Living Lab - Digital Adoption For Business Growth
About this Event
'Living Lab: digital adoption for business growth' As a part of Leeds digital festival 2026 will explore how businesses are leveraging digital technologies to transform operations, develop new products and services, enhance customer experience and unlock new commercial opportunities. Through a series of practical case studies and expert insights, delegates will hear how SMEs are applying automation, data analytics, AI and digital tools to improve productivity, accelerate innovation and drive business growth. The event will focus on real-world implementation rather than theory, providing guests with actionable ideas, lessons learned and inspiration for their own digital journey. Delivered in partnership between Leeds Beckett University and Leeds City Council, the Living Lab will also highlight opportunities for SMEs to collaborate with universities and access business support to accelerate change.
Objectives
- Hear directly from SME’s about their challenges and how they have successfully implemented digital innovation
- Understand how digital solutions and technologies can be used to solve real world challenges.
- Insights into university and industry collaboration for digital acceleration
- Showcase of live examples of solutions being implemented in the region.
- Signposting business support mechanisms in the region
Target audience
- SME owners, directors, senior leaders, and decision makers
- Policymakers for funding opportunities
- Digital practitioners
Complimentary co-working space will be available in the Knowledge Exchange following the event. Feel free to stay, work, connect, and continue conversations with fellow attendees and professionals in a relaxed environment.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Arrival & refreshments
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome: Simon Baldwin, Leeds Beckett University
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:20 AM
Business case study 1
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:35 AM
Business case study 2
🕑: 09:35 AM - 09:50 AM
Business case study 3
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Questions and observations
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Leeds Beckett University Live Examples/ roundtable discussion
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Business support: Leeds City Council
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking
Where is it happening?
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