Women at the top in global technology to tackle ‘dismal’ diversity figures

Women at the top of the global technology industry will seize the opportunities presented by an event in Hull to tackle the “dismal” figures for diversity in the sector. Tech Expo, which takes place at the Bonus Arena on Tuesday, November 9, and is part of Tech Week Humber, will bring together women from some of the biggest tech brands locally and internationally for a Women in Technology panel...

Tech breakfast to focus on tourism sector

Technology and tourism will come together at a networking breakfast which will launch Tech Expo, the centrepiece of the Tech Week Humber global technology festival. Welcome to Yorkshire is presenting the Tech Expo launch event at the Bonus Arena in Hull at 8am, on Tuesday, November 9. Taking centre stage will be Demetri Kalli, director of partnerships from augmented reality specialist 3rockAR,...

Tech Week Humber attracts global brands and big investors

A festival of technology that was only launched two years ago is about to make a return as a global gathering with industry leaders jetting in from the United States and the Middle East to highlight Hull and Humber’s worldwide connections. Tech Week Humber, which takes place as a hybrid event from November 8-12, will cover all business sectors and will have a strong emphasis on education, with...

Sauce develops app to tackle bullying in the TV and film industry

Smart tech firm Sauce has developed an innovative app to tackle workplace bullying and discrimination across the television and film industry. The award-winning business is working collaboratively with leading figures in the industry on the project, which aims to empower and enable people at all levels to record incidents quickly and anonymously. The Call It! app will allow companies and...

HEY LEP’s regional digital skills project officially adopted by the Government

The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership has been officially recognised by the Government for its ongoing work - and will now be incorporated into an official pilot scheme for digital skills partnerships. The Humber LDSP has been recognised as a best practice exemplar as an independently funded and managed Digital Skills Partnership. As a...