Agenda

Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce represents businesses across all sectors and sizes and is recognized for bringing these businesses together to connect, inform and promote.

During this one-day event, we will provide a B2B exhibition hall, the opportunity to hear from leading industry speakers, our legendary speed networking, and more.

In addition to the core programme, in 2024 our themed zone will be ‘Inclusive and Green Growth’.

More details of the agenda and our speakers can be found below.

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Business Leaders Breakfast Exhibition Hall Panel 1 (within the Exhibition Hall) Panel 2 (within the Exhibition Hall) Speed Networking

8.00am

Business Leaders Breakfast

9.45am

10.00am

Running throughout the day

10.30am

11.00am

'Green Growth'

12.00pm

12.30pm

Session 1

1.00pm

1.15pm

'Digital Revolution'

2.15pm

Session 2

2.45pm

3.00pm

Event Closes

Event Closes

Event Closes

Event Closes

Event Closes

3:00pm

Drinks reception

Drinks reception

Drinks reception

Drinks reception

Drinks reception

Speakers

Business Leaders Breakfast

8.00-9.45am

Networking breakfast featuring a panel discussion, ahead of the official opening of CambsB2B South.

Andrew Pakes MP

Andrew Pakes is the Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for Peterborough, serving since the 2024 General Election. He is the Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships. Before entering Parliament, Andrew was the Deputy General Secretary of Prospect union representing a diverse membership across science, technology and engineering jobs. He is a former member of the OECD’s Expert Panel on AI and interested in digital technology, skills and the future of work.

Green Growth

11.00am-12.00pm

Panel debate, featuring a range of perspectives on what green growth and being a sustainable business means

Digital Revolution

1.15-2.15pm

Panel debate exploring how technology is being utilised to boost competitiveness

Peter Heneghan

The Future Communicator

Peter Heneghan is a distinguished AI and communications expert with a rich background in prestigious roles at BBC News, Channel 4, BuzzFeed, and 10 Downing Street. Heneghan played a pivotal role in transforming the UK Government’s digital communication during the COVID-19 pandemic through tech advancements and audience-centric campaigns.

In Spring 2023, he founded The Future Communicator, an innovative agency focused on AI and digital communication strategies. Their clients include a UN agency, The British Chamber of Commerce, a NASDAQ-listed company, and major media and tech players like Virgin Media and Mailchimp. Heneghan noted that many organisations struggle in the “messy middle” of their AI journey, caught between selecting the right AI technology and preparing their employees for this transformation.

To support leaders and their businesses, he launched ‘AI Halo,’ a framework and suite of tools to help businesses no matter where they are on their AI journey. Testament to its early successes, PR Week named The Future Communicator as an “agency to watch in 2024.”