Conference: ADS SME Engage – Growth, resilience and winning business
Building a resilient and successful business takes insight, adaptability and the right support.
In this conference, we bring together industry experts and specialist advisors to offer you a day of practical learning, connection and collaboration – all designed to help you succeed in our competitive and fast-changing sectors.
Through expert-led panels, we’ll explore the critical levers of business advantage.
AGENDA:
- 10:30 – Registration
- 11:00 – Opening welcome – Jason Sinclair (ADS Group Finance Director)
- 11:10 – Avoiding cyber risk – practical steps to safeguard your business, data and reputation – Liam Hulley (Cyber Risk Consultant, Gallagher)
- 11:35 – Using R&D Tax rules to improve cash flow – co-hosted by Chris Barker (Innovation Funding Specialist, ABGi), and Andy Wales (Account Director, ABGi)
- 12:00 – Bid writing for MOD contracts – navigating public procurement with confidence – Panel session hosted by Charlotte Davies (Head of Defence Commercial, ADS) with: Pete Coyle (Bid Masters), Cath Convery (Owner/Director, Explosive Learning Solutions), John Kite (MOD Supplier Relations Team Leader)
- 12:45 – Lunch
- 13:45 – Creating working capital – freeing up finance to fund your next stage of growth – Panel session hosted by Aimie Stone (Chief Economist, ADS)
- 14:30 – Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for winning work – using sustainability and governance to build value and create a competitive edge – Hosted by Ian Tarplee (Associate Director – Carbon Advisory, BDO) with: Jordan Croskery (ESG Executive, ADS), Kane Benham (Owner, Ops Consul), Dr Samantha Healy (Group Director ESG, QinetiQ)
- 15:30 – Drinks & networking
- 16:30 – Close
There will also be plenty of time to connect with others and share experiences with lunch, drinks and networking scheduled throughout the day.
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