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Join us for a morning of great coffee, fresh croissants, and conversations about the hot topics currently burning up the industry. Whether you're AI-curious or shadow-AI-nervous, we've got something to get you thinking (and talking).

You will have the opportunity to rotate through three interactive sessions, pick the brains of our team (including our owner, Sam Hewson), and leave with practical takeaways on using AI safely and effectively. Plus, you'll get to chance to make new connections with some brilliant people – which, let's be honest, is the best bit.

What You'll Get to Experience
🛡️ Shadow AI & Cyber Security Risks
With Fern Ritchie, Head of Cyber Security
Ever wondered if AI could accidentally expose your team's salary data? Yeah, it can. Fern will walk you through the real risks of shadow AI, why your Microsoft environments need careful handling, and why an 'AI Readiness Assessment' isn't just corporate jargon – it's essential. She'll also bring you up to speed on general cyber security updates. Leave with a better understanding of what can go wrong and how to prevent it.

🤖 Secure AI Hatz Platform Showcase
Get a first look at our new Secure AI Hatz platform.
Short on theory, big on hands-on. We'll give you a quick intro, then you can actually have a play with the system yourself – see what it can do, how it works, and whether it might be useful for your business.
💡 AI Training Bitesize Session
With Peak Intelligence
A practical, short-form session drawn from their full AI training programmes. You'll walk away with real, actionable ways to begin using AI safely and effectively in your own business. It's the distilled essence of how to do AI right – without the fluff.

Meet the Team
Sam Hewson, our owner, will be there to answer your questions and just have a good chat. This isn't a hard sell – it's about getting to know each other and exploring how we might support each other.

Ready to join us?

Spaces are limited, so don’t hang around and we'll see you on Thursday morning. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a business card or two. We promise excellent coffee and even better company.

Overview

The Morning Agenda (with rotating* workshops)

• 9:00am – 9:30am: Arrival & Coffee – Settle in, grab a croissant, and catch up with fellow members
• 9:30am – 9:50am: First Workshop Rotation*
• 9:55am – 10:15am: Second Workshop Rotation*
• 10:20am – 10:40am: Third Workshop Rotation*
• 10:45am – 11:00am: Final Chats & Goodbyes – Mingle, exchange cards, and squeeze in those last conversations

*workshops are optional, but very interesting!

Outcome

Chamber Connect Events are a special benefit for our members, designed to help you grow and build strong business connections. If you're not a member yet, we'd love to invite you to attend one event for a £30+VAT fee and experience how these connections can support your business growth!

Alternatively, If you are a Chamber member and you would like to host one of our networking events, please get in touch at membership@emc-dnl.co.uk

This event is available for: East Midlands Chamber Members Only

25th June 2026

9:00am - 11:00am

In-Person

Your IT Department Ltd, Nottingham, NG16 3BF

FREE

Members must Sign in / Register to purchase member only tickets

Sorry this event is for Members Only.

*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact Rachel Greenacre on 0333 320 0333 or email rachel.greenacre@emc-dnl.co.uk

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