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The conference, delivered in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, is designed to empower Nottinghamshire based businesses with their digital transformation, embracing digital tools, technologies, and strategies that will future proof their businesses and support sustainable growth.

As the digital landscape evolves rapidly, many local businesses face challenges in knowing where to start or how to scale their digital capabilities. This conference provides practical content, supporting digital transformation, bringing together industry experts, local success stories, funding partners, and hands-on support.

Whether you're looking to improve your online presence, streamline operations, adopt new technologies like AI, or simply understand what digital transformation could mean for your business - this event is for you.

*****Please note eligibility: This event is only open to those businesses who are based in the Nottinghamshire County Council Local Authority Area - bookings outside this area will be respectfully declined - please see alternative options at the end of event page*****

Overview

Through the delivery of presentations and workshops, delivered by industry experts, academics and other partners the conference aims to provide practical content to apply in your business. Content agreed to date:

KEYNOTES

- Nottinghamshire County Council Digital Connectivity Framework - Ian Stoddart, Digital Connectivity Manager, Nottingham County Council

- The role of Government in supporting Digital Transformation and Cyber Security - Gwilym Williams, Regional Cyber Lead Midlands, Cyber Security and Digital Identity Directorate, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

- Harnessing AI for Growth – Phil Grantham, Microsoft Corp.

- Demystifying the use of Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools – Professor Daniel Vera, Professor Industrial Digitalisation, Nottingham Trent University

WORKSHOPS
- Getting the SEO basics ‘Are You Tagged Right?’ - An introduction to the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) - Mark Bates, Digital Trade Adviser

- Stop Doing the Repetitive Tasks: AI Agents That Handle the Work You're Too Busy For - Martin Broadhurst, Director, Broadhurst Digital Limited

- How companies are using AI and Agents to accelerate business growth - A methodology to adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot - Adam Blackwell, Solutions Specialist Modern Workplace, FluidOne

- AI Horizon Scanning: Spot the Opportunities Before Your Competitors Do - Martin Broadhurst, Director, Broadhurst Digital Limited

- The Human Edge: Thriving Through AI and Digital Transformation - How leaders can future-proof their business and boost ROI by putting people and wellbeing first. A practical guide to leading digital change while strengthening culture and unlocking human potential – Edge Digital/Made Smarter

- AI Policies and legal aspects for your business

- The Microsoft 365 Tools You Already Pay For (But Aren’t Using) - Tim Rookes, CEO of Truly SMB

More to be announced...

Additional Information

Please note: This event is only open to those businesses who are located in the Nottinghamshire County Council Local Authority Area.

For those businesses based in and around the Derbyshire Peak, please find detail of the “Peak District Digital & AI Summit” taking place on the 3 March 2026: Book Here

This event is available for: Anybody

16th March 2026

9:00am - 4:30pm

In-Person

Trent Conference Centre (Vineyard), Nottingham, NG7 2PX

FREE

Members must Sign in / Register to purchase member only tickets

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*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact The Policy Team on 0333 320 0333 or email policy@emc-dnl.co.uk

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