Employment and Events — 18 September 2026

📅 Event

Overview
Ireland's largest tech conference returns to ICC Belfast on 15 Oct 2026 for a bold, practical day of AI, data and digital innovation.

AI is no longer a future trend - it is a present business reality. Big Data Belfast 2026 returns to ICC Belfast on Thursday 15 October 2026, bringing together the people, ideas and technologies shaping what comes next.

Presented by Analytics Engines, alongside Headline Partners Accenture and AWS, Big Data Belfast brings together leaders from industry, government, academia and the wider innovation ecosystem for a timely and high-impact day of conversation.

This year, the focus could not be more relevant.

There has never been a more important, or more opportune time to be talking about AI and the big issues surrounding it, on the big stage. From productivity, competitiveness and enterprise transformation to ethics, regulation, cyber security, infrastructure, workforce change and trust, AI is now influencing decision-making at every level.

As Ireland's largest tech conference, Big Data Belfast will once again provide a major platform for those conversations - combining keynote sessions, industry insights, practical case studies and cross-sector debate. Following our largest conference to date in 2025, which welcomed over 1,000 delegates, 80+ speakers and 25 exhibitors, the 2026 event promises another standout gathering for the technology community.

Expect a day built around the themes that matter now, including:

From AI experimentation to enterprise value
Agentic AI and the next wave of transformation
Trust, governance, ethics and responsible innovation
Sovereign compute, infrastructure and digital independence
Cyber security for an AI-first world
The future of work and the human-AI workforce
Edge AI and intelligent real-time systems
AI in action across health, manufacturing and financial services
Whether you are a business leader, technologist, founder, policymaker, investor, researcher or student, Big Data Belfast 2026 is where big ideas meet practical insight.

Supporting sponsors: AICC, Allstate, DailyPay, Dell, MCS Group, Momentum One Zero, Options Technology and E-Futures (Queen's University).

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📅 Event

Overview
An open house session to keep the cluster members, partners, stakeholders up to date on NI Cyber and each other's business.

Thursday 24th September 2026 at the Centre for Secure Information Technologies, QUB.

Join us for great networking and the opportunity to build your knowledge and understanding about the cyber security ecosystem here in NI.

09.00 Breakfast & chat.
09.30 Welcome!
09.40 Updates, news, etc.
09.50 Guest speaker.
10.00 Guest Speaker.
10.10 Guest speaker.
10.20 AOB.
10.30 Wrap up and networking.
Please note that there will be photography at all of our events. If you do not wish to be featured, please let one of the organisers know on the day.

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💼 Vacancy

Version 1 have a great reputation for Digital Applications delivery. Due to our growth trajectory, we are now seeking a number of talented, driven and ambitious Java Developers to help drive innovation and product delivery within one of our key clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Java Developer to not only work with some of the best developers in this area, delivering critical new applications and integration solutions but you will also have the opportunity to enhance your skills and development expertise. You will be working with thought leaders in the API space and in the Azure Cloud platform and you will be constantly learning from these experts. Further to this you will have exposure to the Apigee platform which is one of the leading API platforms in the market place.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering Java solutions across enterprise level projects/programmes.

It is a position with excellent career prospects, suitable to someone looking to make the next step up in their career and that is seeking to work with new technologies and drive our ambitious development team members to new heights.

Version 1 designs, implements and manages a range of Azure and digital solutions on behalf of our clients. We are searching for a motivated, driven person with a strong fit to our Core values and with the ability to apply their technical knowledge and experience to our client’s programme of work and teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of cutting edge Distributed Systems and API’s. You will be working with a range of technical experts as well as with knowledge leaders from the business, giving you exposure to an industry sector embracing innovation and evolution. You will be responsible for:

Being a key player in this client’s Digital Transformation.
Developing new and be-spoke features as well as working on large scale integrations.
Working in an Agile environment where you will be challenged and motivated.
Building Front-Office applications to be utilised by leaders within their field.
Introducing a new technology stack to the business.
Gaining exposure to Microsoft Azure and Apige.
Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years hands on Java development experience.
Knowledge of JavaScript and NodeJS is highly desirable.
You will have worked in an Agile environment and be comfortable with fast-paced Sprint Cycles.
Previous experience building API’s is key for this role.
Any experience with Microsoft Azure is desired.
Additional skills we are looking for include:

Spring Framework
GIT
Jenkins
Maven
Groovy
Spock
Powershell Scripting
If you are up to the challenge, tick most of the boxes above and looking to own technical oversight of a highly motivated and driven team, then get in touch - we’d love to speak with you!

Additional Information
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 

Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 

Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 

Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 

Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 

Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 

Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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💼 Vacancy

As a Junior Implementation Consultant, you'll work alongside experienced consultants to help customers successfully implement and adopt the company's software.

You'll get involved across the implementation lifecycle, helping understand customer requirements, configure the platform, work with data, test solutions and support customers through training and go-live.

You'll take on responsibility early on for your own customers and implementation projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the delivery of software implementations for customers
Helping gather and document customer requirements
Configuring software and workflows around customer needs
Working with customer data, including mapping, checking and validating information
Supporting data migration and system configuration
Testing solutions ahead of customer go-live
Helping run customer workshops and implementation sessions
Supporting customer training and product adoption
Working alongside Product, Engineering and other internal teams
Using tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx or Power Automate
Troubleshooting issues and helping customers resolve problems
Learning how to manage software implementations from discovery through to go-live
About You

You don't need to have years of implementation experience. This could suit someone coming from software, technology, data, professional services or another client-facing environment who wants to build a career in technology consulting.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Some experience working with software, technology or data
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
Exposure to SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Power Automate or similar tools would be useful
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues
The ability to understand business problems and think through solutions
Strong attention to detail and organisation
A genuine interest in technology and learning new systems

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