Economic Growth Conference Agenda

Technology, skills and the future of business in Newark and Sherwood

Thursday 10 October 2024, 9:15am to 3pm, The Renaissance at Kelham Hall.

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9.15am: Arrivals, registration, and networking

9.45am: Welcome - Councillor Claire Penny, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Economic Development at Newark and Sherwood District Council.

10.00am: Technology's impact on the future of work and the multigenerational workforce - Dr Paul Redmond, The University of Liverpool

10.45am: Coffee break and networking

11.10am: Technology and skills in Newark and Sherwood - Lauren harvey, Lincoln College Group

11.30am: Choice of two workshops:

- A.I is about to change your business - David O'Brien, The Consulting Room, and Steff Wright, Gusto Group

- What skills do we need to be extraordinary leaders? - Alexandra Thornton, Human Alchemy

12.20am: Lunch and networking

1.20pm: Re-energiser - Looch

1.30pm: Anatomy of a Cyber Attack - Graham Harrison, The Knowledge Ladder

1.50pm: Business Spotlight: Skills and new techologies at Duncan & Toplis - Daniel Smithson, Duncan & Toplis

2.10pm: Introducing the Nottinghamshire Nature Hub - Councillor Emma Oldham, Portfolio Holder for Biodiversity and Environemtal Services at Newark and Sherwood District Council; and Dr Michael Burgass, Biodiversify

2.30pm: Wrap-up session - Looch

3pm: CLOSE