Thinking digital: Pioneers of industry to appear at YP Business Club event

PIONEERS from the digital and telecommunications sectors will reveal how their industries can help drive economic growth in the North of England.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Jan 2012, 06:00 BST

The Yorkshire Post Business Club is hosting an event on February 9 with Herb Kim, pictured, founder and host of the Thinking Digital conference, Dr Mike Short, vice president for public affairs for Telefónica Europe, and Lee Strafford, the co-founder and former CEO of PlusNet.

They will deliver speeches and take part in a question-and-answer panel session chaired by the Yorkshire Post.

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Mr Kim, originally from New York, will talk about establishing his annual international conference in the North East, the role of social media and the challenges he has faced.

Dr Short, president of The Institute of Engineering and Technology, will discuss how mobile and internet present opportunities for innovation and investment but also change the way we all operate.

Mr Strafford, a board member of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, will talk about how data centres and next-generation science parks can boost regional economies.

The event is free and takes place in central Leeds from 8-9.30am. A limited number of tickets are available from [email protected].

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