Community & Events

Research conducted by Dr Joanna Bryson in collaboration with Aylin Caliskan and Arvind Narayanan from Princeton University has shown that applying machine learning to text taken from the Internet results in AI with human-like semantic biases. These biases can be morally neutral as toward insects or flowers, problematic as toward race or gender, or even ... Read more

Future Space members only workshop. With GDPR coming into force next month, there’s been a lot of concern around being able to process personal data without express consent. Whilst consent is a key principle of GDPR, there are other lawful grounds for processing personal data, including legitimate interests. In this presentation, Rebecca Abercrombie of Stephenson ... Read more

SETsquared Bristol’s #Idea2Pitch Returns to Upskill High-Tech Start-Ups  #Idea2Pitch returns for its fourth bi-annual event, providing support for high-tech companies as they sharpen their ideas and pitches Previous attendees have been accepted into SETsquared Bristol’s incubator after honing their business ideas at #Idea2Pitch

We welcome you to the launch of the new West of England Robotic Network. This is an open access, community network of roboticists in the West of England – for everyone interested in researching, developing or deploying Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) technologies, products and services. We organise meetings, events and networking for the region's ... Read more

How BBC Studios fits into the UK TV production landscape In April 2018 BBC Studios will be celebrating its first whole year as a commercial entity, enabling them to make programmes for other broadcasters around the world, not just the BBC. Mark Linsey, Director at BBC Studios, will discuss what the current UK TV production ... Read more

Future Space members only. Got an idea for a new product or business?  Will you be able to use the chosen company name?  Can you protect your idea from being copied? Is protecting your idea an appropriate thing to do, and what might it cost? Will approaching others for help strengthen, weaken or destroy your ... Read more

Future Space Members Only. This is a workshop being delivered by Andy Braithwaite from Ashfords. This one hour workshop will cover the atamony of a commercial contract: Terminology (different types of contract) Warranty – specification of work/goods Limitation of liability - usual commercial caps and exclusions Intellectual property – ownership or licence Indemnities - what ... Read more

Future Space Members Only. Our very own Nuala Foley will be delivering action packed interactive sales workshop. If you don't have sales you don't have a business

Mindset for Success Mindset is a critical part of being a successful entrepreneur. A genius idea, detailed business plan and persistent action are not enough if your beliefs, self image and mental paradigms are not aligned with your goals. In this Mindset workshop, Stuart Doughty will show you how to build the unshakeable confidence, rock-solid ... Read more

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is committed to making IT good for society. Using the power of their network to bring about positive, tangible change. After the unparalleled success of the first talk in the 2018 programme card, hot on its heels they are pleased to announce Talk 2.  The series of talks continue ... Read more

The biggest tech event in Wales, now in its sixth year, with a global audience. Key Areas within this years event: A world of opportunity Teaching and training tomorrow's tech. Accessing finance, pitching for investment. Celebrating the present. Changing the future. A smart, connected world Exploring the power of 5G for smart cities, transport, IoT ... Read more

Future Space members only workshop. One of our wonderful customers, Vicki Lamch, from Pyramis Solutions, will be delivering a one hour workshop on costing and pricing strategies. Ever wondered whether your pricing is right? What if your creating something new and there is no market value already out there! What if you get into negotiations ... Read more