Hello again niixx-ga, and thank you for asking a challenging question.
From all appearances, February is probably the slowest month of the
year for conferences, particularly in places that don't offer warmth
and sunshine as a mid-winter attraction. However, there are a number
of events taking place throughout Northern Ireland in February 2004.
I have listed below the meetings that are related to
technology/computers. I've used a rather expansive definition, in
order to bring to your attention any meetings that are linked to these
topics, even if somewhat remotely.
I hope this list fully meets your needs. But if anything here is
unclear -- or if you need additional information -- just let me know
by posting a Request for Clarification, and I'll be happy to assist
you further.
pafalafa-ga
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http://www.cforc.org/innovationchallenge/index.htm
Innovation Challenge Conference 2004
3rd Feb, Ramada Hotel, Belfast
"Innovation, creating and commercialising new knowledge, fostering
enterprise and improving our infrastructure and our skills base are
key to the competitiveness and future success of the Northern Ireland
economy."
Includes a workshop on:
Innovation in Product Design & Manufacture - A 3D Perspective
Northern Ireland Technology Centre, Queens University, Belfast
See How Technology Helps Reduce Risks, Costs and Lead Times for Manufacturers
A demonstration of engineering design to manufacture through a virtual
environment. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding
of how your university can help you and:
-How 3D tools have moved beyond product design to cover all stages of
the integrated manufacturing process.
-How ideas can be tested and proven without significant capital investment.
-How local SME's can take advantage of affordable and relevant
technologies & techniques normally only available to large
corporations.
-Through illustrations from local case studies covering the complete
process from product development to manufacture. Participants will
also gain an understanding of the application of digital tools in
solving existing manufacturing problems.
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Invest/Northern Ireland lists several events at:
http://www.investni.com/eventplanner/index.html
including:
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DISCOVER BROADBAND : E-XPLORE THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS
SEMINAR / EXHIBITION
E-business
(Seminar/workshop)
3 February 2004
Location: County Down
Contact Noreen Mikhael
Invest NI
Tel 028 9049 0417
Email noreen.mikhael@investni.com
NOTE that visiting the investni.com link above, and clicking on the
"Discover Broadband" event listing, takes you to a much more detailed
description:
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DISCOVER BROADBAND : E-XPLORE THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS ' SEMINAR / EXHIBITION
E-business / Seminar/workshop
3 February 2004 - 3 February 2004
Location: County Down
Venue: Slieve Donard Hotel, Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 OAH
For further information contact;
Company Invest NI
Contact Noreen Mikhael
Address Upper Galwally, Belfast BT8 6TB
Tel 028 9049 0417
Fax 028 9049 0490
Email noreen.mikhael@investni.com
Target Audience All NI Businesses
Number Expected 50 - 100
Event Details
Broadband is the best way for a traditional business to become an
e-business. Learn more about Broadband and how it can benefit your
business.
Seminar will cover:
Invest NI funding for Broadband
Broadband Applications
Technology Options
E-security
Exhibitors will include Invest NI and local Broadband solution providers.
12.00 - 1.00pm Presentation followed by Lunch and Exhibition
Free of Charge
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Similar details are available by going to the investni.com site and
clicking on any of the events listed below:
COMBINED HEAT & POWER (CHP) (ACTION ENERGY) SEMINAR
Energy
(Seminar/workshop)
5 February 2004
Location: County Antrim
Contact Mr Colin Frazer
Energy, Invest NI
Tel 028 9262 3029
Email colin.frazer@investni.com
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DISCOVER BROADBAND: E-XPLORE THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS
SEMINAR / EXHIBITION
E-business
(Seminar/workshop)
10 February 2004
Location: County Down
Contact Noreen Mikhael
Invest NI
Tel 028 9049 0417
Email noreen.mikhael@investni.com
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DISCOVER BROADBAND : E-XPLORE THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS
SEMINAR / EXHIBITION
E-business
(Seminar/workshop)
17 February 2004
Location: County Down
Contact Noreen Mikhael
Invest NI
Tel 028 9049 0417
Email noreen.mikhael@investni.com
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LOW ENERGY DESIGN OF BUILDINGS (ACTION ENERGY) SEMINAR
Energy
(Seminar/workshop)
19 February 2004
Location: Belfast City
Contact Mr Colin Frazer
Energy, Invest NI
Tel 028 9262 3029
Email colin.frazer@investni.com
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INTERNET LAW BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Legislation and Regulatory
(Briefing)
25 February 2004
Location: Belfast City
Contact Mrs Lorraine Corry
Institute of Directors
Tel 028 9023 2880
Email lorraine.corry@iod.com
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http://www.cbi.org.uk/ndbs/events.nsf/2a6715af2eacf1918025673000558c7b/3cc131a9c98237d380256df8003e150c?OpenDocument
'Learn from the Best' at Hughes Christensen
Dates: 25/2/2004 -
Times: 4.00pm-6.30pm
Venue: Hughes Christensen, Montgomery Road, Belfast
Keynote Speaker: Ian Warke, General Manager
Description: The second in this 2004 series of best practice events is
being hosted by Hughes Christensen with a presentation by the General
Manager, Ian Warke. This is an opportunity to hear from the 2002
Northern Ireland Quality Award Winner. The presentation will focus on
Performance Measurement. An optional factory tour is available.
Contact: Amanda Beattie
Scottish Amicable Building, 11 Donegall Square South, Belfast BT1 5JE
028 9032 6658
Fax: 028 9024 5915
Email: Amanda.Beattie@cbi.org.uk
NOTE: Additional information about Hughes Christensen can be found at
their website:
http://www.bakerhughes.com/hcc/about/
"Hughes Christensen is the most innovative and technically advanced
drill bit manufacturer in the world. We introduced the first rotary
rock bit in 1909. Since then, our research and development programs
have been responsible for the systematic advancement of drill bit
technology."
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'Learn from the Best' at Springfarm Architectural Mouldings
Dates: 4/2/2004 -
Times: 4.00pm- 6.30pm
Venue: Springfarm Architectural Mouldings, Greystone Road, Antrim
Keynote Speaker: Sam McCrea, Managing Director
Description: This is the first of the second series of best practice
workshops to be hosted by SAM. Sam McCrea has a determination to
'inspire people to build success' and this is an excellent opportunity
for senior managers to gain an insight into this European Excellence
Award winner for 2002. SAM is the only SME in the British Isles to
have won the Northern Ireland, UK and European Quality Awards. The
presentation will be around Continuous Improvement covering a wide
range of aspects of the business. An optional tour is also included.
Further information
Contact: Amanda Beattie
Scottish Amicable Building, 11 Donegall Square South, Belfast BT1 5JE
028 9032 6658
Fax: 028 9024 5915
Email: Amanda.Beattie@cbi.org.uk
NOTE: Additional information about Springfarm Architectural Mouldings
can be found at their website:
http://www.sammouldings.co.uk/
"SAM Mouldings is based in a large purpose-built manufacturing
facility on an 8 acre site in Antrim, Northern Ireland and produces a
range of moisture-resistant MDF mouldings for the construction and
home improvement industries. SAM® MDF Mouldings meet the need for a
top quality, cost effective alternative to traditional timber
mouldings...SAM Mouldings have always re-invested their profits in
modern plant and machinery and have production lines running round the
clock. The facilities include a state of the art combined heat and
power plant enabling the company to generate electricity using the
waste dust produced from the manufacturing process."
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http://www.esds.ac.uk/news/belfast.asp
ESDS Awareness Day
Friday 6 February 2004
Peter Froggatt Centre, Queen's University, Belfast
This half-day workshop organised by the Economic and Social Data
Service (ESDS) will be of interest to social science researchers,
teachers and support staff. The workshop will provide an introduction
to ESDS services and will focus on using archived data sources for
research, teaching and learning. The second part of the workshop will
provide participants with the opportunity to see how archived data can
be used in current and future research, through hands-on exercises.
Examples of data covering Northern Ireland will be used.
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http://www.versionone.co.uk/events.htm
DbArchive...The Enterprise-wide Document Management Solution
Thursday 5th February 2004 Holiday Inn Belfast
As well as briefly covering the savings to be made from established
technologies, you will see how e-commerce and document image
processing technologies, tightly integrated into your system, can
deliver real benefits.
The seminar will demonstrate the substantial business benefits of
these technologies, and look in depth at how numerous organisations
are using them to gain real competitive advantage.
"DbArchive ...has revolutionised our accounting practices and assisted
in making savings of over £500k per year."
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http://www.imi.ie/artman/uploads/regional_events_03-04.pdf
12 February 2004
Evening Seminar
A Guide to Strategic Outsourcing -- Theory & Practice
Stuart McLaughlin, Director, Accenture
1800 Europa Hotel, Belfast
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http://www.mcilveen-wright.com/inste/flash/main.html
24th February 2004 Third Annual Institute of Energy Symposium
7.00 pm
Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick.
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That's about it for conferences and other meetings in February,
although I found a few additional meetings that are just a few days
shy of actually being in February, in case they are of interest:
http://www.ue2004.ie/templates/venue.asp?sNavlocator=9,89,100
The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources will
hold a Broadband Conference in the Dundalk Institute of Technology on
1st to 3rd March 2004. The themes of the conference are as follows:
content as a driver of demand
ICT in education
demand stimulation
a review of national strategies.
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http://www.4spe.org/semconf/conferences/0401belfast.htm
Polymer Processing Research Symposium
Belfast
28th and 29th of January 2004
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Lastly, the events listed on this page are more lectures than
conferences, and are more chemistry than technology, but I thought I'd
list them in case they are of interest:
http://www.chemsoc.org/CFCONF/newregion.cfm?newregionno=10
Andrews Club Lecture: Molecules and Dust in Stars, Nebulae and the
Interstellar Medium
Queen's University Belfast
18 February 2004
Andrews Club Lecture: Catalysis Using Gold
Queen's University Belfast
25 February 2004
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As I said above, let me know if you need any additional information.
pafalafa-ga
search strategy-- Google searches on:
belfast (conference OR symposium OR exposition) february 2004 (technology OR tech)
and then replaced "belfast" with other cities or places: "northern
ireland", derry, londonderry, armagh, etc. |
