Stockport Digital Network: Harnessing AI for Growth

Harnessing AI for Growth: Practical Insights for Digital and Tech Leaders

Join us for the next Stockport Digital Network, bringing together our borough’s digital and tech community to connect, learn and grow. This event will explore the opportunities and challenges of the AI era, with a keynote from leading AI expert Rob Dixon of www.dixonai.com, alongside a panel discussion and local success stories.

Sponsored by Stockport Council, the Stockport Digital Network connects digitaland tech businesses across the borough, creating opportunities to share knowledge, spark collaboration and support growth. We are privileged to have the event chaired by Marie Hamilton, Strategic Partnership Director at Microsoft.

🚀 Event Highlights

Keynote Address – Rob Dixon, Founder of DixonAIHarnessing AI for Growth: Practical Insights for Digital & Tech LeadersArtificial Intelligence is already transforming industries. Rob Dixon, a seasoned entrepreneur, AI educator and keynote speaker, will share practical insights and hands-on demonstrations of the latest AI tools. He will show how businesses can unlock growth, build AI literacy, and future-proof their teams with the skills and purpose needed to thrive in this new era.

Panel Discussion – What the Tech’s Going On in Stockport?Stockport has a thriving and diverse digital sector. Our panel will spotlight local digital and tech businesses, sharing their experiences, challenges, and growth journeys.

Networking LunchBuild new connections and explore opportunities for collaboration over a complimentary lunch.

Explore STOCKROOMExperience Stockport’s £14.5m new cultural hub – a modern library, creative children’s zone, café bar, heritage archive, and flexible events space – designed for learning, community and creativity.

🗓️ Agenda:

• 10:30 AM: Registration & Networking
• 11:00 AM: Chair’s Introduction by Marie Hamilton, Strategic Partnership Director at Microsoft
• 11:15 AM: Keynote & Spotlight Panel
• 12:30 PM: Lunch & Networking

ℹ️ Event Details:

• Public Transport: Stockroom is 5 minutes walk from Stockport Interchange and 10 minutes walk from Stockport Train Station - we encourage leaving the car behind!!
• Parking: In Merseyway car park SK1 1PD
• Who Can Attend? This event is exclusively for Stockport-based digital and tech businesses and our business support partners.

💡 Don’t miss out—book your place today!

More on our Keynote, Rob Dixon

Rob Dixon, Founder of DixonAI, brings over three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, business leader, AI educator, and keynote speaker. At the forefront of digital innovation, he has helped organisations harness the power of artificial intelligence to drive growth, boost efficiency, and accelerate innovation.

A highly sought-after speaker, Rob has inspired audiences at events ranging from Vistage to TEDx, encouraging leaders to embrace change and future-proof their organisations. With a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise, he excels at demystifying complex technologies and translating them into clear, actionable strategies that deliver measurable results.