Our Digital Academy, powered by CityFibre in collaboration with the Thames Valley Chamber and eight regional Chambers, has delivered insightful, practical sessions designed to strengthen SMEs in the digital age
Our 2025 workshops
Thames Valley Growth Conference – (11th May) – TVCC
Event focused on:
- Growth – Attracting and securing vital investment to fuel regional growth.
- Local Engagement, Regional Representation and Global Opportunity
- Partnerships and Co-Development of Solutions
- Skills Development – To meet the demands of tomorrow
Power Up Your Business with AI (29th May) – Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
Event focused on:
- Introduced how AI is transforming work and business across sectors
- Demystified common AI jargon to make concepts accessible and practical
- Showed how AI tools can save time, generate content, and enhance customer engagement
- Helped attendees identify where AI could bring the most value to their business
Business Bites – RaaS, Layers and Passwords (27th June) – Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce
Event focused on:
- Featured guest speaker Roland Nowak from Chamber Patron Members, Nova IT Solutions
- Provided a brief overview of Ransomware as a Service and its growing threat
- Explained the importance of layered protection in defending against cyber attacks
- Covered best practices for effective password management
How to keep your emails safe from hackers (28th May) – TVCC
Event focused on:
Learned essential strategies to protect email accounts from cyber threats, including:
- Creating strong, secure passwords
- Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Recognising and avoiding phishing attempt
- Implementing additional best practices for email security
How can charities use Microsoft Copilot to help grow? (17th June) – TVCC
Event focused on:
- Explored how charities can leverage Microsoft Copilot to enhance operations
- Demonstrated how AI-powered tools can streamline everyday tasks
- Showcased ways to improve fundraising efforts through automation and data insights
- Highlighted strategies to engage and support volunteers more effectively using AI
How to know if you should be using a file sharing system like SharePoint? (9th July) – TVCC
Event focused on:
- Explored whether SharePoint is the right fit for different types of organisations
- Discussed the benefits of using SharePoint for document management and team collaboration
- Highlighted how SharePoint supports secure file storage and version control
- Shared ways it can help improve productivity and streamline internal processes