Events

Throughout the year Connecting Bristol and our partner organisations run a range of events where you can learn more about our digital inclusion agenda, Green ICT and connectivity in Bristol.

EVENT: Low Carbon Futures, 23 Nov, Watershed, Bristol

by Kevin 19/08/2010 in Bristol

This RIBA South West/ Green Register conference, subtitled “Money Does Grow on Trees“, will be examining the ways for  organisations to work towards achieving the Government’s ambitious target of an 80% reduction in CO2 by 2050 and remain economically active.
It will explore the cutting-edge themes of the new green economy, the business case for using [...]

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EVENT: See IT in Action, London, 6th October 2010

by Kevin 18/08/2010 in Events

This is a free event, intended for all those who commission or manage local public services, who are looking to make their work more efficient, cheaper, and targeted at supporting those most in need.
It is your opportunity to ensure you are ready, well informed and have the contacts necessary to meet [...]

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EVENT: Experience TEDxCHANGE Live in Bristol Harbourside

by Stephen Hilton 06/08/2010 in Bristol

On Monday 20 September the Festival of Ideas and Watershed, will be hosting a live screening from New York of the TEDxChange event – The Future We Make
This is a live transmission from New York of TEDxChange, an event co-hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and TED.
TEDxChange marks the anniversary of the Millennium [...]

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Event: 29 July-21 August, Create Centre, Nlarge Photography exhibition

by Kevin 21/07/2010 in Bristol

Nlarge Photography are a group of young people between 13 and 19 who have undertaken an extensive programme of training in all aspects of photography. They meet every Tuesday at Knowle West Media Centre. The group are always happy to welcome new members. If you are interested in joining them you can contact them on [...]

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Clay Shirky in Bristol (and virtually in Manchester)

by Kevin 01/07/2010 in Bristol

Clay Shirky was at the Watershed this week presenting his theory of Cognitive Surplus. The event was very well attended in Bristol, but was also live webcast to an audience at the Corner House in Manchester (who showed their appreciation by twittering a round of applause at the end).

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Bristol ICT Refurbishment & Reuse Scheme Providers Day – 7th July

by Lorraine 23/06/2010 in Bristol

We are holding a Bristol ICT Refurbishment and Reuse Scheme Providers Day on July 7th from 9.30-11:30 at the Council House.  Register for your place  at http://ictrecycling.eventbrite.com/
We want to support the development of an independent and self-supporting Bristol ICT Refurbishment and Reuse Scheme which is able to operate citywide and will act as a framework for distributing our redundant [...]

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Micro-chips and Mega-bites event at KWMC a great success

by Kevin 17/06/2010 in Bristol

People of all ages from across Bristol came together for a free computer training event in May, with the bonus of free fish and chips.The Micro-chips and Mega-bites Event took place on Friday 21 May, 4-6pm at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) as part of the Digital Neighbourhoods Programme.
The event celebrated the [...]

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B-Open – Bristol Open Data Innovation

by sarah 07/06/2010 in Bristol

B-Open innovative data projects competition, part of Media Sandbox 2010, is now live.
B-Open is one of the digital city projects being developed by Connecting Bristol in support of the 20-20 City Strategy. Its about openly sharing council/city data and working with local digital businesses and communities to create new applications and services that bring added [...]

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Event:Telehealth & Telecare Exhibition & Marketplace, 28th June, Vassall Centre, Bristol

by Kevin 26/05/2010 in Bristol

Tele-Health, Tele-Care and Assistive Technologies hold massive potential to help people take greater control of their own health and to live independent lives.  But as with any innovation, there is a need to overcome fears and to build understanding both within organisations and amongst potential service users.
This is why Connecting Bristol has teamed-up with NHS [...]

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