Thank you to everyone who supported this day of networking in Oxfordshire. Thanks to those that attended and for those that spoke, sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise.
We have received some kind feedback and it looks like we may be persuaded to do this again in the future!
We had 172 registered attendees and our Eventbrite to Zoom comparison shows that the majority attended the day at some point.
The day provided a range of networking opportunities that were designed to help you develop your relationships, make new contacts, collaborate, socialise and find trusted suppliers.
We decided to offer a complimentary event to support our members and the wider Oxford Business Community. We knew that people would question why it was free, when many other organisers would charge, but we hope it did not devalue the event as we looked to bring Oxfordshire together and kickstart the business recovery across the County.
The event was primarily online from 9.45am to 4pm but we finished the day at the Hilton Garden Inn in Abingdon for an ‘in person’, face to face social drinks event, where Ben and Mike welcomed around 30 people with a drink of their choice.
The networking events throughout the day included open networking tables, speed networking and discussion led conversations.
Again, we thank our speakers for volunteering their time in preparation and attending to talk. Please see a list of the experts below and if recorded a link to see a copy of their talk.
- Stefan Thomas, Author of Networking for Dummies “Every big opportunity starts with a little conversation”? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQn0fy3_Aes&t
- Aaron Rudman-Hawkins, Evergreen Agency – ‘How to capitalise on the post-pandemic digital world’
- Jane Fryatt, Face2FaceHR – ‘You’ve hit that milestone! How to take on your first employee without peeing your pants’
- Darren Aston, Aston & James – ‘The New way of Working’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzP4Sp6IeJg
- Mike Woodward, Opera Anywhere – ‘Power of optimism’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pYAmhGXRng
- Kathryn Jeacock, DBKT Coaching – ‘The Future of work’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CABvkQRT9wE&t
- Sam Jones, NGI Finance – ‘Funding your potential’
- Mary Thomas, Concise Training – ‘Creating social content to stand out from the crowd’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydt_R_2-28E&t
- Tim Wraith, Sobell House – ‘support of the Oxford community’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEBOuqpMqno
- Magician, Josh Luland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h3pNVjGatY
- Ted Yeates – ‘Funding Residential Care – After Covid’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtnrcNMG1xM
- Jackie Fitzgerald, Alquimia – ‘How using your ancestral memory can help you be happier and more successful’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62wuPDeNDRY&t
- Nick Hughes, Dynamic Coach – ‘Helping your clients make SENSE in the sales arena’ (similar presentation https://youtu.be/OTkr7t7tn1Q)
- Ali Bell, Fitbox – ‘Let’s get Physical with Fitbox’ A mini boxercise taster session
- Cathy Dunbabin, Opendoorz – ‘Improve the Networth of your Network!’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-_uG8ullcc
- Melanie Greene, Inspire Transformation – ‘Difficult conversations & resiliance at work’
- Brendon Cross – ‘The Twin Town Challenge – networking with a difference’
- Mike Lawton – serial entrepreneur – is your business investible? what investors really look for
- Kellie Peters, Databasix – ‘GDPR your framework for business growth’
- Jenny Gordon, Jenuine Consulting – ‘Leading virtual / blended teams’
- Sara Southey, The Southey Way – ’10 health & fitness myths’
- Mike Jennings, Chairman of the Jennings Group of companies, and leading on values based cultures which put people first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZQlbPctjIw
Thank you again for everyone’s support of the day.
