Delivering the ambition for a greener, healthier and more prosperous Thames Valley
The Thames Valley has an impressive standing as one of the most successful business locations in Europe, and yet our business community is not immune to the challenges and uncertain environment in which we are all working in.
This Conference is part of our role to ensure that the Thames Valley works together as a region to develop a growth plan, co-developed between business, educators and civic leaders.  The Chamber has a unique convening power to help co-develop solutions for a greener, healthier and more prosperous region and we invite you to be part of that conversation.
Open to all businesses, this Conference forms part of our work to future proof the success of our business community. Join us to learn more about how we can deliver solutions to the challenges facing the new Government and the UK.
Host
Phil Smith, Chair of Skills England, retired CEO and Chair of CISCO UK and Ireland, Chairman and Non-Exec Director and Chair of the Digital Skills Partnership, Former Chair of Innovate UK, The Tech Partnership.
We are also delighted to announce that renowned broadcaster, Andrew Peach, will also be joining us for the day.
Speakers to include –Â
Joanna DeBiase, Partner, Knights
Rich Fisher, Business Lead – Long-Term, Rolling Stock Strategy, GWR
Abhi Naha, Digital Accelerator Director, PwC
Jane Gratton, Deputy Director – Public Policy, British Chambers of CommerceÂ
Stacey King, Senior Partnership Manager, CityFibre
Nigel Milton, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Heathrow Airport
Martin Reeves, Chief Executive, Oxfordshire County Council
Prof Elena B Spasova, Dean, Henley Business SchoolÂ
James Tyler, Managing Director, Equinix UK
Ashley Wheaton, Vice Chancellor, University College of Estate Management
Prof Sarah Williams, Pro-Vice Chancellor, External Collaborations, Professor of Leadership and Strategic Communications, Buckinghamshire New University
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What Will The Programme Cover?
- The Future of Business – People and Workplace Explore how ways of working and multiple generation teams are shaping the way successful businesses operate. What does the workplace of tomorrow look like, and how can we adapt?
- What will the Thames Valley be famous for in 10 Years’ Time? The Thames Valley has a legacy of technology and internationalisation, but what next for our region? A forward-looking session focused on how we can work together to ensure the Thames Valley delivers its future potential as a business location.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Technology – Raising Productivity and Smarter Working
From automation to data analytics, AI and tech could revolutionise the way we do business but what do we need to prioritise for change and how can we measure how more productive we are as a result.
 