The inaugural Digital Skills Showcase and Business Expo is designed to empower businesses of all sizes with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in the digital age.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, 10 October 2024, from 9:45 AM to 4 PM at The Plaza, Enterprise & Innovation Centre, Rutherford Park, Horizon 120, Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7AU.
Why Attend?
Fully-funded by the UK Government, this event offers a unique opportunity to enhance your digital skills, gain competitive insights, and network with industry leaders. Whether you aim to improve your digital presence, explore the potential of AI, or streamline your digital processes, the Digital Skills Showcase and Business Expo has something for everyone.
Plenary Sessions
- Keynote Address by The Bank of England: Gain insights into the economic outlook for businesses from one of the most authoritative voices in the financial world, with a view of the current situation on inflation, unemployment and GDP as well as trends in 2024 and beyond.
- Panel Discussion: Delve into the future of the workforce with the engaging topic, "Next-Gen Workforce – is AI taking over?"
- Funding and Skills Improvement Overview: Learn how to access vital funding and get introduced to the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Essex.
Workshops
- Making Tax Digital: Simplify your tax processes with expert guidance.
- Digital People-Management: Discover effective strategies for managing your team remotely, in the digital age.
- AI: The Digital Future: Explore the transformative potential of AI for your business.
- IT Money-Saving Tips for Small Businesses: Practical advice to help you save on your IT expenses.
Business Expo
Explore a showcase of local companies offering innovative digital services and solutions. This expo provides an excellent networking opportunity to connect with peers, potential partners, and industry leaders.
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Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to elevate your business.
Registration is free and open now.
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Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is fully funded by the UK Government, with a state subsidy valued at £500 per business, making it completely free to participate.
About the Shared Prosperity Fund
The Digital Skills Showcase and Business Expo is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
Visit the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Prospectus government guidance for more information.