WMCA Autumn Providers Conference: West Midlands Cyber Summit

Jul 25, 2023

WMCA Autumn Providers Conference:
West Midlands Cyber Summit


3 October 2024

9:30am - 3:00pm


Venue:


The H Suite
100 Icknield Port Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 0AA

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Event Registartion is now closed

Register your place here


To book your place, just, click on the appropriate link below and fill in the booking form.  Email confirmation will be sent through to you:

This conference is aimed at all care staff but particularly those decision makers such as owners, nominated individuals and Registered Managers, to gain support in running their business from experts in the field.


As care becomes more digital it is important that we appreciate how we safeguard the data that we are collecting and holding about our service users but also to make sure that the individual we are caring for is never forgotton, and that care remains person centered.


We will release details of the full agenda soon but it will include speakers from all aspects of digital caring along with a suppliers marketplace


This is a fantastic opportunity to network and make new contacts, while learning about useful resources available from our exhibitors to support the running of your business.


They are open to all care providers.
WMCA Members can book for FREE, non-members will incur a charge of £25 per ticket


Agenda:


  • TBC



WMCA Members

Non Member price is £25.00

Non Members



Spring Conference slides:

WMCA Spring Providers Conference Slides Chris Briggs- Business Efficiency Chris Briggs- Business Continuity Planning HCR Top Legal Tips Peter Cheer Consulting

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We have exhibition opportunities within our Suppliers Marketplace


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