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Whether you’re scaling, innovating, or planning your next phase of growth, this free Business Breakfast is designed to help you build valuable connections, explore the latest funding opportunities and hear insights from fellow Tech businesses and industry partners.
Taking place at Henley Business School, this engaging morning brings together representatives from the finance, technology, education and business support sectors to discuss the funding landscape for tech and digital businesses.
Leave with valuable connections, actionable advice and a clearer understanding of the support available. We will also be launching an exciting new TechLocal Project, designed to help employers attract and recruit skilled tech professionals.
Timings
From 08:30, join us for breakfast, networking and the chance to connect with fellow founders, business leaders and key decision makers.
At 09:15, we will start discussions, hearing from our keynote speaker James Adams of Tech Educators exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s technology sector. You will also hear his founder journey, key lessons learned and the role of our new TechLocal Project in supporting the local technology ecosystem. The TechLocal Project sits within TechFirst, the Government’s flagship tech skills programme. Find out more about the TechLocal project by clicking here >
We will also explore the funding and business support available to ambitious tech companies before moving into a panel discussion, chaired by Alison Webster, CEO of The Skills and Business Hub. Bringing together experts from finance and industry, the conversation will tackle investment, growth, talent and scaling in today’s competitive market, with an open look at current and forthcoming funding streams available to tech businesses in the region.
The morning will close at 10:45 with final reflections from Alison Webster, a look ahead to future events and opportunities to stay involved.
Featured Speaker
James Adams – Tech Educators
James will share his entrepreneurial journey, insights into building and growing a technology-focused business, and his perspective on developing the region’s technology talent pipeline. James Adams supports businesses of all sizes to achieve growth, streamline processes and increase profitability. He is passionate about nurturing startup communities through business incubation programmes and developing future talent through leading-edge technology training programmes.
Expert Panel
- Cheryl Weeks, The FSE Group
- James Adams, Tech Educators
- Jurek Sikorski, Henley Business School
- Garry Matthews, HSBC
- Other panel members to be announced shortly
Topics of Discussion
The event will explore a range of subjects relevant to growing technology and digital businesses, including:
- Funding opportunities for technology businesses, including current and upcoming funding streams
- Support and funding available
- Funding Escalator support programmes
- Tech Local Launch and regional business support
- Scaling, innovation and business growth
- Access to expertise, talent and technology partnerships
Who is this event for?
This FREE event is designed for all leaders, founders and key decision makers from Technology and Digital businesses of all sizes who are looking to stay ahead of the funding and innovation landscape.
It is also ideal for professionals interested in the regional technology ecosystem who want to gain valuable insights, explore new opportunities, and connect with fellow business leaders, investors and industry experts.
Reserve your place today. You can also save the date for the next event in our breakfast series – Growing Innovation in Berkshire on Thursday 19th November at Bayer UK, Reading.
