - https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/propose/

Sponsor Information - https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/sponsor/

https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/registration/

Digital Technology Leaders Summit - Free to Attend*

DIGIT: Digital Technology Leaders Summit - Free to Attend*

Technology increasingly permeates every facet of modern business: IT and Digital have been drawn from a background support function and re-positioned as a core driver of strategy, value creation and competitive edge. This tectonic shift has placed senior technologists at the heart of the organisation, making them integral to decision making and leadership.

The DIGIT Leader Summit will explore this evolution of Information Technology as a discipline, discussing the increasing role of senior technologists and crucial components of leadership like culture; vision, team building, up-skilling and communication.

Speakers:
• Mark Stephen, Journalist & Broadcaster, BBC Scotland
• Helen Marshall, Director of Technology Transformation, Yodel
• Gordon Craig, CTO & Co-Founder, Craneware
• R. Michael Anderson, Serial Entrepreneur & Author
• Alexander Holt, Head of CivTech, The Scottish Government
• Alastair Rennie, IT Director, Wescot
• Polly Purvis, CEO, ScotlandIS
• Chris Rivinus, Head of IT Business Systems, Tullow Oil
• Kevin Findlay, CIO & Board Director, CCG
• Liza Horan, Principal Digital Strategist

*This conference is free to attend for IT & Digital Leaders (CTO's, CIO’s, CDO’s, IT Directors, IT Managers, Transformation Directors, ‘Heads’ of Digital, Security, Architecture etc)

http://www.digitleaders.com/

http://www.digitleaders.com/

Wed 24th May 2017 9:00am (Europe/London)

Wed 24th May 2017 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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Devopsdays Edinburgh

Devopsdays is a worldwide series of technical conferences covering topics of software development, IT infrastructure operations, and the intersection between them. Topics often include automation, testing, security, and organisational culture. This year it is being held in Edinburgh for the first time at Dynamic Earth.

CFPs - https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/propose/

Sponsor Information - https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/sponsor/

https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/

Mon 23rd Oct 2017 9:00am (Europe/London)

Tue 24th Oct 2017 5:30pm (Europe/London)

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https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2017-edinburgh/conduct/

ScotlandPHP

ScotlandPHP is a one day conference, being held in our nations capital, Edinburgh; held at the super awesome Dynamic Earth.

There will be two tracks run across the day. Two keynote speakers. The call for papers is open until August 1st, 2016

https://conference.scotlandphp.co.uk/

https://conference.scotlandphp.co.uk/tickets/

Sat 29th Oct 2016 8:30am (Europe/London)

Sat 29th Oct 2016 6:00pm (Europe/London)

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https://conference.scotlandphp.co.uk/code-of-conduct/

UX Scotland

The conference for the UX, Service Design and Digital communities in Scotland and the North of England.

http://uxscotland.net/

http://uxscotland.net/

Wed 7th Jun 2017 8:30am (Europe/London)

Fri 9th Jun 2017 4:50pm (Europe/London)

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'All participants at our events are required to agree with the following code of conduct to help us achieve a safe and positive event experience for everyone.

Unacceptable behaviour includes intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct by any participant at our events or online communities including Twitter and other online media.

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, race religion, disability, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention.

If a participant engages in behaviour that violates this code of conduct, the event organisers will take the appropriate action, including warning or expulsion from the conference with no refund.

If participants have any concerns, inform a member of Software Acumen staff who will offer support in contacting the appropriate security and ensure required assistance is given.

Our events are not suitable for under 18s. We do not moderate content for this age group over and above this Code of Conduct and speakers may use language or references only suitable for an adult audience. Please contact us if you have queries about an under 18 at this event or would like to know more about our Under 18s Policy.

Fintech 2016

Fintech has experienced a rapid global expansion: investment increased from $4.05 billion in 2013 to $19 billion in 2015, quadrupling within a two year period. Analysts see no sign of this rise abating and predict global investment to reach $46bn by 2020. The UK is internationally recognised as a leading player on the Fintech scene, with over a third of European investment concentrated on UK shores. London and Edinburgh have both developed active Fintech hubs and in 2015 established an MOU to work in collaboration to address the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Disruption is completely revolutionising the financial services landscape, from payment systems to portfolio management, Blockchain ledgers and peer to peer lending - there has never been more diversity or competition within the sector. The explosion of new entrants is revitalising what many perceived to be a stagnated system, disrupting the traditional model and decentralising the FS market. This digital revolution is bringing down the cost of transactions, opening up a wealth of new opportunities and democratising financial services by offering more choice, better user experience and greater customer empowerment.

But whilst the spotlight is heavily focussed on the rapid ascent of the Fintech upscale community, statistically the market share commanded by new entrants is still ‘miniscule’. Those proclaiming that the extinction of the big banks is near might grab a few headlines, but the evidence is not yet sufficient to support the claims. And make no mistake, size has its advantages: Tier 1 organisations have the balance sheets, customer base and market presence that new entrant’s dream of.

That is not to suggest that they can continue to stand still, the traditional players must fight to remain relevant to the customers and address evolving expectations. But if the patent reports are any indication to go by then they are certainly not ready to back down. Since 2013 there have been at least 2,679 patent applications made by 10 of the largest US financial service firms. These are heavily concentrated on areas of emerging technology that Fintech entrants are exploiting: Mobile, IoT, Big Data and Cyber Security. This shows clear intent from the tier 1’s and illustrates the emphasis being placed on exploiting the opportunities presented by disruptive technology.

The Fintech 2016 conference will explore technological innovation across the financial services sector, from developments in leading tier 1 institutions to the disruptive innovators within the start-up community that are reshaping the FS market. This event is geared towards technologists, innovators and senior managers from right across the financial services industry landscape. The conference will provide a unique forum for key players to come together for knowledge exchange, networking and discussion.

The conference is organised by Scot-Tech Engagement, with support from ScotlandIS, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Financial Enterprise and is free to attend for personnel from financial services & Fintech companies.

http://www.fintech2016.co.uk

Tue 11th Oct 2016 8:30am (Europe/London)

Tue 11th Oct 2016 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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IoT Scotland 2016

The Internet of Things (IoT) redefines the notion of connectivity; a transition to a vast, all-encompassing web of interconnected devices which uses data to measure, calculate, evaluate and learn. This network transcends the traditional comprehension of M2M in both capability and scale, linking together billions of devices and integrating everything from tiny remote beacons to large communications networks and energy infrastructure.

The potential of this vast connected network is staggering, and brings forth real capacity to help address some of our most crucial socio-economic concerns. Devices can utilise the data at their disposal to optimise efficiency and help reduce waste. Sensors can pre-empt mechanical breakdowns and determine the most safe and cost-effective time to schedule maintenance and repair. Energy systems can be transformed into smart grids, achieving improved efficiency by ensuring supply is regulated in accordance with actual real-time demand. It is this capacity to harness vast amounts of data to understand problems and identify solutions which underlines the true potential of IoT.
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This conference will bring together technologists from industry, academia and government to explore the evolution of the Internet of Things. The programme will contextualise IoT within the current technology landscape and assess the implications for business and wider society. Delegates will hear from an impressive array of thought leaders and benefit from presentations which demonstrate the value of IoT in a practical context.
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IoT Scotland will bring together 200 IT Heads and Business Leaders to learn, share and discuss, creating a unique opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange. The conference is organised by Scot-Tech Engagement and will be free* to attend for business leaders and IT personnel.

http://www.iotscotland.com

Thu 29th Sep 2016 8:30am (Europe/London)

Thu 29th Sep 2016 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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Internet of Things Scotland 2015

“If we had computers that knew everything there was to know about things — using data they gathered without any help from us — we would be able to track and count everything, and greatly reduce waste, loss and cost… The Internet of Things has the potential to change the world, just as the Internet did. Maybe even more so.”

- Kevin Ashton, “That ‘Internet of Things’ Thing,” RFID Journal, July 22, 1999

The vision of an Internet of Things (IoT) predicts a world which redefines the notion of connectivity; a transition to a vast, all-encompassing web of interconnected devices which uses data to measure, calculate, evaluate and learn. This network would transcend the traditional comprehension of M2M in both capacity and scale, linking together billions of remote sensors and integrating everything from personal devices to large communications networks and energy infrastructure.

Because IoT is currently in a state of infancy, reporting has predominantly focussed on low level consumer devices, identifiable from the insertion of the term ‘smart’ in a near paradoxical fashion in front of words like fridge, toaster or belt. In many respects this gimmicky application has trivialised the true potential IoT technology, clouding the full vision and giving premature rise to the inevitable hype fatigue. But there is no denying the potential, and when implemented at scale the socio-economic impact of the Internet of Things is staggering.

This vast network of devices could utilise the data at its disposal to optimise efficiency and help eradicate waste. Sensors could pre-empt mechanical breakdowns and determine the most safe and cost-effective time to schedule maintenance and repair. The entire energy system could be transformed into a single smart grid, attaining improved efficiency by ensuring supply was regulated in accordance with actual real-time demand. It is this capacity to use vast amounts of data to understand problems and identify solutions which underlines the true potential of IoT.

This conference will bring together technologists from industry, academia and government to explore the move towards an Internet of Things. The programme will contextualise IoT within the current technology landscape and assess the implications for business and wider society. While IoT is in its infancy, there are already some incredible examples which harness this exciting technology: the event will showcase the best of Scottish innovation, considering some local organisations that are making waves on the global IoT scene.

http://www.iotscotland.com

http://www.iotscotland.com/#!support/c3vn

Wed 30th Sep 2015 9:00am (Europe/London)

Wed 30th Sep 2015 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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No code of conduct, just enjoy yourself!