Telford & Wrekin Council Cutting Edge Technology

Telford & Wrekin Council launches an event that highlights the latest in cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence and cyber security

20:07 19 June 2018

Telford & Wrekin Council is inviting students across Telford to its ‘Discover Digital’ event to get to grips with the latest in cutting-edge technology, including cyber security, artificial intelligence and drones.

 

The event, which is part of Telford 50 celebrations, will feature a number of stands from BT, Capgemini, Immersive AV and the University of Wolverhampton as well as a video talk with former astronaut, Andy Allen.

 

Councillor Lee Carter, from Telford & Wrekin Council, said: "Discover Digital is an integral part of our ongoing Telford 50 celebrations and promises to be a fantastic opportunity for the children who attend.

 

"We’re thrilled so many local businesses are coming out to support the event and dedicating resources to the future faces of technology."

 

Craig Wappett, vice president at Capgemini, said: "As a forward-thinking company we’ve invested heavily in digital solutions thanks to the ever-increasing impact of automation and artificial intelligence on corporate performance. Telford is at the beating heart of technological innovation in the UK and so Capgemini is excited to be supporting Discover Digital to meet the next generation of tech talent.”