LDH Tech-talks are being organised by Northern Reach funded by the Economic Development Team at Lancashire County Council.

Techy Tuesdays Tech Huddle at Society1

A regular monthly meet-up aiming to bring local digital and tech businesses together to meet and connect.

About this event

• 2 hours

• Mobile eTicket

This is a great opportunity for hiring managers to meet keen, eager and talented pool of people for roles of junior developers , 1st line engineers, customer success, data science, project management and loads of more skills.

We have loads of great candidates coming along from Code Lancashire, Lancaster University and we are also working with Rory Southworth from Fraser House to bring along some more experienced coders. Alongside all this we have pizza and drinks too!!

We are looking forward to see a lot of you come and connect!

Block your calendars. Hoping to see you there!

Details

Hope you are all pumped as we are to bring the latest Lancashire Tech Talk of this month.

Presenting to you this time is the most jovial tech enthusiast Aditya Kadam, Founder of Adirani DS in Lancaster and Joshua Bailey, a senior data scientist from Relative Insight.

Come join us this evening to learn more about the advancing technologies in today's world.

Can't wait to see you all there :)

Lancashire Innovation Digital Talks are being organised by the Economic Development Team at Lancashire County Council and supported by Relative Insight.

For more information or to get involved in delivering a talk please email dan@danknowles.co.uk

About this event

• 2 hours 30 minutes

• Mobile eTicket

Welcome to Lancashire Digital Leaders Meetup.

Join us for an evening of networking and food. Lancashire Digital Leaders Group is a peer environment for senior leaders in tech to come together around shared challenges.

We discuss common issues around growth, skills, leadership, technology, change and much more. 

This event will take place in a Lean Coffee style format.. There will be the chance to enjoy some food and drinks and if you are able to, go to the pub in the evening for a pint. 

 This group is for senior tech leaders in any type of organization (CTO's, Heads of IT, Software etc. ) and non-technical founders in tech focused businesses, who are looking to learn more about technology and build their network. The group promotes a learning environment.

LOCATION: Society 1, Preston ; DATE: 16th November'2023

**Please Note - on the forms we request Company Name and Job Title. This is to ensure that those registering meet the outline of the scope of members for this group. Whilst this is a free event there is cost to book the venue and catering. We will be contacting any registrants directly beforehand to confirm their attendance.**

About this event

A regular meet up for Freelancers living and/or working in Preston and it’s surrounding area. It is aimed to provide local freelancers the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.

Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?

Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?

Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?

Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?

These are all good reasons to come and join us.

The day will start with a relaxed Coffee Hour with informal conversations over a drink and pastries in our lovely social area. It will provide an opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences. At this first event we will keep this part of the day very informal, no speakers or workshops, simply an opportunity to come, meet and have a chat.

Following our Coffee Hour you have the opportunity to join us at Society1 for an afternoon of Coworking. Bring you laptop, grab a desk and work with us for the rest of the day.

Tickets include Coffee Hour and an afternoon of coworking 11am – 4pm. Tea, Coffee and biscuits are included in your afternoon work pass.

10:00 am

-5:30 pm

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Link to Event

Techy Tuesday and Coworking Day

This is a regular monthly meet-up aimed to bring local digital and tech businesses together to meet and connect. Attendees can simply come to the lunchtime meet-up or take up the option to work at Society1 at a discounted rate for the day and join in the meet-up around lunchtime whilst making the most of the facilities available.

There are two ticket options available:

Ticket 1: Techy Tuesday Meet-Up only. Free ticket, valid 12 noon - 1pm.

This ticket only includes attendance to the Lunchtime Meet-Up, 12 noon - 1pm on the ground floor hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub.

Ticket 2: Techy Tuesday Meet-Up and Coworking Day. £16 per person access 9am - 5pm

This includes a day of coworking at Society1, 9am - 5pm plus attendance at the Huddle Meet-Up, 12 noon - 1pm on the ground floor hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub

Tickets include VAT, tea, coffee, buscuits and cordial throughout the day.

What to expect from the day:

If you book the Techy Tuesday Meet-Up and Coworking Day ticket you are welcome to arrive at Society1 from 9am and set up to work from our coworking space for the day until 5pm. You will have access to a hot desk and tea and coffee throughout the day. You are then welcome to attend the Huddle Meet-Up which will take place on the ground floor for around an hour, from 12 noon. This will be hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub.

If you simply want to attend the Meet-Up you are very welcome to book the Free Meet-Up only ticket from 12 noon - 1pm. Simply come to reception on the day and we will book you in.

What to expect from this monthly meet-up, hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub :

Each month there will be a guest speaker / topic facilitator to get the meet-up started. This month we have Tom Crawley speaking. Following this there will be opportunity to join the discussion. There will also be an opportunity the get to know other attendees with some time for informal networking. The meet-up will last for for around an hour (12 noon - 1pm).

What to expect?

-Each event will include a short introduction from Praetura on “What VCs Won’t Tell You” and offer insight into the funding process.

We will show which investors are active in the space and where you can find them.

-We will then be split out into smaller groups with an investor, later stage founder and an adviser included in each for the chance to get more direct feedback on your pitches. Each founder will be given a short pitch and the group will discuss and offer feedback.

-We will then reform as one group and discuss key learnings and best practice. We will also be interviewing a later stage founder to get their experience to share their journey to date.

-Finally we will finish up with some drinks and networking with founders, investors and advisers.

-Afterwards, every attendee will be sent a set of exclusive resources produced by Praetura on pitching and the investment landscape.

Why?

Raising money is hard and too often founders aren’t given the right tools or told the right facts. We want to create a safe space where we can give real feedback and help share the best tips so more founders can get the funding they need in the future. No sponsors, no set agendas, just an afternoon of honest advice and support.

If there are any areas you would like covered on the day or questions you want answered, please email ben.davies@praetura.co.uk or laura.hough@praetura.co.uk to ensure we factor these in to the days plans. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you.

Thanks to Northern Reach and Fraser House for hosting!

Where?

Fraser House Hub

White Cross Industrial Estate

Lancaster

LA1 4XQ

Details

We welcome you to join us in Leyland for what promises to be a fantastic and insightful event!

Our speakers this evening are Alex Abbey, Adam Wilkinson & Lucie Rohani.

Alex & Adam are both working with Meritec Limited. Their aim to use their unique low-code platform to assist SME organizations in becoming paperless pioneers is mesmerizing.

Joining them will be Lucie Rohani, a Director at Viva PR. Viva works with exciting businesses across the region, the UK and internationally to deliver storytelling with impact. With a background working with tech businesses, Lucie will be sharing some top tips on how tech start-ups and scale ups can raise awareness of their products or services, engage with audiences and communicate complex ideas effectively and simply.

So come join us and be a part of this fantastic event and have the opportunity to get insights to help you on your own expeditions!

Lancashire Innovation Digital Talks are being organized by the Economic Development Team at Lancashire County Council and supported by Relative Insight.

For more information or to get involved in delivering a talk please email dan@danknowles.co.uk

Lancashire Innovation Festival 2023

Our fourth year of running the successful Lancashire Innovation Festival, supported by the British Business Bank.

We are looking to show how Lancashire businesses engage with innovation and how they implement it.

This year we have two themes to the day – eco and energy, followed by money – how to fund your innovation.

Starting at 9.30am with an address from Professor Graham Baldwin – Chairman of the Lancashire Innovation Board, outlining what has happened over the last year and what is to come.

Followed by 4 sessions on eco innovation and energy – more details to follow once we have confirmed names.

Break for lunch and the opportunity to take tours around AMRC and see the various innovative things they are working on.

After lunch at 1.30pm we have an introduction to the session by the British Business Bank's Delyth Edwards who will outline what they can support you with and how they work with Lancashire based businesses.

We then have other sessions hosted by Innovate UK and the Lancashire Funding Hub who will chat about other means of funding innovation and introduce businesses who have got funding through them.

Throughout the day, we will have other support organisations available as well as the opportunity at the end of each session to catch up with the speakers and exchange contact details or simply ask questions.

The hashtag for the event is #LANIF23

The bus route 59 from Preston to Blackburn provides a drop-off stop at the venue.

About this event

A regular meet up for Freelancers living and/or working in Preston and it’s surrounding area. It is aimed to provide local freelancers the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.

Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?

Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?

Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?

Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?

These are all good reasons to come and join us.

The day will start with a relaxed Coffee Hour with informal conversations over a drink and pastries in our lovely social area. It will provide an opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences. At this first event we will keep this part of the day very informal, no speakers or workshops, simply an opportunity to come, meet and have a chat.

Following our Coffee Hour you have the opportunity to join us at Society1 for an afternoon of Coworking. Bring you laptop, grab a desk and work with us for the rest of the day.

Tickets include Coffee Hour and an afternoon of coworking 11am – 4pm. Tea, Coffee and biscuits are included in your afternoon work pass.

Techy Tuesday Pilot Huddle and Coworking Day

This is the first of a regular monthly meet-up aimed to bring local digital and tech businesses together to meet and connect. Attendees can simply come to the lunchtime meet-up or take up the option to work at Society1 at a discounted rate for the day and join in the meet-up around lunchtime whilst making the most of the facilities available.

There are two ticket options available:

Ticket 1: Techy Tuesday Pilot Huddle only. Free ticket, valid 12 noon - 1pm.

This ticket only includes attendance to the Huddle Meet-Up, 12 noon - 1pm in the ground floor social area hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub.

Ticket 2: Techy Tuesday Pilot Huddle and Coworking Day. £16 per person access 9am - 5pm

This includes a day of coworking at Society1, 9am - 5pm plus attendance at the Huddle Meet-Up, 12 noon - 1pm in the ground floor social area hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub

Tickets include VAT, tea, coffee, buscuits and cordial throughout the day.

What to expect from the day:

If you book the Techy Tuesday Pilot Huddle and Coworking Day ticket you are welcome to arrive at Society1 from 9am and set up to work from our coworking space for the day until 5pm. You will have access to a hot desk and tea and coffee throughout the day. You are then welcome to attend the Huddle Meet-Up which will take place on the ground floor for around an hour, from 12 noon. This will be hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub.

If you simply want to attend the Meet-Up you are very welcome to book the Free Meet-Up only ticket and attend the Huddle session from 12 noon - 1pm. Simply come to reception on the day and we will book you in.

What to expect from the Pilot Huddle, hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub :

This first meet-up will take the form of a relaxed huddle for around an hour (12 noon - 1pm). Attendees can meet each other and we can chat about the aim of the meet-up and provide more information around what to expect from future events. Subsequent meet-ups will have a guest speaker element too, however this first one is aimed to get to know some local faces.

How to find us.

We are in the centre of Preston on Cross Street, just off Winckley Square.

Our address is:

9-10 Cross Street, Preston, PR1 3LT

Carparking:

There is a car park just a two minutes walk away - Avenham carpark, which is a multistory carpark.

About this event

Come join us this September, in Chorley, for our next in-person event!

We'll be starting at 5.30pm with a short facilitated networking session, teas and coffees, and we'll be finished by 7.30pm.

Event Schedule...

17.30-18.00 - Arrivals, Informal Networking, Buddy Intros

18:00-18:20 - Welcomes, team updates and group activity

18.20-19.20 - Session time - Back by popular demand - micro-training sessions!

19.20-19.30 - Wrap up, next actions and event dates

19.30 CLOSE

Help us, help you...

We offer a "buddy system" - let us know if you'd like to walk into the event with someone, walk to the train/bus home, general intros to others - anything we can help with email us at the email below with details on how we can make your experiences as fab as possible!

Want to get involved?

We are looking for interactive zero-sales-pitch session with an activity and a takeaway, of no more than 8 minutes long.

Want to offer something? Then please fill in this specific form here https://forms.gle/Rkd8uQ5Hne5MLFBK7

Location Details...

We will be in the accessible studio space at the side of Chorley Theatre (prev. called Chorley Little Theatre), it's a great new venue and we are looking forward to seeing you at this fab venue!

Car Parking is free after 5pm in any Chorley Council car parks - https://chorley.gov.uk/carparks - closest car parks to the venue are St Mary’s Pay & Display car park (Peter Street) and if that’s full go further along Devonshire Road to West Street Car Park.

Public Transport - There is a main railway station at Chorley, aprox 5-10mins walk to the venue - cross the road outside the train/bus station and walk towards and through the main "flat iron" car park, past the town hall, toward the police station and Dole Lane is on your left.

Details on the venue here - https://chorleytheatre.com/contact

Stay Connected...

Sign upto our email updates list at - http://eepurl.com/h3QlSb

Any access requirements, please email us at team@lancashirewomenindigital.co.uk

Burnley Cyber & Digital

We are delighted to invite you to the next Burnley Cyber & Digital event to be held at UCLan Victoria Mill, Trafalgar Street on Tuesday the 26th of September as part of Burnley Business Week 2023. The Burnley Cyber & Digital Group meets regularly to listen to guest speakers on emerging tech, industry leaders and pioneers of all things digital. The group is also focused on bringing together the local cluster of Cyber and Digital businesses to discuss how we can grow and develop the local talent pool and add to this already thriving and critically important sector. The session will include drinks on arrival, guest speakers in the lecture theatre and then an open forum to discuss the Cyber & Digital sector. We then finish with food, drinks and networking.

• 5.30pm- Arrival & Networking

• 6.00pm- Welcome & Talks

• 6.45pm- Open Networking, drinks & food

Speakers:

James Walkerdine

Co-founder of Relative Insight

"From a Uni Spinout to a Global Business"

Mike Gibson

CEO of Fuuse

"Building a Tech Company in Lancashire: Opportunities and Barriers"

Lottie Robinson

Head of IT Product and Delivery at UClan

We will be having an open discussion session to allow questions to be asked of all our speakers and also to understand the thoughts of how we develop the group and what delegates want to see from it going forward.

How OUR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES journey THROUGH AN AI LANDSCAPE.

Is this the end for our industry – a time for panic – or just the start of a new adventure?

As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of creative work, join us for a discussion exploring the future of the creative industries in the North West. This event offers an opportunity for creatives to collaborate, learn from each other, and engage in debate.

Together we’ll explore how we navigate the evolving landscape, retain our unique creative voice and capitalise on the new possibilities for creative expression.

This event is free to attend and brought to you by Imagination Lancaster at Lancaster University and Wash Studio of Preston.

Programme:

10:00 Arrival/Refreshments

10:30 Keynote 20-30 mins

11:15 Film and TV 12:30 Provocation – Let’s Panic

12:45 Lunch 13:30 Design, Advertising & Marketing

14:15 Insight: Architecture

14:30 Coffee/Refreshments

15:00 Music and Performing Arts

17:00 Drinks reception and performance

Our focus: To deliver positive stories and insights. Challenge and debate what is happening now with developments in AI.

Discuss where AI is going, how fast and how will it affect our futures. And determine the challenges and opportunities.

About this event

A regular meet up for Freelancers living and/or working in Preston and it’s surrounding area. It is aimed to provide local freelancers the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.

Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?

Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?

Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?

Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?

These are all good reasons to come and join us.

The day will start with a relaxed Coffee Hour with informal conversations over a drink and pastries in our lovely social area. It will provide an opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences. At this first event we will keep this part of the day very informal, no speakers or workshops, simply an opportunity to come, meet and have a chat.

Following our Coffee Hour you have the opportunity to join us at Society1 for an afternoon of Coworking. Bring you laptop, grab a desk and work with us for the rest of the day.

Tickets include Coffee Hour and an afternoon of coworking 11am – 4pm. Tea, Coffee and biscuits are included in your afternoon work pass.

Cyber Works believes that cyber security is more than just a necessary safety feature and a drag on the bottom line; it is a driver for innovation and growth.

This is why we have developed our online Secure digitalisation programme to support businesses.

Secure Digitalisation

You do not have to be technical in nature to learn how to protect your technology and we support small to medium enterprises (SMEs) from all sectors to engage more with cyber security

The Secure Digitalisation programme aims to cover three simple concepts: Defend. Innovate. Grow.

We encourage a secure by design philosophy, and companies that are involved with the secure digitalisation programme learn how to weave cyber security practices into their organisations to help them defend, innovate and grow their business.

We are changing the narrative around Cyber Security by asking “How can we embed these core concepts into your business model and strategy?”

£500+VAT full day programme with lunch & refreshments here at Lancaster University.

Register expression of interest via Eventbrite and once place confirmed invoice will be generated

Details

We're pleased to announce that for this month, the Lancashire Innovation Digital Talk will be held in Burnley.

The speakers who will be joining us are David Walker and Thomas Parton. Dave is the managing director of +24 Marketing Ltd. and has made some pivotal choices in his business. Tom, on the other hand is an Investor at Maven Capital and invests in business across the North West of England.

We would love for you to come join us and hear what these wonderful gentlemen have to say about their journeys in building their businesses.

So, sign up and block your calendars!
Can't wait to see you there!

Speakers' Linkedin: David Walker | LinkedIn ; Tom Parton | LinkedIn
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Lancashire Innovation Digital Talks are being organised by the Economic Development Team at Lancashire County Council and supported by Relative Insight.
For more information or to get involved in delivering a talk please email dan@danknowles.co.uk

Welcome to the "FHundED Investment Ecosystem Launch" in collaboration with Lancashire Digital Hub. This event aims to bring together Investors, Founders and Business support from across the North West, to network in an environment designed to accelerate tech innovation and growth.

What are the aims of this event?

- To develop an ecosystem of investors and founders to support start-up activity and access to funding.

- To explore the various investment opportunities available to start-ups in the North West and cultivate relationships with investor networks.

- Founders will have the opportunity to hear from various investors in the region and then have one-to-one discussions with them in a relaxed networking environment.

Who is this event for?

If you are an entrepreneur/founder/CEO/CTO, of a startup, or are looking to scale-up, this is an unparalleled networking opportunity in Lancashire.

This is also a fantastic opportunity for investors to develop their collective investment power in the Lancashire region.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS FREE EVENT!

(p.s. There will be post event drinks in the local pubs around Lancaster, which is an opportunity for fantastic beer and chats)

Agenda

10:30 - 11:30

Networking for Success with Tarnia Elsworth

11:30 - 12:00

Social

Networking events can be a great way to expand your professional network and meet new people in your industry. However, for women working in tech and digital roles, these events can sometimes be daunting or even frustrating. Women can often be overlooked or underestimated at these events, making it difficult to make meaningful connections and advance their careers. That's why at our upcoming event we’re inviting women in tech and digital roles to come and hone their networking skills and will be providing a supportive and empowering environment to learn and network.

We hope you will join us for the third event in our series, where we will be joined by Tarnia Elsworth, Director and Financial Adviser at TP Financial Solutions, for a one-hour workshop on networking for success.

Since setting up her business in 2019, Tarnia has become a seasoned networker, building a successful network of her own and honing her networking skills along the way. In this workshop, she will share her insights and strategies for effective networking, even for those who might find it daunting or unproductive.

You'll learn about the benefits of networking, how to make meaningful connections, and how to leverage those connections to achieve your personal and professional goals. Tarnia will also share some practical tips for overcoming common networking challenges and making the most of your networking opportunities.

After the workshop, we'll move on to a half-hour social where you can chat with Tarnia and other attendees and continue the conversation over light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to put your newly acquired networking skills into practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and expand your network in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Whether you're new to networking or simply looking to improve your skills, this event is not to be missed. So join us, reserve your spot, and get ready to learn from a networking pro and connect with a community of tech professionals.

This event is being sponsored by Relative Insight and Three & Six and is being hosted by Fraser House Hub.

Details

We welcome you to join us in Accrington for what promises to be a fantastic and insightful event!

Our speakers this evening are Dr Naveed Iqbal, whose journey into the world of tech begins as a primary care doctor, leading him to create Tritone Health. His goal is to empower people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) using technology.

More speakers TBA soon.

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Lancashire Innovation Digital Talks are being organised by the Economic Development Team at Lancashire County Council and supported by Relative Insight.
For more information or to get involved in delivering a talk please email dan@danknowles.co.uk

Speaker: Dr Naveed Iqbal

Our first speaker, Naveed Iqbal, is a primary care doctor who is making waves in the healthcare industry with his innovative medical software company. As a passionate advocate for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, he has founded a company that builds digital tools to reduce medical complications and increase connectivity to healthcare teams.
Through his groundbreaking work, Dr. Iqbal is transforming the lives of countless patients and helping to create a more inclusive and accessible healthcare system.

Join us for an exciting discussion with Dr. Iqbal, as he shares his experiences and insights on how digital technology is changing the face of healthcare. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most innovative minds in the industry!

Lancashire Digital Leaders Summer meetup

Date: Wednesday 14th June 2023, 6-8pm

Welcome to Lancashire Digital Leaders Meetup.

Join us for an evening of networking and food. Lancashire Digital Leaders Group is a peer environment for senior leaders in tech to come together around shared challenges.

We discuss common issues around growth, skills, leadership, technology, change and much more. 

This event will take place in a Lean Coffee style format the same as the January event. There will be the chance to enjoy some food and drinks and if you are able to, go to the pub in the evening for a pint. 

 This group is for senior tech leaders in any type of organisation (CTO's, Heads of IT, Software etc) and non-technical founders in tech focussed businesses, who are looking to learn more about technology and build their network. The group promotes a learning environment.

Tickets can be found here: https://skiddle.com/e/36348216

**Please Note - on the forms we request Company Name and Job Title. This is to ensure that those registering meet the outline of the scope of members for this group. Whilst this is a free event there is cost to book the venue and catering. We will be contacting any registrants directly beforehand to confirm their attendance.**

Details

Join us in Skelmersdale at the West Lancashire Investment Centre for our latest Digital Meetup. This is going to be a great one!

We have John Ostler as our guest speaker for the evening and Alice Ashcroft as our host.

LEAN COFFEE: We will ask you to propose topics for discussion at the beginning of the event, to open up the floor for wider discussion and networking.

White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale WN8 9TG

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Lancashire Innovation Digital Talks are being organised by the Economic Development Team at Lancashire County Council and supported by Relative Insight.
For more information or to get involved in delivering a talk please email dan@danknowles.co.uk

Speaker: John Ostler

We're excited to introduce our speaker, John Ostler, who is not only a visionary creator and builder but also the founder and CEO of multiple tech businesses. Having co-founded Eight Bit Studios - a boutique agency based in Chicago and expanding into the UK. Established in 2008 and led by CEO Heather Brown, Eight Bit Studios specializes in creating bespoke mid-market and enterprise software solutions centred on engagement.

Join us for an engaging conversation with John, as he shares his experiences and insights from his time at Eight Bit Studios and how it has shaped his approach to building successful startups with Unicorn Road. Unicorn Road specializes in designing and developing custom and low-code websites, MVP web apps, and MVP mobile apps for teams who need to move fast and are ready to build.

Get inspired and learn from one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs in the industry.

This networking event, organised by the Lancashire Cyber Alliance, is part of a regular programme designed to bring together all those interested and working within the cyber security field.

The schedule for this event will include one guest speaker relevant to the audience and theme, Q&A with the speaker and plenty of time to chat and network with colleagues after.

April's's Theme:

1. Rapidly evolving threats: Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and IT teams need to stay up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities in order to effectively protect their organization's systems and data. Listen to our panellist talk about their challenges and what are they doing to protect their organisations.

2. Balancing security with usability: IT teams need to find a balance between implementing strong security measures and ensuring that users can still access the systems and data they need to do their jobs. Listen to our panellist talk about their challenges and what are they doing to protect their organisations.

3. Compliance requirements: Many industries and organizations are subject to compliance requirements that mandate specific cybersecurity measures. IT managers need to ensure that their organization is compliant with these regulations. Listen to our panellist talk about their challenges and what are they doing to protect their organisations.

Speaker: A mixed panel with an education institute, ecommerce specialist, public sector representative, manufacturing sector representative

What is the Lancashire Cyber Alliance?

The Lancashire Cyber Alliance is a new collaboration of cyber security professionals and experts within their field launched earlier this year. It is open to all including: SMEs and large businesses, Skills providers and public sector organisations.

The LCA is a spoke of the North West Cyber Security Cluster (NWCSC) providing a voice for our region . The NWCSC is affiliated to UKC3, the National Cyber Cluster and the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport).

Presently, you do not need to be a member to attend these events but we would encourage you to do so moving forward so that you do not miss out on notifications for future events and updates in the NWCSC newsletter such as funding opportunities.

This event, in partnership with Innovate UK EDGE and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will brief business advisers, and the local business community on the funding opportunities available and on how businesses can access the £500m Fund.

Join us on the 20th April 2023 in Burnley to hear about:

• The British Business Bank and how it supports Lancashire businesses

• The impacts of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund in Lancashire

• What funding is available from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

• Guidance from the NPIF Fund Managers on how to put together a quality application for funding

• How Innovate UK EDGE are supporting Lancashire based firms

Representatives from Innovate UK EDGE, Lancashire LEP and Boost, Lancashire’s Growth Hub, will also be joining us on the day and will be available to talk about how they support Lancashire’s business community.

Location: Crow Wood Hotel, Holme Rd, Burnley BB12 0RT

Date: Thursday 20th April 2023

Time: 11.00–3.00pm

Format:

Arrival and refreshments 11.00am

Presentations from 11.30am

Lunch and Networking 12.45pm – 3.00pm

In addition, there is the opportunity to have one to one meetings with the NPIF Fund Managers, Innovate UK EDGE and Boost. You can book a slot when you register, or we can arrange on the day. Slots available between 1.15pm and 3.00pm

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund project (NPIF) is supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the European Investment Bank.

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Holme Road Burnley BB12 0RT

IN THIS SESSION

Seriun's Head of Cyber Security, Wayne Fulton will use hacking tools to gain unauthorised access to a portable device and exfiltrate sensitive data. He will then deploy Microsoft's Azure Cloud Security and attempt the hack again.. join us to see what happens.

Following on from this, Wayne will showcase a number of common user blunders and the solutions that will mitigate their impact - available through Microsoft's Business Premium suite.

AGENDA

• 8.00am - Networking over breakfast

• 8:30am - Guest speaker 1: TBC

• 8:45am - Live security demonstrations Part I

• 9:30am - Refreshment break

• 9:45am - Live security demonstrations Part II

• 10:15am - Guest speaker 2: Stuart Applegate, Margins Insurance Services

• 10:30am - Networking

LIVE SECURITY DEMONSTRATIONS

• Problem - Device loss

• Solution - Remote wipe of device and secure user account

• Problem - Fraudulent remote sign ins

• Solution - Conditional Access to block impossible travel

• Problem - Virus detected on device

• Solution - Device isolation (Microsoft Defender) / remote virus scan / investigation package

• Problem - Data loss

• Solution - Data Loss Prevention implementation

KEY SPEAKERS

• Stuart Applegate - Margins Insurance | Managing Director

• TBC

SESSION TAKE-AWAYS

A greater awareness of the cyber security issues you could encounter, and the solutions you can implement to protect you and your business.

WHO IT'S FOR

This hot topic would be of interest to anyone, however the course content is geared up for IT managers, business owners and senior managers.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Breakfast! There will be hot bacon / egg rolls served at 7:30. Also a fresh flow of teas, coffee, refreshments and pastries.

This month's Tech Talk will focus around Women in Tech in honour of International Women's Day! Join us to discuss barriers to entry and what we can do to empower more women into the industry.

Details

Another super exciting tech talk!

Location: Business First Ltd, Northlight Parade, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5EG

Speaker

Paul White and Connor Walsh

Paul White- After a decade in politics, Paul conceived the idea for and was a Founder of the Modern Milkman. He’s the former Young Lancastrian of the Year and a Business Mentor too.

Conor Walsh- 24-year-old Conor is a former electrician, who was one of the winners of the 2022 Lancashire Innovation Challenge. He’s also one of Innovate UK’s Young Innovators for 2022-2023.

The pair teamed and are the none technical Founders of Patch, a tech company for home maintenance in March 2022 and managed to raise £250k to get the project off the ground straight away. Having designed and built the tech, it will go to full launch at the end of Q1 this year. With others, they also launched Ditabo Ventures in 2022, an investment vehicle specifically for Lancashire based businesses. As well as tech, the pair are also farmers too, keeping sheep, bees and turkeys.

Welcome to Lancashire Digital Leaders Meetup.

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Holme Road Burnley BB12 0RT

Join us for an evening of networking and food. Lancashire Digital Leaders Group is a peer environment for senior leaders in tech to come together around shared challenges.

We discuss common issues around growth, skills, leadership, technology, change and much more.

The first session of 2023 takes place at The Crow Wood Hotel where we'll enjoy food, followed by a presentation from Kerry Harrison, Digital Skills lead for Lancashire Skills and Employment hub. Then we'll move into a 'lean coffee' style networking where the group will discuss some of the key challenges in their businesses.

This group is for senior tech leaders in any type of organisation (CTO's, Heads of IT, Software etc) and non-technical founders in tech focussed businesses, who are looking to learn more about technology and build their network. The group promotes a learning environment.

**Please Note - on the forms we request Company Name and Job Title. This is to ensure that those registering meet the outline of the scope of members for this group. Whilst this is a free event there is cost to book the venue and catering. We will be contacting any registrants directly beforehand to confirm their attendance.**