Could your business be benefiting more from new technologies and data? Who could connect you to these innovative solutions? And what if you don't speak tech? Get answers to these questions and more from local businesses who are harnessing the full power of tech to supercharge their growth.

Whether you use some simple apps or you're fully immersed in AI, technology is part of the everyday for every business. And with the right technology partner by your side, truly transformative things can happen to your revenue and growth - whatever your level of knowledge.

Sign up for this event to hear from a panel of Sunderland technology 'enablers' who are using digital as a game changer when it comes to staying competitive, scaling, raising investment and solving operational challenges.

In this relaxed session, they'll share their secrets of how to find the perfect technology partner, how to communicate and collaborate effectively with technologists, and how 5G can help you to work better, quicker and smarter.

Meet the speakers

Pete Wilkinson, panel host

Founder and CEO, Reclaro

Sunderland-born Pete is obsessed with helping ambitious companies and business leaders nail their strategy execution using a variety of tools and frameworks of software developer Reclaro.

Claire Venners

General Manager, Boldyn Networks

Boldyn Networks is working with Sunderland City Council to achieve its global smart city ambition. Claire and her team help businesses understand how they can take advantage of the world-class, leading edge 5G technology that is now available in the Sunderland area.

Paul Bicker

Chief Technology Officer, Asset55

Sunderland-based Asset55 has grown organically to become a leading and trusted provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) technology to the energy market. Asset55 is kindly hosting the event.

Michele Gettins

Chief Marketing Officer, iamproperty

As one of the North East's fastest-growing tech businesses, iamproperty provides an ecosystem of innovative solutions that free estate agents up to do what they do best and accelerate their success.

Growth Lab Sunderland

The event is part of Growth Lab Sunderland, a brand-new series of events designed to help and inspire in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment. Popping up at different business venues across the city, they showcase those who've introduced innovative ways to survive and thrive.

Come along to:

• Learn from others who've been there and done it
• Overcome the personal challenges of running a business
• Find ways to mitigate your cost of trading challenges
• Grasp new opportunities and new ways to adapt
• Help your business run more smoothly
• Ask experts the questions you need answered

Eligibility

Growth Lab events are fully-funded by the BIC's Enterprising Sunderland programme and open to Sunderland-based businesses.