Local freelance journalist Dan Martin hosts the latest Enterprise Nation meet-up for small business owners in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Come along to learn new skills, discover opportunities, discuss challenges, be inspired and make a group of local business friends.

Attend the free meet-up with a business challenge or need in mind and the friendly group of fellow founders will help you solve it.

This in-person event takes place in the cafe at the spectacular St George’s Bristol. Free drinks will be provided.

In the B2B market, much money and time is wasted online trying to engage with leads, usually resulting in dead ends. This is progressively getting worse as businesses become more familiar with the same lead generation tactics deployed by every competitor.  Luke Kellett from Nesti would like to discuss how to break out of this trend and improve results.

He will cover how to use AI, recommend the best automation tools on the market, and discuss innovative ways to stand out in your campaigns to increase your lead conversion rate.

This session will be particularly useful for CMOs, VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing, Marketing manager, Head of Sales,  Founders, CSOs, etc. However, SMEs and any large companies with senior roles would also benefit.

> Register here!

About Luke

Luke Kellett discovered on his journey of building an AI marketing start-up the dwindling conversion rates and spray and pray nature of the usual digital outbound tactics.  This developed his understanding on how to optimise his marketing strategy by involving effective tools and tactics to increase conversion rates. This has led him to develop Nesti, a product that enables you to build personalised landing pages with AI videos to wow each prospect.

> See the Nesti website

> Follow Luke on LinkedIn

These Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!

If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.

More about our ‘Wake Up Call’ webinar series

These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.

Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.

Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.

Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.

Welcome to our hybrid business breakfast event on “Biodiversity and Business: The Risks and Opportunities” kindly sponsored by Map Impact and Michelmores.

In today’s landscape, supporting biodiversity is not just an ethical imperative but also a strategic business consideration. Join us as we delve into the crucial intersection of biodiversity management and business operations, exploring the risks and opportunities it presents.
It is essential for businesses to take proactive steps now to understand their biodiversity risks and opportunities, fostering internal accountability and transparency through disclosure of their actions.

Capital allocation is shifting towards businesses that prioritise environmental sustainability. This event will highlight how financial institutions are diverting capital away from enterprises that deplete natural resources towards those that promote biodiversity-positive practices.

Furthermore, with biodiversity net gain legislation mandating developers to deliver a net gain of 10%, businesses must adapt and innovate to ensure their developments contribute positively to biodiversity.

Join us for an insightful morning of discussions, insights, and actionable strategies with Map Impact, Michelmores and AtkinsRéalis.

This event is free to Future Leap members and coworkers, and Concessionary Rate for BCI members – open to everyone! Attendance includes sustainably sourced breakfast and refreshments (unless you are a virtual attendee, in which case please BYO-Breakfast!)

Agenda
8 – 8:20am – Breakfast and Networking
8:20 – 8:30am – Welcome and Housekeeping
8:30 – 8:45am – Adam Quint, Senior Associate, Michelmores
8:45 – 9am – Georgina Hislop, Senior Ecologist, AtkinsRéalis
9 – 9:15am – Richard Flemmings, CEO, Map Impact
9:15 – 9:45am – Q&A
9:45 – 9:50am – Menti
9:50 – 9:55am – 60 Second Pitches
9:55 – 10am – Close
10 – 10:30am – Optional Further Networking

Want to Know More?
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Opportunities, Suggestions and Conditions

We will share your name, job title & company with the other event attendees for this event only. If you don’t want this information to be shared please let us know when you have purchased your ticket.
The event managers and event sponsors may reach out to attendees in relation to the event, but unless you have opted in for further marketing you will not receive any further marketing emails

We take photos at our events for marketing purposes, if you don’t want your picture taken please let us know in advance.
We have included a £1 carbon offsetting fee to all paid event tickets in our commitment to being carbon neutral in our operations.
Please let us know at least one week in advance if you require closed captions or have any other accessibility needs.
If you require a complimentary carers/assistant ticket, please email [email protected] at least one week in advance and we will be happy to support you!
Agenda and speaker changes sometimes happen out of our control. We reserve the right to make these changes at any time.

Streaming a movie at home is great fun, but what’s more fun? Watching a classic with like-minded individuals you can connect with.

Unlike at home, we’ll set the mood, provide the popcorn and sweets and deal with the clean up afterwards!

Join us for a screening of FIGHT CLUB, on the big screen in our Presentation Suite. Just £4pp* (free for members)(18+).

BOOK NOW: Email [email protected]

Join us for an insightful breakfast event focused on Sustainable Futures: New Narratives for Climate & AI kindly sponsored by Modular.

In an era where the climate and ecological emergency demands urgent action and innovation, it’s imperative to explore fresh perspectives and effective communication strategies.

Our speakers will tackle the pressing issue of communicating the climate emergency, offering insights into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. They will also explore the evolving role of AI in storytelling. As AI continues to advance, understanding its implications for storytelling is crucial in fostering empathy, connection, and action in the fight against climate change.

We are looking forward to welcoming Modular, TedX Bristol, Bristol 24/7 and Six Agency to speak at this event.

This event is free to Future Leap members and coworkers, BCI members enjoy a concessionary rate of £9.00.

We are open to everyone. Attendance includes sustainably sourced breakfast and refreshments.

Agenda
8 – 8:20am – Breakfast and Networking
8:20 – 8:30am – Welcome and Housekeeping
8:30 – 8:40am – Paul Wiseall, Head of TEDxBristol
8:40 – 8:50am – Meg Houghton Gilmour, Head of Audience, Bristol 24/7
8:50 – 9am – Laura Millar, Senior Sustainability Strategist, Six Agency
9 – 9:10am – Emma Millington, CEO, Modular – “Remember The Humans”
9:10 – 9:45am – Q&A
9:45 – 9:50am – Mentimeter
9:50 – 9:55am – 60 Second Pitches
9:55 – 10am – Close
10 – 10:30am – Optional Further Networking

eCom Collab Club Bristol is a no-pressure networking event for e-commerce professionals.

More than just a networking event, we aim to deliver valuable insights by holding fireside chats and panel discussions with industry experts to answer those burning questions.

May’s topic is Breaking boundaries: Unlocking cross-border growth.

Are you, or clients that you work with, looking to grow their e-commerce brand on a global scale?

If so, this event is for you!

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Location: Watershed, Bristol

Are you or your child thinking about a career in the creative industry?

Join Business West, Access Creative College, Bottle Yard Studios and Fable Studios to find out more about the job opportunities available in this sector and the skills that employers are looking for.

Whether you’re a parent guiding your child’s career path, a young individual eager to enter the workforce, a seasoned employee wanting to make a career change, or an employer seeking valuable insights, this event promises to share information to enhance your employability and strengthen your understanding of the creative industry skills needs.

Hear firsthand experiences and insights from industry leaders who have navigated the dynamic landscape of the creative sector, learn more about the skills emphasised in creative courses and gain insights into employers’ perspectives on skill gaps.

You’ll have the chance to listen to a lively panel discussion featuring esteemed industry experts, including:

– Laura Aviles – Head of Film at The Bottle Yard Studios
– Jon Domaille – Head of Centre at Access Creative College Bristol
– Yasaman Haghighat – Director, Producer and Writer at Fable Studios

Plus, there will be the opportunity to ask questions and connect with professionals shaping the future of the creative industry!

Places are free, so book to secure your place today!

Pixel Pioneers, the affordable community conference for front-end developers and UX/UI designers with a focus on actionable takeaways, is back in Bristol on 14 June!

This time topics include modern CSS layouts, practical AI and prompt engineering tips, how not to kill your design system, design fundamentals for developers, building fast and user-friendly front-ends, planning a technical migration, and much more.

We also offer diversity scholarships for people that are part of underrepresented groups in tech. Check out the website for details, where you’ll also find the full schedule and all talk descriptions.

To stay up to date:
* Sign up to the [newsletter](https://pixelpioneers.co/events/bristol-2024/#newsletter)
* Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/pixelpioneers) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pixel-pioneers/)

Join us for a co-working open day this May, where you’ll have the chance to experience Square Works. For the full experience, book your ticket to The Square Club’s famous quarterly members’ party in the evening.

Contact us at [email protected] or on 0117 322 6635 to register your place now.

All are welcome to view our new exhibition by Bristol-based artist Nicola Knill-Jones from 1st May to 19th July.

About the artist

Bristol-based Nicky Knill-Jones is an artist who creates beautiful landscapes capturing the light and colour of our coastline.

Her fascination of the sea, weather-fronts, cloud formations, landscapes and skies fuel her desire to capture these coastlines on canvas. The appeal to ever-changing nature is captured in her work.

Nicky’s paintings are bold, fresh and instinctual. with immediate and characterful brushstrokes.

You can discover more about Nicky here – https://www.nickyknilljonesart.com/ and on her instagram @nickyknilljonesart