DIGITAL AND CYBER SERIES
The NI Chamber of Commerce and Queen’s University Belfast are to work together to deliver a series of events focused on digitisation and cyber security in a business context.
Over the course of the next 12 months, it will cover themes including AI and innovation, digital transformation for productivity improvement and cyber security in the context of risk management. There will also be a strand specifically directed towards university students, connecting those studying in relevant academic fields with the business community.
The series kicks-off on Thursday April 11 at 10am in Titanic Hotel, Belfast, when speakers from Analytics Engines and QUB will discuss how companies of all sizes can learn to create and elevate data strategies, assess their current data maturity levels and understand the fundamentals of analytics.
Attendees will also hear experts discuss local perspectives and global trends in AI, as well as how AI can be leveraged for competitive advantage.
The series is pitched specifically for NI-based businesses and is being seen as an ideal peer-learning opportunity for SMEs who want to harness their data effectively, as well as finance, IT, marketing and sales professionals, in addition to directors and CEOs seeking to understand the strategic use and importance of data.
A limited number of places are remaining the first event in the series ‘Elevating your data strategy’ on April 11. It is free for NI Chamber members and costs £60 for non-members. To secure a place, register on the NI Chamber website.
eCOMM LIVE
Ireland’s premier ecommerce event, eComm Live returns on Wednesday and Thursday May 1 & 2 at Assembly Buildings, Belfast.
Recognised as the largest gathering of ecommerce professionals on the island of Ireland, eComm Live will offer attendees two days of engaging keynote sessions, panel discussions, training, and networking opportunities designed to empower businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital marketplace.
Kevin Traynor, founder of eComm Live, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil the full lineup of speakers for eComm Live 2024. With ecommerce and retail leaders sharing their insights and expertise, attendees can expect a wealth of inspiration and practical advice to propel their online retail endeavours forward.”
Speakers include Jamie Laing, co-founder of Candy Kittens; Daniel Green, head of digital marketing at global fitness apparel giant Gymshark; Aimee Connolly, founder & CEO of Irish cosmetics powerhouse Sculpted by Aimee; and Carrie Rose, founder of digital PR agency, Rise at Seven. Tickets are available at https://ecomm.live
SKILLBUILD NI
The Construction Industry Training Board NI in partnership with South West College Enniskillen will host this year’s SkillBuild NI 2024 regional competition, which will take place on Tuesday May 21 at South West College technology and skills centre at Killyhevlin, Enniskillen.
The annual competition is a search for the top performers within construction apprenticeship programmes from across the north and a showcase of the wealth of talent, professionalism, and the brightest recruits throughout the industry.
The brightest recruits and top performers within construction apprenticeship programmes will compete against each other to win in categories ranging from brickwork to wall and floor tiling. The competition is designed to test skills, technique, ability within tight timeframes, and identifies the top performers in 10 different trade areas.
Supported by Department for the Economy and local construction companies, the competition provides an opportunity to showcase the high level of skills and the impressive talent within the workforce, as well as raising the status and standards of professional and technical education and training.
Winners from the NI regional competition will then have the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in the Skillbuild UK national finals later in the year.
BEAUTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The 2024 Northern Ireland Beauty Excellence Awards return in June, with organisers calling for entries, which includes four new categories such as sustainable business of the year and nurse-led aesthetics clinic.
The 2024 awards ceremony will also welcome four new judges to the professional panel who have had a huge impact on the local and global beauty industries.
The awards recognise and celebrate the success and achievements of the aesthetics, beauty and hair industries across Northern Ireland. The award categories, which are now open, are free to enter and are open to any beauty, hair salon or aesthetics clinic, training school or business within the Northern Ireland beauty industry.
Entries close on Friday April 12 and the awards, hosted by Pamela Ballantine MBE, take place on Saturday June 15 at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast. More details at www.nibeautyexcellence.com