Norfolk Network highlights 2018
Norfolk Network event: the man on a mission to make banking truly digital
Local hero David Brear, Co-founder of 11:FS shared how he’s grown a global company and network in FinTech. His guide around the hottest subjects included a cash free society, blockchain and cryptocurrency, neo-banking and open banking
Review by Rachel Buck, Digital Marketing Consultant
Norfolk Network event: one year on and the road ahead
Starting a business is tough. It takes a huge amount of self belief and courage to pitch your idea and ask for investment. Keeping a business running takes more hours than exist in the day. But people do it. George Davis, CEO of The SenLab Group shared his extraordinary achievements of the last year and his plans for scaling the business.
Review by Rachel Buck, Digital Marketing Consultant
Norfolk Network event: the people who share
Pedal power came to Norfolk Network with Matthew Thomas-Keeping, Regional Operations Manager for bike sharing platform ofo. Matthew presented ofo’s role in building a shared economy.
Review by Louella Schooley, Wiio
Norfolk Network event: a tale of hospitality
To celebrate Norfolk Network’s 15 Anniversary and our successful partnership with the business and the HE/FE communities in Norwich and Norfolk, we enjoyed a fascinating evening with Karen Jones CBE, co-founder of Café Rouge and Chancellor of UEA.
Review by Charlie Watson, Singular Publishing
Norfolk Network event: an hour was not enough
Networking. That word has the power to strike fear into the hearts of men and women the world over. But Lee Carnihan of Curveball and fellow creative professionals were able to help students brush up their professional skills at the annual Norfolk Network Networking Hour at Norwich University of the Arts.
Review by Lee Carnihan, Curveball
Norfolk Network event: a story about a dream. And a light bulb
Emma Watson, founder of the award-winning British childrenswear brand Little Hotdog Watson shared her story of developing a unique, technology driven product in a crowded market and opening up markets in China and South Korea, all in just two years.
Review by Louella Schooley, Wiio
Norfolk Network event: the truth about Jesus, Trump, Beyoncé and the Secret Bias
Katie Fisher, psychologist and user experience researcher devised a workshop for Norfolk Network members to explore how to identify and overcome bias and make better decisions.
Review by Lee Carnihan, Curveball
Norfolk Network event: 4 weeks and 4 minutes to make a brand
Glyn Cotton shared how his company Watr has grown from a spark of an idea to moving into mass production in just 18 months.
Review by Rachel Buck, Digital Marketing Consultant
Norfolk Network event: a vision to change the world of education
Developing Experts’ CEO Sarah Mintey joined Norfolk Network to tell us how she went from classroom teacher to educational disrupter.
Review by Louella Schooley, Wiio
Norfolk Network event: using the past to inspire the future
The History of the Advertising Trust (HAT) is the largest archive of UK advertising in the world and is based in Raveningham in Norfolk. The trust’s director Richard Powell OBE, shared selections from its collection to reveal how the industry and Brands re-think, re-models and uses its past successes to inspire more creative work.
Thank you to all our sponsors, members and speakers for making 2018 another memorable year.
Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!