November 1st 2012 - Hull, UK
November 1st 2012 - Hull, UK
Now in our third year, HDLive is back for 2012 showcasing some of the world's leading experts in technology, business, branding, education, mobile and the web.
We are delighted to invite you to join us on November 1st for a memorable day of listening, learning, meeting friends, and helping you understand what's possible during this amazing era.
Technology continues to play an increasing role in our work and personal lives. How effectively you integrate and harness that technology will affect how successful your organisation is. Don't miss out, buy your ticket now!
Evan Davis is a presenter of the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, a role he took up in April 2008. He is also well-known as the presenter of the BBC2 business reality show, Dragons' Den. And on Radio 4, he also presents a weekly business discussion programme, The Bottom Line.
In 2011 he presented Made in Britain, a three part BBC2 series with an accompanying book on how the country pays its way in the world.
For the six and a half years prior to working on the Today programme he was the Economics Editor of the BBC, the most senior economics reporter in the corporation. He was promoted to that role after working as an economics correspondent for the BBC and as economics editor of the Newsnight programme on BBC2 in the 1990s.
Before joining the BBC in 1993, he was an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and at the London Business School. He has written numerous papers, articles and newspaper and magazine columns as well as the book, Public Spending, (published by Penguin in 1998). He is also a co-author of the Penguin Dictionary of Economics and the New Penguin Dictionary of Business.
He studied at St John’s College Oxford (1981 to 1984) and at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University (1986 to 1988).
Evan Davis is a presenter of the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, a role he took up in April 2008. He is well-known as the presenter of the BBC2 business reality show, Dragons' Den
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Horace Dediu is the founder and author of Asymco.com and an independent analyst and advisor on mobile platform strategy.
He is a strategic analyst with a proven track record, declared “King of Apple Analysts” by Fortune Magazine, and a resource for Bloomberg, CNN, The Financial Times, The Economist, and Forbes. Asymco.com is followed by tens of thousands of mobile industry observers. In addition, Horace hosts "The Critical Path", one of the most popular technology and business strategy podcasts on the 5by5.tv network and available through iTunes.
Horace has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Tufts University.
Horace Dediu is the founder and author of Asymco.com and an independent analyst and advisor on mobile platform strategy. He is a strategic analyst with a proven
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Fraser Speirs is the Head of Computing and IT at Cedars School of Excellence in Greenock, Scotland. Fraser led the deployment of the world's first whole-school 1:1 iPad program and now consults widely on educational technology.
Fraser Speirs will take us on a tour of current trends in education, with a particular focus on the changing classroom based on his experience of running the world's first whole-school 1:1 iPad programme. In a world of free courses teaching thousands, new school models and mobile devices in the classroom, Fraser will offer his thoughts on where our schools are headed and the future shape of our classrooms..
Fraser is a well-known public speaker at events such as the Apple EU Leadership Summit, Abilene Christian University's 2011 Connected Summit and Macworld Mobile
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Elliot recently co-founded Viewport Industries with Keir Whitaker and is also a well known designer, speaker, and author whose work can often be found in books, blogs, and magazines, with a client list that includes brands such as Virgin, Microsoft, Brooklyn Beta, Founders Fund, and MailChimp.
He gives talks at various events across the globe and writes for several leading industry publications. Elliot is also the Editor of typography magazine 8 Faces.
In 2011 Elliot Jay Stocks and Keir Whitaker, co-founders of Viewport Industries, came up with the idea of ditching client work in favour of working on developing their own products and services.
This session, warts and all, will look at the journey so far. From business decisions to dealing with bank managers via design and collaborative ways of working they'll share their experiences of moving from clients to customers.
Elliot recently co-founded Viewport Industries with Keir Whitaker and is also a well known designer, speaker, and author whose work can often be found in
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Keir has been building web sites for clients big and small since HTML was in uppercase and recently co-founded Viewport Industries with Elliot Jay Stocks. With a focus on frontend development, WordPress, PHP and JavaScript he and his laptop can often be found in coffee shops in his adopted home of Bath. He is a fan of fine coffee, cocktails, transport related graphic design, F1 and paper based media.
In 2011 Keir Whitaker and Elliot Jay Stocks, co-founders of Viewport Industries, came up with the idea of ditching client work in favour of working on developing their own products and services.
This session, warts and all, will look at the journey so far. From business decisions to dealing with bank managers via design and collaborative ways of working they'll share their experiences of moving from clients to customers.
Keir has been building web sites for clients big and small since HTML was in uppercase and recently co-founded Viewport Industries with Elliot
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Bobbie has spent more than a decade writing about technology, the media, society and ideas, including as a reporter and editor for The Guardian in London and San Francisco, and for outlets like Wired, the BBC and Technology Review.
He is currently Europe Editor at the technology news site GigaOM and co-founder of MATTER, an independent digital outlet for longform science and technology writing.
Bobbie has spent more than a decade writing about technology, the media, society and ideas, including as a reporter and editor for The Guardian in London and San Francisco
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Simon is a branding expert with considerable experience of working with clients such as BP, Volvo, Microsoft and Virgin on brand strategy and brand development projects. A respected commentator on branding issues, he has contributed to a number of books on the subject and is a frequent speaker at conferences and in the media.
Simon also has wide experience across the marketing mix, working as a marketing director and as a consultant managing projects featuring graphic and interior design, PR, Direct marketing, advertising and interactive media.
Simon has been Director of Brand Strategy and Identity at Interbrand, Marketing Director and Head of Brand Strategy at Sapient, the business and technology consultancy, a Partner at communications company Circus and a Partner at The Fourth Room.
In 2004 Simon launched an active Sportswear business Rapha
In a previous life, Simon qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse.
Simon Mottram is Chief Executive and Founder of Rapha, a luxury cycling business. In the 5 years since its launch, Rapha has established itself as one of the most desirable brands in the cycling industry, with a range of clothing and accessories that combine unparalleled performance with elegant styling. Rapha sells direct to its 30,000 consumers through a web site: http://www.rapha.cc
Prior to founding Rapha, Simon spent 15 years as a brand and marketing consultant working with premium brands and blue-chip clients around the world. He was Director of Strategy at Interbrand and a partner in pioneering communications consultancy Circus. Simon is also a Chartered Accountant, qualifying with Price Waterhouse in London.
Simon is a branding expert with considerable experience of working with clients such as BP, Volvo, Microsoft and Virgin on brand strategy and brand development projects
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Before co-founding FreeAgent, Roan has worked as an interface designer, condensed matter scientist and removal man. As a result, he's fascinated by the intersection between level-headed business reasoning and heart-felt emotional design, and always remembers to lift with the knees.
As FreeAgent's Product Director he stubbornly refuses to accept managing finances can't be fun, by driving improvements in one of the world's most popular online accounting apps.
In the last 15 years we've witnessed the birth and explosion of the start up culture.
And technology has been the great enabler. The barriers to entry when creating a new business are now lower than ever. Technology has all allowed us to start businesses in our garages and grow them to billion dollar winners in a matter of a few short years. It allows us to connect and engage our customers instantly, and enables those customers to spread awareness of our companies, products and services even further.
And yet there's a problem. For all these advances in technology, and the occassional high profile success stories, most new businesses still fail. So why is it that, despite it being easier and cheaper than ever to start a business, most won't survive beyond the first few years?
Now, the reasons why businesses fail are many and varied but I think it's clear that the incredible progress in technology won't guarantee our sucess. Technology isn't enough. I believe there's a missing ingredient, which is what I want to talk about today.
Roan is the co-founder and Product Director of FreeAgent, the online accounting application for freelancers and small businesses.
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Last year we began our roll-out of lightning fast fibre optic broadband across our Hull and East Yorkshire network.
During 2012 KC Lightstream – which offers guaranteed download speeds of 100Mbps and 15Mbps upstream – will become available to 15,000 local homes and businesses, transforming the online experience of users.
As well as stimulating the digital sector in particular, our investment in fibre optic broadband has the potential to attract new businesses to the region and help local businesses across all sectors.
The University of Hull is delighted to host this prestigious conference. The impact of digital technology on the economy is unprecedented.
It is an area of significant interest and expertise in Hull’s Business School and is shaping coherent University delivery to students across a range of one-time separate disciplines from gaming to computer science to journalism and a variety of creative provision.
Whether it is on our campus at Hull or at our distinctive site at Scarborough the University continues to play an active role in helping shape the digital economy.
Wykeland is a leading property development company owning a substantial commercial property portfolio and working in close partnership with public and private sectors.
In the Yorkshire and Humber region, Wykeland’s established developments include Europarc, near Grimsby, Melton West Business Park on the A63 west of Hull and Bridgehead at Hessle, where work is about to start to create 610,000 sq.ft. of prestigious space for offices, research and development and high tech/clean manufacturing.
Rapha creates the finest cycling clothing and accessories in the world. Designed without compromise for the most discerning rider, Rapha products blend style with optimum performance. A passion for road racing means Rapha is more than just a product company.
Shopify is a hosted ecommerce solution that allows you to set up and run your own online store. Pick an ecommerce website template, list your products, accept credit card orders, and ship your goods - all with a few clicks of the mouse.
Has Bean coffee started in 2003 as a micro roasters based in stafford. Selling coffee online ot the world, we have built a repuation for quality not only of our products but of our service too.
Hallmark Hotel Hull is located at the Gateway to the Yorkshire Wolds and offers AA 4 Star contemporary accommodation and fantastic views of the Humber Bridge. The hotel is located near to the A63 giving easy access to Hull City Centre.
FreeAgent launched in 2007, hewn from the frustration that managing company finances was just too hard for most small businesses and freelancers. Simplifying accounting and redefining the relationship people have with their finances.
Intrahost is a leading hosted solutions provider. Founded in 2006 as part of the Intragroup family of companies, Intrahost specialise in co-location hosting services, dedicated server hosting, managed web hosting and virtual server hosting.
The PR Company runs a tight team of former news and business journalists who also have years of experience in planning, implementing and tracking media campaigns. But our services extend much further than that.
Eon Visual Media Ltd is a Hull based media design and production facility with an enviable client roster that includes multinational companies and household brands. Eon Media is one of the largest independent media production companies in the area.
Hymers College is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 8 to 18 and offers a first class education. Results consistently show they are one of the highest achieving schools in the North.
Hull City Council believe that their work is all about improving lives for the residents, visitors and customers in the city and they recognise the importance of the digital sector linked to a thriving economy.
Howies are a small active clothing company based in Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales.They make men’s and women’s clothing for the sports they love – biking, running and the outdoors, as well as for our day to day lives.
Time Communications was formed in Feb 2001 as a company whose philosophy was the building of a strong and loyal client base supplying, installing and maintaining telephone systems & everything that connects to a telephone system.
Whether it’s planning your online marketing strategy, creatively designing your brand mark, or delivering the offline print or exhibition collateral of your campaign or project; Jenko can demonstrate exceptional skills in on-time and cost-effective delivery.
Insites: The Book by Viewport Industries features 20 informal conversations with 21 of the web and tech industries' leading figures, delving into their stories, big wins, and lessons learned. Available from mid September in a very limited boxed edition as well as all popular digital formats.
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Previously, he worked for a FTSE 100 company holding various senior positions. He launched their new brand in the UK and was a member of the global web development team.
He founded Hull Digital in 2009, Kingston Upon Hull's technology community, which has grown rapidly and is the founder of the HDLive Conferences. He speaks regularly as a technology commentator on BBC and independent radio, and at events across the country about online marketing.
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John helps businesses understand and use technology more successfully.
He has extensive experience of setting up technology businesses and taking them from concept through to profitability. Over the last eleven years he's built businesses specialising in a range of technologies including desktop, mobile, DVD and broadcast.
The majority of his time is currently spent at his company StarGrange, working as a consultant to a range of clients from small charities to global corporates, advising them on business operations and technology strategy.
He also sits on the boards of a number of tech start-ups and act as a non-exec director for a couple of charities.
Our vision is for the Humber region to become a leading hub for technology, skills innovation and enterprise. How do we get there? Is technology alone enough? Well, our passion lies in exploring how we can combine technology, business and education to capitalise on current opportunities whilst building a solid platform for future economic growth.
It’s this vision that underpins the conference this year and it’s for this reason we’re hugely excited and privileged to welcome some world class speakers to Hull. We’ve experts in economics, education, technology, design, development, and marketing who will share with us their knowledge and experience. They’re going to be setting the scene for the opportunities and challenges for the future of technology in the region.
Technology continues to influence increasing areas of business, education and our personal lives. How effectively we integrate and harness that technology will affect how successful our organisation is. Therefore, whether you’re a student, an enthusiast, a business owner, or even a complete technophobe, we’re confident there will be plenty to challenge and equip you with as we face this new and exciting era of technology.
We’re hoping the conference will leave a lasting legacy that will help grow existing businesses, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, and give us all a shared vision of how we can work together for the economic future of the region.
We are really looking forward to the day and do hope you can join us.
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