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SWLEP made a conscious decision to hold the event virtually not just for Covid reasons , but to achieve its aims of becoming greener and focussing on the carbon savings . Based on the assumption of the average guest travelling 20 miles to get to any face-toface conference , it was estimated that they would have emitted 2.1 tonnes of CO2e . The equivalent of boiling a kettle for 140,000 cups of tea .
Paddy Bradley , SWLEP Chief Executive Officer , said , “ The event was designed to be more accessible than ever , and we achieved that hosting guests from Europe and Africa as part of the day , a SWLEP conference first . Attendees were also highly engaged with the event ’ s content spending an average time of 3 hours and 4 minutes with us . I thank all of my team and our guest speakers for their involvement in making the day such a success .”
At the event delegates were inspired by award winning guest speakers Dr Nicola Millard , Principal Innovation Partner at BT and Jim Lawless , best-selling author of Taming Tigers : Do Things You Never Thought You Could .
Dr Nicola Millard held a positive , peoplecentred espresso shot of innovation and future strategy , encouraging us all to think about the current business landscape and how it ' s changing and evolving .
Jim Lawless is an architect of change having set himself challenging goals such as becoming a winning jockey in less that 12 months to test his own theories for success . Jim inspired the audience to take the leap to Engage , Evolve , Go !
Throughout the day there was also the opportunity to attend a number of sessions providing key skills and top tips to get your business in shape for growth . The workshops were held by local businesses and organisations for local businesspeople
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and included topics such as cyber security , cashflow , how to attract the perfect customer , going green , intrapreneurship and life after Brexit .
One of the benefits of hosting the event online is that all the sessions were recorded and can be watched on catch up via the SWLEP ’ s Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub YouTube channel . If you didn ’ t get the opportunity to attend on the day , you can browse the sessions online and watch those that take your fancy .
One of the benefits of hosting the event digitally is that all the sessions were recorded and can be watched on catch up
Alison North , SWLEP Co-Deputy Chair of the Board and SME Representative who officially opened the conference on the day , said , “ It ’ s impossible to single out one item from all the excellent thoughts and ideas that were included by speakers and attendees at the first digital SWLEP conference and expo . I am proud to be involved with such an innovative LEP that is providing practical and valuable support to SMEs within our local community .”
The event ’ s headline sponsors were Apsley Precision Engineering and Nationwide Engineering . Paula Harsley , event organiser at the SWLEP , said , “ We were delighted that Apsley Precision Engineering and Nationwide Engineering chose to be headline sponsors for Engage , Evolve , Go !. Along with other sponsors and exhibitors , they are passionate about the success of SMEs within our region and actively support the work of the SWLEP .
“ It was a fantastic day of inspiration ,
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collaboration and connection . We can ’ t wait to host 2022 ’ s event .”
“ Attendees were highly engaged with the event ' s content spending an average time of 3 hours and 4 minutes online "
Leading supply chain and logistics partner Wincanton were also pleased to get behind the conference . James Wroath , Chief Executive Officer of Wincanton , said , " We were proud to support the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership Conference . Swindon and Wiltshire is a key region for Wincanton . We run the national distribution centre in Swindon for one of our key customers , B & Q and Chippenham is home to our corporate headquarters . We take our responsibility seriously as a key employer in the area , always looking to attract local talent , and we ’ re keen to engage with local communities , businesses and organisations .”
The Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership are already planning next year ’ s digital extravaganza which will take place on Thursday 6th October 2022 . Pop the date in your diary and register your interest for free on Eventbrite and follow ‘ Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership ’ to be notified of other free events , webinars and workshops happening throughout the year .
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Dr . Nicola Millard and Jim Lawless
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