This event will bring together purpose-led leaders, social entrepreneurs, and cross-sector changemakers to explore how to future-proof your business.
We're delighted to offer this as a free event, with food and drink provided for all attendees.
How to Register:
Sign up to become a member of Connect and receive your exclusive invitation (it's free). Please complete the registration form (including dietary requirements) by Wednesday 1st October to secure your place.
Who Should Attend?
SME founders, purpose-led business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and sector-crossing collaborators looking to grow meaningful partnerships and future-proof their business.
The Future Forward Journey
Explore the essential elements for creating and scaling successful partnerships that will shape your future.
You’ll gain practical insights through three sections:
• Laying the Foundation for Growth – Safeguard innovations, build strong culture
• Collaborating for Innovation and Scale – Foster innovation, achieve scalable growth
• Sustaining Future Momentum – Evolve partnerships for long-term impact
Agenda
Dr Brandon Robertson – Future-Proofing Through Culture: Building Organisations That Thrive on Change
Commercial Intuition
Head of Consulting and Change and Culture Specialist, Brandon will share strategies for building resilient organisations. He'll address the challenges of constant change and the common oversight of culture, offering a model and actionable steps to define culture and engage diverse perspectives for future-proofing.
Louise Mansion – Future-Proofing Your IP (Title TBC)
Marks & Clerks LLP
Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney in Mechanical Engineering, Louise will explore why protecting IP early is crucial for future-proofing your business. With experience across transport and energy technologies, she'll share insights for SMEs, universities, and multinationals on safeguarding their innovations.
Panel – Navigating the Future of Tech Business
Join us for a dynamic discussion on ensuring the long-term success of tech SMEs. Our experts will delve into the primary threats to longevity and offer concrete, immediate actions founders can take to future-proof their ventures.
We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of insight, connection, and collaboration. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at fnconnecthub@fnc.co.uk.
Warm wishes,
The FNConnect Team
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