Welcome, Introductions and Event Launch
- Robert Lucas, Creative Industries Policy Lead and LGBT+ Policy Lead, FSB
- Dave Sharpe, Event Host
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Managing Director, Goho Ltd
Stacey-Rebekka, the cheese-munching master-baker of Goho is the Founder and MD. She started Goho after becoming disillusioned with the industry and how clients were treated; the focus being on how many hours were billed rather than creative output, customer service and results. Armed with just a Macbook and a bucketload of positivity she started Goho, and has never looked back.
She has over 16 years experience running award winning marketing campaigns and events, from recruiting social workers and changing opinion of employer brand of NGOs, to the Guardian Public Service Awards, the Royal Premiere of James Bond - Casino Royale and huge incentive trips abroad.
She's the mastermind and driving force behind all things Goho. She has a BA in Interdisciplinary Performance and Media (yeah, try saying that after a few beers) from Middlesex University, can speak French and Spanish, and has Grade 8 in Saxophone! Stacey champions women and their rights in the workplace, she speaks regularly on the subject and is an active member, coach and mentor for Bloom UK, the network for women in the communications industry.
The Future of Technology: Being Creative Thursday @ 12:00 PM
Director – Urdd Eisteddfod and the Arts
Sian is currently Director of the Urdd Eisteddfod and the Arts. The Eisteddfod is Europe's largest youth cultural festival. Previously she was Welsh Language Broadcaster S4C’s Children’s Programmes Commissioner a role that included a strategic development of a children's channel that created the "Cyw" and "Stwnsh" services for children and young people. In 2006 she won the Welsh Woman of the Year Award as well as Welsh Woman in Arts and Media. Siân is joint director of Sian Eirian Cyf a company providing consultancy services in the field arts, media, events and the Welsh language.
The Future of Technology: Being Creative Thursday @ 12:00 PM
Chief Commercial Officer, Float
After spending most of his 24-year career working in creative agencies, Nick made the move to Float in late 2018. As Chief Commercial Officer, Nick oversees marketing and sales at Float.
The Future of Technology: Being Creative Thursday @ 12:00 PM
Music Sound Rhythm
The Future of Technology: Being Creative Thursday @ 12:00 PM
Our Panel will talk about the following topics and take questions from the audience
Like all good origin stories, Float was born out of a singular need. Colin, our CEO, was running his creative agency and needed to understand how much cash his business was going to have in the future. Not knowing his future cash position meant he couldn’t make new hires with confidence or invest in his business.
He sat down behind his laptop on a Friday night (because this guy knows how to party), rolled up his sleeves, and began creating his cash flow forecasting spreadsheet. It was completely manual and too laborious to keep up-to-date, which meant that it was an absolute pain. He raised his fist to the stormy Scottish skies and declared “there must be a better way!”
The new FSB Insurance Service (or FSBIS for short) was created by the FSB, for FSB Members and is owned by the FSB. At the heart of our new offering are the three key principles of delivering good advice, quality products and good value insurance services.
We have both, as individuals, had long associations with the FSB and understand the pressures you’re under on a daily basis as a small business owner, and want to help you ensure the long-lasting success of your business.
David Perry (FSB Member since 1993) and Tim Lazenby (FSB Member since 1994).
We’re a team of thinkers, do-ers, runners and explorers, who know how to have a good time and how to throw an amazing event.
With collectively over 50 years of events, marketing, social media, and PR experience we approach our work with a wealth of experience and a bucket load of curiosity - allowing us to create meaningful experiences (online and offline) that connects your brand to its people.
Our clients receive the same benefits of working with a large agency - with the addition of high quality service, meticulous attention to detail and competitive rates. Being small, we've also got less hoops to jump through - so can get started on your project the minute you say go. We are extremely passionate and will always go the extra mile with a smile on our faces as we love what we do.
Istead is an audio visual and technical production company based in the Midlands. We love what we do, it’s who we are, which is why we are so passionate about the services we provide. Our friends may wish we were a little less enthusiastic about AV, but our clients can’t seem to thank us enough for it! We believe in enjoying ourselves whilst we do what we love but we’ll always provide you with quality, value and dedication, time and time again.
Originally starting out as a family-run business, we have evolved over the last 60 years from providing technical equipment to hotels and clients to delivering full event production across the UK and Europe. No matter the scale or location of your event, we consistently deliver the best experience for you and your audience.
As a leading international speaker bureau, we recommend over 7500 keynote speakers, motivational speakers, after dinner speakers, awards hosts, conference facilitators and comedians for over 1000 events a year.
Our team of experts provide a premium booking and consultancy service to businesses looking to book an external speaker for virtual events. We’re working with businesses of every shape and size, helping them find the right expert speaker to help their team meet challenges and find opportunities. Speak to one of our friendly team today.