Simultaneous translation from Welsh to English will be provided during the conference
Friday
09.15 Registration
Session 1: Strategic view
09.45 Opening of the conference by Alun Davies, Minister for Lifelong Learning and the Welsh Language
10.15 Cathal Convery, Dictionary Project Manager, Foras na Gaeilge: Ireland’s New Digital Plan for the Irish language
10.45 Rhodri ap Dyfrig, S4C: Content planning, engagement planning – language planning?
11.15 Tea and Coffee
Session 2: Improving and sharing skills and resouces
11.30 Dewi Bryn Jones, Bangor University: Speech recognition for Welsh
12.00 Mohomodou Houssouba, Basel University: Welsh and Songhay, sharing digital solutions
12.30 Gwennan Richards, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor: Coding skills for Welsh children
13.00 Lunch
Session 3: The economy, language and technology
13.30 Huw Marshall, Awr Cymru (the Welsh Hour): Populating the Welsh digital landscape
14.00 Ieuan Wyn Jones, Menai Science Park: The Park, Technology and the Welsh Language
14.30 Meilys Smith, Gwynedd Council: the WCCIS Care in the Community system: Challenges and Opportunities for Wales
Session 4: Posters and Demonstrations
15.00 Research posters and software demos
16.00 Close of conference