Hi guys, trust you had a great weekend. There are several interesting events you can attend in the world of tech this week. However, most of the events will hold virtually due to the pandemic.
We have curated a list of some of the major virtual events you could attend. These events come up between August 24 – 29, 2020.
Data Science Conference on COVID-19
This week the Data Science Conference on COVID-19 will hold virtually. During the event, data experts will showcase open source technology and code used to model and analyze the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event will also highlight best practices and explore epidemic models of the virus and the pandemics affect on the economy, transportation, the environment, the society and beyond.
During the conference, researchers will also have the opportunity to have their work reviewed and validated by their peers.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM
You can join the webinar here.
Using Tech for National Peace Webinar
The Lagos state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will be hosting its 7th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference virtually.
During the event, stakeholders in the public relations and communications space will be discussing how to use technology for National Peace and Stability in Nigeria.
They will also look into how to adopt proper communication strategy and channels.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM
You can join the webinar here.
Future of construction post-COVID-19
This event was organised by the Centre of Housing and Sustainable Development to discuss the future of the Construction Industry Post COVID-19.
At the webinar, panelists will be examining the new normal fueled by tech and the opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa.
The event will host Prof. Olumide Adenuga, Dept. Building Unilag, TPl. Toyin Ayinde, Former Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and urban development among others.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM
You can join the webinar here.
Engineering Evolution
This event was organised by Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology to discuss the breakthrough and next steps in engineering evolution.
During the webinar, experts from synthetic biology and rhetoric of science will be discussing how to control and harness evolution when engineering biology.
The event will also feature 3 scientific talks from leaders in engineering and evolution: Phil Holliger (LMB Cambridge) – “Synthetic genetics: beyond DNA and RNA”; Tami Lieberman (MIT) – “Using de novo mutations to understand microbial ecology on the skin”; Chang Liu (UC Irvine) – “Synthetic Genetic Systems for Rapid Mutation and Continuous Evolution in vivo”
The panelists at the event include Victor De Lorenzo (CNB CSIC Madrid), Erika Szymanski (Colorado State University) among others.
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM
You can join the webinar here.
Scientific Selling Webinar
This event was organised by Success with People Academy to teach businesses the scientific way of selling their products.
During the webinar, the host will be discussing how to handle objections during the process of selling.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM
You can join the webinar here.
Stamp Duty Compliance Webinar
This week, Anderson Tax will be hosting a webinar discussing stamp duties in Nigeria. Stamp duties affect everyone from the trader in the market to corporations and banks.
During the webinar, Baba Alokolaro a Managing Partner at The New Practice will be talking about the twists and turns of Stamp Duty compliance in the country.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 aM
You can join the webinar here.
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