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Location intelligence has become one of the most valuable assets for modern organizations. From smart cities and transportation planning to property technology, telecommunications, environmental monitoring, and logistics, accurate geospatial information enables organizations to make faster and more informed decisions. Ordnance Survey (OS), Great Britain's national mapping agency, continues to lead the way in delivering trusted location data that powers thousands of digital products and public services across the United Kingdom. The Build Faster: Use OS Data workshop is designed for innovators, software developers, GIS professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations looking to harness the power of authoritative location data. Hosted through Geovation, the innovation initiative backed by Ordnance Survey, this workshop demonstrates practical techniques for integrating OS datasets into applications, products, and business solutions. Participants will gain hands-on experience using modern mapping technologies, APIs, and geospatial datasets while learning how location intelligence can reduce development time, improve decision-making, and unlock new commercial opportunities. Why Attend? Modern businesses increasingly rely on accurate mapping and location intelligence. Whether developing logistics platforms, property applications, infrastructure management systems, environmental monitoring tools, or smart city services, reliable location data forms the backbone of innovation. This workshop helps attendees understand how Ordnance Survey datasets can be integrated into products efficiently while following best practices for modern software development. Experts from Ordnance Survey and Geovation will demonstrate practical workflows that enable organizations to shorten development cycles, improve data quality, and build scalable solutions. What You Will Learn Throughout the workshop, attendees will explore: Introduction to Ordnance Survey datasets Understanding the National Geographic Database Working with OS APIs Location intelligence fundamentals Data visualization techniques Address and property datasets Mapping best practices Cloud-based GIS integration Digital transformation through geospatial technology Product development using authoritative mapping These sessions provide practical knowledge that participants can immediately apply within their organizations. Hands-on Technical Demonstrations One of the strongest aspects of this workshop is its practical nature. Rather than focusing only on presentations, attendees participate in demonstrations covering: API integration Interactive mapping Geospatial analytics Data visualization Location search Route planning Property analysis Infrastructure mapping Geographic data management Digital product prototyping Participants leave with a stronger understanding of how modern location services are implemented. Industry Applications Ordnance Survey data supports innovation across numerous industries. Smart Cities City planners use mapping data to improve transport, utilities, housing, and infrastructure planning. Transportation Transport organizations analyze road networks and optimize routing using accurate mapping information. Utilities Energy and water companies improve asset management through reliable geographic information. Telecommunications Network planners identify ideal locations for infrastructure deployment using authoritative mapping. Property Technology Real estate businesses use accurate address and land information to support property management and market analysis. Environmental Management Environmental organizations monitor land use, biodiversity, and climate resilience through geospatial analysis. Emergency Services Emergency response organizations depend on precise location information to improve operational effectiveness. Networking Opportunities The workshop provides an excellent environment for networking. Participants can connect with: Technology startups GIS consultants Product managers Software engineers Innovation leaders Government representatives Academic researchers Investors Digital transformation specialists Mapping experts These conversations frequently lead to collaborations and future innovation projects. Benefits for Startups Early-stage companies often struggle with obtaining reliable geographic information. The workshop explains: Available datasets Development tools API capabilities Licensing guidance Product validation Innovation support Technical mentoring Best implementation practices Geovation has helped numerous startups transform innovative ideas into successful businesses using location intelligence. Benefits for Developers Software developers attending the workshop will discover efficient methods for integrating geospatial functionality into modern applications. Topics include: REST APIs Cloud deployment Data integration Performance optimization Interactive web mapping Mobile mapping Geographic search Address lookup Spatial queries Data processing These practical skills help development teams reduce implementation time while improving application quality. Innovation Through Location Data Location information connects people, places, assets, and infrastructure. Organizations increasingly depend upon geospatial intelligence to: Improve customer experiences Reduce operational costs Optimize logistics Support planning Enhance public services Enable predictive analytics Improve decision-making Accelerate innovation Ordnance Survey continues investing in new technologies and modern datasets that support these objectives across the UK. Why Ordnance Survey? For over two centuries, Ordnance Survey has provided trusted geographic information that supports government, businesses, and communities. Today, its digital transformation includes: High-quality national mapping Modern APIs National Geographic Database Cloud-ready datasets Digital services Continuous product innovation Cross-sector collaboration Support for startups and developers These capabilities enable organizations to build innovative products with confidence. Event Takeaways By the end of the workshop attendees will: Understand OS datasets Learn API integration techniques Explore real business use cases Network with industry experts Discover startup opportunities Improve GIS knowledge Gain practical development experience Learn mapping best practices Understand location intelligence strategy Accelerate future digital projects Final Thoughts Build Faster: Use OS Data is an outstanding opportunity for developers, startups, businesses, researchers, and innovation professionals who want to build better digital products using trusted geospatial information. The workshop combines technical learning, practical demonstrations, networking, and expert guidance, helping participants understand how authoritative mapping data can improve software development, business intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. Whether you are creating smart city applications, logistics platforms, property technology solutions, environmental services, or next-generation digital products, this event provides valuable knowledge that can accelerate development and unlock new innovation opportunities. Hosted by Geovation and supported by Ordnance Survey, the workshop reflects the organization's commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing the use of location data across industries.

Protect Your Commercial Assets with Expert IP Guidance Navigating the landscape of corporate assets requires a solid understanding of Intellectual Property (IP). For early-stage companies, growing businesses, and individual inventors, securing unique ideas, original brand elements, and proprietary technical processes is critical for maintaining a competitive edge. The Intellectual Property Surgery, hosted by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) in partnership with the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) North East, provides free confidential one-to-one advisory sessions to help regional founders audit, structure, and defend their core intellectual assets. Intellectual Property forms the baseline of commercial valuation for modern ventures. Without effective legal safeguards, innovative products, distinct branding, or proprietary operational methods can easily be duplicated or exploited by competitors. This clinic offers dedicated access to IP specialists who help evaluate your current business footprint, identify underlying risks, and outline practical steps toward full legal protection across every relevant category. Comprehensive Coverage Across the Four Pillars of IP During your personalized clinic session, specialists will examine your business model to establish which forms of intellectual protection apply to your operations. The session breaks down the four distinct mechanisms of IP management: Trademarks: Safeguard brand identity markers including company names, logos, product titles, domain names, and slogans to prevent brand dilution or market confusion. Copyright: Protect literary works, website copy, original artwork, media recordings, architectural plans, software source code, and training documentation. Designs: Protect visual aesthetic appeal, shape, external contours, and structural ornamentation of physical commercial products. Patents: Defend novel mechanical inventions, technical processes, technical solutions, and functional manufacturing methods against unauthorized commercialization. By systematically walking through these legal definitions during your session, you can create a prioritized roadmap for registering formal rights or implementing operational protocols that protect unregistered rights. Mitigate Infringement Risks and Maximize Asset Value Beyond securing your own proprietary assets, understanding IP is essential to ensure your business operations do not inadvertently infringe upon the existing rights of third parties. Adopting commercial materials, technology components, or marketing themes without proper vetting can result in legal disputes, costly rebrands, or unexpected financial liabilities. The IP Surgery provides guidance on conducting comprehensive preliminary searches across public registers, ensuring your new brand names or product designs are clear for commercial use prior to significant capital deployment. Furthermore, holding registered IP assets strengthens market positioning, increases investor confidence, and unlocks potential licensing revenue streams. Whether you are launching a startup, scaling an existing business, or developing a novel product line, this surgery equips you with actionable insights to safeguard your innovations and build sustainable enterprise value. Reserve your individual time slot in advance to ensure dedicated consultation time tailored specifically to your business needs.

The "Stick Around" campaign launch and showcase in Leicester is a unique event that sits at the intersection of public health and psychological theory.This event introduces a series of trauma-informed community resources inspired by the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF). Unlike traditional medical models of mental health, the PTMF asks "What has happened to you?" rather than "What is wrong with you?" This event is designed to demonstrate how these principles can be translated into highly accessible, visual resources for the general public. The showcase will feature a poster series and digital assets that have been designed to be "stuck around" community spaces—such as libraries, GP surgeries, and community centers—to provide immediate, relatable psychological support. During the event, the creators of the campaign will explain the psychological foundations of the imagery and language used, highlighting how the project aims to reduce stigma and provide a non-diagnostic alternative for understanding emotional distress. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive stations where they can evaluate the resources and discuss how to implement them in their own local settings. This is an ideal event for community leaders and healthcare providers who are looking for practical ways to implement trauma-informed care without relying solely on clinical interventions. The session will also include a panel discussion on the role of "psychology in the streets" and how visual communication can be used to improve public health outcomes. By hosting this event in Leicester, the BPS aims to reach a broad demographic of community-facing professionals. The "Stick Around" campaign represents a shift toward more democratic and accessible psychology, making complex theoretical frameworks like the PTMF understandable and useful for everyone. Attendees will receive a physical starter pack of the resources to take back to their organizations, ensuring the impact of the event extends far beyond the day itself.