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 All businesses must take steps to reduce the cyber risks they face in today's challenging operating environment. Cyber is now a business issue that goes right up to the board, and as a C-level employee your shareholders will expect you to be accountable for your cyber risk posture.

In this session, Six Degrees CEO Simon Crawley-Trice will share highlights and key learnings in today's cyber threat landscape. He will then explain why cyber must have a place at the boardroom table – and how working with a CISO will enable you to develop and execute your strategy. Attendees will gain highly relevant threat intelligence knowledge, along with strategic insights into how they can enhance their businesses' cyber risk postures.

The plethora of security vendors operating in today's marketplace can be overwhelming. With so many options, it's easy to be distracted with the latest, greatest, shiny tool. Join Rob Allen for a deep dive into the purpose of cybersecurity and how you can use that to your operational advantage today.

The past couple of years have been a time of change and transformation for businesses in the channel. In this session we’ll be looking at how value has changed in this time, and what that looks like in 2023 – perhaps what was seen as a value pre-pandemic is no longer what customers want in 2023. We’ll explore how resellers are adding value to their services for customers, and how that cane make resellers and MSPs more attractive as an acquisition target or to larger vendors looking to expand their channel reach.

Chief information officers get overwhelmed daily with calls and emails from companies trying to pitch and sell their software and technology. There are a myriad of bad approaches which will lead to your proposal landing in the recycle bin, but how can companies go about getting noticed? In this session Steven Capper and Matt Jago will discuss examples of good and bad approaches, what kind of preparation companies need to do before pitching, and what next steps organisations should take after the initial conversation in order to secure a successful sale.

A narrative detailing the sale of AIM-listed AdEPT to Wavenet through a public-to-private transaction together with the lessons learned during the previous sale of a software business to Xchanging plc.

Valuable insights including what buyers are looking for, crucial drivers of value, the importance of timing, analysis of comparable deals, vertical vs. horizontal positioning, the importance of educating investors, and the role of the ‘corporate estate agents’.

Exploring the different players involved and outlining their respective functions and their significance in the process.

The role played by comprehensive assessments such as; VDD, CDD, data cubes, and external consultancy services as part of the due diligence process.

An overview of key takeaways from the experience, revisiting crucial insights learned throughout the process.

Wine connoisseurs get ready… to immerse yourselves in a competitive wine tasting challenge! With a tantalising selection of 10 different wines from around the world, you will be tasked to work together in your teams to try and match the various wines to their tasting notes. All wine bottles are cloaked to disguise their labels, and the excitement comes when they are unmasked and the scores are revealed.

Join us for a fast-paced thought leadership session all about protecting your customers & MSP business!

385,000 UK businesses reported last year“…a negative outcome as a direct consequence of a cyber-attack…” according to research by the UK government. The same survey also found that less than 1 in 5 UK businesses have a formal incident response plan! Did you know that over 50% of MSPs are falling short of having a true cyber security & disaster recovery plan.

In this session we will discuss why having a layered security plan is a critical must-have!

Cyber security technology can help but it’s an incomplete solution. Instead MSPs should promote a culture of competence centred on independent cyber security frameworks that offer an easy-to-follow path to prevent and react to cyber-attacks. This thought-leadership session will look at frameworks and their vital role in building cyber resiliency along with practical advice on creating a credible incident response plan. We will also cover the top 5 tips and tricks for building cyber resiliency whilst discussing what is normally overlooked when building true cyber resiliency. You will see first-hand how you can take your security posture from OK to Excellent within days.

Key takeaways:

•     Security landscape update from Datto

•     Overview of frameworks - separating fact from fiction!

•     Tips and tricks for building cyber resiliency.

•     Things that are normally overlooked when building cyber resiliency.

•     Practical exercises you can run to test readiness.

Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors select and meet with the boardrooms for 25 minutes, presenting new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.

Growing a business is a journey organisations of all sizes must undertake. And while growth presents opportunities, executing this effectively comes with its challenges. In this session, Performanta CEO Guy Golan will explore how to scale a business through the lens of a small to medium-sized organisation. He will tackle key components including potential pitfalls, especially when approaching the 100-150 employee mark; what areas need to be prioritised, what companies should anticipate; and how to cross the milestone successfully.

Join us for an enlightening Q&A session with a Rafi Razzak who has successfully kept Centreprise thriving for 40 years. The session will cover key lessons learned, tactics for longevity and sustainability, and the importance of having a strong team in place. We'll dive deep into topics such as business strategy, marketing tactics, and the role of innovation and adaptation in keeping a business relevant. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry expert and join the conversation that will help fuel your business growth and most importantly sustain it!

Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors select and meet with the boardrooms for 25 minutes, presenting new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.