Now in it's fourth year, the gdb Diamond Experts Conference is designed to provide a physical forum to showcase the diverse strengths of the Gatwick Diamond business community and bring businesses from the region together to learn and network.

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Here's what can you expect:

• Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Gain insight from four carefully selected keynote speakers, covering hot topics relevant to your business.
• Expert Trade Stands: Explore and network with industry experts at our trade stands.
• Delicious Lunch: conclude the event with a lunch, where you can continue conversations and build valuable connections in a relaxed atmosphere.

Venue: Roffey Park Institute , Forest Rd, Horsham, RH12 4TB

Date: Friday 20th June

Time: 08:15-14:30

Price:

£ 25+VAT for Members & Guests of Roffey Park

£ 35+VAT for Non-Members

Please note that photography may take place at this event for promotional purposes, if you do not wish to be photographed please let a member of the gdb team know.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

MATT GARMAN

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: An Unconvential Approach to Leadership Learning

The best leaders don’t wait for permission, they don’t refer back to the PowerPoint from ‘module2’ in the leadership course notes - they just step up when it matters. Matt shares with his audiences:

• Why some businesses and teams are stacked with leaders while others struggle
• A wake-up call: Why you’re missing the leadership potential sitting right under your nose.
• Real stories that prove leadership isn’t about credentials—it’s about action.
• A practical way to spot, nurture, and unleash the hidden leaders in your team.

He challenges conventional leadership learning. We’re hunting for leaders in all the wrong places. The world isn’t short on leadership - it’s just looking in the wrong direction. Matt shows his audiences why the most powerful leadership lessons aren’t learned in business school, but in real life.

STEFAN THOMAS

Conversations aren't soft skills, they're revenue channels.

In a fast paced and engaging presentation, Stefan explains how to turn your team, and your connections, into a predictable stream of business enquiries and sales. Every big opportunity starts with a little conversation and we'll explore how to start and continue conversations, identify when a prospective customer is getting ready to buy, and turn that conversation client.

PAUL LEVY

Using Generative AI Properly in Your Business

This seminar gives a clear, no-nonsense overview of how generative AI can be used effectively in real business contexts. It avoids hype and focuses on what works, what doesn’t and why.

The session begins with a plain explanation of what generative AI is and how it is already being used in areas such as content creation, customer service and report writing. Participants will examine specific use cases, assessing both benefits and known limitations.

The session then addresses common risks, including inaccuracy, bias, poor data sources and unclear authorship. Real examples of ethical missteps are shared to show where things have gone wrong and how to prevent them.

Finally, the seminar ends with five takeaways for safe, useful and professional integration of generative AI in business. These include setting clear internal guidelines, avoiding overreliance, and ensuring human oversight.

Paul Gregory

AI-Powered Energy: Turning Costs into Cashflow for UK Businesses

In this session, Paul Gregory will explore how AI-driven energy platforms are reshaping the way UK businesses manage energy costs, turning energy from a pure expense into a valuable income stream.

The session will cover:

• Why the UK energy landscape is rapidly changing
• How AI-powered trading platforms and battery storage create new commercial opportunities
• The emergence of energy trading, grid balancing and revenue-generating services
• Why solar is optional, and why energy storage is often the ideal first step
• Real-world financial impacts and funding models that can make systems cash-positive from day one

With real-world examples and practical insights, this session will help business leaders understand how technology is unlocking entirely new financial value from energy and why this opportunity is already available today.

MEET OUR SPONSORS

Indigo Tax and Accountancy

We are chartered accountants in Horsham, working with start-up businesses, growing companies, and the entertainment industry. At Indigo, we’ve been supporting clients like you for over 25 years, while other firms are merging and losing their independence, we remain proudly independent, our caring team have decades of technical and lived experience - accounting with integrity is in our DNA, which means you’ll receive levels of service unmatched by rival firms. Working with Indigo, you are in safe hands. We are not just accountants, we’re your partners in building a profitable, efficient, and compliant business. Together, we’ll navigate every challenge, handle every deadline, and keep your finances on track, freeing you up to build your business.

Indigo Tax and Accountancy – Proudly Personal

Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s leading full-service law firms, offering expert legal and financial advice to individuals and businesses nationwide. With a legacy dating back to 1912, we combine deep-rooted experience with a forward-thinking approach to deliver practical, tailored solutions. Whether you're navigating personal milestones like buying a home or facing complex challenges such as serious injury or business disputes, our specialists are here to help. We pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, listening closely to what matters most, and delivering clear, compassionate guidance. As the UK partner of First Law International, we also provide access to world-class legal support globally. From corporate law to wealth management, Irwin Mitchell is committed to helping you move forward with confidence.