Catalyst for Progress

Thursday 2nd July, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Riverside Innovation Centre, Wheeler Campus, University of Chester

Event Agenda

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All‑Day Parallel Activity in Rooms CR5 & CR6

Complimentary LinkedIn Professional Headshots & Networking

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10:00 am – 10:05 am
 

Chair’s Welcome - Dr. Alex Fenton 

Associate Dean International & Associate Professor

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10:05 am – 10:10 am 

Business School Welcome & Keynote Introduction - Dr. Tim Brown

Head of Chester Business School 

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10:10 am – 11:10 am 

Keynote Address - Professor Paul McGee  

“The SUMO Guy”, PMA International Limited 

The SUMO Guide to Thriving in a Changing World

In this engaging session, Professor Paul McGee will share ideas, personal stories and the lessons learnt on his journey from invalidity benefit to Sunday Times Bestselling Author. Be prepared to laugh as well as learn and leave feeling inspired.

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11:10am – 11:40 am

Insight Session - John Wilkins
Customer Success Manager, LinkedIn

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11:40 am – 12:00 pm

Networking & Refreshment Break

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12:00 noon – 12:30 pm

Guest Speaker - Claire Brook
Employment Law Partner, Aaron & Partners Solicitors 

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12:30 – 1:00pm 

Speed Networking Lunch & Facilitated Networking Activity

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1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch and networking

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 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Panel Session: Real‑World Progress & Building Social Capital

Co‑Chairs

Ravina Rajpurohit (Graduate), Precious Mark (Student)
 
Panellists:
John Wilkins (LinkedIn)

Anthony King (Chester Business Club) 

Ella Mooney (Aaron & Partners LLP)

Elohor Udubrae (MBA Graduate)

Kenneth Osayende Osemenkhian (MBA Student)