BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:517@londonderrychamber.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T113000 DTSTAMP:20230518T114212Z URL:https://londonderrychamber.co.uk/events/innovative-technologies-rapid- change-and-how-it-effects-smes/ SUMMARY:Innovative Technologies - Rapid Change and how it effects SME's DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and insightful session on “Innovative Technologies – Rapid Change and How It Affects SMEs” featuring esteem ed guest speaker Travis May.\n\nIn today’s fast-paced digital landscape \, staying up-to-date with the latest innovative technologies is crucial f or the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). During this e vent\, Travis May\, a renowned expert in technology trends and their impa ct on businesses\, will delve into the rapid changes brought about by emer ging technologies and their direct implications for SMEs.\n\nDiscussing th e general state of innovation and technology\, exploring where we currentl y stand and where the future is headed. One of the key areas of focus will be on advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augm ented Reality (AR)\, which are revolutionising various industries.\n\nAI i s transforming the way businesses operate by automating processes\, analys ing vast amounts of data\, and providing valuable insights for decision-ma king. Travis will shed light on the practical applications of AI in SMEs\, exploring how it can optimize operations\, enhance customer experiences\, and drive business growth.\n\nMoreover\, AR has the potential to create i mmersive and interactive experiences\, blurring the lines between the phys ical and digital worlds. Travis will discuss the impact of AR on SMEs\, sh owcasing real-life examples of how this technology is being leveraged to e nhance product visualization\, streamline training processes\, and improve marketing campaigns.\n\nBy understanding the possibilities and challenges associated with AI and AR\, SMEs can make informed decisions and harness the potential of these technologies to gain a competitive edge.\n\nIn addi tion to the AI and AR discussion\, we will cover other essential topics su ch as the role of Cybersecurity in this rapidly changing landscape and tre nds in innovative technologies. We aim to equip attendees with practical s trategies and actionable insights to navigate the evolving digital landsca pe successfully.\n\nAgenda:\n\n Welcome and Introduction\n Keynote Prese ntation: Understanding the Importance of Innovative Technologies for SMEs\ n Q&\;A Session: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities\n Case Studi es: Successful Implementation of Innovative Technologies in SMEs\n Closin g and Networking Opportunities\n\nDon’t miss this valuable opportunity t o gain insights\, strategies\, and practical advice on harnessing innovati ve technologies to drive growth and competitiveness in your SME. Register now to secure your spot and join us for this thought-provoking event.\nTra vis May\n\n\n \;\n\nTravis May has over two decades of experience crea ting\, building\, and leading global programs in intelligence\, security\, learning &\; development\, training\, and workforce innovation. As a r ecognized expert in XR technology and innovation\, he has led early explor ation of immersive technologies\, robotics\, drones\, and Artificial Intel ligence initiatives for Mastercard. He spearheaded the use of Virtual Real ity and Augmented Reality for Learning &\; Development and remote workf orce solutions\, seeing marked improvement in staff engagement\, knowledge retention\, and collaboration. His role quickly expanded to emerging tech nologies\, and leading Future of Work and Future of Learning solution deve lopment. May's efforts led to national recognition from the Business Journ als as a Top 100 Influencers\, Security Systems News 40 Under 40\, St. Lou is Business Journal 40 Under 40\, and multiple team awards for training an d workforce innovation. May also has a patent pending for facilitating pay ments in Virtual Reality &\; Augmented Reality with static and behavior al biometric authentication.\nCurrently\, Travis is leading workforce inno vation and strategy initiatives out of Dallas\, Texas.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonderrychamber.co.uk/wp-content/uplo ads/2023/05/Untitled-450-×-450px.png CATEGORIES:Chamber Event LOCATION:North West Regional College\, Northland Road\, Northland Building \, Derry\, Londonderry\, BT48 7AL\, United Kingdom GEO:55.005091;-7.325482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northland Road\, Northland Building \, Derry\, Londonderry\, BT48 7AL\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS =100;X-TITLE=North West Regional College:geo:55.005091,-7.325482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230326T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR