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Keynote Sessions
Sam Knowles - Data storyteller , author and trainer . SWLEP are delighted that Sam Knowles will be delivering the main keynote session . Sam is a prolific writer , blogger , trainer , consultant , Fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts and the Professional Speaking Association and who also holds a doctorate in Experimental Psychology .
Sam helps organisations make smarter use of data by considering the questions they ask , the insights they surface and articulate , and the stories they tell . He manages to combine a succinct , enthusiastic and knowledgeable delivery with real insight and tips on how to deliver a successful and engaging business presence .
He believes that insight is the superpower that drives innovation and enables us to understand the world from other peoples ’ points of view – customers , colleagues , advocates or competitors . Sam will give the audience shortcuts to better productivity , fast-tracked innovation and organisational success . A session not to be missed .
Adrian Clarke and Barny Guthrie Founders of Clinical Partners
The founders of fast growing digital and face to face mental health care providers , Clinical Partners , will be outlining their journey in a keynote session where they will highlight how they have tried to ‘ do business brilliantly ’. They ’ ll touch on many challenges close to any entrepreneur ’ s organisation - the difficult subject of knowing when to invest and when not to spend – both the directors have differing viewpoints ; how they created a Senior Management Team and their decision process on selecting the team ; the growing pains from expanding their employee numbers from 3 to 300 in a short period ; knowing when to ask for help from third parties and how they navigated their way through obtaining a contract with the NHS .
As well as providing insight into their journey ,
Clinical Partners are also sponsoring the Conference and Expo this year . Based in Salisbury the firm provide expert advice from trusted clinicians online , in-person or over the phone , either privately or via the NHS . Their advice covers all areas of mental health and includes autism , depression , ADHD , self-harm and eating disorders for adults and children .
SME Panel Discussion There will also be a third Keynote session in the format of a panel , led by SWLEP CEO , Paddy Bradley , who will discuss with local SMEs what ‘ doing business brilliantly ’ means for them , the support they require and their thoughts for the future of business in our region .
WHY A DIGITAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO ? The Swindon and Wiltshire area covers 3,485 km2 and therefore any travel across the region not only takes time but it also contributes significantly to carbon outputs . The SWLEP team calculated that by holding the event online last year , they saved carbon emissions equivalent to boiling a kettle for 140,000 cups of tea , and that calculation didn ’ t take into account the travelling of the international visitors from Africa , Europe and the United States who attended the conference .
Paddy Bradley , CEO of the SWLEP , said , “ By hosting the event digitally , we prevent unnecessary travel , saving time and carbon emissions . We estimated a saving of circa 2.1 tonnes of CO2e by holding the 2021 Conference online . Hopefully an example of the SWLEP striving to do business brilliantly .”
WHAT ABOUT NETWORKING ? As some are considering venturing out into the ‘ real world ’ again for networking opportunities , these are still limited to the people from that locality . Using the HopIn digital platform , it will enable visitors from across the UK and the globe to join the event , giving attendees the opportunity to mingle with a much greater mix of people .
Huge thanks to the event ' s sponsors
There will be the opportunity to reach out to the list of attendees to have conversations ; engage in ‘ random ’ networking in a similar way to bumping into someone at a real live event . These networking opportunities can be either via message or a video call . You can also retain digital business cards .
In addition , there will be organisations and SMEs exhibiting within the expo area where you can again request a video call with the exhibitor or contact after the event .
HOW LONG IS THE DOING BUSINESS BRILLIANTLY EVENT ? Date : Timings :
Thursday 6th October
8.30am Open for Expo and networking 9.15am Event starts 6pm Event ends
The workshops will intersperse with the three keynote sessions throughout the day and the expo stands will also be available to view between 8.30am and 6pm . The full agenda will be published in September . HOW CAN I GET A DIGITAL STAND FOR MY BUSINESS TO PROMOTE ITSELF AT THE EVENT ?
Digital stands allow you the opportunity to display either a looping Power Point or video outlining your products or services . Attendees have the opportunity to leave their details or click to your website . As an exhibitor , you can reach out to anyone watching ( in addition to the standard networking ).
Stands are designed to be affordable to all SMEs , and a basic stand costs only £ 100 + VAT and is a great way to promote your brand to the hundreds of people signed in at any one time to the event .
To find out more about exhibiting at the digital expo , email : communications @ SWLEP . co . uk
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