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SUMMARY:Growth Forum Regional meet-up – Bristol
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin fellow leaders at Growth Forum’s Bristol regional meet-up taking place at The Bristol Hotel on May 22nd\, 2025. \nGrowth Forum’s regional meet-ups provide a unique opportunity for leadership teams representing high-growth IT service providers to share valuable insights aimed at helping you win new business\, increase existing revenues\, and lower your delivery costs to boost profitability. \nHosted over a day\, our content includes sector and business experts and engaging peer group panels designed to create a highly collaborative range of sessions alongside an informal networking luncheon and drinks reception. \nGrowth Forum’s Regional meet-up fosters greater collaboration\, partnership\, and knowledge exchange between senior executives from prominent suppliers. \nPlaces are strictly limited\, so register your interest to attend. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Registration & Welcome Coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – Welcome and in-house content ‘Harnessing Disruptive Technology’\n\nWe will explore the key strategic investments you need to consider in order to build value in your business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:35 – Keynote Session: From Stress to Success – How you can bounce back brighter and stronger. \nIf you were to see Paul Croker 7 years ago\, you would have seen a very different person to the one you see on social media\, at industry events and standing on stages today. 2018 was a really difficult time for Paul\, as his world physically and mentally fell apart. Paul found himself in a “perfect storm” where all elements of life (work\, family life and his marriage) were hit hard and took him to the edge. In this presentation\, Paul will walk us through this difficult time and explain what he did to keep moving forward\, and how he came out the other side. \n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – Panel One – People & Strategy – Building a Resilient and High-Performing MSP Business.\n\nSuccess in the managed services industry isn’t just about the latest technology—it’s about people. In a rapidly evolving landscape\, how do MSPs attract\, retain\, and develop top talent while aligning their workforce strategy with long-term business goals? This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss the critical role of people and strategy in building a resilient and high-performing MSP business. From leadership development and company culture to employee engagement and the impact of AI-driven automation\, we’ll explore the strategies that drive sustainable growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n13:15 – Panel Two – Processes & Technology – Driving Efficiency and Innovation in Managed Services\n\nFor MSPs\, operational efficiency and technological innovation are the backbone of sustainable growth. As customer demands evolve and competition intensifies\, how can MSPs streamline processes\, leverage automation\, and adopt emerging technologies to stay ahead? In this panel\, industry experts will discuss the intersection of process optimisation and technology adoption\, sharing insights on how MSPs can enhance service delivery\, improve scalability\, and drive profitability. We’ll explore best practices for automation\, the impact of AI\, and the importance of a strategic technology stack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 -In-House Content “Harnessing Disruptive Technologies \n\n\n\n\n\n14:30- ITE Close & Networking Drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – Event Ends
URL:https://18it.uk/event/growth-forum-regional-meet-up-bristol/
LOCATION:The Bristol Hotel\, Prince Street\, Bristol\, BS1 4QF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person,IT Events,IT MSP
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