South-east regional event: London
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South-East regional event: London
Highlighted speakers:
Mark Huxley Founder, Huxley Advisory Limited & Master, Company of Entrepreneurs
Paul Singh Policy Lead for SMEs in the City of London, Co-Founder, EEDN
The future is here – make sure your business is one step ahead.
After a successful event in 2023, we are back for more, and this year we are looking into the future!
The world is constantly evolving, and with this, businesses need to as well. New processes, technologies and tools are coming to the forefront every day. That’s why we’re on a mission to help ‘Future-proof’ your business. Join us for a day dedicated to some of the latest technologies, strategies and techniques aimed towards helping you achieve your business goals.
Key takeaways will include:
- An understanding of what goes into building a successful business.
- A deep dive into AI and how businesses can strategically implement it into their processes.
- Tips and tricks on how to keep employees engaged without sacrificing productivity.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to network with other members of the Help to Grow: Management Alumni across your region.
Agenda
08:30 Breakfast and registration
Breakfast and refreshments are provided.
09:00 Opening remarks
Paul Singh, Policy Lead for SMEs in the City of London, Co-Founder of EEDN
09:10 Conversation café
We will be kickstarting the day with an engaging networking exercise. You will be given a set of innovative questions, and encouraged to get to know your peers. This is your opportunity to share and hear from other business leaders about their journey and challenges.
09:30 Keynote address: Lessons from a 40-year entrepreneurial journey
Our morning session will begin with a math class – what is the formula for a successful business?
Without the calculators and the cold sweats, Master of the Company of Entrepreneurs and 11x business founder Mark Huxley, will take you through the variables that equate to triumph:
Y = authenticity, purpose, and belief
X = finding and attracting your tribe
Join us for a lesson in strategy, mindset, and resilience.
Mark Huxley, Master, The company of entrepreneurs
10:00 AI MASTERCLASS
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major buzzword, specifically when it comes to business transformation and innovation. With the constant evolution of AI, what does it mean for your business and how can you use it to your advantage?
During this masterclass, we will be jumping into the ‘future-centric’ world of AI and machine learning (ML), and what these technological advancements can do for your business’s success.
What you’ll uncover:
- AI and ML explained, and how they can be used to improve business processes.
- Opportunities that AI and ML offer businesses.
- How you can strategically integrate AI into your business.
11:30 mid-morning break
11:50 Employee recruitment, retention, and development panel
It has become increasingly difficult to motivate and retain staff. How can you ensure you’re keeping employees engaged without sacrificing productivity?
During this panel discussion, expert practitioners and business leaders will share tried and tested management tools and techniques that nurture talent recruitment, retention, and development.
Key takeaways will include:
- Innovative and agile ways to become an employer of choice
- Communicating your employee value proposition
- Cost-effective rewards and performance management
- Establishing meaning, flexibility and trust
- What does talent want and how can you adapt to that
Chaired by Surbhi Sehgal, Organisational Psychologist, University of Brighton
Belinda-Jane Dolan, CEO, The World Happiness Project
Charlie Rogers, Founders Associate as The Portfolio Collective, Founder of Undefinable Community
12:30 Keynote address
13:00 Closing remarks
Paul Singh, Policy Lead for SMEs in the City of London, Co-Founder of EEDN
13:05 Lunch, networking and exhibitions
The running order is currently being finalised. While we confirm the finer details, the programme may be subject to change.
Enquiries
If you have any questions, please get in touch by email at HTGM.Events@smallbusinesscharter.org or contact the Small Business Charter by phone on 020 7634 9584.
Capacity is limited so please register your place as soon as possible.
About our Speakers
Paul Singh Policy Lead for SMEs in the City of London, Co-Founder, EEDN
Mark Huxley Founder, Huxley Advisory Limited & Master, Company of Entrepreneurs
