Everything Digital: Unplugged

Step Into the World of Founders Who’ve Been There

Who's Speaking?
We’ve brought together a remarkable group of Tech Founders who’ll share:

• Honest accounts of the highs and lows in their entrepreneurial journeys
• Raw, unfiltered stories of setbacks and turning points that shaped their success
• Deeply personal insights on resilience and reinvention in the face of adversity
• Lessons learned that will challenge and inspire your own path forward.

What to Expect
You’ll feel the energy in the room as they share the pivotal moments that changed everything—their bold risks, painful failures, and the relentless determination that turned ideas into reality. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s exactly what every founder needs to hear.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to push through the hardest days and achieve the extraordinary, this event is for you. Join a community of like-minded founders and be inspired by stories that will reignite your belief in what’s possible.

Patrick Smith, founder and CEO of zally®, will be joining us as a speaker at our upcoming Everything Digital Unplugged Event. Patrick is a visionary serial entrepreneur who has been redefining industries for over three decades. From starting his entrepreneurial journey at just ten years old to successfully launching and exiting two ventures, Patrick has consistently proven that hard work beats talent. 💥

Bobbie King APM, co-founder of SQEPtech, will be joining us as a speaker at our upcoming Everything Digital Unplugged event!Bobbie is a driving force behind SQEPtech, a company specialising in HR and people management technology. Since founding the business in 2018 with her partner, she has been instrumental in steering SQEPtech’s growth by diversifying its range of talent and development technology products and services, resulting in significant success.

Oly Newton, founder of Run4YourMind Foundation and Lights On Wellbeing, will be joining us as a speaker at our upcoming Everything Digital Unplugged Event.Oly is an international speaker and mental health trainer who has inspired over 40,000 people worldwide by courageously sharing his journey. After years of battling severe OCD, anxiety, and depression, Oly discovered running in July 2017 as a powerful coping mechanism.

James Akrigg With over 30 years of industry experience, James has had the incredible privilege of witnessing the evolution of technology firsthand.
His journey has been enriched by my role as the former Head of Technology for partners at Microsoft, where he had the opportunity of collaborating with brilliant minds to shape the tech landscape. Today, He channels his insights and expertise to help businesses of all sizes achieve remarkable success through strategic technological integration.

Important Information

Please be advised that filming and photography will be taking place at this high-profile event. By entering the event premises, you consent to the use of your image, voice, and likeness in any media or promotional material related to the event, without compensation.

If you have any concerns, please contact a member of the event staff for assistance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Department Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, United Kingdom