Presenting, Pitching and Public Speaking

Date and Time

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM BST

Tuesday 15th October
09:30am - 2:30pm

Location

Venton Conference Centre
Chapel Parc
Newquay
TR8 5AH

Fees/Admission

Funding Eligibility

This event is fully funded. Free lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Prior to the event, you will need to sign a self-declaration form to confirm eligibility for funding. Please keep an eye out for an email from Rosie from Cornwall Chamber of Commerce.

If applicable you will need to provide the following information:

Previous state aid (e.g. if you received funding via an EU project previously)
UTR code (if self-employed)

Health and Safety Information
Covid19	If you are displaying any symptoms of Covid19, have been asked to self-isolate or have been in contact with someone displaying symptoms of Covid19, we respectfully ask you not to attend the event.
Lunch	Please ensure you let us know if you have any allergies that we need to be aware of.
Emergency	In the case of an emergency, we have emergency first aiders and equipment on campus. Please let us know if you have any medical conditions that you would like us to be aware of in order to keep you safe.

Subsidy Control (formerly State Aid)
Where applicable (if you are attending this event as a representative of a business or go on to start a business), this event will accrue towards your subsidy control allowance (formerly known as State Aid). By attending, you are confirming that this, along with any previous support received (e.g. de minimis) will not exceed the Minimum Financial Assistance (“MFA”) threshold of £315,000 cumulated over the current and the previous two financial years). In compliance with the UK subsidy control, a statement of the value of this event will be provided to you by the organisers after attendance.
Subsidy control for a half-day interactive workshop	£516 flat rate per intervention
You will need to inform us of previous state aid. Please provide this information prior to the event.

Photo Consent

Photographs will be taken at this event. We intend to use the images in our promotional material to tell others about the benefits of the project (Evolve Futures). We would like to use your photograph in publicity which may appear locally, nationally and worldwide (such as, social media, websites or other forms of marketing materials). On arrival, we will ask you to sign a sign-in sheet where you will be able to opt in-out of photography consent. By indicating ‘yes’, you are giving consent for your image to be used. The University of Exeter will keep your image on our records. The information will only be used in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For more information on your rights please visit: exeter.ac.uk/dataprotection/rights

Funding Information

The University of Exeter has been commissioned to deliver the EVOLVE FUTURES project on behalf of the Growth Hub by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) (1) as part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. The programme is delivered through the University of Exeter in partnership with Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Cornwall Rural Community Charity and aims to improve the opportunities for enterprises across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly that aspire to good growth and to accelerate their development through the provision of expert business support.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Data Protection and Privacy

To aid organisation of this event, attendee information may be shared with relevant staff in the University e.g. a list of attendees could be provided to the University host or guest speaker. We will store your information securely, so that we can communicate to you about the event (e.g. cancellation of event, changes to the itinerary).

Confirmation of your attendance at this event will be stored confidentially by the Evolve Futures programme for a period of up to seven years to allow us to comply with our funder. Your details will also be shared with the Growth Hub (CIOSGH) as we are working together to deliver Good Growth Commissioned services to businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

More information on the University's privacy policies can be found here. For more information on Growth Hub’s own privacy policy, please visit this page.

Description

This workshop is run by The Smart Working Revolution hosted by Josh Hoole

Presenting, Pitching and Public Speaking
This workshop is for people in business looking to polish or perfect their presenting and public speaking to help inspire audiences and win new business.

The workshop will cover:

Mindset for Presenting
The Do’s & Don’ts of Public Speaking
Makes your Slides Slick
Presentation Practice
Overview Procurement Rules & Guidance

Unlock your potential with our “Presenting, Pitching, and Public Speaking” workshop!
Designed for business professionals looking to refine their presentation and public speaking skills, this workshop will empower you to captivate audiences and secure new business opportunities.
Dive into essential topics such as developing the right mindset for presenting, mastering the do’s and don’ts of public speaking, and creating visually appealing slides. You’ll also engage in hands-on presentation practice to build confidence and effectiveness.
Additionally, gain valuable insights into procurement rules and guidance to enhance your business acumen.
Join us to transform your public speaking abilities and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your professional presence and achieve your business goals!

Any questions about the event please speak with Rosie at rosie@cornwallchamber.co.uk

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