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SUMMARY:Women in TechWorks: From Engineer to Leader: Building Diverse Teams That Deliver
DESCRIPTION:With Vicky Larmour\, SVP Engineering at Plextek\nWhat does it actually take to move from the software engineering coal face to leading a team of people delivering complex multi-disciplinary technology projects? In this talk\, Vicky Larmour draws on 30 years in engineering\, from hands-on software development to her role as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Plextek\, to give a candid account of that transition. She looks at the mindset shifts involved\, the mistakes she made along the way\, and what she’s learned about building teams that are both diverse and genuinely high-performing. \nVicky explores the tangible benefits diversity brings to innovation and problem-solving\, reflecting on a moment where looking at a problem in a different way allowed the team to break through an impasse; alongside actionable strategies – which can be as simple as making a genuine effort to demonstrate allyship to minority groups – for fostering inclusive team cultures where individuals can thrive. She also discusses approaches to inclusive hiring\, covering everything from reducing bias in recruitment processes to creating environments that attract and retain a broader range of talent. \nThis session offers valuable insights for engineers considering leadership paths\, as well as for current managers aiming to build stronger\, more inclusive teams. Expect honest reflection\, practical takeaways\, and a few things Vicky wishes someone had told her 20 years ago! \nBiography \nVicky Larmour is Senior Vice President of Engineering at Plextek\, leading a multidisciplinary team of RF\, radar\, AI/ML\, electronics and software engineers. \nWith 30 years in technology consultancy in the Cambridge cluster\, she’s led teams of 250+ across three continents\, delivering projects to unlock value for clients ranging from banks to medical device startups to global satellite operators; developed software for consumer goods\, medical devices\, and LEO satellite systems; and held technical leadership roles spanning embedded systems\, RF design\, and short- and long-range wireless communications. \nA Cambridge Computer Science graduate who initially entered the field through a STEM programme for girls\, Vicky remains committed to STEM outreach\, creating pathways for the next generation – particularly young women – into engineering and technology. She mentors women across the industry and is focused on building a team culture at Plextek where people from different backgrounds feel welcomed and supported.
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/from-engineer-to-leader-building-diverse-teams-that-deliver/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:TechWorks,Webinar,Women in TechWorks
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SUMMARY:IoTSF Webinar: A Smart Built Environment procurement guide special
DESCRIPTION:The IoT Security Foundation has published a new practical guide to help organisations procure connected building technology securely\, while balancing cybersecurity\, sustainability\, compliance and operational efficiency. \nJoin the IoTSF’s Smart Built Environment working group as they talk through this major new publication. \nRegister
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/iotsf-webinar-a-smart-built-environment-procurement-guide-special/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IoTSF,TechWorks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260715T145500Z
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SUMMARY:Promoted Event: MICROELECTRONICS UK 2026
DESCRIPTION:Microelectronics UK is the UK’s leading event for the electronics and semiconductor industry\, co-locating three specialist conferences under one roof at Excel London. \nNow in its second year\, the 2026 edition brings together engineers\, system designers\, technical leaders\, researchers\, and decision-makers from across the UK microelectronics ecosystem. \n4\,000+ attendees | 120+ speakers | 175+ exhibitors | 5 stages \n  \nEXPLORE STAGES \n\nSemiconductors UK – covering chip design\, advanced packaging\, supply chain resilience\, compound semiconductors\, and UK sovereign capability.\nPhotonics UK – exploring silicon photonics\, free-space optical communications\, fibre sensing\, space-based systems\, and quantum technologies.\nEmbedded Systems UK – addressing cybersecurity\, edge AI\, RISC-V\, smart cities\, data centres\, and the future workforce.\nStartup Launchpad Stage – a platform for early-stage companies to pitch\, demo\, and showcase their innovations to an audience of industry leaders\, investors\, and potential partners.\nDiscovery Stage – a dedicated stage running alongside the main conference theatres\, hosting short-form talks\, panel discussions\, and live demonstrations throughout both days.\n\n  \nOTHER FEATURES \n\nImpact List Awards – recognising the most influential individuals and organisations shaping the future of UK microelectronics.\nTalent Foundry – drop-in sessions on the Discovery Stage on Day 2 for students and early-career professionals looking to break into or grow within the industry.\nNetworking Reception – an end-of-day reception bringing together attendees\, speakers\, and exhibitors to connect in a relaxed setting.\n1-2-1 Meeting Areas – pre-bookable meeting spaces on the show floor\, allowing attendees and exhibitors to schedule targeted conversations ahead of the event.\nEvent App – download the official event app before the show to browse the full programme\, explore exhibitors\, and book your meetings in advance.\nPrizes & Entertainment – with competitions\, giveaways\, and entertainment running across both days\, there’s plenty to enjoy beyond the conference programme.\n\nWe’d like to offer our readers a complimentary VIP All Areas ticket to Microelectronics UK 2026. Use code VIP100 at registration for free access. \nRegister for Microelectronics UK 2026
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/promoted-event-microelectronics-uk-2026/
LOCATION:Excel London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Promoted,TechWorks
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SUMMARY:You’re STILL not ready for the CRA
DESCRIPTION:At the premises of Which? \nThe EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is moving ever closer – so\, are you any more ready than you were in July?\nFollowing the success of our ‘You’re not ready for the CRA’ event in July\, the IoT Security Foundation is bringing the conversation back to London on Thursday 8th October for ‘You’re STILL not ready for the CRA’. \nThe CRA represents a major shift in the way cybersecurity must be approached across the lifecycle of connected products and software. For manufacturers\, importers\, distributors and other organisations operating in the digital product ecosystem\, the requirements are significant – and the clock is ticking. \nThis follow-up event\, hosted at the premises of Which?\, will bring together experts and industry practitioners to look at what has changed\, what organisations should be doing now\, and where the biggest challenges still lie. \nExpect practical insight\, candid discussion and real-world perspectives on navigating the CRA – from understanding your obligations and preparing for compliance\, to tackling cybersecurity requirements across product development\, supply chains and the product lifecycle. \nWhether you attended the July event or you’re coming to the conversation for the first time\, this is an opportunity to get up to speed\, ask the difficult questions and find out what you should be doing NOW to prepare. \nThe message from July hasn’t changed\, the CRA is coming. The question is – are you STILL not ready? \nAgenda\n09:30 – Registration\n10:00 Opening address\n10:20 CRA reporting obligations (Article 14) – What are the real world reporting timelines? A fireside chat with Richard Marshall (BSI CEN/CLC/JTC 13/WG 9 “Horizontal cybersecurity for products with Digital Elements” working group chair and Xitex) and Joe Lomako (TUV SUD)\n10:40 Panel discussion – Article 14 in practice: Richard Marshall (chair)\, Mustanir Ali (Element)\, Viktor Petersson (Screenly) and Jonathan Marshall (SafeShark) \n11:15 Coffee and networking break \n11:35 CRA standards update CEN/CLC/JTC 13/WG 9\, EN 40000 series standards and ETSI vertical standards – BSI update from CEN JTC13/WG9 : Richard Marshall (IST33/-/9 Chair)\n11:55 CRA compliance implications: Paul Phillips (Residio)\n12:15 CRA conformity assessment – Lessons learnt from RED/PSTI: Jonathan Marshall (SafeShark) \n12:30 Lunch (included with your ticket) \n13:15 CRA conformity assessment – Product classification: Mustanir Ali (Element)\n13:35 CRA conformity assessment – Risk assessment (EN 40000-1-2 preview)\n13:55 CRA conformity assessment – Threat modelling: Jonny Tyers (Threatplane)\n14:15 Product documentation – Architectural description: David Pashley (Direct Insight)\n14:35 Coffee and networking break\n14:55 Vulnerability handling (EN 40000-1-3 preview)\n15:15 Technical requirements and controls (EN 40000-1-4 preview) – BSI update from CEN JTC13/WG9: Richard Marshall (IST33/-/9 Chair)\n15:35 An introduction to secure boot: Ian Pearson (Microchip)\n15:55 CRA Q&A session\n16:30 Valedictory and event close
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/youre-still-not-ready-for-the-cra/
LOCATION:Which?\, 2 Marylebone Road\, London\, NW1 4DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IoTSF,TechWorks
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SUMMARY:AESIN Webinar: Simulation\, the backbone of AV Assurance testing
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/aesin-webinar-simulation-the-backbone-of-av-assurance-testing/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:AESIN,TechWorks
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SUMMARY:Women in TechWorks online Town Hall Event
DESCRIPTION:Our Women in TechWorks group will be hosting an online town hall webinar designed to bring members together and share important updates. This session will provide an opportunity to connect\, stay informed\, and engage with the broader community. \nDuring the webinar\, our Steering Group will share updates on current initiatives and highlight upcoming events and opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into what’s ahead and how to get involved in shaping the future of Women in TechWorks. \nHosted by Jillian Hughes\nHead of Semiconductors & DESN Network Director @ TechWorks and Women in TechWorks Founder \nJillian began her career with a recognised apprenticeship at National Semiconductor in Greenock\, Scotland\, completing her training in 1991. Over the next 15 years\, she built deep technical expertise in semiconductor equipment and process engineering\, working with major multinational companies including Seagate Microelectronics\, Motorola\, and Freescale Semiconductor. \nShe went on to lead operations across several specialised semiconductor businesses\, focusing on the manufacture\, refurbishment\, sale\, and service of high value capital equipment. \nIn April 2020\, Jillian was appointed NMI Director at Techworks\, the UK’s semiconductor trade association. In this role\, she drew on her extensive industry knowledge to support UK semiconductor companies and worked closely with industry and academia to raise the sector’s profile within Government. \nJillian later served as Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Dalrada Technology and Deposition Technology\, where she oversaw the development and manufacture of advanced capital equipment for emerging semiconductor markets. She has since returned to Techworks as Head of Semiconductors\, leading the Semiconductor Systems Design Network (DESN) and bringing together the UK’s dynamic chip design community to drive collaboration\, innovation\, and knowledge sharing. \nJillian also serves on the Board of Directors at Wafer Fab Solutions\, where she provides strategic business and financial guidance. \nRegister
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/women-in-techworks-online-town-hall-event-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Women in TechWorks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T143000
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SUMMARY:AI in FPGA Design Flows - Hype\, Help or Transformation?
DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE to download the formSubmission deadline: Friday 9th October 2026\nNotifications: Friday 23rd October 2026 \nThis is a  DESN | FPGA Frontrunners event \nArtificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most discussed developments in Electronic Design Automation (EDA). Recent industry conferences have highlighted the emergence of AI-assisted engineering workflows\, copilot tools\, and increasingly capable agentic AI systems that can autonomously perform complex design and verification tasks. \nFor the FPGA community\, this raises important questions: \n\nWhere is AI delivering genuine value today?\nWhich parts of the FPGA development lifecycle benefit most?\nAre productivity gains measurable and repeatable?\nWhat challenges remain around trust\, verification and governance?\nHow will AI affect FPGA design methodologies over the next five years?\nWill RTL remain the dominant abstraction\, or will new AI-assisted approaches emerge?\n\nThis TechWorks FPGA Network event aims to move beyond industry hype and focus on practical experience from engineers and organisations actively using AI within FPGA development environments. \nThe event will be hosted by Siemens in London and will bring together FPGA designers\, verification engineers\, technical leaders\, end users and EDA vendors to share real-world experiences and lessons learned. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nTime\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n10:00\nRegistration\n\n\n10:30\nIntroduction from Siemens\n\n\n11:00\nAM Session Speakers\n\n\n12:30\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n13:30\nPM Session Speakers\n\n\n14:30\nWrap Up\n\n\n14:45\nClose
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/ai-in-fpga-design-flows-hype-help-or-transformation/
LOCATION:Siemens\, 26-28 Hammersmith Grove\, London\, W6 7HA
CATEGORIES:DESN,TechWorks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260921T144027Z
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SUMMARY:TechWorks Gala Dinner and Awards 2026
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URL:https://techworks.org.uk/awards
LOCATION:Hilton London Metropole\, 225 Edgware Road\, London\, W2 1JU
CATEGORIES:AESIN,DESN,IoTSF,NMI,TechWorks,TechWorks AI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T140000
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SUMMARY:Fireside chat with Yike Fang\, founder of X-Seed Technology
DESCRIPTION:Bumps\, Setbacks\, and Persistence: An honest look at her entrepreneurship journey\nYike Fang is the founder of X-Seed Technology\, a UK based cybersecurity\, data\, and ethical AI company. Her multicultural perspective shapes everything she does\, keeping an openness to different viewpoints\, a curiosity about how others experience the world. Her career spans over a decade in automotive engineering and vehicle cybersecurity with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers\, before she transitioned into entrepreneurship. Under her leadership\, X-Seed has earned multiple award shortlisting’s in its first year and secured competitive grant funding for HackRoom\, a gamified pop-up cybersecurity escape room; and XSeeker\, an AI powered career intelligence platform piloting in 2026. Yike has partnered with Women in TechWorks to roll out XSeeker as part of their mentorship programme\, supporting women at every stage of their professional journey. She is a guest lecturer at University of Birmingham\, UK Coordinator for the ASRG\, and a mentor for women in engineering. Still early in her entrepreneurial journey\, she believes in learning by doing and in the persistence that meaningful work requires. “Life is what you make it”\, and what she wants to make is something that genuinely helps people.
URL:https://techworks.org.uk/event/bumps-setbacks-and-persistence-an-honest-look-at-her-entrepreneurship-journey/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:AESIN,DESN,IoTSF,NMI,TechWorks,Webinar,Women in TechWorks
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