The Generator, in partnership with Startups Magazine, recently hosted a highly successful conference aimed at fostering connections with local businesses and providing valuable insights into customer acquisition. Themed "How to Attract More Customers," the conference featured a series of dynamic workshops and keynote speeches from industry experts, offering attendees a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies.
Engaging Workshops and Insightful Sessions
The conference agenda was packed with a diverse range of workshops designed to address various aspects of customer attraction and business growth. These sessions included:
- The Art of Building Customer Loyalty: A deep dive into strategies for retaining customers and creating long-lasting relationships.
- Growing With Strategic Partnerships: Exploring the benefits and methods of forming strategic alliances to enhance business growth.
- Founder Success Stories: Inspiring narratives from successful entrepreneurs sharing their journeys and key learnings.
- The Impact of the Circular Economy on Small Businesses: An analysis of how adopting sustainable practices can benefit small enterprises.
- How the University of Greenwich Can Work With You: Highlighting opportunities for collaboration between local businesses and the university to foster innovation and growth.
Esteemed Speakers and Thought Leaders
The conference featured an impressive lineup of speakers, each bringing a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to the event. Notable speakers included:
- Junior Ogunyemi, Enterprise Advisor and Entrepreneur
- Simone Vincenzi, Founder of GTex
- Hetty Wenxian Sun, Ph.D., Associate Head of the Executive Business Centre
- Katie Ballantyne, Director of the Executive Business Centre
- Lynette Lisk, Generator Programmes Manager
- Jessica Swan, Head of Employer Engagement Employability
- Lucien von Schomberg, Academic Portfolio Lead
- Grace O'Rourke, Lecturer of Strategy and Sustainability
- Jin Hooi Chan, Professor in Sustainable Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
- Sadiye Eylul Sadanoglu, Programme Leader MA International Business
- Christy Llewellyn, Founder of getloste.com
These experts provided valuable insights and practical advice, enriching the conference experience for all attendees.
Building on Previous Success
This conference marks the second major event organized by The Generator for local businesses, demonstrating its commitment to fostering an environment of learning and collaboration. The positive feedback from attendees and the high level of engagement throughout the conference underscore the value and impact of such initiatives.
Generator programmes manager Lynette Lisk said of the event "The Generator conference was great because I got the chance to connect with local entrepreneurs who were looking for opportunities to collaborate with the university in meaningful ways including mentoring students and giving students the chance to work on live briefs. I also enjoyed meeting colleagues from across the university who I would not have ordinarily met."
