Venue: The Imovation Centre at the Transport Systems Catapult, The Pinnacle, 170 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 1BP The way people and their vehicles travel around Milton Keynes will change beyond all recognition by the year 2030 and you can find out how at a blue-sky thinking event on March 26. Biztech technology forum and UCMK will be holding the latest in their exciting series of Ask the Expert gatherings in the city to explore the implications of Intelligent Mobility. Intelligent Mobility involves the use of real-time data to move people and goods around in the best possible way – by air, land and sea - and is a key component of the Smart Cities movement. Fredi Nonyelu, chairman of Biztech, said: “Milton Keynes is developing a reputation as a world leader in the development of Future Cities. “The city is predicted to grow in terms of population and traffic movements and if we are to prevent Milton Keynes from becoming gridlocked we will have to use technology to make it work.  “The use of Intelligent Mobility is a top priority to keeping the city's competitive advantage.” There will be a number of demonstrations of intelligent mobility, including air traffic […]

Statistics show that 65% of start-up businesses fail in the first three years. After five years, fewer than 45% of businesses will have survived. The joint Biztech/Kingston Smith event on Thursday, 16th April will look into the findings of the award-winning survey which reveals the key lessons for UK SMEs in finding success in challenging times. Silvia Vitiello, Partner, Kingston Smith St Albans, who specialises in advising entrepreneurial businesses, will make the expert presentation. Following her presentation, Silvia will invite questions and open a discussion about how businesses can use the information and put it in to practice. Fredi Nonyelu, chairman of Biztech, said: “Milton Keynes and the wider South East Midlands is one of the most exciting regions in the country for business start-ups. “Part of our role in promoting start-up businesses in the technology sector across Milton Keynes and the South East Midlands is to promote the skills for success. This seminar is set to reveal the secret formulas for SME success.” The results of the survey will be given exclusively to each attendee. The findings are based on the views of more than 1,000 business leaders in the UK, delving into the key triggers for success. Who […]

Venue: Cranfield University- Mitchell Hall Statistics show that 65% of start-up businesses fail in the first three years. After five years, fewer than 45% of businesses will have survived. The joint Biztech/Kingston Smith event on Thursday, 16th April will look into the findings of the award-winning survey which reveals the key lessons for UK SMEs in finding success in challenging times. Silvia Vitiello, Partner, Kingston Smith St Albans, who specialises in advising entrepreneurial businesses, will make the expert presentation. Following her presentation, Silvia will invite questions and open a discussion about how businesses can use the information and put it in to practice. Fredi Nonyelu, chairman of Biztech, said: “Milton Keynes and the wider South East Midlands is one of the most exciting regions in the country for business start-ups. “Part of our role in promoting start-up businesses in the technology sector across Milton Keynes and the South East Midlands is to promote the skills for success. This seminar is set to reveal the secret formulas for SME success.” The results of the survey will be given exclusively to each attendee. The findings are based on the views of more than 1,000 business leaders in the UK, delving into the […]

Cybersecurity is one of the biggest issues for businesses today with an array of threats that could derail them. The latest in the series of Biztech/UCMK Ask The Expert events aims to give companies the information they need to prevent them from becoming victims. Fredi Nonyelu, chairman of Biztech, said: “Being online is absolutely vital to most companies, both for communication and, increasingly, for e-commerce. “Despite being aware that there are cybersecurity risks to their businesses, we know that companies remain vulnerable to all kinds of attacks. The cybersecurity industry around the world is worth billions of pounds.” The Biztech/UCMK Ask the Expert event on 14th May aims to arm businesses with the information they need to defend their vital data and ability to trade with a high powered panel of three. The Cyber Security panel is: Dr Gregory Epiphaniou, Cyber Security Technical Consultant, QA Limited Andrew Sheldon, Managing Director of Evidence Talks. Lee Barney – Head of Information Security at Home Retail Group PLC Dr Paul Sant, Associate Dean, UCMK, said: “As well as looking at the challenges from a corporate security perspective we will also look at the digital forensics and research angles. People who attend this event […]

The Brasserie at Milton Keynes College, Bletchley Campus, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DR Milton Keynes will be hosting three Rugby World Cup games this autumn – the ideal opportunity for an eye-opening Biztech event on the subject of sports technology. Biztech business and technology forum has lined up two expert speakers to offer a behind the scenes look into what goes into making the kind of sporting superstars who will be running in spectacular tries and making bone-crunching tackles at stadium: MK later this year. The speakers will be Tom Cash, the UK South Account Manager for a global leading sports software company, Sportstec, and David Pears, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator for the BSc Sport Science and Coaching course at the University of Bedfordshire. The aims of the event are: To inform attendees of the technology and analysis used in sport and for sports coaching. To promote discussion and debate about how the technology and analysis could/can be applied for different businesses and markets relevant to the attendees. Fredi Nonyelu, Biztech's chairman, said: “Biztech is a major forum for businesses using, supplying or just interested in technology and this local event gives us a topical way to engage […]

*** SOLD OUT *** 10th December 2015 from 7 pm Join us for an evening of networking with local businesses with an interest in technology. We are returning to The Swan at Salford for a festive 3-course dinner which includes a welcome drink, a glass of wine and coffee, the price of the tickets is £41 plus VAT for members and £45 plus VAT for non-members It's the perfect pre-Christmas present for technology fans in the Milton Keynes region... a ticket to the popular Biztech Annual Christmas Dinner. This year's event on Thursday, 10th December is sure to be a sell-out with speakers from the Transport Systems Catapult and the Digital Catapult set to shine a spotlight on items of specific interest to MK. Fredi Nonyelu, the chairman of Biztech business and technology forum, said: “Milton Keynes is at the centre of developments in driverless cars and in the smart cities movement. “Biztech looks forward to hearing the latest from these exciting projects and how businesses can take advantage of cutting edge developments in technology.” As well as Neil Crockett, Chief Executive of the Digital Catapult, Yolande Herbath, the Programme Director – Information Systems at the Transport Catapult, Biztech will also […]

Fredi Nonyelu, Chair of Biztech Cordially invites you to attend the Biztech AGM and Networking Event On Thursday 28th January 2016 at Milton Keynes College, Silbury Campus, 200 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LT Arrival from 17:30 hrs AGM 18:00 hrs – 18:30 hrs Networking from 18:30  - 19.00 hrs (light refreshments will be served) RSVP by Thursday 21st January 26016 to sandraoverbury75@gmail.com  / Tel: 07525 368739

Join us for our next Ask the Expert event in conjunction with UCMK. The topic will be Digital Applications and how they affect the future of retail. The way we shop is changing beyond all recognition, driven by the way consumers use data-driven technology, including touch screen displays, contactless cards and smartphone apps. Confirmed speakers so far for this event are Reward Technologies and Briteyellow in what is sure to be a wide-ranging discussion at the cutting edge of retail. Tickets cost £15 for members and £20 for non-members

Tickets cost £15 + VAT (includes Prosecco / non alcoholic alternative + Canapes) Learn about the Bright Sparc Awards and how you could enter Find out about the MKEX Technology Exhibition Find out about the MK Dons Sports Education Trust Meet technology businesses and young entrepreneurs Speakers John Cove - CEO of MK Dons SET / Director of MK Dons FC. Fredi Noyelu - Chair of Biztech Technology Forum Matt Cove - Event Manager at MKEX The Bright Sparc Awards are to recognise breakthroughs in both academic and commercial settings as well as in areas of collaboration between the forward-looking business community and innovation-focused universities and colleges. Awards Categories for 2016   Most Innovative Student Technology Project   Best Academic & Business Research Project   Best Tech-Focused Collaboration Between Academics & Business   Best Business To Business Technology Innovation   Best Business to Consumer Technology Innovation

Boost your business by bidding for contracts online Your business could benefit hugely by bidding for contracts issued online by the public and private sector. The latest in our series of Ask The Expert business networking seminars, in association with UCMK, will tackle the subject of E-services (procurement, legal and bids) and is expected to be another sold-out event. Biztech is fortunate to have secured Katy Berrill, from Bid and Tender Support and Rachael MacIntyre of MacIntyre Law to speak at the event at UCMK, at 502 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3HS, on Thursday, April 14. Biztech chairman, Fredi Nonyelu, said: “Katy's expertise is well known in the Milton Keynes region and I am sure attendees at this Ask The Expert event will find it extremely beneficial. “Sourcing and winning business in the internet era is one of the key issues faced by companies now and going forward. This event will be an excellent opportunity not only to learn from experts in the field but to network with like-minded companies in the Milton Keynes region.” Bid and Tender Support has offices in South Row, Milton Keynes and in Olney and they focus on providing businesses and organisations with services ranging […]

Join us at the Biztech BrightSparc Awards on 22nd June 2016 for a light lunch, networking and to see who will walk away with this year's awards. Tickets are limited so book early!

Collaborative robots: A business opportunity Robots are right here, right now and offer businesses the chance to transform the way they operate and compete more effectively on the world stage. Robots have been around in the heavy industry for years, assembling cars and lorries, and now they are beginning to break out into the wider world, too. Milton Keynes is at the forefront of this next industrial and social revolution. A robotic office manager called Betty is monitoring environmental conditions at the offices of the city’s Transport Systems Catapult. Programmed with the latest artificial intelligence software, Betty is an example of a collaborative robot or cobot. Two Biztech events in Milton Keynes on Thursday, October 6 (breakfast) and Thursday, October 20 (early evening showcase) will put the spotlight on these co-bots and how it is possible to collaborate with them, how they can be used by SMEs and what the future holds for businesses and consumers. The presentations will look at human factors, such as the psychological effects of working with robots, and how the size and costs of robots are now much more affordable. It is possible that teams made of humans and robots collaborating efficiently can be more productive than […]