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How can entrepreneurs collaborate to maximise their impact?
12 Feb - 07:00 PM
London, United Kingdom
A better world depends upon our ability to generate new ideas and build new systems that can better channel human, social and financial efforts towards the SDGs. Entrepreneurs are essential to this. They are key to creating the innovations that will enable us to go beyond and reach the SDGs with the resources we have.
Every other month at Second Home Spitalfields, we bring together entrepreneurs – both aspiring and established - investors, sustainability professionals, students, and academics to consider the role entrepreneurs play in meeting different elements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This Event
For this special speaker event, in-between a collaborative SDGeneration hackathon and conference, we thought it would be especially fitting to focus on SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
SDG 17 calls on us to “Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development”.
In this event we ask, how we can create a collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UK and beyond to maximise our impact, deliver on the UN SDGs and ensure our long-term ability to flourish?
Our Speakers:
Jude Ower MBE, Founder and CEO of Playmob - Playmob supports brands creating a fairer world, through games that are aligned to the SDGs. Playmobdevelop branded playable ads which not only teach players about global issues but nudge behaviour to be part of the solution. They are creating serious impact results by combining profit, purpose and playfulness
Rowan Finnegan, Co-founder of The Conduit - The Conduit embodies the notion of collaboration, serving as a home for a diverse community of social entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, business leaders, policy-makers and civil society. It is a catalytic platform for tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing us today.
Kate Wolfenden, Co-founder of Project X - Project X is a systems optimisation focused initiative that enables entire industries to make difficult shifts in their sustainability agenda together. The goal of this programme is to shift $1.3 trillion in purchasing power from unsustainable sources to sustainable sources by 2030.
Danny Witter, Co-founder of Work For Good - A profit with purpose online platform that facilitates business giving. They work in partnership with businesses to design and embed charitable donations to drive business growth and scale social impact.
Your ticket includes:
A great talk and Q&A session from our guest speakers including
Networking and chatting with speakers, and the board members of Fast Forward 2030
Free ethical & sustainably sourced drinks and canapés from Elsyia Catering & Toast Ale
About Fast Forward 2030
Fast Forward 2030 is a network and platform of entrepreneurs who believe that in order to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), entrepreneurs need to incorporate them into their business models.
Why the UN SDGs?
There are 17 SDGs with 169 targets - but don’t let this put you off. They are the first comprehensive plan for the whole of humanity to flourish within the means of the planet. This makes them a good framework for people who want to have an impact. They also set a direct challenge to the private sector by insisting that the environmental and social impact of the way we do business can no longer be an afterthought. They need to be at the very heart of how, and why our economies and businesses function. Fast Forward 2030 exists to encourage and inspire businesses that embody this.
The Institute for Global Prosperity
The Institute for Global Prosperity was launched in 2014 to develop a boader notion of prosperity for a sustainable and prosperous future. For more details on the MSc in Global Prosperity, PhDs, or our short courses in entrepreneurship, click here.
Plexal Members' Night
12 Feb - 06:00 PM
London, United Kingdom
Plexal's Members' Night is a chance for anyone to come meet our community of tech innovators over beer and food provided by a different popup each fortnight. They happen every other Tuesday evening, kicking off at 6pm.
Join us if you're:
- interested in being part of the Plexal community
- curious about our innovation programmes like LORCA (the government-backed cybersecurity programme we deliver)
- an investor looking for the next big thing
- an entrepreneur, innovator or creative who wants to collaborate and swap ideas
- interested in hosting an event at Plexal or joining our community and want a taste of Plexal life
What's Plexal?
Designed and built in the heart of Olympic east London, Plexal is the coworking space and innovation centre for people with big ideas.
We’re building a community of startups and scaleups working in areas likes fintech, healthtech, cybersecurity, IoT, VR, AI and more while our innovation services team delivers training, workshops and accelerator programmes for both corporate and startup clients.
Members get access to a hot desk, fixed desk or private office as well as mentoring and on-site professional services to support them in everything from marketing to recruitment – basically anything a busy innovator needs.
With open, communal areas designed for collaboration (including an indoor park and a 3D printer stocked Makers' Yard for rapid prototyping) as well as plenty of quiet spots, our workspace suits any working style.
The Plexal story so far
Plexal was officially opened by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan in June 2017 and in a very short space of time we've filled up with amazing businesses and hosted hackathons, conferences, launches and meetups.
In 2018, we launched Plexiglass: an accelerator to help female-founded startups scale.
And in June 2018, we were hugely proud to launch LORCA (the London Office for Rapid Cybersecurity Advancement), which will see Plexal run bespoke, six-month programmes for the country's top cybersecurity companies over three years.
Getting here
Plexal's a short walk from Hackney Wick train station, or you can take the free shuttle bus from Stratford bus station or Stratford International.
If you’re driving, you can pay for a space in the car park located next door at Here East.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Beyond- a Workshop for Manufacturers
12 Feb - 01:00 PM
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What Is It?
An introductory workshop on Building Information Modelling (BIM), the bigger picture of digitalisation, and how this can benefit BCFA members and their customers.
Workshop Programme
Building Information Modelling for The Manufacturer
BIM from a manufacturer’s perspective - how this has evolved, and why manufacturers have a significant role to play in the construction industry making a shift to digital.
Why Specifying Your Products Should Be as Easy as Buying a New TV
Exploring the impact of consumer trends on building product selection, and how and why we should be aiming to deliver an experience which looks more like eCommerce.
So What Data Should Manufacturers Share?
To facilitate a digital built environment, manufacturer data needs to travel. That is why products need a digital passport. A structured format that gives all the important information in a way understood by everyone (even machines).
Q&A
Networking
Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for those companies taking their first steps in implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) and will provide the understanding that will allow you to plan for the effective implementation of BIM across your company and products.
Workshop Leaders
Craig Sewell - Consultant (Manufacturing)
Craig has fourteen years of experience working with construction product manufacturers in the UK and abroad. His mission is to help manufacturers use digital technologies to transform their business to add value for both themselves and their customers. Since 2011, Building Information Modelling has been a big part of Craig’s digital vision for manufacturers. Craig has overseen business transformations from 2D to 3D, the creation of model content and, the optimisation of the design-to-manufacture process through better information management. Alongside supporting the BIM4M2 Education Group and UK BIM Alliance Product Data Group, Craig is currently working as an independent consultant to help manufacturers develop their digital strategy.
Darren Lester - CEO (SpecifiedBy)
After training as an Architectural Technologist in Edinburgh, Darren founded SpecifiedBy.com in 2013 to help architects and specifiers to research building products and materials more efficiently. Since then, the platform has grown to over 50,000 users per month and has been supported by some of the UK's leading technology investors. Darren also co-organises Hack Construct - hackathon events designed to explore the use of digital technologies and business models in the construction industry.
Pete Foster - CEO (coBuilder UK)
Pete Foster is the CEO at coBuilder UK and specialises in data solutions, software/process and business improvements and offsite construction and manufacturing. He has been actively involved in BIM since 2013. Prior to coBuilder Pete worked in the Offsite/Prefab modular building industry for 16 years where he was the Head of Digital Manufacturing Implementation at Premier Modular, dealing with process and business improvements, including BIM.
SDGeneration: Hackathon for the UN SDGs
12 Feb - 08:30 AM
London, United Kingdom
The Institute for Global Prosperity (IGP), UCL and the London International Development Centre (LIDC), are hosting a joint hackathon led by Darshita Gillies CEO and Co-Founder of Maanch.
Are we prepared for 2030?
This event will galvanise youth energy in the UK and Commonwealth nations on delivering and monitoring progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In particular, we have identified four interrelated and mission-critical SDGs as pivotal to realising sustainable prosperity: SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent work and SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities.
We plan to use these four SDGs as the basis for our global city hackathon to give participants a deep understanding of current statuses, implementing partners, funders, and strategies to inspire SDG attainment generally, and specifically with a youth lens.
The challenge
1) Analyse UN Data to understand where London is positioned with regard to the 4 mission critical interrelated SDGs.
2) Hack solutions for progress towards goals 2, 4, 8 & 11 in a global city of your teams choosing, and present strategies to the group.
The hackathon intends to initiate cross cultural learning and collaboration among the international student community.
Eligibility
Everyone with passion for finding sustainable development solutions is encouraged to apply to this Hackathon. We encourage diversity (gender, skill sets, backgrounds, both professionals and university students, etc.).
You do not need to have technical skills to participate. We encourage diverse backgrounds to apply, including open source developers, graphic designers, product managers, researchers, data analysts, civic innovators, subject matter experts in the fields of health, education, poverty alleviation, social change, environment, and other community services, etc.
Participation in the Hackathon is free
Why the UN SDGs?
There are 17 SDGs with 169 targets. To realise the SDGs it is estimated that the world will need to invest between 7-10% of global annual GDP per year.
But don’t let this put you off!
The SDGs are also the first comprehensive plan for the whole of humanity to flourish within the means of the planet. This makes them a good framework for creative solutions to global challenges that have environmental and social impact at their core.
Why attend?
Networking with like-minded students, entrepreneurs and academics
The opportunity to present winning solutions at the IGP/LIDC conference, SDGeneration: A Citizen Science Movement", on the 13th February 2019 in front of an audience 100 guests from the philanthropic, higher education, funding, governmental and NGO worlds
Free ticket to Fast Forward 2030 entrepreneur speaker event
Event hashtag: #SDGeneration
"SDGeneration: A Citizen Science Movement"
This hackathon is part of the IGP and LIDC February event series exploring the support needed in order to achieve the SDGs, and the contribution citizen-science can make towards their evaluation.
Join us on 13th February 2019 at the Amnesty International Offices in East London for our main event in the series, the one-day joint conference "SDGeneration: A Citizen Science Movement".
Binance Labs @ London Blockchain Week
10 Feb - 07:00 PM
London, United Kingdom
Join Binance Labs at King's College, this Sunday evening after the London Blockchain Week Hackathon!
Mingle with fellow attendees, meet team members from Binance Labs, and learn more about the Binance ecosystem.
We will introduce the second season of our Incubation Program (https://binancelabs.co) and our new program dedicated to supporting the ecosystem: the Binance Labs Fellowship Program (https://binancefellowship.com).
Learn how you can get involved and work on the projects you're passionate about!
SCHEDULE
19:00 Doors open19:30 Binance Labs Presentation20:00 Panel21:00 Mingle22:00 Closing
Please RSVP by 2pm GMT on Sunday. RSVP is required.
Tech For UK & Best for Britain: Meaningful Vote & Constituency Hackathon
10 Feb - 10:00 AM
London, United Kingdom
Tech For UK & Best for Britain: Meaningful Vote & Constituency Hackathon Tech For UK aims to produce tech products to lobby for a ‘People’s Vote’ on Brexit, with the option for the UK to remain and lead in the EU. We are working closely with Best for Britain, which is a non-aligned movement with no other aim other than to stop Brexit and allow Britain to retain and enhance its incredible position as a leader in the EU.
We invite you to this Sunday Hackathon designed specifically to target key constituencies ahead of the Meaningful Vote. Snacks / refreshments will be provided. We will also be running it simultaneously on our Slack.
When: Sunday, 10th Feb, 10am to 6pm
Where: Knotel, 23 Great Titchfield St, London W1W 8BQ
What: Social Media and Products to target key constituencies.
You can also apply to join us as a member and join our regular weekly meetups via join.techforuk.com
Email: info@techforuk.com
Connect with Tech For UK
Send us your ideas for tech products to Stop Brexit
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Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Co-organisers:Madhuban Kumar, MetafusedMike Butcher, JournalistJosh Russell, ResolvePranay Manocha, CTO/Engineer
Plastic Hackathon 2019
09 Feb - 09:30 AM
London, United Kingdom
Concerned citizens, innovators, startup types! If you're concerned about plastic pollution, then you're invited to participate in the Plastic Hackathon. This is a one-day event to find business solutions to plastic pollution. You'll be asked to come up with an innovative solution to a challenge in one of five areas: Ordering Takeaways, Personal Care, Grab & Go Food, Internet Shopping, and Grocery Shopping.
Blockchain Week 2019 Blockchain Hackathon
08 Feb - 05:30 PM
London, United Kingdom
We've been running this hackathon series for 5 years. Previous sponsors have included, Lloyds Banking Group, Thomson Reuters, IBM, Bank of Papua New Guinea 5th Element Group and ABT Associates.
For the 5th Annual London Blockchain Week we are looking to leverage blockchain to solve some of the global challenges concerning the health of women and children around the world.
CAN YOU CREATE TECHNOLOGY THAT IMPROVES LIVES?
Access to healthcare, record keeping and preventable diseases are all issues that could be improved with technology. With mobile and IoT devices becoming more commonplace, there are a number of ways to tack the challenge of global health concerns for women and children.
HACKATHON RULES
THE CHALLENGE: BLOCKCHAIN FOR BETTER WOMEN & CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Teams will earn extra points if they have at least 1 woman on the team. Teams are encouraged to research some of the health challenges for women and children around the globe in order to better understand how a tech solution can have an immediate impact. While the projects can be ambitious, extra point will be given for how "ready-to-market" the concepts are. You could think of a new insurance model, record keeping process or health monitoring services. Just remember that the projects need to have an impact on the wellbeing of women and children.
HACKATHON OVERVIEWTeams will form at the kick off event on Friday, February 8th at Cocoon Networks in Moorgate. Each team should have at least one developer and 1 woman. Coding isn't the only skill you need to win, we encourage strategist, consultants and people with health/pharma experience to get involved. On Saturday morning, teams will regroup and begin working on their project. You have until 11pm at the venue (This is not an overnight event). On Sunday morning we regroup again at Cocoon and polish up the concepts, prototypes and begin preparing presentations. At 2pm, judging and presentations commence and winners are announced shortly after all teams have presented around 5pm.
Official Hackathon Challenge
Hackathon Scorecard
Winners will present at the 5th Annual London Blockchain Week.
PRIZESThe winning team will recieve a £1000 cash prize and the 2nd place team will recieve £500. Winners will also present in front of the audience at London Blockchain Week 2019. The challenge partner may also reserve the right to explore projects further reguardless of winning.
The winning team will be judged on concept originality, feasibility, level of development, addressing the challenge, engagement and appropriate use of blockchain technology. Registrations are limited to participants.
Click here for more information on London Blockchain Week 2019.
Schedule: (THIS IS NOT AN OVERNIGHT EVENT)
Friday, Feb. 8th: Event Kick-off
18:00 Doors open19:00 Partner Announcement19:30 Fire Pitches of Ideas20:00 Ideas Speed-Dating20:30 Team Planning21:00 Drinks/Nibbles22:00 End of Day 1
Saturday, Feb. 9th: Coding
9:00 Registration & Breakfast10:00 Stand-up13:00 Lunch14:00 API/Tech Workshops (TBC)20:00 Dinner22:00 End of Day 2
Sunday, Feb. 10th: Pitch Day
9:00 Registration & Breakfast10:00 Pitch Practice12:00 Lunch13:00 Hacking Ends & Guests Arrive14:00 Presentations18:00 Award ceremony19:00 Drinks & Nibbles
Resources
Ethereum
Multichain
EOSIO
CreatHers The Business Behind The Business Masterclass with Academy London
08 Feb - 09:00 AM
London, United Kingdom
Creatives and entrepreneurs this event is for you!
Do you want to turn your side hustle into your main income flow?
Perhaps you have a business idea but don't know where or how to start?
If you're that ambitious and motivated person with a creative project, business or a side hustle and want to know how to level up, this masterclass is exactly what you need.
You will learn vital steps and tools to transform your passion project into a viable business from industry experts and people who have done it themselves.
You will receive practical advice and inside knowledge on what really goes on behind operating a successful business.
This is an extended version of 'The Business Behind The Business' workshop complete with experts and professionals, interactive workshops, presentations and more.
You will leave with the confidence of knowing how to level up your business. As corny as it sounds, say goodbye to side hustles and hello to main income flow.
The event is completely free but you do have to fill in a short application form. Only the baddest, bravest and boldest girl bosses need apply.
Speakers
Talisa Wallace - a self-employed business consultant who will talk through the steps it takes to get a business off the ground.
Virgin Startups - Ike Sikuade is an expert on all things related to start-up funding. She sits on Virgin Startup’s Loan panel and helps people get the finance they need in order to get their ideas off the ground.
Talk: Types of funding available to small business and how to decide which is right for you + hacks to make it easier to manage your business finances.
Solna: An easy invoicing software for freeancers & small businesses. Create, automate, track your invoices, & get paid faster. Learn how to
Academy London
CreatHers is in partnership with Academy London, Google’s dedicated learning space.
Academy London is Google’s home for customer, partner and community education. It’s a physical space dedicated to inspiring organisations as they navigate a world where digital transformation is the new normal, and faster learning is imperative.
Our 4,000 square metres of inspirational rooms, auditoriums and breakout areas cater specifically to the learning needs of hundreds of guests a week as they attend workshops, hackathons, classes and more.
We know that having a space away from the distractions of everyday work is important for sparking new ideas and synergies. That’s why we made one that’s separate from our usual Google offices, with an environment designed to stimulate fresh thinking. Located right by Victoria train station, Academy London is open to every customer and partner who wants to learn and solve business challenges with Google.
In partnership with Google Academy London
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Who is this event for?
You want to start a business or become an entrepreneur - this is for you!
You work in television, PR, advertising, publishing or in any other creative industry - This is for you!
You consider yourself a creative and/or entrepreneur - then this is definitely for you!
A video of one of our past events can be viewed here.
#business #freelancer #success #creative
Tips
Bring your business cards and/or creative projects
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
You can email us at creathers@hettyash.com
CBC Hackathon: Hyperledger Fabric
07 Feb - 09:30 AM
London, United Kingdom
AEC professionals in the Greater London Area—developers, UI/UX designers, civil engineers, built environment professionals! You're invited to take part in the CBC Hackathon: Hyperledger Fabric.
At this 2-day Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) sector event, you'll get to network and collaborate with your peers in the AEC community. You will be challenged to create cutting-edge blockchain smart contract modules for the construction sector and progress with the Construction Blockchain Consortium's (CBC) open-source project on Smart Procurements for the AEC Industry.
Search the tips pagefor answers to your hackathon questions!