We’re kicking off the New Year with a discussion on what tech trends await us in 2019. Our industry professional speakers represent some of the best in the area. Each speaker will give a short lightning talk on their area of expertise.

We’ve partnered with one of our favourite organisations, Agent Academy CIC, to bring you a new series of monthly events. Together we will bring you exciting new content, enhanced networking opportunities and of course inspirational speakers to motivate, educate and inspire.

This meet-up is for you if you want to discover what it’s really like to work in the tech and creative sector, would like to network with like-minded individuals, would like to learn about emerging technology, or if you are passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion.

We encourage you to tweet during the event and to tag us using #LivTechMeetup.

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Speaker Biographies

Valerie Bounds, Head of Digtial at Uniform

Valerie has nearly 20 years experience in digital development, including a Masters in Digital Publishing. She began her career with one of the first digital MA courses ever available in London. Early work included working on a first iteration of the ASOS brand, and developing sites and strategies with clients as varied as Red Dwarf, Pete Townsend , Microsoft and AMEX.

She is a specialist in digital strategy, user experience and project delivery with extensive experience leading accounts for national/ global advertising agencies, as well operating as an independent consultant for agencies and businesses.

Her client experience spans a vast array of sectors. She has also worked client-side for Bank of America leading the EMEA user experience and web design team. Recent work includes delivering major websites for The British Council and The Christie NHS Trust & Christie Charity.

In recent years Valerie has been Head of Digital at Music, and is now leading digital at design and innovation agency, Uniform.

She was profiled by The Drum in their Creative Women series in 2017: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/01/05/the-worlds-most-creative-women-valerie-bounds-uniform

More speaker bios to come soon

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Event timings:

18:00 - 18:30 - Welcome / Networking

18.30 - 19.15 - Panel Discussion

19:15 - 19:30 - Audience Q & A

19:30 - 20:00 - Networking, more drinks and close

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Venue: Avenue HQ

We host our events at accessible venues but if you require any special assistance just let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.