The Inform Prize - Aberdeen

The Inform Prize is a student competition where university teams demonstrate and present their computer science projects to industry.
Itinerary

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Students/Stand Owners arrive at Trinity Hall to set up
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Doors open to attendees/Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:35 PM
Welcome to The Inform Prize
Host: Steve Aitken

Info: Founder of Intelligent Plant

🕑: 01:35 PM - 01:40 PM
Welcome by our Compere
Host: Jen Scott

Info: Director of Entrepreneurship at Opportunity North East

🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:50 PM
Guest Speaker
Host: Glen Cairns

Info: Glen Cairns Video Productions & Photographics. Glen is a highly-regarded, Aberdeen-based videographer and photographer who has operated his own business since 2018.

Specializing in corporate, commercial, real estate, and event videography, Glen is well-known for his exceptional drone piloting and community philanthropy.

Outside of his commercial work, Glen is famous for his photography of the Aberdeen area.

In May 2024, he captured a viral, award-winning photograph of the Northern Lights shimmering above Pittodrie Stadium (home of Aberdeen FC).

This iconic image spearheaded a charity print series that raised over £70,000 for the Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust (AFCCT).

For his efforts, he was recognized as the AFCCT Community Supporter of the Year.

🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:50 PM
Students Presentations and Judges Q&A
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Winners Announced
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Networking