Agenda
10:00 - Doors Open!
Guests can sign in and obtain their lanyards from 10:00. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day at the back of the venue. Our sponsors also have exhibitions stands where you can learn more about the services they offer.
10:30 - 11:30 | KPMG R&D Tax Credit Session (livestreamed on 'Beyond')
KPMG Private Enterprise will be hosting a session focussed on raising entrepreneurs' awareness of R&D tax credits. The session will be livestreamed on their 'Beyond' platform. Slush'D ticketholders can connect and collaborate with other innovators ahead of Liverpool Slush'D 2023 by joining our exclusive Slush'D community on KPMG Private Enterprise's "Beyond" platform. Here we will bring together some of the UK's most exciting, fast-growth, innovative businesses. Discover insights to fuel decision making, explore challenges, share best practices and experiences with like-minded peers. Debbie Reith, Dan O'tool, Amy Todd and Patrick Molyneux from KPMG will lead the session.
Please note that KPMG's session (10:30am - 11:30am) will be livestreamed via their own streaming platform. Accordingly, guests will not be able to enter the venue once this session commences. Please can all in-person guests be seated by 10:25am.
12:00 - 12:45 | LCR Angel Network Pitches
Five high-quality local companies will be pitching in front of the audience for investment from the Liverpool City Region Angel Investor Network (and a pair of tickets for Slush in Helsinki!)
13:00 - 13:10 | Welcome to Liverpool Slush'D
Opening remarks from Jonny Clark, Organiser of Liverpool Slush’D
13:10 - 13:40 | Where you work is as important as what you work on...
We are joined by Mayor Steve Rotheram, Stefan Lindström, (Finnish Ambassador for Digitalization and New Technologies) and Claire Lewis (CEO, Baltic Ventures) for a discussion on the key strategic moves that will shape Liverpool City Region, the UK and Europe as places for entrepreneurs to launch and grow successful companies.
13:45 - 14:15 | Successfully navigating the journey from pre-seed to seed
A panel session with Jenny Tooth OBE (UK Business Angel Association), Rebeca Garcia (Cubode), Sam Simpson (Founder Catalyst) and Patrick Molyneux (KPMG Acceleris). Founders trying to make the transition from 'idea' to 'business', and those trying to raise their first investments will find this session particularly useful.
14:20 - 14:40 | The State of UK Tech
A data and insights session with Henry Whorwood from Beauhurst.
14:45 - 15:15 | UK Tech News: Liverpool City Region report launch
In this panel session hosted by UKTN’s Rob Scammell, Matt Johnson (Form), Prof Anthony Hollander (University of Liverpool), Helen Cross (Growth Platform) and Lorna Davidson (redwigwam) will be discussing the newly launched UKTN report on the Liverpool City Region ecosystem. The session will highlight upcoming opportunities for growth in addition to shining a light on local heroes.
15:15 - 15:50 | Comfort Break
15:50 - 16:10 | “Ask Me Anything” Session - Audience Q&A with Seed Stage Founders
Unfortunately, Phin Mpofu is unable to deliver his session on the role of community in building startups due to illness. In place of this session, we will be running an audience Q&A with three companies who are all undergoing the transition from startup to scaleup, with different business models, investment rounds and GTM strategies.
16:10 - 16:40 | Keynote 1: "AI - Pay Attention or Die!"
Oli Yonchev is the Co-founder and CEO of Flight Story, the company he started with Steven Bartlett. The pair previously enjoyed huge success at Social Chain. Oli will be sharing his insights of deploying bleeding edge technology to create huge business advantages - and also the potential pitfalls associated with navigating or missing out on such technology.
16:40 - 17:10 | Panel Session: Deep Tech
Liverpool Slush'D welcomes Professor Chas Bountra (Oxford University Innovations), Dr Srijan Jindal (phenUtest), Ben Miles (Spin Up Science) and Lorna Green (Lyva Labs) to share insights with guests about the direction of travel in commercialising and scaling Deep Tech ventures.
17:10 - 17:40 | Keynote 2: Amman Ahmed - Scaling to an 8-figure Exit
As the President of Music for Pets, Amman leads the production and distribution of relaxing music and TV content specially designed for our furry friends. This groundbreaking idea, backed by 8 years of research and innovation, has taken the pet world by storm.
Amman founded the business in 2017, and under his visionary leadership, it soared to new heights. The company's commitment to the well-being of pets led to a significant milestone in June 2023 when it was acquired by major Hollywood rap/hiphop label, Create Music Group. Now, Music for Pets touches the hearts of over 50 million pets worldwide every month, with its 'Petflix' content!
17:40 - 17:50 | Organiser’s Closing Remarks
17:50 - 18:30 | Daytime Ticket Holders Dinner
Daytime ticket holders are invited to enjoy a selection of food provided by local culinary artisans. During this time, the 'seated' area of the venue will be cleared to make space for evening entertainment.
18:30 - 23:30 | Drinks and Dancing
Daytime guests will be joined by additional 'Evening Only' ticket holders and regulars of the #KPMGNWTech annual drinks event. Entertainment will be provided by acclaimed local DJ Ant Chandler (Garlands, Eden Ibiza, Ministry of Sound, Ocean Beach, Paradisco).