Event- Digital Innov-8 28th January

Are you interested in learning more about how digital technologies will drive economic development, create businesses and shape Smart Cities of the future?   Join Coventry University and the Local Economic Partnership (LEP) network for their exciting and informative conference “Digital Innov-8” on 28th January 2014 at Coventry University Technology Park.

Keynote speakers include Dr. Mike Short, Vice President of Telefonica Europe and Dr. Nick Appleyard, Head of Digital for the Technology Strategy Board as well as interactive sessions to experience the latest in digital technologies for your self. 

Throughout the day you will hear about the influences digital technology has on growing businesses, how the internet is constantly changing the way we do things and why harnessing technology will create smart and connected cities. You will see how Coventry University’s spin-out company Serious Games International are using visualisation, simulation and serious games technology to support the UK business to set themselves apart from their competitors.  You will also have the opportunity to take part in demonstrations of the latest digital technologies including an immersive racing car simulator, multi-touch tables, SMART TVs and photography equipment at the ERDF funded Touch Digital TechLab.

The event starts at 9am and will conclude with a networking lunch at 1.30pm.

To see full agenda and book a free place please go to http://digitalinnov-8coventryuni.eventbrite.co.uk


Louise Fidler
Programmes Manager

Touch Digital
Coventry University Enterprises Ltd, The TechnoCentre, Puma Way, Coventry, CV1 2TT
Tel: 07974 984979
Email: lfidler@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Web: www.coventry.ac.uk

Touch Digital is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund

Birmingham based Aidem Digital CIC wins Profit Award

Celebrate with local Digital Media Business, Aidem Digital...

A Birmingham based Social Enterprise called Aidem Digital CIC has been recognised for it’s commitment to growth and has won the Social Enterprise West Midlands Profit Award.

This award recognises Aidem Digital as a social enterprise with a strong commitment to grow and develop its business. The award was sponsored by Anthony Collins Solicitors, who were really impressed by Aidem’s drive to strengthen its business and social impact.

Growth is an important aspect of any organisation committed to succeeding. Growth comes in many ways for a social enterprise and demonstrates its dedication for its most important asset, it’s people, and the return from the investment in their development in skills and productivity. Aidem Digital recognises the importance of its team and their sheer hard work which has helped its achieve this celebrated growth.

The awards ceremony held at PwC’s Atrium Cafe in Birmingham on 14th November 2013, celebrated the presentation of 10 awards. Each of the winners received a trophy and a certificate. In addition to the winners, there were highly commended recipients who were also given certificates.

Indi Deol, Managing Director of Aidem Digital said upon receiving the award:
“This is really fantastic news for Aidem Digital CIC. We are very thankful to SEWM and Anthony Collins Solicitors for giving us this award and recognising our drive to be a profitable social enterprise. Our aim is to aggressively continue to develop digital media products and services which will attract the growth achieved to date.”

The SEWM awards event celebrated the region’s sector achievements. With over a hundred delegates who attended the ceremony.
“It was great to see fellow social enterprises being recognised for their achievements and made us proud to be part of an event organised by SEWM which really does add value to what you do on a daily basis,” said Indi.

Aidem Digital CIC was recognised for its growth by the RBS SE index 100 for achieving 241% growth in 2012 and in 2013 the company stood at 3rd position in the West Midlands region overall. In addition, the Goldman Sachs 1000 Business programme has also helped to shape a three year growth plan for Aidem Digital to achieve this kind of recognition.

The award marks the recognition of Aidem Digital CIC as a social enterprise that is committed grow and provide excellence in digital media services in the region and beyond.

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