The Hidden Gaps Networking - I don't know what I don't know!
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The Hidden Gaps Networking - I don't know what I don't know!

By Step8Up Academy

Lunch & Learn practical connections and skills with SME leaders, and grow yourself and your business. Technology. People. Growth.

Location

Online

Agenda

Intro and welcome

Solution of the month

Networking Break 1

Guest Speaker Slot

Networking Break 2

Takeaways and conclusion - next challenge!

Good to know

Highlights

  • Online

About this event

Business • Career

The Hidden Gaps Networking


Learn & Connect: Stay Ahead in a World Where Skills Expire Faster Than We Learn Them

Skills are becoming outdated faster than we can learn new ones. For SME founders and leaders, this is a growing challenge—you’re expected to manage sales, operations, hiring, finance, and strategy while also keeping pace with disruptive change in technology and behaviour.

It’s no wonder so many leaders feel isolated and overwhelmed.

That’s why we created Learn & Connect with The Hidden Gaps Networking!

People say:

  • “It’s the curveballs you don’t see coming.”
  • “You don’t know the questions until you hear the answers.”
  • “The scariest problems are the ones you don’t even see.”
  • “Like stepping on Lego in the dark – you never saw it coming.” (light-hearted)
  • “You don’t know the missing piece until someone hands it to you.”

This event combines:

  • Expert speakers sharing practical, actionable strategies you can use immediately.
  • Quality networking with SME peers who understand the same challenges you face.
  • Growth opportunities to sharpen your skills, share insights, and build meaningful relationships that support long-term success.

We’ll tackle the biggest pains of SME leaders, including:

  • AI is moving faster than our teams can keep up.
  • Our people resist change, even when the market demands it.
  • Clients expect innovation, but budgets are tight.
  • Tech markets shift so quickly, yesterday’s strategy already feels obsolete.
  • We invest in training, but behaviour in the organisation doesn’t change fast enough.

Or even:

  • “I don’t know what I don’t know.”
  • “Too busy working in the business to work on the business.”
  • “Networking feels shallow.”
  • “Scaling feels overwhelming.”
  • “It’s lonely at the top.”

Learn & Connect is the antidote: helping you keep skills sharp, adapt to change, and build relationships that fuel sustainable business growth.

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend?

Founders, business owners, and SME leaders who want to grow, upskill, and expand their network with like-minded professionals.

What will I get from the event?

Practical tools and tips you can apply immediately New business connections Access to Step8Up’s free resource hub and community of hundreds of leaders

Is there a cost to attend?

Learn & Connect sessions are free, while you may donate to charity.

How is it different from a normal networking event?

Learn & Connect combines actionable learning with quality networking, so you don’t just meet people—you leave with strategies you can use.

Can I bring a colleague or guest?

Yes, Learn & Connect works best when more team members benefit—just register them in advance.

Is this only for certain industries?

No. Learn & Connect is designed for SMEs across multiple industries who share the goal of sustainable growth.

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Step8Up Academy

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