Derbyshire Digital Awareness Conference 2025

Host: East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicester)

Cost: FREE

Dates:

Derbyshire Digital Awareness Conference 2025

Friday, 9th May 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Reach Conference Centre, Riverside Court, Derby, DE24 8JN
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This conference is delivered in partnership and behalf of Derbyshire County Council, is free to attend and open to any business located in the Derbyshire region.

On the day, we will bring together a range of industry professionals, policy makers and thought leaders to provide delegates with information and practical take aways to support business growth and improved productivity, through improving digital awareness and engagement.

Whether it is exploring new tools to improve growth, networking with likeminded businesses or hearing about regional strategies being developed to improve connectivity in Derbyshire’s more rural areas, this conference is for you.

There will be a focus on practical solutions, providing education on connectivity, new tools, technology and training to improve productivity and your business offer.

In the morning, we will hear a range of keynote presentations, setting the scene, then in the afternoon delegates will be able to choose from a range of practical workshops to suit their needs.


***Please note - this event is only open to businesses based in Derbyshire***

Overview

This an excellent way to stay informed, connect with experts, and expand your skills - on the day you will:

  • Learn from experts: Stay up to date on cutting-edge technologies and trends, gaining knowledge and insight.
  • Access networking opportunities.
  • Improve your digital skills – Accessing a range of workshops to improve your knowledge base.
  • Understand market trends: You’ll learn about emerging trends, policies and legislation.

The final agenda will be updated and confirmed in due course, detail to date includes:

Keynotes

  • Overview of the Derbyshire County Council Digital Connectivity Strategy 2024- 2030
  • Harnessing technology for growth: harnessing AI for the UK economy – Microsoft
  • The Importance of Cyber Resilience - The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
  • Horizon Scanning: Future technologies – University of Derby

Workshops:

  • Digital supply chain innovations and opportunities - SME Future of Supply Chain Mini Lab
  • Becoming a Data-Driven Organisation: The key role of Data Integrity – University of Derby
  • Smart Farming – Nottingham Trent University
  • AI in HR – what can you actually use it for? – Breedon Consulting
  • Digital Inclusion: Accessible Marketing: Reaching More People, More Effectively - Tania Gerard Digital UK
  • Digital Inclusion – Derbyshire County Council
  • Plus, much more to follow!




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