A selection of upcoming events from the Catapult Network. For a comprehensive events list, please visit the relevant Catapult website.
Join us at Satuccino, our monthly networking event at the Satellite Applications Catapult. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and hear dynamic one-minute pitches from guest speakers. Don’t miss out—join us and be part of the conversation! Registration is now open for our next Satuccino, Wednesday 5th Febuary! Hosted by the Satellite Applications Catapult in Harwell and dedicated to the space sector, the Satuccino networking event is an opportunity to find out the latest industry news, funding opportunities and business pitches from across the industry.
The Trends in System Design event, hosted by DESN in Reading on February 6th, will be open to both members and non-members. We will examine emerging trends in semiconductor system design, with a particular focus on how AI/ML is being used in product design and the design flow. The event will also address the challenges in designing IP to meet the compute intensive demands of AI, including bandwidth and latency issues related to data access, SoC design challenges, and obstacles related to the latest technology nodes.
Collaborate with key players such as developers, regulators, policymakers, engineers, technical leaders, supply chain officers, stakeholder managers, investors, insurers, consenters and more as they share unmissable insights from the front line on technological advancements to scale-up the floating wind industry.
Barriers to Net Zero – you’re toast! Time constraints, budget limitations, and resource challenges – however you slice it, they’re cutting into your Net Zero progress. But what if the biggest barriers standing in your way could be eliminated? Join us for a free breakfast webinar where we’ll be serving up practical solutions designed to get you out of a jam. Catering for: Local authorities wanting to make real progress towards Net Zero targets Time-poor consultancies needing to deliver outcomes local government clients really want.
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) takes place between 10th to 16th February 2025 and is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the country and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses, and the wider economy. To join in on the national and cross-sectoral celebrations, the double award-winning Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) is hosting two regional events for potential and existing ATAC employers.
This session will demystify the basics of R&D Tax Credits, explaining who qualifies, how the scheme works, and what activities can be claimed. We’ll also dive into the recent changes to the scheme, including adjustments to rates, compliance measures, and increased scrutiny from HMRC. Ian will share actionable advice on how to navigate the evolving landscape, ensure compliance, and maximise your claim in the current climate.
The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and the ISSCR are pleased to invite you to a jointly hosted Summit in Edinburgh, a city renowned for groundbreaking science and home to the largest community of stem cell scientists in Europe. The Summit will bring together world-renowned experts from academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities for developers of pluripotent derived advanced therapies. The Summit is designed to bring together international thought leaders, developers, and regulatory experts in PSC-based therapies for interactive discussions on the opportunities and challenges in the field along with an update on the ISSCR’s work on the Best Practices for the Development of PSC-Derived Cellular Therapies.
Digital Catapult is hosting a free workshop, on behalf of the Belfast 5G Innovation Region, to help organisations identify, understand, and articulate their key business challenges that could be solved by 5G-powered digital technologies. 5G connectivity is underpinning innovation across many industry sectors by supporting a range of digital technologies including automation, IoT, AI, robotics, and immersive applications.
Digital Catapult, in partnership with Qualcomm, will be hosting a Connected Ecosystems event to discuss the necessity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Edge and the transition of AI from the Cloud to Devices. Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI (GenAI), has significantly transformed data centres. However, Edge and On-Device AI offer essential benefits such as privacy, immediacy, personalization, and offline processing for end-users. This event will explore how On-Device AI will revolutionize the use of AI on edge devices.
Developing digital twins in the energy industry – lessons for innovators, policy makers and infrastructure operators. Scientists and practitioners working on digital twins promise to deliver replicas of the energy system and its components, able to automatically operate in real-time and generate countless scenarios to advise with planning of new infrastructures. Despite the enthusiasm across the industry, digital twins received criticisms for being mere empty buzzwords, unable to contribute to the ‘twin transition’ of digital and energy sectors. This webinar aims to understand the phenomenon of hype surrounding digital twins, which initially helped to enrol a broad community of stakeholders through the promises of detailed, real-time modelling, but soon after, this framing brought about disappointment and confusion.
As the UK strives to achieve its net zero goals, the role of innovative materials and manufacturing becomes increasingly crucial. This one-day event, hosted by Innovate UK, is designed to inspire, connect, and empower those driving change in these sectors. Network with industry leaders, investors and government representatives, and explore collaborations that will drive the UK’s journey to net zero. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of these critical sectors.
Subsea Expo is the world’s leading annual subsea exhibition and conference, held annually at P&J Live in Aberdeen, and also includes the industry’s prestigious awards ceremony, the Subsea Expo Awards. Organised by the Global Underwater Hub, the exhibition is a quality-focused event showcasing the capabilities, innovations and cutting-edge technologies of the underwater sectors, with over 185 exhibitors and 6,500 delegates attending the latest show. The conference runs multiple parallel sessions and attracts a broad range of experts to discuss the challenges facing the industry, new and transformational technologies, digitalisation, clean energy and the path to net zero, among other topics.
We’re thrilled to be sponsoring SpaceTalks 5.0! This three-day event is back for it’s fifth instalment and will feature presentations and discussions on existing and future markets, latest industry trends, and networking with industry leaders.
Join this exclusive webinar to understand the role artificial intelligence (AI) can play in designing high performing power electronics. Hosted by Chris Davies – head of commercial at Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, with a presentation from Dr Ingo Ludtke – head of power electronics at Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult and Visiting Professor at Cardiff University, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult will present the state-of-the-art machine learning techniques it is using to transform real-world applications in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace, to energy and defence.
At Connected Places Catapult we connect people, places and businesses for a future of sustainable growth and prosperity. To deliver jobs and growth for regional economies multiple stakeholders need to work and innovate together; from every mode of transport to every type of building, the infrastructure that underpins them, and the data and digital platforms that connect them. Join us for two days of interactive content, live project showcases, inspiring thought leadership and opportunities to connect with peers from technology, transport, mobility, cities, academia, and Government. The Connected Places Summit will harness the collective ingenuity, innovation, and collaboration of our community to innovate together – as for innovation to flourish you need to be connected.
We would be honoured if you would join us on this special occasion to mark two decades of innovation, impact, and industrial transformation and to thank the many valued customers and partners who have worked with us to transform ideas and research into market-ready solutions that contribute to a healthier society, cleaner environment, and a thriving UK economy. We look forward to welcoming you and other leaders from industry, government, academia, and the investment community to celebrate this milestone and strengthen the connections that will enable future growth of the innovation ecosystem.