Swindon - Thursday 16th - Friday 17th January 2025
We’re thrilled to kick off 2025 with welcoming back our members to this MD2MD meeting hosted by Village Swindon. We’re bringing Andrew back to his old haunt!!
Address: Village Hotel, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 7DW Facilities include – Gymnasium, Swimming pool with hot tub and Fitness Centre, Sauna & Spa.
Check-in is from 3pm onwards and there is lots of available parking situated around the hotel.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Thursday: Your journey begins with meeting the members in the bar and then attending a delightful three-course evening dinner with a comfortable overnight stay.
- Friday: After breakfast all members and guests head to the meeting room for the morning speaker workshop.
- Afternoon: Members to split into groups for the peer challenge board meeting to share insights and strategies.
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Village Swindon
Please contact Claire@md2md.co.uk ASAP to book your stay with our special group rate of £130 per head.
An invoice will be issued to you on booking and please note that we work to the hotel’s cancellation time frames regarding refunds.
Please meet in the “Pub and Grill Bar” at 6.30pm. Private dining with a 3 course meal will be served at 7.30pm. (Wine will be served with the meal – any additional drinks will be at your own expense).
Breakfast is served from 6.30 in the “Pub and Grill Bar”.
Meeting Agenda
- 09.00 Arrival and brief introductions
- 09.20 Review of the economic context for our businesses
- 09.30 Speaker-Led Workshop
- 12.45 Review of key learning and identification of follow up actions
- 13.00 Lunch
- 13.45 Confidential Session for MD2MD Members led by your Group Manager
- 16.15 Closing notes
- 16.30 Finish
There will be refreshment breaks throughout the day
Speaker Workshop with Lucy Pitt and Andrew Whyatt-Sames
Join Lucy and Andrew for a collaborative AI Group Workshop.
- Understand why AI literacy is a critical skill for leaders.
- Develop a well-defined organisational AI stance.
- Engage with a trusted framework for the responsible use of AI,.
- A focus on real-world applications and strategic integration of AI.
- Understand how to implement responsible use policies effectively and manage AI security
Please bring your laptops & chargers.
Meet the Members
Meet members from your own group who will be with you in the confidential afternoon session as well as members of other groups joining you for the workshop.
MD2MD Team
Our MD2MD team will be available for the duration of the event and each have business experience if we can be of help.
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