Don’t Miss The 6th Innovative Learning Spaces Summit

 An innovative learning space combines the use of spaces, furniture and technology that allows greater collaboration and flexibility between students and teachers. As a result, the traditional classroom model is evolving to a more student-centered, blended learning environment that can meet the needs of ever-changing and diverse student populations.

With little to no time for preparation, institutions were forced in 2020 to adopt educational-based technology rapidly and figure out how the development of immersive tools can support all different learning types. The past year has advanced the integration of digital technologies in education and it’s clear more than ever that technology and space can inspire new collaboration models and a wide array of engaging learning strategies that helps prepare students more effectively.

 

The upcoming 6th Innovative Learning Spaces Summit will take place on September 15th-17th, 2021 and will bring together principals, deans, architects, facility managers and other industry experts to discuss the future of learning environments, career-focused education design, as well as, international examples of the post-pandemic technology-infused learning space design and many more important topics.

We will be starting our event with a Workshop Day with three engaging workshop sessions where trained and experienced facilitators will offer their expertise on new strategies and techniques for the future of learning.

The first workshop will be led by Patrice Torcivia Prusko and her interactive session will focus on active learning strategies in large classes. Then for the second workshop, we’re excited to welcome back Anna Donato who will demonstrate using an engaging and innovative tool for ideation and communication. To finish the day, the third workshop will be led by Ella Vize and will delve into the power of storytelling to drive learning.

 

The next two days of the Summit we are excited to hear case studies from top expert educators from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, RMIT University, The University of Hong Kong, The University of Liverpool & much more.

The second day of the event will include keynote sessions on technology-infused learning spaces to enhance student success & designing future-proofed and adaptable learning and teaching environments.

While on the third day, the discussion will focus on career-focused education design & delivering the same engaging experience to online students as on-campus students.

Also on the third day of the summit, we will have the pleasure of experiencing a virtual tour of the Hybrid Learning Theatre of the University of Amsterdam. We are very much looking forward to having the opportunity to see a different type of facility that can aid in the education of future generations.

This hybrid edition gives you the flexibility to join us in vibrant Amsterdam to experience our interactive sessions and networking breaks or to connect virtually from the comfort of your own home.

No matter which way you choose to attend, you don’t want to miss this three-day opportunity to join us and global executives for engaging workshops, interactive sessions and insightful case studies that will cover the latest innovations transforming learning environments.

You can receive more information about the 6th Innovative Learning Spaces Summit by requesting your free brochure and then when you are ready to join us, register here.

We can’t wait to see you in Amsterdam or online through our virtual platform!

Intelligent Food Processing And Packaging Summit: Implementing Innovative Technologies

 The last couple of years has seen major growth with how we manufacture and package food through new applications, robotics and state-of-the-art processing techniques.

Digital technologies provide new methods of doing things that add value to the agricultural industry by operating more accurately, efficiently and sustainably to optimise and unlock operational excellence. With all the changes in the industry, it’s important that food production, processing and packaging professionals exchange ideas on how each different component can contribute to providing the healthiest products to prolong the life-cycle of food.

Our upcoming Intelligent Food Processing and Packaging Summit will discuss the key topics in thermal and non-thermal food processing, advanced technologies and robotics in food manufacturing and the need for smart and more sustainable packaging.

 

The event will be a perfect atmosphere to connect and exchange ideas with leading food processing and packaging professionals while taking a closer look at valuable insights on the innovative technologies shaping the future of food.

The 2-day summit is a great opportunity to hear case studies from leading executives from several global brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, Ferrero, AB World Foods, Danfoss Drives, Fileni and much more.

We are happy to also be joined by our Speaking Sponsor, HEUFT, who will share their insights on how AI can provide additional product safety, line efficiency and cost-efficiency.

 

Day 1 will include keynote sessions on evaluating the latest technologies in food processing machinery & exploring the wide implementation of Big Data, AI, Robotics, IoT and Wireless Solutions. While on Day 2, you will hear perspectives on the next generation of packaging by implementing advanced materials & moving towards modern and sustainable packaging.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to join industry experts to discuss all of the latest trends and technologies to bring business value to your organization and help you find real solutions for the future of food.

You can receive more information about the Intelligent Food Processing and Packaging Summit by requesting your free brochure and then when you are ready to join us, register here!

2nd World Intelligent Farming Summit: Interview With The Chairman, Mark Jarman

 

Before the 2nd World Intelligent Farming Summit, we had the opportunity to interview the chairman, Mark Jarman. Mark is the Head of Agriculture for Satellite Applications Catapult.

In our interview, Mark shares his experience in the industry as well as what he expects from the summit. Let's see what he has to say:

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT AND THEIR VISION FOR THE INDUSTRY?

The UK Catapults are part of a world-leading network of technology and innovation centres that bridges the gap between business, academia, research, and government. Funded by the UK Government and leveraging our neutral trusted entity status, we aim to transform the UK’s ability to create new products and services and open global opportunities to generate sustained economic growth.

As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the Satellite Applications Catapult delivers impact across the UK economy, enabling businesses to thrive in global markets. The Catapult is instrumental in developing, promoting, and driving the adoption of satellite-based products and services across value chains and markets. Our mission is ‘to innovate for a better world, empowered by satellites.

Located near Oxford in the UK, the Catapult operates globally to deliver solutions that bring together local and UK entities from policy, technology, and science to tackle critical challenges. By connecting industry and academia, embracing a pioneering, agile, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirit, we get new research off the ground and into the market more quickly to deliver game-changing results.

Our Agriculture and Food Strategy is committed to helping ensure a globally resilient and just food system supported through UK satellite-enabled products and services. Leveraging our network of over 4,500 UK organisations, we develop innovative and transformative sectorial supply chain projects across the world successfully dealing with the nuances that exist in different cultures and business environments.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE LATEST SMART FARMING TRENDS YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT?

I am very fortunate in my role to engage with companies and Governments looking to translate some of the latest technology and innovations into an addressment of the breadth of challenges that exist across our global agriculture and food system. The drive for responsible solutions with social and environmental focuses is certainly exciting to watch and especially how these ensure profitable returns to users across. From a technology perspective, areas I am personally excited about the following trends given the will be part of the solution in helping us innovate our way out of some of the big global challenges that agriculture faces, such as available skilled labour or food and resource waste:

• 5G connectivity, IoT, edge-based analytics, and increased automation on farms
• Hybrid communications between space and territorial communications to ensure rural farming populations are connected leading to social gains, as well as unlocking technology and data potential.
• Advancements in imaging such as hyperspectral and analytical capabilities to turn insights from reactive to proactive actionable intelligence.
• New business models around ‘software-as-a-service’ and ‘data-as-a-service’ that are creating new opportunities for end-users to integrate or exploit the variety of datasets available.   

 

WHAT BARRIERS DO YOU SEE IN USING NEW TECHNOLOGY MORE BROADLY?

I spend a lot of my time supporting product and service providers to understand the needs of users across the agriculture and food system, and subsequently helping those users understand the technology, removing prejudices, and how it can enhance business decisions and therefore unlock value. Helping bridge this divide is essential to ensure technology can be developed or exploited appropriately. I see some of the core challenges as follows:

• Value – There is often a failure of providers to clearly justify the value creation of their products or services to end-users.
• Risk – No growing season is the same and many end-users have historically been let down by technology and data promises. Also, technology adoption often requires a leap of faith to truly understand its benefit. Only very large organisations or Governments can afford to take this risk. Failure to build risk-sharing into business models can put end-users off purchasing.
• Scale – Users want information at the scale of relevance to them. Products and services need to be either flexible, or highly focused dependent upon user need.
• Policy – Enabling policies are essential to unlocking technology potential.
• Social – Farming is a vocation that users enjoy doing. Technology needs to enhance in many cases, not always replace.

 

DURING LAST YEAR’S EDITION, YOU DISCUSSED THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITH SPACE AND AGRICULTURE. COULD YOU BRIEFLY HIGHLIGHT WHAT THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS LOOK LIKE AND HOW THEY WILL BENEFIT THE SECTOR?

The satellite sector is undergoing transformational changes, leading to a greater amount of accessible data, higher spatial resolutions, automated analytics, and diversified business models. The Catapult is at the forefront of this revolution, pushing the bounds of both technology and applications.

One of the biggest changes is related to satellite connectivity. The new LEO (Low Earth Orbit - ~1200 km) and vLEO (very Low Earth Orbit - ~550 km) constellations deployed by OneWeb and Starlink respectively will provide connectivity to users and enterprises of multiple verticals. Both constellations will provide high-throughput connectivity to rural or remote areas, where there is no fibre optics or cellular network deployments. Also, in the case of OneWeb, they plan to provide positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities to their second generation of satellites (in service in 2024-2025). That PNT service will compete with Galileo or GPS and will create new business opportunities related to positioning.

Apart from these broadband services providers, there are other LEO constellations with a focus on IoT that could be of interest for rural areas, farming, etc. They will provide connectivity to sensors (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT) from the field directly to the satellite and therefore help us move towards truly connected farms. 

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE 2ND WORLD INTELLIGENT FARMING SUMMIT?

Often at events with a technology-driven focus, there tends to be a speaker line-up from technology and service providers. I am most excited to be chairing this event because of the line-up of end-user speakers that are joining from across the breadth of the agricultural and food system. Getting their perspectives is essential as those insights can help guide and ensure commercial success for those in the audience looking to supply them with technology and data-driven solutions.

 

 

To learn more about the 2nd World Intelligent Farming Summit, request your free brochure! Then save your seat today to virtually join Mark and other industry experts.

Join Us During The World Oil And Gas Digitalisation Summit

 We are looking forward to hosting the World Oil and Gas Digitalisation Summit on September 9th and 10th, 2021!

Oil and gas companies are transitioning to the new energy future to keep up with new market trends like setting near-term emissions targets, using data for informed decision making and tracking accountability across the supply chain. In order to accelerate ahead of the competition, companies are embracing digital transformation to operate more efficiently and reduce operational costs.

Our upcoming World Oil and Gas Digitalisation Summit will focus on the use of data, intelligent technologies, IoT, robotics, AI and Machine Learning to help you find a shortcut on your way to digitalisation.

 

This hybrid summit will bring together global oil & gas operators, oilfield services, governmental organizations, as well as, technological solution providers to share their insights on successful business strategies to accelerate industry transformation.

The 2-day event is a great opportunity to hear case studies from leading executives from several global brands such as OMV Petrom, Halliburton, Shell, Petrobras, Baker Hughes and much more.

Day 1 will include keynote sessions on leveraging disruptive technologies to scale digital transformation across the sector & developing new business models with innovative strategies. While on Day 2, you will hear experiences on the changing trends in supply and demand that are reshaping industry dynamics & next-generation operational excellence for the future of oil and gas.

 

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to join industry experts to discuss all of the latest trends and technologies to bring business value to your organization and help you find real solutions to ensure your position as a digital oil and gas leader.

There will be several networking opportunities throughout both days, whether you choose to join us in Amsterdam or virtually. All attendees and speakers will be joined together through our online event platform so you can form valuable business connections and stay connected even after the summit ends.

We can’t wait to see you! Request your free brochure to see the full speaker lineup and then register today.