The Lincolnshire Tech Expo and Mastering Digital Conference will welcome future thinking businesses to the Lincolnshire Showground next week.
Part of Lincolnshire Tech Week, the Lincolnshire Tech Expo and Mastering Digital Conference will take place from 8.30am-3pm on Tuesday, June 5.
Lincolnshire Tech Week, which is powered by the University of Lincoln and its Innovation Programme for Greater Lincolnshire, is aimed at promoting and rewarding existing businesses in the tech world as well as to helping to educate and inform other companies looking to expand their knowledge and expertise.
Take a look at the full agenda for the Mastering Digital Conference 2018, to register to attend the Lincolnshire Tech Expo, click or tap here.
Breakfast with #TheLab
When: 8.30am – 9am
Where: Scampton Room
A morning of eCommerce with SEO Traffic Lab: Join the team for a networking breakfast – and pick their brains on how to grow your business using eCommerce digital marketing.
Peter Watson – Social Media: How to Harness Technology to Aid Return
When: 9am – 9.30am
Where: Kesteven Suite
Distract’s Managing Director Peter Watson will touch on the latest developments in technology that will help you maximise the return and traceability of your social media campaigns.
Daniel Westlake – How to hire a developer in Lincolnshire
When: 9am – 9.30am
Where: Ancaster Room
Daniel Westlake is Managing Director of Cursor will talk about how businesses can help combat the digital skills gap in recruitment and share his tips on how to hire a new developer.
CEO of SEO Traffic Lab Richard Hill will give insights into the future of eCommerce. He will explore some of the less talked about growth strategies that will become the norm in coming years.
Jeremy Heath – Innovate, Inspire And Achieve Success In The Fast Paced World Of Digital Technology
When: 9.30am – 10am Where: Welton Room
Jeremy Heath will look into the fast paces business world where we have three options: Get left behind, try to keep up or lead from the front. He will look at innovation and its importance.
James Hopkins from DBS Internet Marketing will provide tips for small and medium business owners on how to drive more traffic and enquiries from search engines and social media.
Panel: What’s Next In Tech And Innovation: Challenges And Opportunities
When: 10am – 11am
Where: Holland Suite
Brought to you by the Innovation Programme for Greater Lincolnshire, this discussion panel at the Mastering Digital Conference 2018 will bring together a selection of successful entrepreneurs, business executives and experienced leaders to discuss what’s next in tech and innovation and what challenges and opportunities this pose for individual businesses across Lincolnshire and beyond.
Henry Gill from SEO Traffic Lab will demonstrate the huge benefits you can gain through properly running Facebook Ads and discuss where to start with Facebook eCommerce.
Jodie King – How Can I Optimise My eCommerce Store?
When: 10.30am – 11am
Where: Scampton Room
Jodie King from SEO Traffic Lab will share the answer to one of the most commonly asked questions we get in #TheLab – “how can we engage more customers to buy from our store”
Lewis Husbands – Google Digital Garage: Social Media Strategy
When: 10.30am – 11.15am
Where: Kesteven Suite
Digital and social expert Lewis Husbands will teach you how to harness the power of social media for business to reach new audiences and turn them into valuable customers.
Will De Ath – Tech And The Future Of The Retail Experience
When: 11am – 11.30am
Where: Ancaster Room
Will De Ath from Billo will look at the technologies which are driving change in consumer experience and what current and future opportunities retailers can take advantage of.
Lewis Husbands – Google Digital Garage: Build A Digital Marketing Plan
When: 11.15am – 12pm
Where: Kesteven Suite
Digital and social expert Lewis Husbands will teach you about the importance of digital marketing for businesses and your own career, and get top tips from Google on how to build a business online.
Charli Whittaker – How Can The Innovation Programme Support Your Business?
When: 11.30am – 12pm
Where: Lindsey Suite
Charli Whittaker from the University of Lincoln will detail the different opportunities available within the Innovation scheme, including case studies from companies.
Richard Ardis – Global Radio: The Rise Of The Digital Audio Advertiser
When: 11.30am – 12pm
Where: Scampton Room
This session is delivered by Richard Ardis, Managing Director at Global East Midlands. Home to some of the UK’s best-loved radio stations such as Heart, Capital and Classic FM to name a few, Global Radio keep 25.3 million listeners tuned in and entertained each week.
Sign-up to this free session at the Mastering Digital Conference to understand the benefits of digital audio advertising and what services Global can provide for you.
Mark Woollard – How Technology Is Impacting The Future of Gaming & Gambling
When: 12pm – 12.30pm
Where: Welton Room
Mark is the Commercial Director for EndemolShine Gaming, running the global gaming & gambling licensing activities of EndemolShine’s TV business. Their TV brands include MasterChef, Black Mirror, Peaky Blinders, Deal or No Deal, Big Brother and Mr Bean. Mark is a former University of Lincoln student where he was President of the University Rugby Union team from 2011-2012.
In this workshop Mark will discuss how, from his experience, technology is impacting the future of gaming, covering:
The current impact of tech in gaming and gambling
The Future – How Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the industry
Panel: How Young Entrepreneurs Are Harnessing Technology
When: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Where: Holland Suite
Faced with the right opportunities and the correct know-how and vision, entrepreneurs and business owners can harness the power of technology to accelerate their companies. In this panel, various younger entrepreneurs from industries far apart will discuss the importance of harnessing technology in their own companies, why looking into the future is a must, and how they managed to get started with it all.
Tom Jacobs – Getting Your Business Found Using Google AdWords
When: 2pm – 2.30pm
Where: Ancaster Room
Tom Jacobs from Distract will explain to get your business found by potential customers using paid search, and how to turn Google Searches into sales, leads and growth.
Phil Kelsey, Director at Spiral Media will show how some businesses are breaking down barriers to provide their trade customers with a stronger and more personalised eCommerce experience.
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.
A Lady Gaga loving kitten owned by a couple who run a charity for disabled pets featured on Channel 5’s The Pet Psychic.
Pet Psychic Beth Lee-Crowther comes to the aid of pet owners and in Tuesday night’s episode she met Cookie the kitten, a depressed camel, and looked at whether a dog can predict the future.