About this Event
π Join us at boutique hotel, Albion House, in Ramsgate, for an informative and inspiring set of discussions focused on how seaside towns are becoming the UKβs business and lifestyle hotspots.
The event will cover:
β Coastal start-ups and growth - a business boom on the sea shore
β Festivals & events - attracting visitors and custom all year round
β Connectivity - making the most of telecoms, transport and business networks
β Community power - stories of locals coming together to take ownership and action
β Attracting investment - into local businesses and buildings
β Best in class branding and place-making - that is putting seaside towns on the map
Hear from a stellar line-up of speakers including:
β‘οΈ Lord Bassam of Brighton, former Chair of the Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities
β‘οΈ Polly Billington MP, MP for East Thanet and Chairs of Coastal Parliamentary Labour Party
β‘οΈ Nick Gliddon, Business Director, VodafoneThree
β‘οΈ Alex Bagner, owner, The Rose Hotel Deal and author of βHow to leave Londonβ
β‘οΈ Neil Brocklehurst, CEO, The Post Office
β‘οΈ Luke Impett, head of policy, Airbnb
β‘οΈ Alexandra Rosen, Economist & Global Head, GoDaddy Research Lab
β‘οΈ Paul Barlow, Finance Director, Southeastern Rail
β‘οΈ Tim Davies-Pugh, CEO, Power to Change
β‘οΈ Louise Brooks, Founder, Ramsgate Space
β‘οΈ Rob Kenyon, Founder, Heritage Labs
β‘οΈ Scott Corfe, Director, Public First
β‘οΈ Gemma Dempsey, Founder, Festival of Sound
You can enjoy:
π Fascinating discussions on how seaside towns are becoming the UKβs business and lifestyle hotspots
π Inspiration from expert speakers to create your dream lifestyle on the coast
π Your ticket includes the full-day of programme content, tea and coffee, lunch and post-event drinks
Get your ticket today!
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Agenda
π: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome to Seaside Summit
Host: Emma Jones CBE
Info: Emma Jones CBE, Non Exec Director at Ramsgate Space, will welcome you to the event and share everything you need to make the most of the day ahead.
π: 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Riding the wave: Why people are moving to the coast to live, work, and play
Host: Lord Bassam of Brighton
Info: Hear from experts and entrepreneurs on the growing movement of people trading city life for the opportunities and lifestyle of the coast.
π: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Business on the coast: Start-ups in seaside towns - trends and insights
Host: Alexandra Rosen, Global Head, GoDaddy Research Lab
Info: Alexandra Rosen, Economist & Global Head, GoDaddy Research Lab, will break down the numbers of start-ups in seaside towns plus trends and insights.
π: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coastal connections: The infrastructure needed to keep communities connected
Host: Nick Gliddon, Head of Vodafone Business
Info: A look at the infrastructure needed to keep coastal communities connected and competitive. How residents are gaining access to superfast transport and broadband, postal services and payments, plus political power.
π: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee break: Refuel
Info: Enjoy a coffee break to refuel and connect.
π: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Healthy communities: How locals are powering up their economies
Host: Louise Brooks, CEO, Ramsgate Space
Info: Hear how communities are filling empty shops, buying assets, and keeping money flowing at a local level.
π: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Attracting the crowds all year round: Tourism, festivals and hospitality
Host: Gemma Dempsey, Founder, Festival of Sound
Info: Stories from founders and enablers who are providing hospitality and experiences that attract coastal crowds all year round.
π: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Enjoy a delicious lunch from the kitchen at Albion House and connect with other attendees.
π: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AI x coastal enterprise
Info: How AI can enable delivery of investment and business support.
π: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Building a brand: The people putting coastal towns on the map
Host: Rob Kenyon, CEO, Heritage Labs
Info: Rob and David are respectively playing their parts in attracting media and attention to Ramsgate and Dover through reviving historic buildings and spaces. Hear their plans and visions.
π: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
What of the future?
Host: Sam Cunningham, CEO, PoliMonitor
Info: Tech entrepreneur, polling expert and Ramsgate resident, Sam Cunningham, will share his political and place predictions for coastal towns.
π: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing remarks
Info: Reflections on the day and whatβs next for coastal enterprise.
π: 04:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Seaside CEO launch
Info: Move over to the Perico Lounge to enjoy post-event drinks and an exclusive launch of Seaside CEO - a new publication featuring 30+ local business owners.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Albion House Ramsgate, Albion Place, Ramsgate, United Kingdom
GBP 35.00






