Smart Business Conference Early Bird Discount!

You can book your early bird ticket for the ‘Smart Business ‘conference now by clicking here.

Co-located at the Eco Technology Show at the Amex Stadium Brighton on the 15th June 2012, Smart Business is a one day conference for private and public sector leaders.

Showcasing opportunities to create business value in a resource constrained environment, and highlighting how integration of technology into Cities enables sustainability, well-being and economic development.

Providing the context for sustainable growth opportunities and presenting case studies of Smart City and Smart Business initiatives. This will equip you with the ideas, information and contacts to deliver solutions in your own organisations.

They are delighted to be able to confirm the following guest speakers:
 
Greg Barker MP Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, Caroline Lucas Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion and Norman Baker MP Under-Secretary of State for Transport on 'economic growth in a resource constrained world?'
Jo Confino Executive Editor of the Guardian and chairman of Guardian Sustainable Business
Jen Hawes-Hewitt Global Manager, Intelligent Cities, Accenture on the Smart opportunity
Ian Abbott-Donnelly European CTO Smarter Cities at IBM on case studies of urban growth
Geoff Raw Strategic Director Place, Brighton & Hove City Council on Inward Investment
Ben Earl Environmental Affairs Manager at B&Q on sustainability boosting your business
David Green, Eco-Island Partnership, IoW on integrating business, community, IT & energy
Mike Herd, Executive Director, Sussex Innovation Centre on funding for innovation and start-ups
Claire Jones, Head of Procurement Strategy, B&HCC on 'competitive edge in public sector procurement'
Abigail Dombey, Energy Manager, University of Brighton on cost saving energy initiative
Daren Howarth, Managing Director, C Level on team building through CO2 reduction
and more speakers to be confirmed!

There will also be sessions featuring:
•    Brighton & Hove Inward Investment Prospectus
•    Further procurement opportunities for SMEs
•    Funding from Carbon Trust, Energy Saving Trust, Technology Strategy Board
•    'Smart ROI' case studies on large businesses benefitting from sustainable growth

Benefits of attending:
•    Be inspired by organisations and Cities that are creating opportunities for sustainable growth.
•    Learn about new technologies, business models, partnerships, policy & incentives.
•    Connect with peers and fellow thought leaders across the public & private sector to facilitate longer term collaboration.
•    Hear ideas to grow your business by reducing waste, saving costs, improving productivity and developing new products & markets.
•    Discover innovative technology solutions for Cities plus options to make business more efficient, profitable and sustainable. Leave with ideas to apply to your organisation.
•    Understand how other Cities are adapting to growing populations and diminishing resources by intelligent application of Information & Communications Technology.

Register now and pay just £99! To save £50 go to www.smartbusinessconference.co.uk

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