If the 00s was the era of industry exploiting Big Data, then the 10s is to be the decade in which we witness the greatest re-alignment of power between consumers and businesses in the realm of data exchange

A brand new trend from Future Foundation suggests we are fast approaching a future where consumer data no longer exists solely for the benefit of industry, but instead becomes a commodity which consumers can store, safeguard and exchange for their advantage.

Questions answered :
How can companies encourage consumers to share their data? How will consumers use this new empowerment? How will new regulation impact on the flow of Bog Data? And most importantly, how can companies capitalise on this new trend?

Just based off of your life experience and knowledge you are one of three types of a expert. You can take that expertise and knowledge, combined with our modern tools and technologies on the web and create an online business that gives you a life of freedom and value.

My session will teach you which type of expert you are, what tools and technologies work best for you, and how to bring it all together and create products and services that change people’s lives. I will teach you how to create this web based business for little or NO cost. I will then teach you the key to marketing on the web and social media.

I will show you how I used these strategies to create a six-figure-a-year online business. I will show you how I self-published two ebooks and sold over 75,000 copies (got a book deal), become an international speaker and create products and services that are used worldwide. These aren’t great theories, I have actually done this and can teach you to do it.

Questions answered :
The ultimate guide on how to start and market an online business!

How can we make the most of the connections around us?

Large companies have embraced digital media to promote products, but tend to be more reticent when promoting themselves. Are they exposing themselves to undue risk, or is it an untapped opportunity.

Questions answered :
Should corporates be using digital media at a group rather than product level?
Is reputation best served by embracing digital media?
Is this an issue just for consuming facing groups, or can non-consumer companies use social media to protect and promote their reputation?

It has been said that “magic happens when you put touchscreens in the hands of children”. Technology offers amazing opportunities for children in the 21st century but what happens when parents/carers and education establishments aren’t equipped to guide and support kids with their connected experiences? An overview of technology milestones for children and young people and important safeguarding considerations for creators of child focussed content.

Questions answered :
How can a child focused product be innovative whilst staying on the right side of parents?
Online experiences that really switch younger users on/off…
What sort of tools should products with social networking features have in place to safeguard younger users?

These days it’s not just enough to have a presence on social media platforms. There is more to it than just sending out information on a regular basis. In this seminar, Cemanthe from New Media Angels, will cover strategy and planning for social media, trends to watch out for and measuring the ROI of a social media campaign – as well as much more. If you are on social media already but not seeing the results you expected, or just starting out, this will be the seminar for you!

Questions answered :
Where does social media fit into marketing?
How do you measure the value to your business?
What is the future of social media for companies?
What are the main principles of using social media?
How do you increase engagement?
What can you use as content/generating content of value?
How do I write a strategy?
What should go into my strategy?

Tried and tested tips and tricks on creating engaging social media content

Questions answered :
- What is engaging content?
- How should you create engaging posts for Facebook and Twitter?
- What are the best ways to organise and schedule your social media content?
- How do you measure if your content is engaging enough?

Using our event discovery app Vamos, Luis will showcase the power of the contextual data for mobile services.

Questions answered :
Whether you’re a local or new to a city – how do you find events happening around you right now?

How can you harness local information in a foreign city?

How do contextual services make event discovery easier?

With more online brands using offline experiential events and campaigns to bring consumers together and emergence of numerous apps which facilite serendipitous experiences with new people, we examine the shift that has brought Social Discovery into the mainstream.

Questions answered :
What is Social Discovery?
Are we all suffering from stuffocation?
How to get consumers Socialising?

JustGoMusic.com is the new social platform for DJs. Following a silent beta,
the London-based website has now officially launched and offers a whole
suite of time-saving tools and free features to DJs to help market and promote
themselves in the ever-competitive, growing space of electronic dance music.

Questions Answered:
Showcase of the products and tools on JustGo Music…and how they can benefit you.