The Connect2Collab Forum - November Edition

Presents: The Connect2Collab Forum with sponsors International Workplace Group (IWG), Spaces.

Ready to level up your professional game, meet like-minded trailblazers, and have fun while doing it?

The Connect2Collab Forum is your go-to platform for growth, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

This isn’t just another networking event. It’s a vibrant, inclusive space designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals - whether you’re just starting out or scaling up - gain actionable insights, spark innovation, and build real relationships.

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Why You’ll Want to Be There

• Grow Your Network: Build genuine connections that could lead to exciting collaborations.
• Learn and Innovate: Gain practical strategies to launch, manage, or scale your business - no matter your experience level.
• Be Inspired: Join a thriving community of people who understand what it means to dream big, take risks, and push boundaries.

Whether you’re an industry veteran, a budding entrepreneur, or just curious about stepping into the world of business, this forum is your chance to share ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and leave inspired.

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What’s in Store?

Our expert speaker, Erfan Siddiq will be running a session focused on recruitment best practices for Microsoft Partners and Businesses across industry, exploring what growing businesses should consider when hiring and how to build high performing teams.

From defining what “great” looks like to avoiding common hiring pitfalls. He will be sharing real world insights from his experience working in the Dynamics and Power Platform ecosystem where he helps companies scale more effectively.

Business Speed Dating Icebreaker & Networking: Kickstart connections with structured, high-energy introductions, then unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to deepen relationships and explore collaboration opportunities.

The event will be hosted at a Spaces Hammersmith (The Foundry) in West London. Find out more about the next session below!

It's free to attend and pizza & refreshments will be provided!

Info: Gemma is the driving force behind Riada Consultancy, with 20 years of experience helping companies unlock growth and achieve lasting impact. She’s worked for and with companies like Microsoft, AWS, and Accenture, applying her expertise in marketing strategy, lead generation, and aligning business and sales operations across the UK and EMEA. As a Trustee for the Aleto Foundation and a member of the London Chamber of Commerce, she’s committed to empowering businesses to innovate, collaborate, and thrive.

Info: Erfan Siddiq is the go to Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Recruiter. Ranked Top percentile of Recruiters in the UK for D365 & PP placements (Ex‑Capgemini pedigree; world class CV to hire ratio & market leading time to placement results). Head-hunter & Executive Search Consultant for Microsoft Partners and organisations of all sizes across the UK. With over 6.5+ years of combined consulting and recruitment expertise, Erfan delivers strategic talent solutions that power successful D365 (CE,F&O,BC) & PP programmes via Link Xperts.

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