Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Roundtable discussion at B4 HQ

Join B4 and members for our 2nd Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Roundtable discussion with Tony Hart and co-hosts Joint CEO's Robert Pilkington and Craig Gibbin of Ebbon-Group at B4 HQ.

Topic: How digital technologies can be used to build sustainable businesses.

Summary: This session discusses the rollout of digital technologies and how they are key to industry moving forward towards sustainability and all businesses, whatever their market sector, should consider how to use them to best fit their internal and external processes and products.

This session would be useful for organisations that are looking to develop their business further.

About Tony Hart

Tony Hart worked for leading ICT corporates in the UK and US, Digital Equipment Corporation, Research Machines PLC, Intel Corporation and Cisco Systems, focusing on Business Development, Sales and Marketing in the SME networking, videoconferencing and IPTV sectors across the UK and Europe.

Since 2005 he has worked as a consultant and interim Business Development Director for a wide range of technology companies in sectors as diverse as education, internet TV, social enterprise and sustainability, building on close links with academia and the digital technology sector across the UK.

He set up the UK subsidiary of Holley Technology, the largest supplier of electricity meters to China State Grid (77M smart meters), building an operational team to support the rollout of SMETS2 meters to energy suppliers across the UK. He went on to be the Head of Smart Oxford, working with public and private sector organisations to develop Oxford as a smart city, building an ecosystem to support businesses across the region.

Tony’s passion is to work with early-stage technology companies especially in Oxfordshire, coaching, mentoring and helping them to commercialise their innovations. He is a Director of the UK R&D Society, is on the board of the Oxford Technology & Media Network, and is a member of the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership.

About Rob Pilkington - Joint CEO Ebbon-Group

Rob was one of the founders of the Ebbon-Group business. Rob originally trained as a Computer Scientist and has been a pioneer of several product ranges, learning from both the successes and failures as the Ebbon business has grown over the years.

One of these products was Leaselink, the first automotive leasing (SaaS) platform to link leasing companies to their supply chain.

His primary focus today is on longer-term initiatives and multi-national opportunities to grow the group. He is passionate about ensuring common values, along with opportunities for emerging and diverse talent, working with the group’s supportive shareholders.

Alongside co-leading a tech company, he has studied the development and math of A.I. for several years. This led to Rob speaking about A.I. at prominent events within the automotive leasing sector. The group now has an innovative A.I. startup-division specialising in autonomous robotic products, particularly focussed on solving practical real-world problems.

About Craig Gibbin - Joint CEO Ebbon-Group

Craig Gibbin is joint CEO of the Ebbon Group which develops innovative software products for the automotive sector in vehicle procurement, logistics and driver and vehicle compliance.

He joined Ebbon shortly after the company was founded and has since focused on the growth of the business in the UK and European markets. Prior to joining Ebbon, Craig worked in various automotive roles starting as a graduate trainee, leading ultimately to the role of Group Marketing & Franchise Director for one of the UK’s most successful automotive retails groups.

This event is limited to 15 guests

Refreshments will be provided