Esther Githinji
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Overview
NERC’s “Digital Gathering 23′ (#DG23) aims to bring together the NERC research community to highlight the increasing role of digital technologies in environmental research, including spotlighting the outcomes from the Digital Environment Projects, which explored methodologies and tools for assessing, analysing, monitoring and forecasting the state of the natural environment at higher spatial and temporal resolutions than previously possible, and the activities of the Digital Environment Expert network. The conference goals are to spark new collaborations, new ideas and innovative approaches to utilising technology and digital resources in environmental research.
#DG23, is being held on 10th and 11th July 2023 at the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge. The conference will spotlight activities interlinking technology and advancing environmental understanding across the following themes:
- Theme 1: Next-generation sensing
- Theme 2: Data science tools and techniques
- Theme 3: Environmental data – collection and governance
- Theme 4: Building Confidence and trust, people and skills
The Conference and Exhibition Features:
- Keynote speakers, including:
- María Pérez-Ortiz, Assistant Professor, AI Centre & Computer Science, University College London
- Scott Hosking, British Antarctic Survey, Co-Leader of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab
- Workshop masterclasses on aspects of environmental data science in practice.
- Spotlight on Science (10 minute talks from fellows and CDE Expert Network members)
- Poster exhibition – prize (£100 Amazon voucher) for best poster
- Short talks – prize (£100 Amazon voucher) for best oral presentation
View the Full DG23 Conference Programme here
Attendance
The conference is sponsored by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). To encourage maximum participation by researchers in the field and stakeholders there is no registration or abstract submission fee, lunch and refreshments will be provided. For NERC-funded PhD students who are unable to cover the travel and accommodation costs through their project, DTP or CDT, limited support may be available. Please indicate if you wish to be considered for this when registering.
Information for Delegates (in person)
Location:
The conference venue is the British Antarctic Survey, located at High Cross, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0ET. See https://www.bas.ac.uk/about/contact-bas for location details.
Transport advice:
The venue is just a short walk from the Madingley Park and Ride car park, the best place to leave your vehicle if driving. Cambridge train station has regular links to London and the National Express bus station is nearby in the town in Parker’s Piece (CB1 1PN).
The location is marked on the University of Cambridge online map.
Suggested Accommodation:
There is a variety of accommodation nearby to the conference vennue, and only a short walk away. The Hyatt Centric Cambridge and the Turing Locke, Eddington hotels, and beyond them the Premier Inn Cambridge North (Girton) hotel for example. There are also many options open to stay in University rooms.
Read here for more information regarding catering, COVID19, WiFi, etc.
Information for Delegates (remote)
Location:
Remote participation in #DG23 is only possible if you register, you will be sent the links to participate remotely by the email that you register with. There is no cut-off date for remote registration.
The oral, plenary, keynote, spotlight on science and awards sessions will be broadcast on Zoom Webinar, the links will be sent to all remote attendees. Please note, as an online audience member you will not be able to interact directly with the speakers or session chairs and your sound and image will not be shown to the room unless the organiser specifically invites you. However, you will be able to ask questions via Slido (see below). Note questions or comments via Zoom may not be monitored.
Read here for more information regarding the remote attendance format
Abstract Submissions
Abstract submissions for both in person and remote delegates can be made here under one of the 4 themes outlined above. Those attending remotely with have to physically mail their posters by 7th July. £100 Amazon gift cards will be awarded to the best oral presentation and the best poster. Prizes up to £3,000 will be awarded for the hackathon winners.
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