Bookings for a free-to-attend digital conference featuring keynote speakers from Microsoft, Openreach and the University of Derby have passed the 200 mark.
Taking place at Derby’s Reach Conference Centre on 9th May, the Derbyshire Digital Awareness Conference 2025 is delivered by East Midlands Chamber on behalf of Derbyshire County Council, which will present its 2024-2030 Digital Connectivity Strategy.
Firms will be offered expert digital guidance from industry professionals, policy makers and thought leaders. Practical tips and takeaways will be presented to support business growth and improve productivity through digital awareness and engagement.
With limited capacity, businesses wishing to attend are being urged to secure a place while they still can.
Session 1
- Harnessing AI for Business Growth: Boosting Productivity, Profitability and Customer Experience
- Becoming a Data-Driven Organisation: The key role of Data Integrity
- Key Topics in Digital Transformation
- Getting the SEO basics – ‘Are You Tagged Right?’
Session 2
- Digital Supply Chain and Blockchain Technology
- AI in HR – what can you actually use it for?
- Be inspired by digital supply chain innovations and opportunities for your business
Session 3
- Using Open Smart Monitoring technology to control utility costs and manage your working environment
- Accessible Marketing: Reaching More People, More Effectively
- Smart Farming
East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “This event is not to be missed for businesses across many different sectors seeking to improve their knowledge base, including through the highly practical afternoon workshops.
“Topics like implementing new technologies, controlling utility costs through Open Smart Monitoring technology and putting AI to good use in HR can all make a very tangible difference to a business’s bottom line.”
Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment Councillor Carolyn Renwick said: “In an ever-evolving digital world, we know that digital technology and connectivity is essential to support the growth and improved productivity of local businesses. That’s why our Digital Derbyshire programme has focussed on upgrading properties with the slowest broadband connections in recent years – including businesses.
“Now, we’re pleased to be supporting local businesses further with the Derbyshire Digital Awareness Conference, providing companies from across the county with practical information to help improve their productivity and business offer, with expert speakers focussing on practical solutions, education on connectivity, new tools, technology and training.
“It’s all part of our digital connectivity strategy which aims to ensure Derbyshire is a well-connected county and the event is completely free to Derbyshire businesses. So make sure you don’t miss out – book your space today.”
To find out more and attend click here: https://bit.ly/DDConf25
