JUNE 20 SPEAKERS
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & INTRO
9.00am-9.25am
EntreConf provides stimulation, inspiration, practical support, great connections and powerful insights on entrepreneurialism.
EntreConf is for start-ups and especially scale-ups. There will be ample opportunities to network with the region’s finest business thinkers and advisors on the day, from multiple sectors.
All of us can gain benefit from smart and innovative new thinking.
Join EntreConf’s founder, Greg Ingham as we introduce the day’s events with a summary of what’s to come.
THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN…
ENTRECONF AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED
9.25am-9.35am
Join us as we unveil the Finalists for the EntreConf Awards with Rob Nye of Cazenove Capital (Headline Partner of EntreConf Awards). This year’s EntreConf Awards are on September 26 at Aerospace Museum.
THE NEXT BIG THING
9.35am-10.05am
Definitely a company to watch: the fast-scaling Bristol-based carbon fibre company with clear international potential. And it’s co-funded by the UK Space Agency.
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ADVISORS
10.05am-10.35am
Advisors have a wealth of experience in the very areas entrepreneurs typically know the least about. How can you help guarantee the smartest advice and best insights? Top tips from Martin Cook, FinTech and Technology Partner at our headline partners, Burges Salmon
NETWORKING
10.35am-10.55am
EntreConf provides unique stimulation, inspiration, practical support, great connections and powerful insights on entrepreneurialism.
EntreConf is for all levels of entrepreneurialism, from start-ups to scale-ups, from those seeking funding or planning exiting to those who have sold and are going again. There will be ample opportunities to network with the region’s finest business thinkers and advisors on the day, from multiple sectors.
All of us can gain benefit from smart and innovative new thinking.
THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN…
KEYNOTE: LIFE’S A PITCH
10.55am-11.40am
Pitching lessons learned in 30 years of receiving and giving pitches. What works, what doesn’t? Practical insights and revelations from one of the leading world figures in videogames
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TRUSTS
11.40am-12.10pm
EOTs are increasingly attractive to entrepreneurs seeking value but also protection of what they’ve created. How do they work? What’s involved? GS Verde lead the discussion…
NEXTGEN CHANGERS
12.10pm-12.45pm
Why the rising cohort’s different life-views, attitudes to work and business values are important both as your customers and work colleagues. All is changing…
ENTRECONF GO
12.45pm-12.50pm
The vision for young entrepreneurs’ conferences in Bristol and Bath. Insights, advice, connections for the next generation
LUNCH & NETWORKING
12.50pm-1.30pm
EntreConf provides unique stimulation, inspiration, practical support, great connections and powerful insights on entrepreneurialism.
EntreConf is for all levels of entrepreneurialism, from start-ups to scale-ups, from those seeking funding or planning exiting to those who have sold and are going again. There will be ample opportunities to network with the region’s finest business thinkers and advisors on the day, from multiple sectors.
All of us can gain benefit from smart and innovative new thinking.
THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN…
KEYNOTE: ETHICAL VALUES ON A SCALE
1.30pm-2.00pm
How entrepreneurs can maintain founding values as scale builds. The inside story of the switch from corporate life to ethical food business now with sales of £120m/year
THE BIG RAISE
2.00pm-2.20pm
The Big Raise: how do you go about raising £20m for a bold new addition to Bristol? And what is this visionary idea?
BOUNCEBACKABILITY
2.20pm-2.50pm
Entrepreneurs’ resilience – with Thrive Leadership (Laura Aiken); Unividual (Cherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth); and Dan Ghadimi (Bowimi). What is it really like being an entrepreneur and having to dig deep?
Moderated by Thanh Quan-Nicholls of Future Space.
FROM START UP TO SCALE UP: THE EVOLUTION OF YOUR BRAND COMMUNICATIONS
2.50pm-3.20pm
The leverage effect of branding. Featuring AMBITIOUS (Maria Dickson); e2e-assure (Emma Brooks); BOXPARK (Tashia Cameron); and Neighbourly (Zoe Colosimo), discussing how thoughtful marketing adds value from start-ups to those seeking funding or exiting
NETWORKING
3.20pm-3.50pm
EntreConf provides unique stimulation, inspiration, practical support, great connections and powerful insights on entrepreneurialism.
EntreConf is for all levels of entrepreneurialism, from start-ups to scale-ups, from those seeking funding or planning exiting to those who have sold and are going again. There will be ample opportunities to network with the region’s finest business thinkers and advisors on the day, from multiple sectors.
All of us can gain benefit from smart and innovative new thinking. by collaborating together.
THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN…
ONLY CONNECT
3.50pm-4.20pm
How to benefit from The Network Effect with Elly Rowley (Natwest) and Fran Lucraft (Grace & Green).
KEYNOTE
4.20pm-5.00pm
Famed for The Wave, what is Nick planning now..? Get the scoop from a leading regional entrepreneur.
CLOSING SESSION & WRAP PARTY
5.00pm-7.00pm
Summary and discussion of the first-ever two day EntreConf. Plus an end-of conference shindig – all finishing by 7pm. THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN…