About this Event
Join us on 10th May at Wigan and Leigh College for an enlightening event. Discover how forward-thinking businesses are leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionise productivity and elevate content creation. This event isn't just for the creative sector; it's for every business seeking innovative solutions for marketing, training, and communication needs, with virtual reality (VR) emerging as a game-changer.
During this session, there will be case studies and invaluable insights tailored to businesses of all sizes. Explore the transformative potential of new technologies on your current workforce and skill set, and gain valuable foresight into the talent requirements of the future. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and unlock new possibilities for your business.
BUSINESS SPEAKERS & LOCAL CASE STUDIES :
MIKE TODD – Chief Executive Officer at | Interactive Video and VR
PROFESSOR KIRSTY FAIRCLOUGH – Deputy Head and Researcher Director at SODA MMU
SARAH-JANE FLETCHER – Director of Partnerships and Planning at Ascentis
JAMES PALLISTER – Specialist in Immersive Metaverse
DEMONSTRATIONS : There will be a variety of demonstrations taking place including:
- WLC/igloo
- Near-Life™
- Metaverse
- Body Swaps - VR Headsets
- Anatomage
SUPPORT : James Crawley, from CDI at Manchester Met will explain how your business can access fully funded innovation support, and technical advice for your business.
RESEARCH : Universities in the CDI Consortium share the latest research in digital tech that will be impacting businesses in Greater Manchester.
Register now!
This event will be the 4th CDI Roadshow hosted by GM Colleges. Our first three roadshows sold out, so register early to avoid disappointment
Some background on our programme and partners:
The Centre for Digital Innovation () is a consortium of Greater Manchester universities, GMColleges and industry partners, funded by Innovate UK to create a supercluster of digital expertise to help the region’s businesses achieve their goals through digital innovation.
CDI Roadshows are coordinated by GMColleges to bring insights and opportunities to you, inspiring and enabling change and growth in GM businesses of all sectors and sizes.
Feedback from our Oldham roadshow:
I thoroughly enjoyed the recent CDI event! It's so lovely to have these gatherings in our local area, bringing everyone together. The speakers were amazing, offering lots of inspiration and practical next steps. Plus, the networking part was a hit – I made some fantastic new connections. Can't wait for the next one!
Andy Powell, Inclusive Bytes CIC
Please note your name and company data may be shared with CDI Project Partners - but only to enable the delivery of this programme.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Centre for Advanced Technical Studies Wigan & Leigh College, New Market Street, Wigan, United Kingdom
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