BBC North East Tech Hub Meet Up #16

Background

The BBC has been broadcasting from Newcastle for over 100 years. Now it's also the base of our North East Technology Hub and home to teams from the BBC's Product Group, responsible for developing world-beating services like iPlayer, Sounds, Sport and Bitesize.

The event is informal, and the doors will open at 17:30, starting 18:00 running through to 20:00.

Pathways into Data and AI Careers: Leveraging Cloud Technologies for Early Success (Mohammad Reza Sharifi (Mo) - Seriös Group)
An engaging introduction to breaking into data and AI, highlighting practical ways to use cloud technologies to build early career momentum.

Thinking Differently About Data: Insights from 10 years working in Human-Centric Data Research (Alex Bowyer - BBC)
A look at how public-minded organisations can build a better and more humane digital world, highlighting some of the disempowering problems citizens face with data use today.

Hidden Harm in a Connected World: Domestic Abuse via Technology (Catherine Marchant - Impact Family Services)
This workshop explores how everyday digital tools, platforms, and connected devices can be weaponised in domestic abuse. We’ll talk about real examples and consider how technology professionals can design safer, more resilient systems for all users.