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DEC Connect Breakfast - February 2025

Networking | Workshops

Join us at 8.30 am on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, for the DEC Connect Business Networking Breakfast at the Dryden Enterprise Centre. This month, we’ll be focusing on how to develop your public speaking and pitching skills with Dr Becky Cullen.

Designed for start-ups, established SME’s, freelancers and business leaders, during this session you’ll get chance to share skills, connect with peers, learn more about how you can work with NTU and enjoy a light breakfast.

Our networking sessions are open to entrepreneurs and founders no matter if you’ve been involved with NTU before.

  • From: Wednesday 26 February 2025, 8.30 am
  • To: Wednesday 26 February 2025, 10 am
  • Location: Dryden Enterprise Centre, Dryden Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
  • Cost: £7.50 for non-members
  • Booking deadline: Tuesday 25 February 2025, 12.00 pm
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Event details

DEC Connect FEB Speaker: Becky Cullen

This month, we’ll be focusing on how to develop your public speaking and pitching skills with Dr Becky Cullen.

Dr Becky Cullen is the host of Notts TV Book Club and the Director of the Writing, Reading and Pleasure (WRAP) programme in NTU Arts. As an award-winning poet and experienced educator, Becky has also delivered NTU’s short courses in Confident Presentation Skills, drawing on her extensive experience in education and public and private sector management.

Becky will share practical tips and insights to help you boost your confidence when presenting, refine your pitching technique, and communicate your message effectively. Whether you're speaking to a small group, pitching a new idea, or addressing a large audience, this session is designed to help you build your skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

As always, the event will include an opportunity to network with other local business professionals over breakfast.

Programme

8.30 am: Registration, networking, and breakfast

9.00 am: Speaker presentation

9.30 am: Q&A and further networking

10.00 am: Event close

Location details

Address:

Dryden Enterprise Centre
Dryden Street
 Nottingham
 NG1 4FQ

Parking:

There is no onsite parking at the Dryden Enterprise Centre, and we encourage, wherever possible, that people access the building by walking, cycling, or using public transport.

The DEC is within Nottingham Trent University’s city campus.

We’re adjacent to the Dryden Centre and opposite the Bonington Gallery. Our location is highlighted by the NTU Enterprise pin. Map courtesy of Google.

If you’re using SatNav or Google Maps use the postcode NG1 4FQ to help find us.

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