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BIRMINGHAM Event Schedule
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Birmingham R Users – Big Data in R
We’re running a special meeting on R and Big Data. Everyone welcome, from complete novices to big data genius’s!
Agenda includes:
* Big Data challenges – Prof Ian Nabney (Head Computer Science & Maths . . ., Aston University)
* Overview on Big Data in R – Andy Pryke
* Visualising Big Data in R – Alastair Sanderson
As always, there’ll be plenty of time for discussions and suggestions and a chance to meet other R users and exchange ideas, as well as get answers to R questions or just have a good chat!
The Jekyll & Hyde has a great menu, so come along from 6pm to eat & chat before the meeting.
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Timing: 7:00pm – 7:00pm
Theme: Extreme Data
Organised by Birmingham R User Group
Andy@AndyPryke.com
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Level: Basic
Format: Meetup
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Big Data in R
A free event which will introduce some of the challenges and methods of tackling big data using R – the leading software for data analysis, statistics and data visualisation. No previous experience of . . . R is necessary and the talks will appeal to beginners and more experienced R users alike, as well as anyone with an interest in learning more about how free/open source R can help them get the most out of their data.
As always, there’ll be plenty of time for discussions and suggestions and a chance to meet other R users and exchange ideas, as well as get answers to R questions or just have a good chat!
Join us from 6pm to eat and chat before the meeting starts at 7pm.
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Timing: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Theme: Data & Communications
Organised by Birmingham R Users Meeting (BRUM)
ajrs@alastairsanderson.com
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Level: Basic
Format: Meetup
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West Midlands Open Data Forum 2013
The BIP is pleased to announce that on the 25th April it will be hosting the West Midlands Open Data Forum 2013 at Birmingham City University @ Millennium Point, as part of Global Big Data Week.
This . . .exciting and pioneering Forum will be held once every 3 months to update the Birmingham business, developer and user group communities with progress of Birmingham’s very first Pilot Open Data Platform. The Birmingham Open Data Community (BODI) pilot project has full backing of the Birmingham City Council, Digital Birmingham, Birmingham City University, The BIP, SAP, Birmingham Science Park and other key stakeholders in the West Midlands.
This particular event will consist of talks on an introduction to Smarter Cities, a range of Big Data user case studies such as crime prevention, the public transport system and opportunities for SMEs both from a user/developer perspective. As well as capturing the requirements from all the stakeholders to develop a Open Data Platform/Portal and a physical incubator to support these activities, group and panel discussions will showcase lessons learnt from other cities who have embarked on a similar journey.
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Timing: 10:00am – 10.00pm
Theme: Data & Communications
Organised by The BIP
bipteam@thebiponline.co.uk
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Level: Not applicable
Format: Conference
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Understanding the Data Revolution
Be INFORMED at this non technical event which will teach the audience about the Digital & Data Revolutions which are taking place today, and how anyone can use data to improve there life or busine . . .ss.
Feel ENGAGED with the topics discussed and understand what you can do with data, and what data will do for you in the future.
Get CONNECTED with big business and decision makers, local SME’s and Government, thought leaders and academics, and other individuals who are interested in understanding and doing more with data.
We are working hard to provide one of the best networking opportunities of the year by collaborating with others communities and with the Global BigDataWeek.com
Find ANSWERS to your questions during a panel discussion with the industry expert speakers as they interact with the audience. This is a two-way conversation event!
Seek GROWTH - We have a special Growth Accelerator session in the middle of the event chaired by Anne Wilkinson from 4:30pm – 5:30pm to provide advice on commercialising your ideas and growing your SME business.
Food & Drinks will be served during breaks throughout the day, and during networking in the evening which is included in the (not-for-profit) ticket price.
For full details & sign up please see the registration page: http://datarev-bdw.eventbrite.com
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Timing: 2:30pm – 9:00pm
Theme: Cross Sector
Organised by Science Capital
gav@sciencecapital.co.uk
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Level: Intermediate
Format: Keynote
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