Are You Running a Risky Business?

Join us for an engaging World Café style event. This morning gathering will feature small table discussion groups, each hosted by a knowledgeable facilitator, where participants will explore critical themes such as mitigating risks associated with exiting a company, creating a roadmap for a successful exit, enhancing cybersecurity, ensuring compliance, and developing effective digital strategies. Networking Opportunities: Enjoy breakfast while connecting with fellow attendees.

A World Café is an interactive format that encourages open dialogue and knowledge sharing among participants. Attendees will rotate between tables to engage in meaningful conversations, allowing ideas to flow and diverse perspectives to emerge. This collaborative approach fosters community and collective intelligence, making it an ideal setting for discussing complex topics.

Why attend?

Attending this event will provide you with valuable insights into managing risks effectively within your business. You will gain practical strategies from industry experts and peers, helping you to navigate challenges such as cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements. The collaborative discussions will empower you todevelop actionable plans tailored to your specific business needs.

Who is it for?

This event is designed for business owners and leaders who are looking to enhance their understanding of risk management in the context of exiting their company and strengthen their business strategies. Whether you are an established entrepreneur or a startup founder, this event offers valuable perspectives that can benefit your organisation.

Take aways.

Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to mitigate risks associated with exiting a business, insights into best practices for safeguarding their companies during transitions businesses, and a network of like-minded professionals to collaborate with in the future. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business's resilience.

On the day

Date: Thursday 30th January 2025

Location: Square Works, Bristol

Arrival 9:00am

Start: 9:30am - 11.00am

Comments & close: 11.00 - 11.30am

Collab Events Team

Emma Millington is CEO of Modular, a human first digital agency who combine technical innovation with human centred design to create bespoke software solutions and engaging brands that maximise engagement, brand awareness and boost ROI.

Gildas Jones is the founder and Managing Director of Dial A Geek, a B Corp-certified Managed IT Service provider specialising in cyber security compliance. Over the last 18 years Dial A Geek helped over 1000 businesses grow with a smart use of technology.

Kim Jones is the founder of hgkc, established in 2013, where she has specialised in collaborating with leaders and their teams to build successful businesses. As a strategic advisor and mentor, she developed her expertise in analytical, commercial and communication skills over a 30-year period across a range of private and public organisations in strategic commercial, finance and innovation roles primarily focussed on scaling and transition activity. Over the last few years Kim has focussed on helping owners and leadership teams to build value for exit and support them in the exit process. Combining her advisory role with academia, Kim is currently a PHD researcher investigating the decision-making behaviour of entrepreneurs.

Samantha Jenkins is the Head of Cyber, Tech & FinTech at Simcox Brokers Ltd, an independent insurance brokerage. Sam collaborates closely with Technology and FinTech firms to craft bespoke, comprehensive insurance solutions tailored specifically to each company's unique needs. Additionally, with her expertise in cyber insurance, she works with companies across all sectors to help them understand the importance of cyber coverage and ensures that they receive thorough protection against potential cyber incidents in today’s digital landscape.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Square Works, 17-19 Berkeley Square, Bristol, United Kingdom