{"id":355795,"date":"2025-11-18T12:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/conference-ads-sme-engage-growth-resilience-and-winning-business\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T12:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:52:11","slug":"conference-ads-sme-engage-growth-resilience-and-winning-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/conference-ads-sme-engage-growth-resilience-and-winning-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference: ADS SME Engage \u2013 Growth, resilience and winning business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Building a resilient and successful business takes insight, adaptability and the right support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In this conference, we bring together industry experts and specialist advisors to offer you a day of practical learning, connection and collaboration \u2013 all designed to help you succeed in our competitive and fast-changing sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Through expert-led panels, we\u2019ll explore the critical levers of business advantage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\">AGENDA:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10:30 \u2013\u00a0Registration<\/li>\n<li>11:00 \u2013\u00a0Opening welcome \u2013 <strong>Jason Sinclair<\/strong>\u00a0(ADS Group Finance Director)<\/li>\n<li>11:10 \u2013\u00a0Avoiding cyber risk \u2013 practical steps to safeguard your business, data and reputation \u2013 <strong>Liam Hulley<\/strong> (Cyber Risk Consultant, Gallagher)<\/li>\n<li>11:35 \u2013\u00a0Using R&amp;D Tax rules to improve cash flow \u2013\u00a0co-hosted by\u00a0<strong>Chris Barker<\/strong> (Innovation Funding Specialist, ABGi), and <strong>Andy Wales<\/strong> (Account Director, ABGi)<\/li>\n<li>12:00 \u2013\u00a0Bid writing for MOD contracts\u00a0\u2013 navigating public procurement with confidence \u2013 Panel session hosted by\u00a0<strong>Charlotte Davies<\/strong> (Head of Defence Commercial, ADS) with:\u00a0<strong>Pete Coyle<\/strong> (Bid Masters),<strong>\u00a0Cath Convery<\/strong> (Owner\/Director, Explosive Learning Solutions),\u00a0<strong>John Kite<\/strong>\u00a0(MOD Supplier Relations Team Leader)<\/li>\n<li>12:45 \u2013 Lunch<\/li>\n<li>13:45 \u2013\u00a0Creating working capital\u00a0\u2013 freeing up finance to fund your next stage of growth \u2013 Panel session hosted by\u00a0<strong>Aimie Stone<\/strong>\u00a0(Chief Economist, ADS)<\/li>\n<li>14:30 \u2013 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for winning work\u00a0\u2013 using sustainability and governance to build value and create a competitive edge \u2013 Hosted by\u00a0<strong>Ian Tarplee <\/strong> (Associate Director \u2013 Carbon Advisory, BDO) with:\u00a0<strong>Jordan Croskery<\/strong> (ESG Executive, ADS),\u00a0<strong>Kane Benham<\/strong> (Owner, Ops Consul), <strong>Dr Samantha Healy<\/strong>\u00a0(Group Director ESG, QinetiQ)<\/li>\n<li>15:30 \u2013\u00a0Drinks &amp; networking<\/li>\n<li>16:30 \u2013\u00a0Close<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">There will also be plenty of time to connect with others and share experiences with lunch, drinks and networking scheduled throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\">Book your place<\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">To book your place, click the \u2018Register Now\u2019 button. 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