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SUMMARY:Digital Creative Network West
DESCRIPTION:Where creativity meets technology in West London – showcase talks + networking + drinks + pizza! \n\n\n\n\nThe Digital Creative Network (DCN) is an exciting opportunity to convene large anchor organisations\, startups and academia and accelerate innovation in west London. \nWest London is one of the most important global clusters for creative industries with a competitive advantage of superior connectivity\, major studios\, international screen corporates\, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. This event series seeks to promote innovation and collaboration amongst industry\, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers\, increasing studio space\, and fostering sustainability. \nJoin Nexus for a series of inspirational talks from industry leaders with sector-leading expertise to serving film clients worldwide\, Esports giants and more! Followed by Q&A & networking opportunities to meet like-minded creatives in the borough. \nWho should come: All those who work in TV/Film\, media\, gaming\, advertising and the wider digital creative space in West London (or close enough!) – regardless of size of organisation. If you love innovation\, care about collaboration\, want to solve common challenges and enjoy meeting like-minded creatives\, this is the place for you. \nThe Digital Creative Network Community: The West London Boroughs (via West London Alliance)\, West London Business\, Film London and London and Partners\, are working together to promote the West London sub-region as the “Screen Capital”\, a globally significant cluster recognised as a world-leader for talent\, innovation and sustainability in the TV/Film industry. \nWest London and the surrounding environments have a competitive advantage with superior connectivity\, major studios\, international screen corporates\, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. While this cluster has grown organically over the years\, there is now a need for collaboration amongst industry\, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers\, increasing studio space\, promoting networks\, innovation and sustainability.
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/digital-creative-network-west-3/
LOCATION:1 EdCity\, 1 Edcity Walk\, London\, W12 7TF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:I-X & Digital Foundry event: Decision-Making in Modern Video Games
DESCRIPTION:New I-X & Digital Foundry event \nWhite City Innovation District’s I-X Institute is excited to be hosting Microsoft Research’s Lukas Schäfer (Microsoft Research Cambridge) at Imperial College London for the latest in I-X’s popular Seminar Series: \n“Decision-Making in Modern Video Games: From Game-Playing Agents to World Models” \nWhat you’ll discover\n• Seminar plus networking\n• Online and on-site \nWhat you’ll discover\n• Why video games are powerful environments for studying real‑time decision‑making\n• How pre‑trained visual encoders can dramatically improve behaviour‑cloning efficiency\n• Why Predictive Inverse Dynamics Models (PIDM) outperform traditional BC — and the bias–variance trade‑off that explains it\n• Evidence of major sample‑efficiency gains across 2D navigation and complex 3D game worlds\n• A look at WHAM (World + Human Action Models) — scalable models that blend world modelling with human‑like gameplay to support future game‑development workflows \nIf you’re interested in AI for games\, decision‑making models or the future of creative tooling\, this is definitely one to catch. \nPlease register by 11 February if you’d like to attend in person.
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/i-x-digital-foundry-event-decision-making-in-modern-video-games/
LOCATION:I-HUB\, Imperial White City Campus\, 84 Wood Lane\, London\, W12 0BZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:DeepTech Network Investor Series: Synthetic Biology
DESCRIPTION:Synthetic Biology start-ups and scale-ups using Deep Tech to improve our world? If you’re fundraising\, come hear from + meet investors. \n\n\n\nNext Upstream’s DeepTech Network’s Investor Series is back – with a special focus on SynBio! \nJoin Nexus Upstream for an evening of insight\, innovation and investment\, designed exclusively for deep tech startups and scaleups. This instalment of the DeepTech Network’s Investor Series brings together a hands-on IP workshop and a Synthetic Biology-focused investor panel\, all under one roof. \n 16:30–17:30: Effectively monetising your IP in the Deep Tech and AI age \nBefore you meet investors\, you should get your IP in order. \nThis interactive workshop\, led by Arnie Francis\, Principle Associate\, and Amrit Jethwa\, Head of Commercial IP Contracts\, is tailored for ALL early-stage deeptech founders (sector agnostic). \nHow do DeepTech technologies intersect with IP law\, and what are the opportunities and challenges faced by companies looking to effectively monetise their IP in this space? In this session\, we will discuss how to leverage the right IP tools to protect innovations in AI and DeepTech technologies as part of a robust IP strategy\, and how to extract commercial value from those innovations through tailored licenses and agreements. \nThis workshop will cover why IP matters\, types of IP\, trade secrets\, building an IP strategy\, IP in commercial scenarios\, licensing\, and tips & pitfalls. \n17:30-20:30: SynBio Investor Panel + networking \nStick around as we turn our focus to investment. Hear directly from experienced deeptech investors and entrepreneurs who are actively backing and leading Synthetic Biology startups. \nYou’ll gain insight into what funders are looking for in today’s climate and how to position your startup for success. \nConfirmed Speakers: \nJohn Anderson\, CIO\, Imperial College London \nCian Duggan\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Resurrect Bio \nKerstin Papenfuss\, Pharma Director\, Deep Science Ventures \nGeorge Darrah\, General Partner\, Systemiq Capital \nOliver Sexton\, Investment Director\, Future Planet Capital \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn how to protect your IP before you pitch\nConnect with top-tier investors and SynBio experts\nNetwork with peers\, researchers\, and innovation leaders\nGain fresh perspectives from industry and academia\n\nWho should attend? \nThe workshop is open to ALL deep tech start-ups and scale-ups. \nThe panel & reception is open exclusively to deeptech start-ups and scale-ups in Synthetic Biology. Please note: consultancies are not eligible to attend. \nHow to apply: \nStart-up/Scale-up: Apply for a ticket. Admission is by approval only. \nImperial student/staff: Use your Imperial email when applying. \nInvestor? RSVP by emailing hello@move-upstream.org.uk \nThis event is kindly supported by Appleyard Lees & Advanced Research Clusters (ARC)
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/deeptech-network-investor-series-synthetic-biology/
LOCATION:ARC West London\, Manbre Wharf\, Manbre Road\, London\, W6 9RH\, United Kingdom
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