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Our inspiring events, masterclasses, and innovation showcases provide opportunities to forge connections, gain expertise, and scale your business.

Connect and share knowledge with potential clients, collaborators, and visionaries from all industries who share your passion for business growth and innovation.

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Website Integration and Google Analytics Analysis Masterclass

Innovation Factory Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

This masterclass will run through the process of setting up your WordPress site with Google Analytics Integration. It will cover everything related to using Google Analytics for business users.

New Social Media Platforms for Business

Innovation Factory Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Social media is constantly changing and businesses need to adapt with these changes. Therefore, having a Facebook page is not enough anymore. This workshop will look at new trends within Social Media and new platforms that are arising. Primarily covering platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, Whatsapp and LinkedIn, this workshop will identify who uses each ... Read more

NoCode Masterclass

Innovation Factory Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Description: Building and design applications has been transformed by the advent of a massive range of online tools. With these tools and the many possible interactions, a movement has formed around building and creating apps and websites without using any code. This NoCode movement as its sometimes labelled is in its infancy and in this ... Read more

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Masterclass- Creation and Editing of Innovative Video Content

Innovation Factory Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Overview: Video Content is No Longer an Option For Your Business. Video Marketing is the most effective way to market your business today. If you are not marketing using video - your competitors are and winning! What did you see in your feed on your social channels today - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn? How much ... Read more

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Product Design & Protoyping

Innovation Factory Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Overview: Strategic product design is key to delivering a product that is superior to competitors or is better than what is currently available in terms of market appeal and performance. Through focusing on the aesthetics of a product, its functions and performance a business can drive new product development with the ultimate outcome of creating ... Read more

Be Brexit Ready Belfast – Digital and Service Sector Implications

Support and Information Webinar Series for Belfast Businesses preparing for Brexit About this Event Whether you move goods or provide digital services outside NI, many businesses will be affected by the end of the Brexit transition period on 31st December 2020. There is understandable uncertainty about the changes on 1January 2021, so keep informed with ... Read more

Digital Transformation Strategy – Gaining Advantage in the Digital Economy

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Digital Innovators are winning in the rapidly evolving digital economy. So what is their winning formula? Digital Innovators are winning in the rapidly evolving digital economy. They have access to the same technology and resources as everyone else; so, what's their winning formula? They have digitally transformed their mindset, planning and actions. In this webinar ... Read more

Be Brexit Ready Belfast – Goods and Trade

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Support and Information Webinar Series for Belfast Businesses preparing for Brexit - Goods and Trade Join this support programme from Belfast City Council and Innovation Factory, for businesses in Belfast and keep informed about the Brexit transition period. With a mix of webinars and one-to-one clinics, we'll help you sift through the guidelines and directives ... Read more

How to develop a Virtual Sales Strategy

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Business owners are currently striving to develop sales leads in an uncertain and complex environment. Where they have traditionally relied on establishing rapport through face-to-face meetings, networking events or attending trade shows, they must adapt to a new reality. For the foreseeable future business owners will need to address the challenge of selling virtually, manging ... Read more

Selling to the Public Sector

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The Northern Ireland public sector collectively awarded an estimated £2.5 billion worth of contracts last year with approximately 80% of those tendered awarded to SMEs. However, this source of potential revenue is still overlooked by many. In these uncertain times, there are opportunities to inform recovery planning across central and local government, contribute towards organisational transformation and ... Read more

Data, Technology, and FMCG Sector

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Hear from leading industry experts and current disruptors on the future trends & innovations driving competitive edge in the FMCG sector. This is a rare opportunity to hear from leading industry experts and current disruptors on the future trends and applied innovations that are driving meaningful tangible value and competitive edge in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods ... Read more

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Introduction to Animation Graphics

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Businesses across the world are always trying to find new ways to get their message heard, connect with their audiences, and keep their audiences engaged. From creative photography to video advertisements, companies are becoming increasingly reliant on visuals in a world of information overload. Fresh, bright, distinctive and personal - what better visual medium can ... Read more

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