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What are your plans at #LT24UK this week? The Learning Technologies Exhibition & Conference is a big place with a lot going on and, if like me, you're staying London for the event, knowing where to go and what to do around the event can be tricky. Luckily, The Learning Network has you covered! We'll be running an early meet-up at the Costa in the Excel Centre from 7 AM. Coffee is being kindly provided by industry partner Colossyan. Swing by to get your day started with some casual networking. We'll then be running our annual day-one social at The Windjammer. This is an opportunity for a few drinks, some lite0bites, and a lot of #networking. Finally, if you're on the hunt for something specific in the exhibition, swing y the Colossyan booth first thing. We've created a vendor profiling tool to help you have effective conversations with vendors throughout the event. Shout out to my new colleagues, Didara Abdirakhman, Yaroslava Tensina, and Douglas Holmes, for working with me to create this resource. I'm obviously biased, but I think it's a great start. What are your plans for LT this week? #LearningAndDevelopment #LearningTechnology #EdTech

💡 People are the driving force! ⚡️ I just returned from ONUG and US Networking User Association (PA)NUG and I'm reminded why our industry is special. While the talks were incredible, it wasn't just the cutting-edge demos and "this" framework or "that" framework that makes these events great, it's the people. From FINALLY getting to meet a long time collaborator and friend, John Capobianco in person, getting to meet and connect with newer industry superstars like Alexis Bertholf, connecting with new members of my team, and launching Alkira, Inc. ZTNA, one thing is for sure: Technology brings us together, but it's the people who transform these events from lectures into lasting connections 🤝 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #CloudComputing #NetworkEngineering #Event #Connections #Technology

🎥Enso Asks: NIDC Exhibitors - Part 1🎥 What's the magic ingredient that local tech companies look for?🤔 We asked the brilliant exhibitors of NIDC 2024, 'Other than technical skills, what do you look for in candidates?' and here's what they had to say👇 Thanks to all the amazing companies that exhibited this year and allowed us to create this fun resource for the tech community🙌 Keep a lookout for Part 2 next week on our socials to hear from more local tech companies👀 #NIDC2024 #NITech #Technology #EnsoRecruitment

Here are some initial photos from the first part of the NERDIC January 2025 Ecosystem meeting that David Beurle is facilitating today!

Unlock the Secrets of Successful Government Contracting with SOFWERX Navigating the maze of government contracting can be daunting for innovators and businesses looking to collaborate with military and government entities. The problem often lies in understanding the myriad processes and opportunities that exist to showcase transformative technologies and engage with government stakeholders effectively. Did you know that SOFWERX, in partnership with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), facilitates various events designed to bridge the gap between innovative technology and military needs? Events like Tech Tuesdays provide a platform for innovators to connect directly with government decision-makers, offering a unique opportunity to present game-changing capabilities in a structured environment. To make the most of these events, consider participating in SOFWERX's diverse innovation sprints and showcases: 1. **Tech Tuesdays**: Submit your innovative technology for a chance to present it during a 30-minute slot. This is your opportunity to engage in a dialogue with a varied group of government stakeholders and demonstrate the potential impact of your innovation. 2. **Innovation Foundry Events**: Collaborate with futurists and experts from various sectors to brainstorm and develop strategic solutions to future challenges faced by Special Operations Forces (SOF), such as in the "Smart Cities – Future Challenges for SOF" event. 3. **STEM Showcase**: If you're focusing on building the future STEM workforce, take part in events that inspire the next generation of innovators and scientists. Share your expertise, provide demonstrations, and open doors for educational and career opportunities. By actively participating in these events, you enhance your visibility among key decision-makers and position your innovations as solutions to pressing challenges in defense and government sectors. How do you think participating in an event like Tech Tuesday at SOFWERX could transform your business's approach to government contracting? To learn more about government contracting: https://lnkd.in/g8Zu2CBA The Utah APEX Accelerator Program is a taxpayer-funded, public resource dedicated to assisting businesses in navigating government contracting opportunities. #apexaccelerator #utahapex #utahgoeo #governmentcontracting

#MindsetMondays 💭 Todays question: The best piece of information you've received from a conference or industry event? After attending XeroCon last week, I was overwhelmed with the amount of valuable gems from all the different speakers. I can't wait to share some of the valuable things I learnt over the last couple days with my team and many of you. #Information #Conference #XeroCon

🌐 Exciting Collaboration and Progress from 𝗔𝗦𝗥𝗢 & openDBL! 🌐 We’re thrilled to share the latest developments in our journey towards advancing technical standards. ASRO - Romanian Standards Association represented by 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮, has been instrumental in fostering collaboration with key European projects and initiatives, driving experience exchange and knowledge-sharing. In February, ASRO co-organized a successful 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 with our partners from Chronicle, openDBL, and DigiBUILD Project —a milestone for cross-project collaboration. Additionally, ASRO and openDBL’s technical partners have finalized a list of relevant standards, which are now under analysis. The key technical conclusions will be featured in the upcoming White Paper on Standardization, which will be released by the end of the project. Watch it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaFAd38x Stay tuned for more updates as we continue shaping the future of digital standards! #openDBL #ASRO #collaboration #innovation #standards #techdevelopment #webinar

Earlier this week we hosted a webinar on how to prepare for and get the most out of #ILTACON, during which Cheryl Wilson Griffin, Chris Ford and Nicola Shaver share tips, tricks, and lessons learned from years of attendance. During the webinar, a few of the viewers shared their own tips, which we thought were great. We've gathered all of that excellent info into one handy-dandy guide to ILTACON, equally useful to vendors as it is to attendees. #legaltech

To mark the final few days of the early bird ticket sale for #PeersCon25, Testing Peers are asking you to contribute. Why should you attend the Testing Peers Conference? Check this out and share your thoughts 👇

Asset Performance Networks and AP-Canada want to remind everyone registered that the virtual TINC Regional Networking Session starts at 9 AM and will go through 12 PM MDT today. This Canadian industry-centric event will share updated benchmarking data and best practices during presentations and breakouts. We look forward to seeing you there. #APCanada #TINC #APNetworks #BestPractice #Benchmarking