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.

Next Gen Conference Registration Now Open

by Kevin 05/09/2011 in Bristol

The Next Gen Conference is being held on 15 and 16 November at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre in Bristol, hosted by Bristol City Council. Registration now open – there is an early bird discount of 10% available until 30 September.

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Venturefest Bristol innovation showcase competition

by Kevin 23/08/2011 in Bristol

Science City Bristol is issuing an open invitation to companies and entrepreneurs with new technology business ideas, to apply to be part of an Innovation Showcase at Venturefest Bristol 2011.
The Innovation Showcase will provide an opportunity for around 30 of the best new and emerging technology businesses to showcase their ideas to the Venturefest audience [...]

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Event: TEDx Comes to Bristol, 8th September 2011, M-Shed

by Kevin 29/07/2011 in Bristol

TEDxBristol, an independently organized TED event, will take place on the 8th September, 2011 at the newly opened M-Shed, Bristol.
Although applications have closed for the one hundred tickets available for people to see the event in person, it will be live-streamed via screening events around the world.
Confirmed speakers include;

Daniel Efergan & Gavin Strange
Daniel Efergan [...]

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Event: How can the new Skunkworks help central and local government and the wider public sector?

by Kevin 26/07/2011 in Bristol

Skunkworks is a term that has come to describe small, autonomous, groups within organisations who operate in a collaborative, non-bureaucratic environment to develop and deploy specific technical solutions rapidly. The Cabinet Office has recently developed a Skunkworks for Central Government. Mark O’Neil, head of this initiative, and a panel of experts will be [...]

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Gorillas invade Bristol

by Kevin 11/07/2011 in Bristol

A series of life-size gorilla sculptures have begun to appear on the streets of Bristol in a mass public art event to celebrate Bristol Zoo Garden’s 175th birthday. Dozens of businesses, organisations and schools from across the city have sponsored a gorilla sculpture. The sculptures have all been individually painted with unique designs and [...]

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Event: The Academy of Urbanism in Bristol, 8th July

by Kevin 05/07/2011 in Bristol

The Academy of Urbanism brings together a group of thinkers and practitioners involved in the social, cultural, economic, political and physical development of our villages, towns and cities across the UK. The group is an autonomous, politically independent, cross-sector organisation formed in 2006.
The academy are holding an informal lunch event in Bristol to [...]

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NextGen 11 Conference coming to Bristol 15 & 16 November

by Kevin 05/07/2011 in Bristol

NextGen is the UK’s showcase for Next Generation broadband activity – enabling a wider understanding of digital network investment as the essential foundation for local economic growth and innovation.
There will be a NextGen Roadshow taking place in Nottingham on Wednesday 6 July and Bristol City Council will be host to this year’s NextGen 11 Conference [...]

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Event: Employers Breakfast Event, 8am – 9am, Thursday 23rd June

by Kevin 03/06/2011 in Bristol

Does your business make the most of talent? Harnessing staff skills and investing in your people are two of the key ingredients for business success. Come along to this free breakfast event and you can hear about recruitment and training support for your business, including apprenticeships and work trials. You’ll hear directly from businesses [...]

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IT Training Sessions

by Kevin 23/05/2011 in Bristol

Do you need some support to get the most out of your computer? Ashton Learning Centre are running basic training sessions for people who want to get online.  The sessions are held at;

Hillfields Youth Centre every Monday from 10 am – 12 noon
Ashton Learning Centre each Tuesday from 12.30 pm – 3.00pm and on Thursdays [...]

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