Virtual rainforests are being used to help prioritise saving land inhabited by animals. Credit: Slingshot Simulations
Virtual rainforests are being used to help prioritise saving land inhabited by animals. Credit: Slingshot Simulations From space exploration to protecting the world's rainforests, the benefits of creating virtual models of real-life scenarios are limitless. And as the world faces unprecedented challenges, the application and availability of this technology - known as digital twinning - becomes increasingly important. To help drive this globally significant sector, Nexus , the University of Leeds' innovation community, is joining forces with long-standing member, Slingshot Simulations , to host the next Digital Twin Consortium member meeting. The first conference of its kind to be held outside the US in its 30-year history, the meeting takes place from 27-29 September, bringing together international experts from global tech corporations. The conference will be opened by Professor Jeff Grabill, University of Leeds Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education. He said: "Digital innovation is at the heart of our efforts to tackle the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, well-being and equality.
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