Wigan’s Digital Leaders in business, education, health & social care and the voluntary sectors take to the stage to talk about their own digital journey and why we need to continue on the destination to become Digital Wigan. A follow-up to the highly successful October 2016 event, where industry leading experts inspired the audience to take advantage of the benefits of digital.

The Digital Leaders panel session will be followed by a series of sector-themed interactive workshops. Every delegate will have the opportunity to attend workshop/breakout sessions.

The focus of these sessions are:

How can delegates develop their own digital strategy with input from subject matter experts to support their business area or area of expertise and identify your key priorities moving forward. There will be networking opportunities with those who can collaborate, help or influence and practical advice available for your business, profession or community.

The Digital Leadership Panel

Stuart Green Design Director @ bd2 Digital Creative Communications Agency

Hellen Bowey Director @ Alcove (A digital care service which enables older & disabled adults to remain living independently in their own homes).

Naomi Timperley @ Tech North Advocates - IDEA (Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award)

Phil Swann @ GM Connect (GM Connect is the Greater Manchester wide information sharing programme supporting the wider devolution and service reform agenda)

Vimla Appadoo Service Designer and Community Manager @ FutureEverything ( CityVerve, Manchester’s Smart Cities project)

Alison McKenzie-Folan, Deputy Chief Executive, Director Customer Transformation @ Wigan Council

As winners of the LGC Digital Council of the Year 2016 and Digital Leaders Digital Council of the Year 2016, we want Wigan to be a true digital borough. Join us on our digital journey.

Please note that The Pier Centre have recently changed their name to The Edge, all other details remain unchanged.