EVENT PARTNERS
SME DAY - 22ND NOVEMBER 2024
Out of this world Experience
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TRANSFORMATION
The SME Day Summit 2024 offers a transformative opportunity for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to propel their companies to new heights. This isn’t just another business conference—it’s an immersive experience designed to equip you with cutting-edge strategies in marketing, sales, and scaling.
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NETWORKING
Networking at SME Day goes beyond the usual meet-and-greet. Whether you’re seeking new collaborators, mentors, or even investment, the relationships forged at this summit could be the catalyst your business needs to scale beyond borders. You’ll be connecting with key decision-makers who are actively shaping the future of SMEs in the UK and beyond.
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EXPERIENCE
SME Day’s premier venue, Samsung KX in the heart of London’s Coal Drops Yard, elevates the entire experience. From interactive workshops to high-level panel discussions, every aspect of the event is designed to provide actionable insights that can be implemented immediately. If you want to be at the forefront of business innovation, this summit is your launchpad.
Agenda
11:00
Registration & Networking
Attendee arrivals and networking session.
12:00
Welcome Note: Howard Dawber
Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London (Business & Growth)
GLA Mayor of London gives the SME DAY 2024 Welcome Note.
12:10
Introduction by Founders
SME DAY Founders introduces SEMINAL - SEMINAL Introduction by founders Dee Miller & Charlie-Louise Akintilo.
12:20
SEMINAL SOLO: Going Global with the Department for Business & Trade
Join Rob Lewtas, Strategic Partnership Manager at the Department for Business & Trade to discover the range of resources available to help you take your brand overseas.
12:30
SEMINAL SOLO: Securing Venture Capital Investment
Join Arosa Capital consultant and co-founder of PwC Raise, Antonia Burridge to discover how securing investment works in venture capital.
12:40
Scaling Segment: Q&A
Rob Lewtas, Antonia Burridge are joined by Instant Impact CEO to answer questions from the audience on Scaling for SMEs.
13:00
Live Demo: Mailchimp - Discover how to improve company marketing (Intuit Takeover)
Adnaan Mukta from Mailchimp delivers an expert masterclass on how to improve your marketing.
13:45
Live Demo: Quickbooks - Discover how to improve your Sales (Intuit Takeover)
Danny Wetherall gives expert insight on how to optimize your company accounts with Quickbooks.
14:30
Break with Flake Bake
Enjoy a short break to refuel before the founders panel. You can take a full tour of the Samsung facilities to find out more about the products from the brand.
15:15
Sales Panel - Tendai Moyo of Ruka Hair, SMADE of Smade Group & Afro Nation, Ciara London of Body by Ciara
Hear from entrepreneurs Tendai Moyo of Ruka Hair, SMADE of Smade Group & Afro Nation, Ciara London of Body by Ciara on how sales is a crucial part of their business journey.
16:00
Marketing Panel - Roger Wade of Bopark & Boxfund, Huw Gott of Hawksmoor and Big Zuu of Drip Water
Roger Wade of Bopark & Boxfund, Huw Gott of Hawksmoor and Big Zuu of Drip Water all share how effective marketing has enabled brand success.
16:45
Brand Screen Showcase
Brand owners get the unique oppoertunity to see their adverts played on the big screen as apart of our community support work :)
17:00
Close
Event finishes.
