We were thrilled to participate in the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Conference last week, centered around the theme of 'Making IT Good for Society.' The event featured a comprehensive agenda addressing critical issues such as the Digital Divide, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE), and the imperative to invest in future skills #IDE #DigitalDivide #IT #Tech
BCS Council on Tour – Belfast 2024! A huge thank you to Rachel Steenson FBCS for organizing a jam-packed agenda and bringing together tech experts from across Northern Ireland to champion the cause of Making IT Good for Society. Key Highlights: Education & EDI event at Ulster University: Zero tolerance for discrimination in IT. Stand up and say, "It's not cool." Evening Reception at the Law Society to Northern Ireland: Digital transformation in Northern Irish prison systems is making a profound impact on prisoners and their families. Industry Dinner at The Merchant Hotel Belfast: We continue to focus on Professionalism, Diversity, and Education, driving forward our manifesto. Digital Divide Event at The Bobbin: Addressing the digital divide means focusing on access, skills, motivation, and trust—not just devices. 🎉 Special shoutout to our sponsors: BCS Northern Ireland - The Chartered Institute for IT- Ulster University Enso Recruitment Tughans LLP Allstate Northern Ireland Cisco CGI Queen's University Belfast NOW Group BT Group 🙏 Grateful for our incredible speakers: Rashik Parmar, Prof Colin Turner, Catherine McCourt, Julia Adamson MBE, Rachel Steenson FBCS, Susan Walker, Darren Muldoon, Yuan Zhang, Andreea Albeanu, Áine McCaughey, ⭐️ Sharon Moore MBE, Holly Porter, Naomi Long, Tom Crick MBE, Eleanor H. Dave Donaghy, Maeve Monaghan, Fiona Baxter & Johnny Wallace. #techleaders #techcommunity