EventCity, Manchester
12-13 October 2011
Inspirational Speakers
Sage World 2011 featured engaging keynotes, business seminars and live product demonstrations.
You can watch the presentations by clicking on the speaker profiles below.
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Opening Address
Simon Calver
CEO, LOVEFiLM
As CEO of LOVEFiLM, Simon Calver now oversees more than 55% of the DVD rental market in the UK, and he...
Jo Malone
Leading Entrepreneur
In 1994 Jo Malone opened her first store at 154 Walton Street, London. The store was unique, recreating...
Benedict Allen
Explorer
Benedict differs from most explorers in that he lives for months at a time with remote tribes, learning...
Richard Robinson
Industry Leader, Google
Richard has spent almost 15 years assisting companies in the development and implementation of effective...
Alexis Conran
Real Hustle
Originally an advisor on the drama series Hustle, Alexis now exercises his talents on BBC 3's Real Hustle....
David Rowan
Editor, Wired UK
David Rowan is Editor of the WIRED UK, the technology and trends magazine covering online brands, gadgets...
Rob Law
Founder, Magmatic & Trunki
Rob Law MBE is the founder and director of independent design studio Magmatic ltd. The company is dedicated...
Geoff Ramm
Marketing Speaker
Geoff has been described as the Billy Connolly and Peter Kay of marketing. He is the creator of "Observational...
Max McKeown
Strategic Advisor
At times like these, sticking rigidly to any strategy is like King Canute trying to hold back the waves....
Andy Lopata
Business Networking Strategist
Labelled 'Mr Network' by The Sun, Andy Lopata was called 'one of Europe's leading business networking...
Jim Scott
Sage
Jim has worked in customer-focussed roles within Sage for over 14 years. During this time he's worked...
Neil Mackay
Advantage Business Angels
Neil graduated from Warwick University and has worked as both a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered...
Peter Wilson
Sage
Peter Wilson has been working in digital sales and marketing for 11 years having started as the Sales...
Chris Dunn
Enterprise Transitions Practitioner
Starting his HR career with Rank Xerox, Chris Dunn embarked on a wildly successful entrepreneurial career,...
Kevin Hart
Sage
Join Kevin Hart from Sage – responsible for the nation-wide business start-up & growth initiatives...
Marlin PR
Marlin PR
This session, run by PR agency Marlin, will explores the role of public relations and the art of storytelling...
Michael Crampsey
Sage – MMD
Michael Crampsey of Sage (UK) Limited will be talking about the foundations for successful customer management,...
Helen Trim
FreshNetworks
A practical, case study-led session on how small businesses can use social media. We will explore social...
Julie Edwards
HMRC
HMRC Business Education and support Team provides help and advice to small and medium business through...
Giselle Banks
HMRC
HMRC Business Education and support Team provides help and advice to small and medium business through...
