๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐
๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ 2025 ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ! ๐
For over a decade, the Digital Skills Festival has been the cornerstone event uniting the technology community in Greater Manchester and beyond.
As members of Manchester Digital, we are excited to be getting involved and look at what the festival has to offer!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
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Date: Tuesday, 11th February 2025
๐ Location: HOME Manchester
Chiara Banda, Linda Ndhlovu and Elise Zajac will be attending and are looking forward to listening to the speakers and interacting with the workshops focussing on the diversity within the tech sector in Manchester.
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Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025
๐ Location: New Century Hall, Manchester
Weโll exhibit at Talent Day - the Northโs largest specialist careers fair for tech and digital talent! With over 1,800 attendees, this flagship event is the perfect opportunity for students, graduates, career switchers, and job seekers to explore early careers and pathways into tech.
iO Associates are here to help you take the next step in your career โ whether youโre looking for your first role, a career change, or advice on breaking into the tech industry. Come and chat with us about our specialist recruitment solutions, industry insights, and the latest opportunities with some of Greater Manchesterโs most exciting and innovative companies.
๐ฅ Looking to hire? We can help you build your tech talent pipeline!
Looking for your next role? Letโs talk about how we can support your journey.
Come and find us at the Digital Skills Festival and have a chat! If you would like to find out more about our offerings, click on the link below in the comments. ๐
Michael Collins
#TalentDay2025 #TechCareers #DigitalJobs #ManchesterTech #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ? ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ! ๐น Yesterday, we kicked off our brand-new training series with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency, diving into AI for Developers. If you couldn't make it live, you can now catch the full session on demand. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎโ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง: ๐ ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ง๐ : Ash demonstrates how GitHub Copilot streamlines development with powerful inline chat and context-aware assistance. ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ : Matt showcases Bolt.dev for quickly building functional apps to validate ideas and explore new tech. ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฌ: Lee highlights using LLMs for tasks like writing regression tests in natural language, enhancing app functionality. This session is packed with practical insights for developers, team leads, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. ๐บ Watch the full webinar by clicking on the link in the comments and find out more about our upcoming sessions with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency ๐ Donโt miss this chance to upskill and explore how AI can transform the way you work. #AI #Developers #Webinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining #Upskilling
๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค? ๐ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming defence and security, enhancing cybersecurity, driving autonomous systems, and streamlining operations. But with innovation comes risk. Ethical concerns, AI-powered cyber threats, and autonomous weapons are raising critical questions about the future of AI in national security. ๐๐ง ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ: ๐ 42% see AI as a risk due to potential misuse. ๐ 24% believe it enhances security by improving efficiency. ๐ 31% say it's too early to tell. So, what does this mean for the future of defence? Are we ready to embrace AI responsibly? In our latest blog, we explore the opportunities, risks, and talent needed to shape AIโs role in defence. Read the full article by clicking on the link below in the comments. ๐ ๐ก Want to dive deeper into AIโs role in defence? Join us for our upcoming Defence Meetup: Agentic AI! ๐ ๐ ๐๐ 27, 2025 | โฐ 6:00 ๐๐ ๐๐๐ | ๐ป ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ Join us for two insightful talks from Futuria & Whitespace on the utilisation of Agentic AI in defence. Letโs discuss the risks, opportunities, and future of AI in defence, from theory to real-world application! ๐ Register here: https://lnkd.in/exREgHaa Joe F. Harry-Jon Booth #AI #Defence #Cybersecurity #TechInnovation #EthicalAI #AgenticAI #Recruitment #iOAssociates
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ โ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ 600 ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง-๐๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ซ! ๐ This is your final chance to grab a spot at our โAI for Developersโ training session! With over 600 registrations, this is set to be an unmissable event. Donโt miss out - less than 1 hour to register! Brought to you by iO Associates in partnership with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency, this free one-hour session will give you practical insights into how AI is revolutionising how we work in tech. ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ Date: Today (Wednesday 5th February) โฐ Time: 11:00 โ 12:00 ๐ Location: Zoom Whether youโre a developer looking to boost productivity, a team lead exploring new AI tools, or just curious about AIโs impact on tech, this session is for you! ๐๏ธ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Quick, easy, and free โ secure your spot before itโs too late by clicking on the link below in the comments. ๐ #AIForDevelopers #FreeWebinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining
๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ 2025 ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ! ๐ For over a decade, the Digital Skills Festival has been the cornerstone event uniting the technology community in Greater Manchester and beyond. As members of Manchester Digital, we are excited to be getting involved and look at what the festival has to offer! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ Date: Tuesday, 11th February 2025 ๐ Location: HOME Manchester Chiara Banda, Linda Ndhlovu and Elise Zajac will be attending and are looking forward to listening to the speakers and interacting with the workshops focussing on the diversity within the tech sector in Manchester. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025 ๐ Location: New Century Hall, Manchester Weโll exhibit at Talent Day - the Northโs largest specialist careers fair for tech and digital talent! With over 1,800 attendees, this flagship event is the perfect opportunity for students, graduates, career switchers, and job seekers to explore early careers and pathways into tech. iO Associates are here to help you take the next step in your career โ whether youโre looking for your first role, a career change, or advice on breaking into the tech industry. Come and chat with us about our specialist recruitment solutions, industry insights, and the latest opportunities with some of Greater Manchesterโs most exciting and innovative companies. ๐ฅ Looking to hire? We can help you build your tech talent pipeline! Looking for your next role? Letโs talk about how we can support your journey. Come and find us at the Digital Skills Festival and have a chat! If you would like to find out more about our offerings, click on the link below in the comments. ๐ Michael Collins #TalentDay2025 #TechCareers #DigitalJobs #ManchesterTech #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐โ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ? AI isnโt just transforming defenceโitโs redefining the battlefield. The UK governmentโs latest blueprint to turbocharge AI signals a major step forward, with billions pledged to boost AIโs role in national security, defence, and public services. ๐ But hereโs the challenge: AI is both a force multiplier and a security risk. With the establishment of the AI Safety Institute, the UK is taking the lead in tackling AI security threats while accelerating innovation. From autonomous systems to cyber defence, AI promises to enhance national securityโbut ethical concerns and adversarial AI attacks remain pressing risks. At iO Associates, weโre at the forefront of these conversations, connecting defence organisations with the talent needed to build secure, responsible AI solutions. ๐ก Want to explore AIโs evolving role in defence? Join us for our upcoming ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ: ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐! ๐ 27 Feb 2025 | โฐ 6:00 PM GMT | ๐ป Zoom Weโll hear from Futuria & Whitespace, diving into the real-world applications, risks, and future of AI in defence. ๐ Register by clicking the link below in the comments today! โ How do you see AI shaping the future of defenceโinnovation or risk? #AI #Government #Defence #Event #Discussion
๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฒ! A month ago, we shared the exciting news that iO Associates is now officially ANร licensedโand weโre here to remind you that weโre ready to provide fully compliant recruitment and staffing solutions in Germany! If your business is looking to scale, find niche talent, or navigate the complexities of the German market, weโve got you covered. โ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ โ We find and onboard the perfect candidates for your needs. โ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ We handle the admin, so you donโt have to. โ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ โ Tap into our EU-wide network in tech, digital, and engineering. โ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ โ We ensure everything is legally sound so that you can focus on growth. Weโre already helping businesses make hiring in Germany smoother and more efficientโis yours next? Letโs talk! ๐ฉ Reach out today or check out the full update in the comments. ๐ Duarte Monington Tobias Hill #iOAssociatesEU #WorkforceSolutions #RecruitmentInGermany #ANรLicensed #TalentAcquisition #TechRecruitment
๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก & ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ! ๐ Weโre excited to continue supporting developer-led events this year with DDDNorth and DDD South West! These events are an incredible opportunity to connect with the developer community while also giving back, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting meetups and tech events. ๐ก DDDNorth North โ 22nd Feb | University of Hull We were proud to support last year, and weโre back again! This free, community-driven event brings developers together to learn, network, and share insights. ๐ก DDD South West โ 26th April | Engine Shed iO Associates is a long-time supporter of DDD South West, a developer-led event funded by sponsors to keep it free and accessible. Session voting is now open and our very own Aaron Green has one in the mix on improving communication! Head to dddsouthwest.com to cast your vote. Weโll also be exhibiting at the event so please come over and say hello! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Who else is attending? Drop a comment below! ๐ Fraser Moran, Katelin Lovell, Tony Jones, Malaika Harris, Georgia Thompson, Aaron Green Michael Collins #DDDNorth #DDDSouthWest #DeveloperCommunity #TechEvents #iOAssociates
This month, we launched an exciting new training series in collaboration with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency. Session one focuses on AI for Developers. ๐ The session is designed to equip developers with the latest AI tools, techniques, and best practices, helping them integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows more effectively. ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐ฌ: ๐ ๐๐-๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Ash highlighted the potential of AI tools like Github Copilot to supercharge coding by handling routine tasks and offering context-aware suggestions, helping developers focus more on creativity and architecture rather than syntax. ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ : Matt demonstrated how AI can help developers prototype applications quickly. A standout tool was Bolt, capable of spinning up an entire application, letting teams validate ideas without heavy investment in time! ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Lee provided a glimpse into utilising large language models within application logic to automate tasks requiring human insight, such as creating website regression tests using human-language instructionsโa huge efficiency booster! The session below is packed with practical insights for developers, team leads, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. ๐บ Watch the full webinar by clicking on the link in the comments and find out more about our upcoming sessions with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency. ๐ Donโt miss this chance to upskill and explore how AI can transform the way you work. #AI #Developers #Webinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining #Upskilling
๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ญ Manchester Digital ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ! ๐ Weโre excited to connect with attendees and share insights on career pathways into tech and beyond, leveraging our expertise in the industry. If you're a student, graduate, or career switcher exploring new opportunities, be sure to meet Ross Markall, Director at iO Associates Manchester and Damien M. Whether you're searching for your first role, considering a career change, or seeking advice on breaking into the tech sector, weโre here to help. Let's talk about specialist recruitment solutions, industry trends, and the latest roles with some of Greater Manchesterโs most innovative companies. ๐ Find Ross Markall and Damien M. at Talent Day and have a chat! Want to learn more about how we can support your career journey? Click the link in the comments below! ๐ #TalentDay2025 #TechCareers #DigitalJobs #ManchesterTech #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth
๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ! ๐ Weโre bringing together leading voices in tech and defence to discuss the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Whether youโre keen to explore Agentic AI, tech leadership, or inclusivity, our expert speakers will provide invaluable insights. From exploring Neurodiversity in the workplace to Scaling teams and Empowering Women in Tech to Leadership in Tech, we have an amazing line-up of industry experts eager to share their knowledge! ๐ง Head over to our iO Meetups website to discover more and register, or reach out if you're interested in speaking or hosting your own event! Click the link below in the comments to get started! ๐ #iOAssociates #TechLeadership #DefenceAI #AgenticAI #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking Sarah Persov Dojo true Flagstone AND Digital Aquis Exchange Rob Price Futuria Whitespace Stuart Munton Rich McCloskey Nicole Hardiman
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ? ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ! ๐น Yesterday, we kicked off our brand-new training series with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency, diving into AI for Developers. If you couldn't make it live, you can now catch the full session on demand. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎโ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง: ๐ ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ง๐ : Ash demonstrates how GitHub Copilot streamlines development with powerful inline chat and context-aware assistance. ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ : Matt showcases Bolt.dev for quickly building functional apps to validate ideas and explore new tech. ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฌ: Lee highlights using LLMs for tasks like writing regression tests in natural language, enhancing app functionality. This session is packed with practical insights for developers, team leads, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. ๐บ Watch the full webinar by clicking on the link in the comments and find out more about our upcoming sessions with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency ๐ Donโt miss this chance to upskill and explore how AI can transform the way you work. #AI #Developers #Webinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining #Upskilling
๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค? ๐ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming defence and security, enhancing cybersecurity, driving autonomous systems, and streamlining operations. But with innovation comes risk. Ethical concerns, AI-powered cyber threats, and autonomous weapons are raising critical questions about the future of AI in national security. ๐๐ง ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ: ๐ 42% see AI as a risk due to potential misuse. ๐ 24% believe it enhances security by improving efficiency. ๐ 31% say it's too early to tell. So, what does this mean for the future of defence? Are we ready to embrace AI responsibly? In our latest blog, we explore the opportunities, risks, and talent needed to shape AIโs role in defence. Read the full article by clicking on the link below in the comments. ๐ ๐ก Want to dive deeper into AIโs role in defence? Join us for our upcoming Defence Meetup: Agentic AI! ๐ ๐ ๐๐ 27, 2025 | โฐ 6:00 ๐๐ ๐๐๐ | ๐ป ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ Join us for two insightful talks from Futuria & Whitespace on the utilisation of Agentic AI in defence. Letโs discuss the risks, opportunities, and future of AI in defence, from theory to real-world application! ๐ Register here: https://lnkd.in/exREgHaa Joe F. Harry-Jon Booth #AI #Defence #Cybersecurity #TechInnovation #EthicalAI #AgenticAI #Recruitment #iOAssociates
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ โ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ 600 ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง-๐๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ซ! ๐ This is your final chance to grab a spot at our โAI for Developersโ training session! With over 600 registrations, this is set to be an unmissable event. Donโt miss out - less than 1 hour to register! Brought to you by iO Associates in partnership with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency, this free one-hour session will give you practical insights into how AI is revolutionising how we work in tech. ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ Date: Today (Wednesday 5th February) โฐ Time: 11:00 โ 12:00 ๐ Location: Zoom Whether youโre a developer looking to boost productivity, a team lead exploring new AI tools, or just curious about AIโs impact on tech, this session is for you! ๐๏ธ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Quick, easy, and free โ secure your spot before itโs too late by clicking on the link below in the comments. ๐ #AIForDevelopers #FreeWebinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining
๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ 2025 ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ! ๐ For over a decade, the Digital Skills Festival has been the cornerstone event uniting the technology community in Greater Manchester and beyond. As members of Manchester Digital, we are excited to be getting involved and look at what the festival has to offer! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ Date: Tuesday, 11th February 2025 ๐ Location: HOME Manchester Chiara Banda, Linda Ndhlovu and Elise Zajac will be attending and are looking forward to listening to the speakers and interacting with the workshops focussing on the diversity within the tech sector in Manchester. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025 ๐ Location: New Century Hall, Manchester Weโll exhibit at Talent Day - the Northโs largest specialist careers fair for tech and digital talent! With over 1,800 attendees, this flagship event is the perfect opportunity for students, graduates, career switchers, and job seekers to explore early careers and pathways into tech. iO Associates are here to help you take the next step in your career โ whether youโre looking for your first role, a career change, or advice on breaking into the tech industry. Come and chat with us about our specialist recruitment solutions, industry insights, and the latest opportunities with some of Greater Manchesterโs most exciting and innovative companies. ๐ฅ Looking to hire? We can help you build your tech talent pipeline! Looking for your next role? Letโs talk about how we can support your journey. Come and find us at the Digital Skills Festival and have a chat! If you would like to find out more about our offerings, click on the link below in the comments. ๐ Michael Collins #TalentDay2025 #TechCareers #DigitalJobs #ManchesterTech #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐โ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ? AI isnโt just transforming defenceโitโs redefining the battlefield. The UK governmentโs latest blueprint to turbocharge AI signals a major step forward, with billions pledged to boost AIโs role in national security, defence, and public services. ๐ But hereโs the challenge: AI is both a force multiplier and a security risk. With the establishment of the AI Safety Institute, the UK is taking the lead in tackling AI security threats while accelerating innovation. From autonomous systems to cyber defence, AI promises to enhance national securityโbut ethical concerns and adversarial AI attacks remain pressing risks. At iO Associates, weโre at the forefront of these conversations, connecting defence organisations with the talent needed to build secure, responsible AI solutions. ๐ก Want to explore AIโs evolving role in defence? Join us for our upcoming ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ: ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐! ๐ 27 Feb 2025 | โฐ 6:00 PM GMT | ๐ป Zoom Weโll hear from Futuria & Whitespace, diving into the real-world applications, risks, and future of AI in defence. ๐ Register by clicking the link below in the comments today! โ How do you see AI shaping the future of defenceโinnovation or risk? #AI #Government #Defence #Event #Discussion
๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฒ! A month ago, we shared the exciting news that iO Associates is now officially ANร licensedโand weโre here to remind you that weโre ready to provide fully compliant recruitment and staffing solutions in Germany! If your business is looking to scale, find niche talent, or navigate the complexities of the German market, weโve got you covered. โ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ โ We find and onboard the perfect candidates for your needs. โ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ We handle the admin, so you donโt have to. โ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ โ Tap into our EU-wide network in tech, digital, and engineering. โ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ โ We ensure everything is legally sound so that you can focus on growth. Weโre already helping businesses make hiring in Germany smoother and more efficientโis yours next? Letโs talk! ๐ฉ Reach out today or check out the full update in the comments. ๐ Duarte Monington Tobias Hill #iOAssociatesEU #WorkforceSolutions #RecruitmentInGermany #ANรLicensed #TalentAcquisition #TechRecruitment
๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก & ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ! ๐ Weโre excited to continue supporting developer-led events this year with DDDNorth and DDD South West! These events are an incredible opportunity to connect with the developer community while also giving back, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting meetups and tech events. ๐ก DDDNorth North โ 22nd Feb | University of Hull We were proud to support last year, and weโre back again! This free, community-driven event brings developers together to learn, network, and share insights. ๐ก DDD South West โ 26th April | Engine Shed iO Associates is a long-time supporter of DDD South West, a developer-led event funded by sponsors to keep it free and accessible. Session voting is now open and our very own Aaron Green has one in the mix on improving communication! Head to dddsouthwest.com to cast your vote. Weโll also be exhibiting at the event so please come over and say hello! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Who else is attending? Drop a comment below! ๐ Fraser Moran, Katelin Lovell, Tony Jones, Malaika Harris, Georgia Thompson, Aaron Green Michael Collins #DDDNorth #DDDSouthWest #DeveloperCommunity #TechEvents #iOAssociates
This month, we launched an exciting new training series in collaboration with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency. Session one focuses on AI for Developers. ๐ The session is designed to equip developers with the latest AI tools, techniques, and best practices, helping them integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows more effectively. ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐ฌ: ๐ ๐๐-๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Ash highlighted the potential of AI tools like Github Copilot to supercharge coding by handling routine tasks and offering context-aware suggestions, helping developers focus more on creativity and architecture rather than syntax. ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ : Matt demonstrated how AI can help developers prototype applications quickly. A standout tool was Bolt, capable of spinning up an entire application, letting teams validate ideas without heavy investment in time! ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Lee provided a glimpse into utilising large language models within application logic to automate tasks requiring human insight, such as creating website regression tests using human-language instructionsโa huge efficiency booster! The session below is packed with practical insights for developers, team leads, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. ๐บ Watch the full webinar by clicking on the link in the comments and find out more about our upcoming sessions with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency. ๐ Donโt miss this chance to upskill and explore how AI can transform the way you work. #AI #Developers #Webinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining #Upskilling
๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ญ Manchester Digital ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ! ๐ Weโre excited to connect with attendees and share insights on career pathways into tech and beyond, leveraging our expertise in the industry. If you're a student, graduate, or career switcher exploring new opportunities, be sure to meet Ross Markall, Director at iO Associates Manchester and Damien M. Whether you're searching for your first role, considering a career change, or seeking advice on breaking into the tech sector, weโre here to help. Let's talk about specialist recruitment solutions, industry trends, and the latest roles with some of Greater Manchesterโs most innovative companies. ๐ Find Ross Markall and Damien M. at Talent Day and have a chat! Want to learn more about how we can support your career journey? Click the link in the comments below! ๐ #TalentDay2025 #TechCareers #DigitalJobs #ManchesterTech #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth
๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ! ๐ Weโre bringing together leading voices in tech and defence to discuss the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Whether youโre keen to explore Agentic AI, tech leadership, or inclusivity, our expert speakers will provide invaluable insights. From exploring Neurodiversity in the workplace to Scaling teams and Empowering Women in Tech to Leadership in Tech, we have an amazing line-up of industry experts eager to share their knowledge! ๐ง Head over to our iO Meetups website to discover more and register, or reach out if you're interested in speaking or hosting your own event! Click the link below in the comments to get started! ๐ #iOAssociates #TechLeadership #DefenceAI #AgenticAI #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking Sarah Persov Dojo true Flagstone AND Digital Aquis Exchange Rob Price Futuria Whitespace Stuart Munton Rich McCloskey Nicole Hardiman
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ? ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ! ๐น Yesterday, we kicked off our brand-new training series with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency, diving into AI for Developers. If you couldn't make it live, you can now catch the full session on demand. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎโ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง: ๐ ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ง๐ : Ash demonstrates how GitHub Copilot streamlines development with powerful inline chat and context-aware assistance. ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ : Matt showcases Bolt.dev for quickly building functional apps to validate ideas and explore new tech. ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฌ: Lee highlights using LLMs for tasks like writing regression tests in natural language, enhancing app functionality. This session is packed with practical insights for developers, team leads, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. ๐บ Watch the full webinar by clicking on the link in the comments and find out more about our upcoming sessions with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency ๐ Donโt miss this chance to upskill and explore how AI can transform the way you work. #AI #Developers #Webinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining #Upskilling
๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค? ๐ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming defence and security, enhancing cybersecurity, driving autonomous systems, and streamlining operations. But with innovation comes risk. Ethical concerns, AI-powered cyber threats, and autonomous weapons are raising critical questions about the future of AI in national security. ๐๐ง ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ: ๐ 42% see AI as a risk due to potential misuse. ๐ 24% believe it enhances security by improving efficiency. ๐ 31% say it's too early to tell. So, what does this mean for the future of defence? Are we ready to embrace AI responsibly? In our latest blog, we explore the opportunities, risks, and talent needed to shape AIโs role in defence. Read the full article by clicking on the link below in the comments. ๐ ๐ก Want to dive deeper into AIโs role in defence? Join us for our upcoming Defence Meetup: Agentic AI! ๐ ๐ ๐๐ 27, 2025 | โฐ 6:00 ๐๐ ๐๐๐ | ๐ป ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ Join us for two insightful talks from Futuria & Whitespace on the utilisation of Agentic AI in defence. Letโs discuss the risks, opportunities, and future of AI in defence, from theory to real-world application! ๐ Register here: https://lnkd.in/exREgHaa Joe F. Harry-Jon Booth #AI #Defence #Cybersecurity #TechInnovation #EthicalAI #AgenticAI #Recruitment #iOAssociates
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ โ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ 600 ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง-๐๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ซ! ๐ This is your final chance to grab a spot at our โAI for Developersโ training session! With over 600 registrations, this is set to be an unmissable event. Donโt miss out - less than 1 hour to register! Brought to you by iO Associates in partnership with Fresh Egg Digital Marketing Agency, this free one-hour session will give you practical insights into how AI is revolutionising how we work in tech. ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ Date: Today (Wednesday 5th February) โฐ Time: 11:00 โ 12:00 ๐ Location: Zoom Whether youโre a developer looking to boost productivity, a team lead exploring new AI tools, or just curious about AIโs impact on tech, this session is for you! ๐๏ธ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Quick, easy, and free โ secure your spot before itโs too late by clicking on the link below in the comments. ๐ #AIForDevelopers #FreeWebinar #FreshEgg #TechTraining
๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ 2025 ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ! ๐ For over a decade, the Digital Skills Festival has been the cornerstone event uniting the technology community in Greater Manchester and beyond. As members of Manchester Digital, we are excited to be getting involved and look at what the festival has to offer! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ Date: Tuesday, 11th February 2025 ๐ Location: HOME Manchester Chiara Banda, Linda Ndhlovu and Elise Zajac will be attending and are looking forward to listening to the speakers and interacting with the workshops focussing on the diversity within the tech sector in Manchester. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025 ๐ Location: New Century Hall, Manchester Weโll exhibit at Talent Day - the Northโs largest specialist careers fair for tech and digital talent! With over 1,800 attendees, this flagship event is the perfect opportunity for students, graduates, career switchers, and job seekers to explore early careers and pathways into tech. iO Associates are here to help you take the next step in your career โ whether youโre looking for your first role, a career change, or advice on breaking into the tech industry. Come and chat with us about our specialist recruitment solutions, industry insights, and the latest opportunities with some of Greater Manchesterโs most exciting and innovative companies. ๐ฅ Looking to hire? We can help you build your tech talent pipeline! Looking for your next role? Letโs talk about how we can support your journey. Come and find us at the Digital Skills Festival and have a chat! If you would like to find out more about our offerings, click on the link below in the comments. ๐ Michael Collins #TalentDay2025 #TechCareers #DigitalJobs #ManchesterTech #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth