BOOKINGS CLOSED - Please contact Alan Buddle with any queries about this event.

Building a resilient and successful business takes insight, adaptability and the right support.

In this conference, we bring together industry experts and specialist advisors to offer you a day of practical learning, connection and collaboration - all designed to help you succeed in our competitive and fast-changing sectors.

Through expert-led panels, we’ll explore the critical levers of business advantage.

AGENDA:

  • 10:30 - Registration
  • 11:00 - Opening welcome - Jason Sinclair (ADS Group Finance Director)
  • 11:10 - Avoiding cyber risk – practical steps to safeguard your business, data and reputation – Liam Hulley (Cyber Risk Consultant, Gallagher)
  • 11:35 - Using R&D Tax rules to improve cash flow - co-hosted by Chris Barker (Innovation Funding Specialist, ABGi), and Andy Wales (Account Director, ABGi)
  • 12:00 - Bid writing for MOD contracts – navigating public procurement with confidence – Panel session hosted by Charlotte Davies (Head of Defence Commercial, ADS) with: Pete Coyle (Bid Masters), Cath Convery (Owner/Director, Explosive Learning Solutions), Catherine Proudlove (MoD SME Lead)
  • 12:45 - Lunch
  • 13:45 - Creating working capital – freeing up finance to fund your next stage of growth – Panel session hosted by Aimie Stone (Chief Economist, ADS)
  • 14:30 - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for winning work – using sustainability and governance to build value and create a competitive edge – Hosted by Ian Tarplee (Associate Director – Carbon Advisory, BDO) with: Jordan Croskery (ESG Executive, ADS), Kane Benham (Owner, Ops Consul), Dr Samantha Healy (Group Director ESG, QinetiQ)
  • 15:30 - Drinks & networking
  • 16:30 - Close

There will also be plenty of time to connect with others and share experiences with lunch, drinks and networking scheduled throughout the day.

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Bookings for this event are now closed. Please contact Alan Buddle if you have queries related to this event.

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