Judy Garland, Howlin’ Wolf, Prince Philip, Terence Rattigan and Saul Bellow all born 10th June and all eminently quotable! And all found on the internet of things(read on and you’ll understand!)…..

I have chosen just 2 – both from Saul Bellow – that do sum up in a few words what a networking event is all about

“When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.”

“Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps”

Exactly what the event on 10^th June at Exeter Golf & Country Club is about – networking is about developing a mutually beneficial connection with other people (accomplices’) to enable you to achieve success in your business (a distant goal).

The event in brief

• Coffee and networking from 10am
• “The Internet of things”  seminar starts at 10.30am
• Pre-lunch drinks and informal networking from 11.45am. 
• Sit down for 2 course, served lunch with coffee at 12.30pm. Structured networking around your hosted table with other decision makers – you can see some of those booked here

• Lunch finishes 2pm
• Guaranteed conversations leading to connections and collaborations
• Guaranteed you’ll leave be better informed and connected than when you arrived!

Seminar before lunch being hosted by Cobalt Communications titled –  The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things

Have you noticed recently that when you shop online for a new TV for instance that you will go back on the Computer tomorrow to your favourite Homepage you will be shown relevant adverts for other TV’s that you might be interested in? This is because as Technology marches forward and all of your devices, (Phone, Laptop, Home PC) are now sharing their information about you with “The Internet of Things”.

The Internet of Things is a growing network of everyday objects – from industrial machines to consumer goods – that can share information and complete tasks while you are busy with other activities, like work, sleep or exercise.  Soon, our cars, our homes, our major appliances and even our city streets will be connected to the Internet – creating this network of objects that is called the Internet of Things, or IoT for short.

Made up of millions of sensors and devices that generate incessant streams of data, the IoT can be used to improve our lives and our businesses in many ways. But how does it work? And what are these things that are part of the network?

The Internet of Things consists of three main components:

• The things themselves.
• The communication networks connecting them.
• The computing systems that make use of the data flowing to and from our things.

Using this infrastructure, objects can communicate with each other and even optimise activities between them based on the analysis of data streaming through the network.

Imagine a sprinkler system that uses forecasts, weather sensors and pay-by-use water rates to optimize the watering of your lawn. Or a public bins can that compact rubbish as needed and alerts the Council when it’s full.

Self-parking cars today are a marvel, but what about fully autonomous cars that taxi us efficiently around a city, stopping to share fares when budget-conscious travellers opt in; or trucks that haul commerce safely and quickly across the country, avoiding traffic delays and optimizing part replacement needs?

Home security systems already allow you to remotely control your door locks and thermostats, but what if they took proactive action on your behalf - cooling down your home and opening windows, based on your preferences, the existing weather conditions and your proximity to home?

Ian and Jim from Cobalt will share their expertise and insight into what is current and what is coming that can enhance your business, the customer experience, sales, profitability and resources.

Coffee and networking from 10am and seminar starts at 10.30am (optional,always rewarding, included in the price and a great networking opportunity!)

Then it’s THE networking lunch – a proven way of growing and building your network

Pre lunch drinks and informal networking from 11.45am. Sit down for 2 course lunch with coffee at 12.30pm.

You sit down for 2 course served lunch (bread rolls, main course and dessert with coffee), no buffet here – conversation – not queuing is key!  

You will sit on a table with 7 or 8 other decision makers – none of whom do what you do – a table host will ensure that each person gets 3 minutes to introduce themselves and their business and the benefits that it brings to others.   A great catalyst for questions that lead to the all important conversations that generate the connections and collaborations – sharing knowledge, advice, tips, expertise in a relaxed and comfortable environment.  

From 1.30pm – table to table networking. Your opportunity to go and talk to someone else in the room (the seating plan in your event programme will help you locate them), continue your conversation or start a new one with someone else on your table. As a member at subsequent events you will be sat with different people – unique to Business Network events!

Our speaker during lunch (from 1.40 – 1.50pm) is Jon Beake – Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association

There will some closing announcements and the event finishes at 2pm – all you need to do is follow up! Or continue your conversations at the venue.

Your investment is £36.00 (Inc VAT) covering seminar, coffee, 2 course served lunch with drinks, event programme with delegate list, networking tips, event correspondence and a few hours of your time – your return……click here

To book

Call 01981 540708

or

Email sean@business-network.co.uk

with “book my place” and I will arrange everything – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice

or

Prefer an invitation then complete your details here

Event album

The Venue

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Event Host

Event host – Sean Humby

Seminar hosts – Cobalt communications

Jim Taylor and Ian Dunstan – Cobalt Communications at their hugely successful seminar at the Exeter Business Network event at Bovey Castle in 2014

Lunch Speaker

From l-r
Jon Beake – Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association; Sean Humby – BNSW and Fergus Sullivan – 105 Battalion REME presenting The Armed Forces Corporate Covenant