DIGITAL, SALES,

MARKETING
& TECHNOLOGY

EXPO 2016

DELEGATE PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 6TH MAY 2016
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY,
THE CURZON BUILDING
CARDIGAN STREET, BIRMINGHAM, B4 7BD

Join in with the conversation

#headzupbusiness t @headzupbusiness

ITINERARY

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to this years Digital, Sales, Marketing & Technology Expo. The
aim of the Expo is to bring to you a range of businesses, companies and
experts that can help increase and develop with lead generation in your
industry. It is also a great opportunity to meet businesses that can support
the growth of your business. This year we are delighted to be hosting the
event at BCU, an impressive building with the state of the art technology
and a vibrant environment to network online and face to face. Headz Up
Business, own success has been powered by utilising digital technology,
social media and we are excited to be hosting an Expo that is focused on
sharing the latest techniques & skills. Please make use of the day by using
the dedicated hashtag #Headzupbusiness #GoogleGarage

10.00am 10.30am

Registration

10.30am 11.45am
Q & A : Theatre

Introduction
Bruce Philip Head of Marketing Strategy & Economics welcomes guests to BCU
Talent International: Global IT Recruitment
www.talent.co.uk t @UK_Talent :Expo Partner
LoveBrum representative: Nominated charity for this year that raises
funds for local charities. t @LoveBrumUk 5 www.lovebrum.org.uk
Exhibitors: 60 Second Pitch.

Pushpa Alexander, CEO, Headz Up Business

5 www.headzupbusiness.co.uk
0 pushpa@headzupbusiness.co.uk
t @headzupbusiness
f Fb.com/HeadzUpBusiness

Q & A Panel Session:

Andrew Salmon: t @BCUBusiness t @BCUAdvantage 5 www.bcu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer International Business at BCU
Estelle Johannes: t @EstelleJohannes 5 www.comptia.org
Director UK Channel Communities, CompTIA
Toni Evans: t @justcashflowuk 5 www.Just-Cashflow.com
Head of Engagement includes handling social media for Just Cash Flow PLC.

Filming & Coverage of the Expo:

MYPING: t @MyPing_TV

James Macfarlane: 5 www.pmconnect.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/james-macfarlane

Managing Director, Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year 2015.

Our passions are TV production. Film-making. Branding. Animation. Visual FX. Advertising. No matter
who you are, how big you are, we value a creative opportunity above budgets. Ping love to film. Be it TV
shows, music videos, TV ads or corporate films. From concept, to storyboard to casting to broadcast,
its all done for you. Please contact us, we look forward to discussing your requirements:

Contact: Stewart Lawley,

1 07779391725
5 www.myping.co.uk

Nick Holzherr: t @Whisk t @nickholzherr 5 www.whisk.com

Former finalist on TV, Lord Sugar The Apprentice, Founder of Company Whisk.
Mark Linton LLB: t @BGS_UK 5 www.thebusinessgrowthshow.co.uk
Managing Director & Franchisor

0 stewart@myping.co.uk

Peter Gardiner: t @udrivesm 5 www.udrivesm.co.uk

Specialise in Twitter Accounts. Udrivesm is a leading edge Birmingham based
social media company working with top UK businesses.

Talent International: t @UK_Talent

Leading global IT & IT Recruitment & technological services supplying contract & permanent technical
professionals to all industry sectors. Recently launched, Unleashed Awards, and on the hunt for
innovative tech start- up companies.

1 0121 647 1100

5 www.talentinternational.co.uk
0 Tom.Sykes@talentInternational.co.uk 0 mathew.harland@talentinternational.co.uk

Birmingham City University:

Business Services Team, Business School: t @BCUBusiness

Birmingham City Business School is committed to working with businesses of all sectors and sizes, but
ambitious small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands are a special priority for us and
are central to our future teaching, research and consultancy.

1 0121 331 6550

5 www.bcu.ac.uk

11.30am
Digital Expo
Opens Ground
Floor

3.00pm

Google Talk How to generate more leads online. #GoogleGarage

LoveBrum charity draw/Business Card draw.
11.45am Close: All delegates directed to Expo/ground floor.

Thank You for Attending

0 BCBSbusiness.services@bcu.ac.uk

NB: All details are correct at time of print, the organiser has the right to change subject to suit the programme.

EXHIBITORS:
Triton Telecom: t @Triton_Telcom

Specialise in business telephone systems across

the UK. Maintenance Calls Lines Cat5e
Cabling Infrastructure IT & Computing.

Contact: Dean Billington

1 0800 849 8030 5 www.tritontelecom.co.uk

Venditan Commerce: t @VenditanUK

We do websites, omni-channel e-commerce and

digital marketing.

Contact: Steve Davis

1 0161 826 3090 5 www.venditan.com

Entrepreneurs Circle: t @entcircle

EC exists to educate, motivate, help and inspire

business owners to escape mediocrity and achieve
more than they ever thought possible.

Contact: Mark Pulley

1 0121 765 5551
5 www.entrepreneurscircle.org

Creative Alliance: t @creative_alliance

Creative Alliance is an award winning learning

provider, offering a range of training programmes from
apprenticeships to professional training, specialising
in creative, cultural, digital and marketing sectors.

Contact: Nadine Kubalek

1 0121 296 8082
5 www.creativealliance.org.uk

LeadForensics: t @LeadForensics
Turbo charged lead generation.

SUPPORTING CHARITY
Blue Ocean Media: t @BlueOceanSearch
Contact: Geoff Parker
1 0800 002 9222 1 07885 829220
5 www.blueoceansearch.co.uk

IGS Solutions: t @IGSsolutions

Global Digital Agency specialising in software

development, web design and build, digital strategy
and UX.

Contact: Luke Smalley

1 01455 559073 5 www.igs-solutions.co.uk

ACUTEC Limited: t @acutec_uk

ACUTEC, an award winning Managed IT Services, IT

Support, Cloud Services and Business IT Solutions
Company based near Birmingham, West Midlands

Contact: Amy Staniszewski

1 01675 469020 5 www.acutec.co.uk

Creare: t @creare

Were a digital marketing agency with a simple

passion; making our customers businesses great
by delivering a digital presence that works as hard
and affordably as possible.

Contact: Alan Howie

1 01788 551591 5 www.creare.co.uk

Wyzowl: t @wyzowl

Wyzowl is one of the worlds leading creators

of animated explainer videos. Weve made over
1,500 videos for startups through to Fortune 500
companies

Contact: Gemma Dare

1 0207 206 7293 5 www.leadforensics.com

Contact: Sarah Byrom

1 0845 075 4040 5 www.wyzowl.com

3AAA (Birmingham Branch): t @3aaaUKBham

The Best of Birmingham: t @tbobirmingham

Grade 1 Outstanding Training Provider. Largest

Technology Training Provider in the UK. We offer Level
3 & 4 in IT/ AAT/ Business Admin/ Digital Marketing.

Contact: Alex Gettings / Babita Kainth

1 0121 236 9977 5 www.3aaa.co.uk

Think Insurance: t @think_ins

Think Insurance is an independent insurance

intermediary with over 30yrs industry experience.

Contact: Adam Haste

1 01922 619 640 5 www.think_ins.co.uk

Thebestof Birmingham provides local businessess

a unique and highly proven marketing solution for
their business needs. We save you time, save you
money and help you grow!

Contact: Jamie Firkin

1 0121 293 1352
5 www.thebestof.co.uk/local/birmingham

inLIFE: t @inlifedesign

Award winning web design, SEO & Digital Marketing.

Contact: David Whitehouse

1 01543 675474
5 www.inlife.co.uk

7LOCO: t @7LOCOLTD

We are Marketing, PR and Broadcast Media

Specialists who are MAD for your business!

Contact: Jo Jeffries
1 0798 431 9692 5 www.7loco.com

Vibrant Networks: t @vibrant2014

Vibrant Networks Experiences IT Support, telecoms,

website and printing solutions company with over
10 years experience.

Contact: Amrik Singh

1 01922 612 387
5 www.vibrant-networks.co.uk

Social Frames: t @MrELadd

Award winning business specialising in Frames,

Props, Printing and Back Drops. Make your brand,
business or event more fun.

Contact: Edwin Ladd

1 01902 544 646 5 www.socialframes.co.uk

The Business Growth Show: t @BGS_UK

Register FREE to attend The Business Growth Show
which provides B2B business show with exhibitors,
expert speakers, seminars, business advice and
speed business networking. The Business Growth
has franchise opportunities across the UK, so if you
would like an information pack get in contact.

Contact: Mark Linton t @MarkLintonLLB

1 0121 285 0523
5 www.thebusinessgrowthshow.co.uk

Magic Photo Mirror Hire:

Jens Tailored PA: t @JensTailoredPa

Freelance Personal Assistant Lifestyle

Management Tailored To Suit Your Individual
Requirements I undertake a variety of tasks
tailored to suit the individuals needs and budget.
My role is designed to make life easier by providing
a service that offers people an extra pair of hands
when they need them.

1 07578 817097 5 www.jenstailoredpa.co.uk

Computers 4 Life: t @brokenstones

We provide brand new computers, fully protected

and guaranteed, for a small monthly fee and
then replace them every three years giving you a
computer 4 life.

Contact: Alan Mace

5 www.computers4life.co.uk

LoveBrum: t @LoveBrumUk
Contact: Ashleigh
1 0121 270 5274
0 Ashleigh@lovebrum.org.uk
5 www.LoveBrum.org.uk

SPECIAL THANKS TO
Noelle Blake: t @thenoelleblake

Noelle Blake are specialists in enhancing Well

Being, Productivity & Ambiance by creating
Harmonious and Uplifting Interiors for your Home,
Event or Business environment.

Contact: Maureen Goodin

1 0747 352 4227
5 www.noelleblake.com

DAN HADLEY FINE TOONS of Fine Lines

Creative: t @danhadley_finetoons
t @DanHadley_ft

For Art, Illustration and Design...Dan Hadleys Fine

Lines and Toons covers a range of artistic services.
Appearing today as a cartoonist and caricaturist!
Dan Hadleys been an Illustrator and designer for
two decades. He prides himself on offering the same
standards or work and on the biggest brands or the
most personal of gifts. Dan works on the screen, on
the pad and today on the spot, at the Digital Expo.
Dont be shy, if you see him around. Hes taking a
pad and markers out amongst attendees.

Contact: Dan Hadley

1 07745 595004
5 www.finelines-creative.co.uk

Chloe Avons: t @dreamstreet_X

The Uks leading ethical model management

company. Also offering franchise opportunities to
the right individuals. Do you need promotional staff,
models or interested in portfolio days. Organisors
of Inspirational women awards 2015.

5 www.dreamstreetmodels.com
0 dreamstreetpromotions@gmail.com

Brum Radio: t @Brumhour #BrumHour

Contact: Dave Massey
5 www.brumradio.com
0 Studio@brumradio.com

THANK YOU TO MEDIA PARTNER:

GemMedia: t @GEMMagazineUK

FORTHCOMING AWARDS:

HEADZ UP BUSINESS PROUD AMBASSADORS

OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS

The magazine for the discerning reader in Birmingham and Solihull

Contact: Evelyn Armstrong, Managing Editor.
1 0121 422 2249 5 www.gemmagazine.co.uk 0 editor@gemmagazine.co.uk
*Offer to event attendees, free digital subscription for 1 year.

FUTURE EVENT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2016

Headz Up Business
Giving your business the Headz Up

Invitation
Women in Business Expo
FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 2016
10:30am 1:00pm

Our mission: is to celebrate and profile the movement of the food, drink and hospitality
industry in Birmingham. Our Vision: We want to create a platform to encourage and support
future investment in this major revenue generator for our beautiful city Birmingham.
6th June 2016: Birmingham Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2016: Edgbaston Stadium.
Birmingham, 6pm Start. Awards and dinner ceremony open to restaurants, bars, pubs &
hotel within Birmingham postcode. Nominations are open and tickets can be purchased on
Eventbrite goo.gl/WUeLdg
0121 3928362

Contact: Anita Chumber / Ifraz Ahmed

info@thebfdhawards.co.uk www.thebfdhawards.co.uk

@BfdhAwards

Birmingham City Council House, The Banqueting Suite.

Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB

INVITE ONLY FREE TO ATTEND

Register via Eventbrite http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-business-expo-2016

An exhibition for Women In Business & Women Professionals
Meet the experts showcasing products & services
Network over refreshments in our break out area
Information Stalls providing
Business Support & Advice to grow your business!

Dont Miss Fashion Catwalk

Dress for Success
in association with:

www.headzupbusiness.co.uk #headzupbusiness

Fridya 24th June 2016:

Women In Business Expo includes Business Fashion Catwalk Show at Birmingham

City Council House, The Banqueting Suite. Victoria Square. Birmingham B1 1BB:
10.30am-1.30pm: Register FREE to the regions biggest No.1 Expo for Women
In Business & Professionals. The ticket gives you access to the exhibition area
showcasing business support. Please can you register
via Eventbrite or email us on enquiries@headzupbusiness.co.uk

The Birmingham Awards are a unique opportunity to highlight and recognise the ongoing
contributions of its citizens. Opportunity, inspiration and endless prospects the future of
Britains second city has never looked so optimistic. With 2015 being a record year of investment
and development, Birmingham has become a top place to live, work and play.
This event is exclusive to all groups and businesses within the Birmingham postcodes.
Our Mission: Celebrating the achievements of the citys people the beating heart of
Birmingham. Our Vision: Home to the renowned hub of retail the Bullring Custard Factory and
Birmingham Museum, the city is buzzing with culture, creativity and commerce, which include
the much-awaited opening of Grand Central, Resorts World and international sports matches.The
city is continuing to evolve an experience worth embracing. The Birmingham Awards perfectly
encapsulates the heart of this city and those remarkable people who make it so great.
10th September 2016: Birmingham Awards 2016: The Vox Resorts Worlds
Recognising people & businesses that have been part of the movement in Birmingham future.
Contact: Anita Chumber / Ifraz Ahmed,
0121 3144821 info@birminghamawards.co.uk www.birminghamawards.co.uk

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