7.15 am
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​Conference Room
FREE Business networking breakfast
Introduction to GDPR
David Shaw, Marketing Manager, Business Computer Solutions

The date is 25 May – are you ready for the new regulation?  How will it impact your business?  David will explain what it means to you and your business in a simple and easy to understand way.  
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David is the author of ‘Evolve or become obsolete’ and expert on anything digital
Breakfast sponsor
How to plan and lead your personal branding and communications
Mark Goldfinch, Drive your marketing

The way we communicate is often the most distinctive thing about our business. Mark will show you in simple steps how you can own, plan and lead your personal branding and professional communications.

Mark has spent over 25 years specialising in communications
9.30 am

​Keynote speaker

Conference Room
From 50k in year one to over £25million today
​Can robots help your business grow?
Gary Turner, the British tech pioneer, founder of Xero

Artificial Intelligence is changing what it means to grow a business. Gary is a multi-award winning global leader and knows how to grow a business. Should you wait or act now? Quick tips for making your first steps

Gary leads Xero’s global business with more than 1 million paying subscribers world-wide
10.10 am

Panel session

Conference Room
Ask the Experts
Collaborative working: bringing Kent businesses together
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Collaborative working has become a buzzword. Hear about the many positives of teaming up with partner businesses to pitch for, and deliver, larger projects. And the benefits to your business of working with ‘virtual agencies’– for your brand, marketing and communications needs.
 
Drew Selman, Creative Director, Lemon Creative
Loris Clements, Director, Loris Clements
Anwen Cooper, Managing Director, Get Fruitful Marketing
Chaired by Jane Ollis, IoD Kent Chair, Director of Quvium
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​Networking Cafe
Meet, greet and prosper
​Networking with Mark Goldfinch
10.50 am
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Panel session

Conference Room
Ask the experts
​Innovative ways of reaching out to customers

The key is discovering what digital medium suits you best. Never has the message been clearer - digital isn't optional. Using video to grow your business
 
Ben Fitter, Studio Director, Dodgems and Floss
Stuart Porro, Marketing and Engagement, Dodgems and Floss
Laurie Philp, Producer and Director, SmugShot Videos
Chaired by Paul Andrews, JobsinKent.com
11.00 am
​Harris Suite
Speed Networking with 4Networking
11.30 am 

Workshop

Conference Room
3 LinkedIn strategies that will win you more business! - How to create more leads and more sales
Jade Pluck, LinkedIn Trainer, LinkedIn to Success

How to build relationships on LinkedIn, learn what to post and where, and why customer service is important

Jade has been successfully using LinkedIn since 2010 to increase her turnover and get brand awareness
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Workshop

Cowdrey Room
How to look good and sound great on camera
Laurie Philp, Producer and Director, SmugShot Videos

Discover the secrets of how to look good and sound great on camera as well as help you project your reputation and share your brand values.  Be the best you!
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Laurie creates and produces video and film for web and all digital platforms including YouTube, Linkedin, facebook and Google+
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​Networking Cafe
Meet, greet and prosper
​Networking with Mark Goldfinch
12.05 pm

Masterclass

Conference Room
Know your business with Google analytics
Chris McHugh, Digital Garage, Google

An Introduction to Analytics - setting up and using Google Analytics - assessing usability of your website - web-page level performance - analyse keywords for SEO and traffic sources. How you can get the most out of your web analytics data and start turning your website hits into qualified new customers

Chris McHugh a Google digital expert will teach you what is needed to gain a competitive advantage in the ever - changing digital landscape, so come prepared to learn and ask questions, too
1.15 pm

​Committee Room
FREE Lunch and Learn – FULL (Pre booking only)
How to get your email lists to opt-in and remain compliant
David Shaw, Marketing Manager, Business Computer Solutions

David Shaw, Marketing Manager, Business Computer Solutions
GDPR and the new ePrivacy policy mean that marketing is going to get a whole lot harder. Learn how you can still get amazing results from your email marketing. What you need to do now - What not to do - How to get opt ins

David is the author of Evolve or become obsolete and expert on anything digita
Lunch sponsor
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​Harris Suite
Speed Networking with 4Networking
1.45 pm 
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Masterclass 

Conference Room
How to sell more with less effort and enjoy it
​Julie Holmes, Managing Director, Ambassador Business 
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A sales masterclass like no other. Julie’s passion for selling will show how you can build a stronger business – sell more and have fun.  Immediate actions you can take so more sales, more innovation, more confidence and more sales

Julie perfected her marketing and sales skills with enterprise technology companies and enjoys sharing her passion
2.30 pm
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Workshop

Conference Room
How to protect your business against Cyber Crime
Aimee Payne, Cyber Crime Protect Officer, Kent Police
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Kent suffered £14.8 million in losses to cybercrime in just 6 months – 70% of those victims were businesses. Hear about the latest threats and how you can make your business safer
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Workshop

Cowdrey Room
The structure of SEO for your business - what SHOULD you be focusing on
Chris Surridge, Marketing Director, Whitefish Marketing

What should you do as part of your strategy and what activities make up your SEO.  If you get an agency what should you get for your money and what to avoid when speaking with them.
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Chris is an experienced digital marketing director with a wealth of knowledge on search marketing
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​Harris Suite
Speed Networking with 4Networking
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​Networking Cafe
Meet, greet and prosper
​Networking with Mark Goldfinch
3.30 pm
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