About this event
The Nottinghamshire Digital Awareness Conference 2026 is a focused event designed to empower businesses within Nottinghamshire to embrace and accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Scheduled for 8th June 2026 at the Trent Conference Centre (Vineyard), Nottingham, this conference is a hub for practical knowledge and expert insights aimed at future-proofing businesses through digital technologies, including AI and automation.
The conference is curated in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council to support local businesses facing challenges in scaling their digital capabilities. Attendees will gain exposure to a rich agenda featuring keynotes from industry and government leaders such as Ian Stoddart (Digital Connectivity Manager, Nottingham County Council), Gwilym Williams (Regional Cyber Lead Midlands, DSIT), Phil Grantham (Microsoft Corporation), and Professor Daniel Vera (Nottingham Trent University). These sessions provide strategic insights into digital connectivity, cyber security, AI adoption, and industrial digitalisation.
Complementing the keynotes, the conference offers hands-on workshops covering a range of vital digital topics:
- SEO fundamentals - "Are You Tagged Right?" by Mark Bates, Digital Trade Adviser
- Leveraging AI Agents to automate repetitive tasks by Martin Broadhurst from Broadhurst Digital Limited
- Business growth acceleration through AI and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot presented by Adam Blackwell from FluidOne
- AI horizon scanning to spot emerging opportunities, again with Martin Broadhurst
- Leadership strategies to thrive through digital transformation and prioritize human-centric change by Edge Digital/Made Smarter
- Legal and policy considerations around AI applications
- Unlocking hidden value by using the Microsoft 365 tools that businesses already subscribe to, by Tim Rookes, CEO of Truly SMB
This event is ideal for Nottinghamshire-based business owners, managers, and digital transformation leads at any experience level seeking practical tools and strategies to enhance their digital presence and operational efficiency. It blends presentations, expert panels, and workshop formats for interactive learning and networking.
Please note this event is strictly for businesses located within the Nottinghamshire County Council Local Authority Area; businesses outside this area are directed to alternative events such as the "Peak District Digital & AI Summit" scheduled for 3rd March 2026.
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