techUK member Opencast are pleased to be headline sponsors for TechNExt, a week-long tech festival for the North East of England. To kick-off the festivities for the week, Opencast are hosting the panel session Build vs Buy; How new tech impacts decisions, on Monday 17 June, 14:00-15:00 at Opencast HQ, The Kiln, Hoults Yard Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1AB.
This Opencast TechNExt session focuses on the debate about whether buying a commercial off-the-shelf solution (COTS) or building technology from scratch is the best choice. Our speakers will dive into the pros and cons of each and how new technologies, like how using AI writing code, will affect decisions.
We have speakers from Government, the third sector and the private sector coming together to share their thoughts on this perennial discussion point in tech conversations.
The panel
- Karl Hoods CBE – Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- David Knott – Chief Technology Officer, UK Government
- Gordon Murray – Head of Architecture, Opencast
- Joanne Todd – Chief Information Officer, St John Ambulance
techUK members and stakeholders can register for free here. There are in-person and virtual places available.
We’d love you to join the discussion in person or online. If you’re able to attend at our Hoults Yard HQ, please join us from 1.30pm for refreshments and networking after the session ends. Book your place now!
TechNExt is the tech festival for the North East, hosted by a partnership of businesses and regional stakeholders. The festival, led by regional networks Dynamo and Sunderland Software City, and sponsored by all eight of the region's local authorities, shines a light on the region and its growing tech sector. Last year the event brought together more than 3,000 attendees during the week, from the North East, across the UK and beyond.
The other fringe events hosted by Opencast are:
Skills in tech for impact: strategies for people and society
Monday 17 June 11am-12pm
Tim Fieldsend, Head of Technology Engineering at Greggs and Amanda Parry from NHSBSA join Opencast’s Chief People Officer Cate Kalson. Register here.
Patient-centred care: making it a reality
Tuesday 18 June 11am-12pm
Dr Murray Ellender at eConsult, Jamie Whysall, Principal and Head of Healthcare at Netcompany join Opencast’s Service Design Practice Lead Ute Schauberger with Andrew Besford from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust moderating. Register here.
Unlocking the power of data: solutions to deliver value
Tuesday 18 June 2-3pm
This session looks at how you can unlock the power of data in a way that’s outcome-focused, agile and delivers rapid value for business and people. Our panel will be discussing the challenges and offering practical advice on how to get the most from your data and realise the benefits within 18 months. Register here.
See registration details for all four Opencast TechNExt sessions here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/technext-2024-the-opencast-sessions-3327259
Other techUK members who are hosting fringe events can be found below:
On 17 June - Sage are hosting the AI and Data Transformation event to explore the power of Artificial Intelligence and Data in revolutionizing businesses. AI and Data Transformation – TechNExt
On 18 June Scrumconnect are hosting the Designing the Future: Shaping Tomorrow’s Public Services for a strategic session where leading minds challenge the status quo and drive tangible improvements. Designing the Future: Shaping Tomorrow’s Public Services – TechNExt
On 18 and 19 June - Accenture are hosting two event - Exploring the Gen AI phenomenon Exploring the Gen AI phenomenon – TechNExt and the Green Code Hackathon Green Code Hackathon – TechNExt
On 19 June - thoughtworks are hosting the Ethical Minefield of Government Innovation event delving into the strategies, best practices and case studies that showcase how responsible innovation can drive positive change in government.
