Digital Hub - September 2024

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS DIGITAL HUB EVENT?

Pizza! Probably the most important consideration is that there will be pizza available.

The format may change a little on each event depending on the subject matter.

A rough agenda for this event is as follows: Pizza @ Yeovil Chambers Digital Hub

18:00 – Arrival and networking whilst eating pizza
18:30 – Welcome & intro
18:45 – Key Presentation with Q&A session
19:20 - Spotlight Focus - Local tech business
19:30 - Coffee & Pizza break
19:40 - 2nd Key Presentation with Q&A
20:15 - Industry update - Uk & Global Tech news + local community tech news
20:45 - Networking and eating leftover pizza - the perfect end to your evening

WHAT WILL YOU BE COVERING AT THIS EVENT?

Join us for a crucial discussion that aims to boost your business's cyber security. In this session, our expert, Adam Pilton from Cyber Smart, will delve into the various cyber threats that businesses face today, from phishing scams to other security vulnerabilities.

He'll pay special attention to Ransomware.....it's not just a buzzword!

Ransomware is a real and escalating threat. This presentation will arm you with the knowledge to protect your small business from this growing menace. We’ll kick off with eye-opening ransomware statistics and a brief history that reveals how this cyber threat has evolved. Learn why small businesses are particularly vulnerable, and discover practical strategies for awareness, prevention, and response. We'll also dive into the role of cryptocurrency, the value of cyber insurance, and the importance of regulatory compliance.

Adam Pilton

"I simplify Cyber: Plain talk, clear ideas"

About Adam Pilton

Having worked within cyber since 2016 across various roles, Adam has a broad understanding of cyber security, from the impact of cyber crime upon individuals and businesses to the need to convey the right messages to senior leaders and end users, ensuring engagement and support.

He has investigated cyber crime, identifying offenders and prosecuting them, been a subject matter expert in multiple areas for an organisation of over two thousand people, holding responsibility for training in that organisation and utilising my communication skills to simplify the complex.

WHAT ELSE WILL YOU BE COVERING?

AI will be a continuous feature of all the events. Who, how, and what is AI being used for, along with interactive sessions where you will have live demonstrations. The application of AI is missing from most nontech businesses, so we hope to bring you a basic understanding allowing you to learn how it may apply to your business & industry sector.

We will have live demonstrations of Chat GPT, how to use it, and what prompts work best. By the end of this session, you will know where to go and how to use chat GPT for your business. There also be updates, tips, advice, and live demos on Microsoft CoPilot and its various features.

You will leave this event smarter than you arrived...that's our promise

There will be a section on Tech Tips, with a quick-fire round of useful tips within common systems such as Office 365, iPhone, Mac's, Chat GPT etc.

We will also round up all the relevant UK and global tech news over the last couple of months. Ending with a quickfire 60-second update from any local Tech businesses that wants to share their industry-related updates.

If you are a local tech business and would like to present in the 'Spotlight' feature please contact the team: hubs@yeovilchamber.org

WHO & WHAT IS DIGITAL HUB?

Digital Hub is one of many ‘sectors-specific hubs’ created by Yeovil Chamber, to help support, educate, and grow the sector. You don’t need to be a tech or digital business to attend, nor do you need to be a Yeovil Chamber member.

Yeovil Chambers Digital Hub has joined forces with the county-wide Digital Somerset CIC, in an attempt to share knowledge, education, and network between businesses, helping join the digital dots across the county. Yeovil Chamber’s reach is actually much wider than just Somerset boundaries, so like with all other hubs our members and area of focus covers South Somerset, West Dorset, and beyond. But there are no geographical restrictions to be a part of the Digital Hub. We don’t mind if you are from Bristol, Bath, Taunton, or a neighbour from Sherborne. Everyone is welcome.

Being interested in digital means being a part of the wider ‘Tech’ sector. Therefore, both Digital Hub and Digital Somerset are connected to the tech cluster for the South West of England, known as: https://www.techsouthwest.co.uk/

"useful technology made simple"

IS DIGITAL HUB JUST FOR GEEKS?

Definitely not. Digital Hub is a tech event for non-techies.

'Digital' spans multiple sectors. We welcome IT & Web Agencies as much as Construction & Aerospace.

If you are in tech and digital and want to network with peers – great, you are welcome. If you are a law firm that wants to upskill the business or improve your digital presence and simply want to learn more – great, you are also very welcome.

NOTE: Students can attend for free - please use voucher code "student" at check-out