Transform Business Festival Tayside

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The Transform Business Festival is an event which connects entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses of all shapes and sizes over the course of a day.

This year's event continues its tour of Tayside at Dundee Science Centre on 18th February, with a mission to inspire businesses and individuals to transform their futures.

Attendees can expect:

• Engaging, motivating guest speaker sessions
• Bitesize Sessions and Fireside Chats to stimulate and educate
• The chance to build connections through our fun networking sessions
• An Ecosystem Village featuring key support partners in the Tayside region
• 1 to 1 advisory sessions and much more!

This years Keynote Speaker will be former Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft UK, Dave Coplin. With over 25 years in the technology industry, Dave is at the forefront of conversations on how individuals and organisations could benefit from the transformational potential of technology.

Positive, encouraging, engaging, challenging and upbeat on topics including AI, big data, digitalization, emerging technologies and much more, Dave looks at how to combine “humans plus machines” to achieve the best results.

The Transform Business Festival is created and delivered by Business Gateway & Elevator, in partnership with Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross Councils.

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Info: Join us first thing for breakfast and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main sessions begin.

Info: We begin with a warm welcome from host Hugh Lightbody, followed by remarks from Councillor Mark Flynn, Leader of Dundee City Council.

Info: Founder & CEO of Join Talent, Katrina is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and recruitment leader. Since launching Join Talent in 2019, she has grown it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, operating in 23 countries and serving global brands. Her accolades include Recruitment Leader of the Year (2018), Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year (2021), and Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year (2022). Passionate about innovation, flexible work, and leadership, Katrina is also an active mentor, investor, and advocate for gender equity in business.

Info: Join our 30 minute Bitesize Sessions running all morning: How tech is changing consumer behaviour, Scaling your business and Building Your Website.

Info: Join our 20-minute Q&A sessions with experts on topics such as: Data made simple, Marketing on a budget, Getting Investor Ready, IP and using AI and Financial Software.

Info: Join us first thing for breakfast and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main sessions begin.

Info: Join us ahead of the keynote for lunch and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main session begins.

Info: Wrap up your day with Business Gateway at our networking session.
Connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and build valuable relationships after the main sessions conclude. It’s the perfect way to reflect, exchange insights, and strengthen your network before heading home.

Info: Embrace the buzzing atmosphere of our Ecosystem Village - a dedicated area for you to interact and engage with the key support partners in Dundee.

Info: Drop in to our Digital Skills Clinic and boost your digital know-how. Throughout the day, join our sessions for expert advice and live demos on the most important digital topics for modern business.

Info: Get one to one support from our team of Business Gateway advisers. Drop into the designated area for a free informal chat about the future of your business, ask any questions and find out about the available support.

Info: Join us ahead of the keynote for lunch and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main session begins.

Info: This years Keynote Speaker will be Founder and CEO Dave Coplin. With over 25 years in the technology industry, Dave is at the forefront of conversations on how individuals and organisations could benefit from the transformational potential of technology.
Positive, encouraging and upbeat on topics including AI, big data, digitalization, emerging technologies and much more, Dave looks at how to combine “humans plus machines” to achieve the best results.

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