Nurturing a Nation of Innovators: The Virtual Government Technology Conference

As a nation of innovators, we have seized the opportunities to create a better future for ourselves. In the First Industrial Revolution, British engineer Thomas Savery’s pump paved the way for industrial use of steam power. In the second, British scientist Michael Faraday’s electromagnetic rotary devices formed the basis for practical electricity use. In the third, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the world wide web. UK Government.

The 4th industrial revolution is now underway and seeks to put the UK at the crest of a global wave of technological innovation, bringing the benefits to central and local government organisations and citizens alike.

On April 20th, 2021 we host the Nurturing a nation of innovators: The Virtual Government Technology Conference, this live and interactive virtual session will provide attendees with some key government policy updates and examples of innovation and best practice from across the UK and further afield.

The Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges:
• We will put the UK at the forefront of the artificial intelligence and data revolution.
• We will maximise the advantages for UK industry of the shift to clean growth.
• We will become a world leader in shaping the future of mobility.
• We will harness the power of innovation to help meet the needs of an ageing society.

Data Centre Alliance – Trade Association Advisory Board will be speaking on a panel at 2.05pm.

Data Centres – How they underpin Industry 4.0

20 Minute Session – Mini Panel

Mark Acton, DCA Advisory Board, Data Centre Consultant at Future-tech – CHAIR

Dr Jon Summers, DCA Advisory Board, Scientific Lead in Data Centers at RISE, Adjunct Professor in Fluid Mechanics at LTU, University of Leeds Lecturer

Dan Scarbrough, DCA Advisory Board, Chair DCA Colocation Special Interest Group & MD Rockscar

Steve Bowes-Phipps DCA Advisory Board, Senior Digital Infrastructure Consultant at PTS Consulting

It is a truly exciting time for the public sector, join us in April as we take an interactive journey through the Industry 4.0 plans and share the experience of emerging technology and innovative from across the UK and further afield.

Research sources for Nurturing a Nation of Innovators: The Virtual Government Technology Conference: Gov.co.uk/ Industry 4:0 policy paper