Join us for a morning of local business insight, innovation, and digital inspiration at Cheadle Sports Club. Discover how digital transformation, cybersecurity, and net-zero initiatives are reshaping local businesses.
Timetable:
9:00 Light breakfast on arrival
9:30: Welcome from Daren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS
9:45-10:15: Cybersecurity Panel and Q&A: Protecting your Business in a Digital Age
10:20-10:50: Net Zero Panel and Q&A: Fad or Fundamental?
10:55-11:25: Full Fibre Panel and Q&A: Creating a Faster Britain for Business Growth
11:30: Network Opportunity, Explore the Faster Britain Bus
12:00: Buffet Lunch Provided
Agenda highlights:
You’ll hear from industry experts and local business leaders in three engaging panel sessions, each designed to provide actionable steps you can implement within your own business.
Reserve your place:
Panel 1: Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Business in a Digital Age
Join Jonathon Concannon in conversation with NWCSC, ForHousing
• Key warning signs to watch for in today’s cybersecurity landscape.
• The true cost of a cyber-attack
• How the Faster Britain network can keep your business cyber-secure
• Actionable steps every business should take to minimise risk.
Panel 2: Net Zero: Fad or Fundamental?
Mike C Jones in conversation with Norcross PLC and Energie
• Is net zero a passing trend or a business essential in 2025?
• Practical tips to get your business started on a net zero journey
• Hear how a local business is successfully tackling its net-zero targets
• Explore future trends and opportunities in sustainability.
Panel 3: Full Fibre: Creating a Faster Britain for Business Growth
• The benefits of our gigabit-capable network and how full fibre can transform your business.
• Hear from our local channel partner about the benefits of supporting a local connectivity provider
• A real-life case study: How ultrafast connectivity has elevated Cheadle Sports Club
• Something for every business: how to know which product/supplier is right for you.
Why Attend?
Networking Opportunities: Connect with local business leaders and digital experts in a variety of Cheadle and South Manchester’s leading sectors.
Exclusive Insights: Gain practical tips to enhance your business’s security, sustainability, and digital connectivity strategies
Explore the Faster Britain Bus: We’re proud to have our Faster Britain bus on-site for the final time on our tour of our UK networks. Come onboard and learn how our cutting-edge technology driving business growth.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain the knowledge and connections you need to drive your business forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
The event is for anyone who owns or works for a business in the South Manchester area including but not limited to Cheadle, Stanley Green, Handsforth, Wilmslow, Stockport and Bramhall.
Is the event free?
The event is completely free including all refreshments.
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