The businesses winning in 3 years are making decisions today. Are you one of them?
Event Details
We’re excited to be supporting the launch of Tech Connected – a new business networking event taking place at Crawley Innovation Centre and bringing together forward-thinking professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Crawley and Sussex.
In a world where technology continues to shape the way we work, connect, and grow, Tech Connected has been created to provide a platform for businesses to network, collaborate, share ideas, and explore the opportunities that innovation can unlock.
Join for the inaugural event and become part of a growing community connected through technology and driven by success.
Launch Session: Grow Faster. Work Smarter. Own the Future – with Gerry Lawrence
The gap between businesses that thrive and those being left behind is widening, and one of the most significant factors is AI. Not whether you’re “using AI”, but whether you’re making the right decisions about how to apply it. Those decisions are being made, and the businesses getting them right are pulling ahead.
In Gerry’s session, he’ll cover:
- Why your AI decisions in the next 12 months will define your competitive position for the next decade
- What higher-growth businesses are doing differently with AI and how that can be applied
You’ll come away with a clearer view on where AI can support growth, improve how you operate, and shape your direction.
This is grounded in practical experience and relevant whether you’re running a 1M or 150M business.
The event brings together senior people from across business and technology, and the conversations in the room tend to be as useful as the content itself.
It’s the kind of event that can justify the time through a single idea or introduction.
You can expect:
- Snacks & refreshments
- FREE Entry into a prize draw
- Announcement of our nominated charity
Details:
- 8th July 2026
- 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- Crawley Innovation Centre
- £10 per person
About Tech Connected
Tech Connected is a new forum for CEOs and senior leaders across Crawley and Sussex who are dealing with the practical implications of technology in their businesses. It’s focused on real-world application rather than theory, with honest discussion around where technology is driving advantage, where it isn’t, and how to make better decisions about its role in growth. The aim is to build a stronger peer network and support more deliberate, tech-informed leadership across the region.
Regional Director
Gerry Lawrence is an Innovation Expert, Entrepreneur and Speaker. He has been helping businesses grow by making the best use of technology since the dawn of the Internet. He spearheaded technology at the UK’s first ISP, founded the UK’s first Internet based CCTV company and integrated numerous business for PE backed businesses. He now leads a team of CTO/CIOs at Director at Freeman Clarke and hold dynamic and interactive sessions on tech and innovation related topics.
