The 5G Connected Forest project will trial 5G deployment in the area around Sherwood Forest along with a range of AR/VR, robotic, IoT ideas focused on the tourism and environmental protection sectors. It is also hoped that the programme will act as a catalyst for building skills and education in the coutry. Join us to find out more
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SPEAKERS
Ceren Clulow - Nottinghamshire County Council
Nick Mellors - Skills & Collaboration Lead for 5G Connected Fores
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AGENDA
19:00 Presentation Commences
20:00 – Close
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SYNOPSIS
The 5G Connected Forest project will trial 5G deployment in the area around Sherwood Forest along with a range of AR/VR, robotic, IoT ideas focused on the tourism and environmental protection sectors. It is also hoped that the programme will act as a catalyst for building skills and education in the county.
The session will provide an introduction to the project’s aims, including the potential for virtual reality visitor experiences incorporating the legendary Robin Hood, technology to teach about the natural habitat and inspire the next generation of conservationists, robotics to monitor and protect the environment and to reduce the environmental impact of visitors; with parallel work to explore the opportunities to boost local businesses and skills with a 5G Innovation Hub
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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
Speaker: Ceren Clulow is the Nottinghamshire County Council Programme Lead for the 5G Connected Forest programme. She is also currently the Programme Manager for the county’s Better Broadband for Nottinghamshire programme
Speaker: Nick Mellors is the Skills & Collaboration Lead for 5G Connected Forest. He is the director of Nottinghamshire based ISPB, with over 30 years’ experience in public and private sector commercial services.
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PRESENTATION
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THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Nottingham and Derby Branch
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