February 2023: The Apollo Protocol
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February's theme is The Apollo Protocol. Nearing the end of a fascinating and popular series of hack events, the Apollo team have delved deep into some of the most important issues facing the built environment and manufacturing sectors in particular, supported by the technology sector. The aim is to deliver a mechanism for formalising communication between sectors, and bring them together based on building on the work already being done separately.
Having already focused on unifying the value chain, circularity, and optimising performance, the final event looks at managing human capital - in particular, digital skills. Find out more about the initiative on this page, with information about the project's aims, origins, previous events and findings. We also talk to the Apollo Protocol team to hear their thoughts on the project.
The Apollo Protocol is an initiative by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). They published a report in September 2022 arguing for a cross-sectoral framework to unlock the benefits of digital twins between the manufacturing and built environment sectors, with the support of the technology sector. You can read more about the project on the IET website, which is also where you download and read the report.
Apollo Protocol Updates
This content from around the DT Hub looks at the progress of the Apollo Protocol, and in particular the 'hack' events which have taken place as physical and online versions over the last few months.
Performance Hack podcast is out!
What's the difference between cobra farming and performance targets? Listen to the latest Apollo Forum podcast to find out. We're addressing performance; what incentives, what data, what outcomes and impacts could be optimised through effective use of data between the built environment and manufacturing sectors?Hear our presenters Ele George and ...
Apollo Protocol Live Launch - photos and video
Here are a few photos from the live launch of the Apollo Protocol white paper on 25 October. The launch also included news of the InnovateUK funded programme of Hacks we are running over the next few months. Read on for links and more info: The team who ...
Related Media
Here are some recommendations of further fascinating discussions curated around this month's topic to which you can listen or watch.
The Apollo Protocol Launch | IET
The Apollo Protocol was launched in a live stream on 25 October 2022 at the IET. You can watch the launch event here.
Apollo Forum Podcast - Value Hack
The first Apollo Protocol hack, The Value Hack, has taken place, in person and online. Listen to the hopes, expectations and benefits of a single value chain that are beginning to emerge from the UK's first connected digital twins project, between the manufacturing and the built environment sectors.
Apollo Forum Podcast - Circularity Hack
The third Apollo Protocol hack, The Circularity Hack, has taken place, in person and online. Hear about the presentations, exercises and outcomes of these workshops to incentivise, measure and achieve circular supply chains across sectors using data.