TRAILBLAZING TECH IS BACK!... SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY 2ND JULY: THE LOWRY HOTEL HYBRID | IN PERSON | VIRTUAL
The global pandemic has changed everything. The way we shop has changed, with high street brands disappearing or becoming online only. How we consume hospitality experiences and leisure activities has changed. The way we educate our children and the way we engage and recruit, has changed, and as a by product increased the need for those in-demand digital and technical skills.
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e’ve seen the way we do business change from electronic signatures, to the way we bank and invest online. We’ve also seen the need to protect ourselves online more than ever before, with an increase in cyber crime and regulations which simply can’t keep up with the evolution of technology. We’ve seen advances in healthcare, from smart ambulances to prescriptions delivered by drone and we’ve also seen that whilst the world slowed down for a few months, technology has enabled us to work towards a greener future with a new focus on infrastructure and how we build communities. We’ll hear from keynote speakers and panelists as Trailblazing Tech Conference continues to evolve as a hybrid event coming to you live, studio style from the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, with the opportunity to join us in person or virtually on Friday 2nd July 2021 With live demonstrations from key leaders, Trailblazing Tech promises to be engaging, with something to learn for every sector. WHEN? Friday July 2nd 2021 08.45 - 15.00 WHERE? The Lowry Hotel, Dearmans Pl. Manchester BOOKINGS: www.pro-manchestertechconference.com This is a hybrid event. Delegates can choose to join in person or virtually with all presentations streamed live. Live Event - £125 exc. VAT Live Event - £150 exc. VAT Virtual Ticket - Member £70 exc. VAT, Non-Member £99 exc. VAT 72
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THEMES Our Programme is taking shape but what can you expect and what will you learn from our expert panels at this year’s event? FINTECH Can I pay with Bitcoin for that NFT? If you didn’t understand that question, this might be the panel for you as we explore the world of FinTech. In 2020 the government commissioned The Kalifa Review of UK FinTech which highlights the opportunity to create highly skilled jobs across the UK, boost trade and extend the UK’s competitive edge over other leading FinTech Hubs but how is it proposing we do this and what strides are we already making in this space? Join us as our panel discuss how organisations like the FCA are helping the #FinTech revolution, decentralised finance, electronic institutions and why your collectables might soon be digital. RETAIL Goodbye High Street, Hello AR Street? In a year that saw retail giants like Debenhams, Topshop and Thorntons disappear from the high street for good, we’re asking what next for retail? Easing of lockdown means we’re free to go back to the high street - but will we? The global pandemic has forced advances in shipping and logistics and savvy retailers have stepped up their online experience to meet demand. You no longer need to “be in the shop” to ‘see in the shop’ - VR has taken care of that and no more guessing if that sofa will look great in your living room thanks to AR. In fact there’s no reason to go to a physical shop again or is there? GREEN TECH Building green growth, getting to Zero by 2050 The world we live in is changing and never more than in the past year, the UK demographic is evolving. The population is growing and expected to increase to 73m by 2041 and the number of people aged 65+ is also projected to rise to 26% of the population by the same year. It’s crucial then that we change how we plan our environment, how people live and work differently in a way that is more environmentally sound than ever. The UK is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 www.lancmag.com
