Join Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce for AI & The Digital Edge, an evening of insightful talks, exciting tech demos, and a touch of celebration! Chris van der Kuyl will dive into why the future isn’t about losing your people to AI but about keeping those who can master it.
But that’s not all—get ready for the official launch of the Chamber app! Our talented creators from Zudu, mtc, and Ginger PR will be on hand to demonstrate how this app will transform your business networking experience. You’ll also be the first to hear about a very exciting prize we’re giving away to members who complete a number of tasks within the app – get a head start by joining us!
Expect a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of inspiration, and a chance to mingle with like-minded professionals. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Chris van der Kuyl:
Chris van der Kuyl is one of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs working across the technology, media, gaming and entertainment sectors. Chris is most notably co-founder and chairman of 4J Studios, a next-generation video game development studio responsible for the global phenomenon Minecraft.
Chris is chairman of portfolio companies Puny Astronaut, TVSquared, Broker Insights, Stormcloud Games and Parsley Box, and sits on the boards of; Blippar, Ace Aquatec and ADV Holdings. He is also a non-executive director of the Ballie Gifford US Growth Trust.
Alongside his commercial roles, he was the founding chairman of Entrepreneurial Scotland and is currently a member of multiple advisory and local charity boards.Chris was formally recognised for his contribution to technology in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020, becoming a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).
Water’s Edge:
Water’s Edge is the transformation of another industrial building, this time a mid-C19th transit shed later extended to double its size, immediately adjacent to Dundee’s Camperdown Dock. The previously unused and derelict category B listed building has been converted into new flexible office space for start-up and established businesses, in a city known for its creative industries. The building was repaired with original fabric retained and exposed. Climate considerations were handled in the new focal entrance tower which contains air handling plant with heat recovery, and there are PV panels on the restored south facing roofs. The building utilises start technology with access, lighting and heating able to be controlled by user’s smartphones, to help save energy.
Date & Time
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 18:00 – 20:00
Book now: dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk/members/login/?redirect=/events/event/../book/6537