Cross-Catapult Collaboration in Action

Digital Catapult is delighted to invite you to this special Gemini Call Live, marking a collaboration between Connected Places Catapult's Digital Twin Hub and Digital Catapult. This event showcases how digital twin technologies are driving innovation across maritime, aerospace, defence along with other sectors while demonstrating the power of cross-sector learning and collaborative innovation.

This session will explore how digital twin technologies provide transferable solutions to complex challenges across multiple industries. Attendees will gain insights into how digital twin approaches are improving asset management, optimising operations, and supporting strategic planning for resilient, sustainable futures across diverse sectors.

What Is the Gemini Call Live?

The Gemini Call is the digital twin community's premier networking forum, typically held every Tuesday as a rapid-fire update session for digital twin projects and open discussion platform. This special live edition brings the energy and immediacy of these virtual gatherings into an in-person setting, creating unique opportunities for deeper engagement and face-to-face networking in Northern Ireland's thriving innovation ecosystem.

Tickets
Due to limited seating capacity, attendance requires advance registration. Please apply as soon as possible to secure your complimentary ticket. Registration does not guarantee admission as applications will be reviewed and responses provided promptly.

Programme Overview

Outputs:

• Policy briefing document capturing Northern Ireland digital twin ecosystem insights
• Direct input to ongoing policy engagement
• Recommendations for future advocacy priorities
• Network connections for continued policy dialogue

Target Participants: Industry practitioners, researchers, local authority representatives, and anyone interested in shaping digital twin policy at regional and national levels.

This session will produce tangible outputs shared with government departments and policy networks, ensuring participant insights directly influence future digital twin infrastructure development.

What You'll Gain:

Technical Insights: Comprehensive understanding of digital twin applications across maritime, aerospace, and defence sectors, with practical implementation strategies and lessons learned.

Cross-Sector Learning: Discover how digital twin solutions transfer between industries and create opportunities for innovation beyond traditional sectoral boundaries.

Regional Innovation Focus: Explore Northern Ireland's unique position in digital twin development and understand how regional collaboration drives technological advancement.

Policy Understanding: Gain insights into data sharing infrastructure challenges and opportunities that support place-based innovation and SME growth.

Networking: Connect with digital twin practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and innovators driving technological transformation across the UK.

Technology Access: Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art digital twin demonstration facilities and research capabilities.

Who Should Attend:

• Digital twin practitioners and technology developers
• SMEs exploring digital twin adoption
• Maritime, aerospace, and defence industry professionals
• Researchers and academics working on digital technologies
• Local authority representatives and policymakers
• Innovation professionals and technology transfer specialists
• Anyone interested in cross-sector collaboration and regional innovation

Registration includes:

• Access to all presentations and panel discussions
• Technology demonstration tour
• Optional policy workshop participation
• Networking refreshments
• Digital resources and presentation materials

Please indicate during registration if you plan to attend the afternoon policy workshop to help us manage capacity.

We look forward to welcoming you to this innovative gathering where digital twin theory meets practical application, and where cross-catapult collaboration demonstrates the power of connected innovation ecosystems.

Gemini Call Live! is part of the Digital Twin Hub's community meetup series, delivered in collaboration with Digital Catapult Northern Ireland. This event showcases the UK's commitment to cross-sector innovation and regional technology development.

To discover more about Digital Twin Hub initiatives and upcoming events, visit www.digitaltwinhub.co.uk
To learn more about Digital Catapult Northern Ireland, visit www.digicatapult.org.uk