# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cloud Computing : Powering the Digital World - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Discover how cloud computing powers modern life, its key models, benefits, challenges, industry uses, and career opportunities.About this EventSpeakerSunday OmolewuSynopsisCloud computing supports many of the digital services people use every day, including online banking, video streaming, healthcare systems, educational platforms and business applications. Yet for those new to the subject, cloud technology can often appear complex or difficult to understand.In this introductory talk, Sunday Omolewu will explain the fundamentals of cloud computing through clear definitions, practical examples and familiar real-world scenarios.Attendees will learn how cloud computing differs from traditional on-premises infrastructure and how organisations access computing resources, applications and storage on demand.The session will introduce the main cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service. It will also explore public, private, hybrid and multi-cloud deployment approaches, explaining why organisations may choose one model or combine several. Examples from healthcare, education, finance and e-commerce will demonstrate how cloud technologies are used to improve services, support innovation and respond to changing demand.The talk will also examine the major benefits of cloud adoption, including scalability, flexibility, reliability, collaboration and cost efficiency. Attendees will gain an awareness of important cloud challenges, such as security, data privacy, service availability, vendor dependency and cost management.The session will conclude with an introduction to cloud-related career opportunities and the technical and professional skills that students, professionals and innovators can begin developing.By the end of the event, delegates will be able to:Explain what cloud computing is and how it differs from traditional on-premises computing.Identify the main cloud service and deployment models.Recognise how cloud technologies are applied across different industries.Describe the benefits and challenges associated with cloud adoption.Identify introductory skills, learning pathways and career opportunities in cloud computing.Consider how cloud technologies could support their studies, organisation, business or innovative ideas.About the speakerSunday Omolewu is a Software Engineer at OIC Hub Ltd, with practical experience designing and delivering secure, scalable software solutions using cloud and artificial intelligence technologies. His work spans software engineering, cloud-based systems, AI-driven applications and digital innovation across sectors including healthcare, education and e-commerce. Sunday is passionate about helping students, professionals and innovators understand enterprise, AI and cloud technologies, and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.This meeting is conducted in accordance with the BCS Code of Conduct for Meetings.BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. 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Please speak to a member of staff if you do not wish to be included.For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.This event is brought to you by: Hertfordshire BranchAgenda🕑: 07:00 PMArrival (networking)🕑: 07:30 PMLecture commences🕑: 08:30 PMLecture finishes (optional Q&A afterwards with light refreshments)🕑: 09:00 PMEvent closes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hatfield/cloud-computing-powering-the-digital-world/100001995441587504 - **Event Categories**: it, meetups, job-fairs, nonprofit, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: University of Hertfordshire - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hatfield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Hertfordshire - **lat**: 51.7527888 - **long**: -0.243969 - **full address**: University of Hertfordshire, A161 Lindop Building, Hatfield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cloud Computing : Powering the Digital World - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/64bd6aa41196edc292904f2b4357f4e28238a873b4a883fb785f9cb741b92bea-rimg-w1200-h600-dc086848-gmir.jpg?v=1786321551 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cloud Computing : Powering the Digital World being held? - **A:** Cloud Computing : Powering the Digital World takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at University of Hertfordshire, A161 Lindop Building, Hatfield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cloud Computing : Powering the Digital World? - **A:** Cloud Computing : Powering the Digital World is organized by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT's events? - **A:** Attendees have given BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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