ROUNDTABLES
|2020
| 2020 roundtables
JANUARY 22ND
PROPTECH TRENDS: CO-WORKING
Co-working is a lifeline for tech start-up founders keen to leave behind the kitchen table
and engage with like-minded people. They also offer workspace flexibility for companies
as they grow. So what are forward-thinking tech companies looking for from a co-working
environment – and how can they benefit a fledgling business?
FEBRUARY 26TH
FINTECH TRENDS: APIs AND OPEN BANKING
Digital-first banks are reinventing how money is saved, spent and invested. The open-
banking model is giving customers more flexibility than ever before by linking platforms and
technologies. How can businesses be at the forefront of the API revolution?
MARCH 11TH
RETAIL TECH TRENDS: THE AMAZON CONUNDRUM
Amazon has revolutionised how we shop and helped retailers connect with a vast online
audience. However many eCommerce firms have found themselves embroiled in a ‘race to
the bottom’ as they compete with international sellers and even Amazon itself. What are the
options for retailers struggling with the Amazon conundrum?
APRIL 1ST
IMMERSIVE TECH TRENDS: STAFF TRAINING
Virtual environments are a new frontier in staff training while augmented reality can guide
workers by overlaying digital information on to the real world. With the markets for both
virtual and augmented reality now maturing, what are the opportunities for companies
looking to realise their staff’s full potential, improve safety and save money?
MAY 6TH
EDTECH TRENDS: WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
One-size-fits-all staff training days are being replaced by bespoke development
programmes driven by employees. How can businesses harness technology to upskill their
workforce in the most relevant areas and simultaneously keep staff fulfilled and engaged?
JUNE 10TH
RECRUITMENT TECH TRENDS: VIDEO
Platforms such as Skype have enabled companies to interview candidates remotely while
the rise of facial recognition is a new frontier in sentiment analysis. What are the options
available to businesses looking to incorporate video tech into the recruitment process –
and is it worth it?
JULY 15TH
SMARTTECH TRENDS: SMART BUILDINGS
Intelligent homes are here with their potential for optimising energy efficiency and
allowing users to control appliances using apps and voice. Meanwhile smart technology is
taking advantage of the huge amounts of data being generated to boost business. How
can companies capitalise on the rise of smart buildings?
SEPTEMBER 16TH
AI TECH TRENDS: RPA ‘AI WORKERS’
Robotic Process Automation marks the first generation of ‘artificial intelligence workers’
where manual tasks are automated. Which sectors can take advantage of RPA and how can
they work alongside human employees?
OCTOBER 21ST
CYBERSECURITY TECH TRENDS: THREAT DETECTION AND RESPONSE
Managed detection and response (MDR) is a new breed of security service combining
human experts, technology and intelligence to proactively hunt for, investigate and
eliminate security threats. How can businesses ensure they are protected from the
growing volume of cyberattacks?
NOVEMBER 11TH
HEALTHTECH TRENDS: REMOTE MONITORING
The rise of wearable technology is changing how we monitor health conditions and
helping keep people out of hospital and at home for longer. How can devices play a role in
transforming our creaking NHS – and what does wearable tech of the future look like?
Editorial Enquiries:
Jonathan Symcox
jonathan.symcox@businesscloud.co.uk
Commercial Enquiries:
Helena Furness
helena.furness@businesscloud.co.uk
Natalie Connor
natalie.connor@businesscloud.co.uk