In a change to the previous event format I thought we’d have 2 speaking slots. One from an external notable, in this case Doug Ashby, followed by a shorter slot from someone in the group.
I’d like to give people in group the opportunity to share some ideas, experiences, or rally the group on subjects of common interest. Blatant sales pitches are out, this is about helping each other.
Our first such speaker is Ian Lockwood in his capacity as founder of working with Accelerate Nottingham. He will be talking to us about the work they are doing bringing commercial fibre connectivity to Nottingham and how we can all get involved in making it happen.
I’d also like to make this a call for future speakers at future events. I’m imagining a 10 min slot after the main speaker. I’d like to keep it brief and informal, not imagining PowerPoint for example (though if really want it I’ll see what I can organise), that way the speakers can be finished by seven thirty and the business of networking can continue.
So, if you have something that you’d like to share with the group then please let me know and I’ll book you in (adam dot bird at esendex dot com).
Oops, better just point out I’m not a founder of Accelerate Nottingham! Actually, I was involved in it from inception, but that’s another story…
Anyway, just to be clear so nobody gets confused, I will indeed be talking about plans to bring fibre to Nottingham, both from an Accelerate (public sector) project point of view and other commercial plans – but I’ll keep it brief!
Sorry Ian, post updated – Ed.
try Caspar Berry ( http://www.linkedin.com/in/casparberry )
an actor, a film writer and a professional poker player. Speakes about the art of taking calculated risks and decision making and probably other subjects.
Phil, would he do it for a price approaching free?
@adam
to be honest no idea, probably not.