Events Calendar

City Lit has supported Deaf people since its establishment in 1919, starting with lipreading classes for deafened soldiers returning from World War I. Over the years, it has grown into an internationally renowned Centre for Deaf Education, the largest of its kind in Europe. On Saturday 26th April, City Lit will host Deaf Day, an annual event celebrating Deaf culture with workshops, taster sessions, and exhibitors. This free event is an excellent opportunity for organisations to network, promote their services, and discover innovative ways to support and collaborate with the Deaf community.

Presented by: David Maddison, Workspace Consultant, Abintra.

Are people really coming back to the office full time or is flexible working here to stay? Either way, how do managers and those responsible for corporate real estate and facilities plan for how much space and what kind they will need?

In this 1-hour webinar, David Maddison from space monitoring pioneers Abintra will look at understanding the modern workspace and demonstrate technologies and strategies to effectively plan and adapt to the changing work environment. David will share insights from Abintra’s work with major corporations and public sector organisations and argues that effective planning and management of the workspace should be built on sound data. David will also show how monitoring the office environment contributes to wellbeing at work, productivity, and staff retention.

Innovation Zero World, the UK's largest net zero congress, will return to the Olympia London for its third edition on 29 - 30 April 2025.

Our Mission? To accelerate a just global transition to a low carbon economy by connecting innovators, funders,
policymakers, and business leaders from across sectors, silos, and from all four corners of the globe.

Co-chaired by Baroness Bryony Worthington & Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE, our 2025 event will play host to 10,000+ senior stakeholders from across the low carbon transformation, 500+ expert thought leaders, and 250+ cutting-edge innovators.

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

• HMRC and customs procedures
• Origin, Classification of goods and Valuation of goods
• Duties and taxes (UK Global Tariff)
• The Union Customs Code (UCC).
• Sources of help and advice

On 27 February 2023 the UK and EU agreed the Windsor Framework, providing a fundamentally new set of arrangements to restore the smooth flow of trade within the UK internal market; safeguard Northern Ireland’s place in the Union; and address the democratic deficit that was otherwise at the heart of the original Northern Ireland Protocol.

We are delighted that Stuart Anderson, Director of Public Affairs, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce will be speaking at this practical webinar for exporters. Stuart will explain the rules and highlight the changes that exporters need to know. There will also be the opportunity for you to ask your questions.

Stuart leads NI Chamber’s direct interactions with politicians, helping to shape the legislative agenda and supporting elected representatives to create the right conditions for business and economic growth. He works directly with NI Chamber members in all sectors, identifying their challenges and bringing forward their ideas as part of a collaborative approach between industry and policy makers. A qualified lawyer, he is also the current Convenor of the Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group.

Presented by: Gemma Adair, Founder & Principal Marketing Consultant, Riada Consultancy

Discover the five essential pillars that every SME must master in order to achieve success: strategic planning, marketing alignment, financial management, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

This session will focus on how to:

• Integrate business strategy with marketing to create a cohesive growth plan
• Prioritise limited resources for maximum impact
• Leverage technology to streamline operations and marketing

Key takeaways:

• An actionable roadmap for SME success
• Insights into balancing short-term wins with long-term growth
• Strategies to maximise ROI on marketing spend

Defending against the evolving threat landscape can seem like a monumental and expensive task, but this session will provide an overview of how robust cyber security practices can be embedded in every organisation in a pragmatic and cost-effective way:

• Developing a strategy with the right sized investment
• Unlocking value from your existing investments to reduce costs & increase security posture
• 24x7 tooling and services that can be implemented without the scary price tag. 
   

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Join us for an exceptional afternoon of networking, insights, and inspiration at the Business Owners Club Spring Briefing. This exclusive event brings together up to 70 business owners for an unparalleled opportunity to connect and engage with like-minded leaders and hear from Henry Engelhardt, Founder and CEO Emeritus of Admiral Group plc.

Spaces are limited, and these events always fill up quickly - secure your spot today!

Please note that this event is for business owners only.  

If this describes you, don’t read any further:

• You know and fully understand the CCQs Cyber requirements, GDPR, and the National Data Guardian’s Standards by heart.
• It wouldn’t matter if your patients’ data ended up in the WRONG HANDS.
• You’re 100% confident your business is UN-HACKABLE. Protecting sensitive information is more critical than ever.

Join us for a free 30-minute webinar to learn how to safeguard your clinic's IT systems and patient data.

Join our Cyber Security for Business event to learn about strengthening your cyber security with networking, food and drink.

• Protect your business from online attacks.
• Handle security risks with limited resources.
• Focus on the biggest threats without getting overwhelmed.

The Cyber Resilience Centre for London has partnered with the Metropolitan Police to deliver this event for SMEs with jargon free talks and networking.