LQ BID has announced that its RE(act) Festival, a three-day event dedicated to creating a more sustainable Belfast, will return for its second instalment from Tuesday 12 November to Thursday 14 November.
Taking place during the UN’s COP29 Summit to integrate Northern Ireland into the global conversation, the Festival is supported by SONI, ICC Belfast and Invest Northern Ireland, and will follow the themes of Belfast City Council’s Belfast 2024 programme – People, Place, and Planet.
RE(act) is a key opportunity to bring together local and international experts to help inspire change and define a sustainable path towards a better Belfast. Northern Ireland’s technology sector is leading the charge by providing innovative solutions to the environmental challenges we’re facing and so are well represented throughout the event programme.
We’ve shared our top five picks for the tech community:
AI for Good: How to Use AI Responsibly
November 12, 10am - 11am, The Europa Hotel
Factor Law’s Belfast office will host an insightful workshop that will delve into the rapidly evolving world of generative AI, and the critical role of empathy in refining AI-driven solutions for the greater good. The workshop is designed to explore the current landscape and the wide-ranging applications of AI with attendees having the opportunity to discuss various tools and their capabilities, better understand how to craft prompts, and develop and evaluate AI use cases in real-time.
Lights, Camera, Action for Sustainability: NI’s Film Industry
November 13, 1pm - 2pm, The Europa Hotel
NI Screen’s event will be an exciting exploration of Northern Ireland’s rapidly growing film industry and the innovation it is harnessing in its commitment to sustainability. Attendees will hear from Gavin Kelly, Facilities and Sustainability Manager at NI Screen and Christina Nowak, Chief Strategy Officer at Studio Ulster - the highly anticipated virtual production studio complex opening at Belfast Harbour in 2025. They will discuss the various eco-friendly practices and sustainable techniques and technologies being adopted across blockbuster productions and indie projects to reduce the local industry’s carbon footprint and maintain its reputation as a leading screen industry.
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The Future of Clean Maritime Transport
November 14, 11am - 12pm, The Europa Hotel
Hosted by Artemis Technologies, this event will build trust in the future of maritime transport and demonstrate how we can re-think the way we move for the future generations. The company is a leader in clean maritime innovation and is on a mission to lead the decarbonisation of the maritime industry – transforming how we think, feel and behave in relation to transport. Its 100
per cent electric hydrofoil boats, which produce zero operational emissions, open new possibilities for people, place and planet.
Unearth the Heat Beneath our Feet - Geothermal Energy Potential for NI
November 14, sessions take place throughput the day from 9:00am to 5:00pm, The Europa Hotel
Head to The Europa’s penthouse suite to learn about the potential of geothermal energy in Northern Ireland through a range of activities including interactive experiences such as virtual reality and augmented reality and geothermal experiments. Hosted by The GeoEnergy NI project, this event will demonstrate how we can harness this renewable energy source to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
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Energising Belfast: Delivering a Cleaner and More Secure Energy Future
November 14, 4pm - 5pm, The Europa Hotel
SONI’s senior leadership team, the experts responsible for operating Northern Ireland’s high-voltage electricity grid, will host an engaging session where they will share exciting plans to support our renewable energy future. Attendees can learn about how SONI is supporting the region’s green energy goals, with a special focus on its “Energising Belfast” project - an essential initiative at the heart of the city’s decarbonisation and green growth ambitions.
To find out more about RE(act) Festival’s three-day event programme or to book tickets to any of these events, visit reactfestival.co.uk
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