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29/05/2026

The EU AI Act is set to reshape how organisations develop, deploy, and govern AI - and UK businesses are not exempt.

From risk classifications to compliance requirements, understanding what this means now is critical to staying ahead and avoiding future disruption.

Read our latest insights on what UK organisations need to know:
https://www.select-technology.co.uk/blog/the-eu-ai-act-what-uk-businesses-need-to-know/

A plain-English guide to the EU AI Act for UK businesses. Learn who it applies to, key dates, AI risk categories, and what practical steps SMEs should take.

28/05/2026

Brilliant to see Microsoft’s Ashley Jeggo and tech broadcaster Georgie Barrat confirmed as keynote speakers for the upcoming Kent AI Conference. A fantastic line-up that really highlights how fast AI innovation is accelerating right here in Kent.

Looking forward to the insights and inspiration this event will bring.

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/native/keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-kent-ai-conference-340499/

Microsoft’s Ashley Jeggo and Technology Broadcaster Georgie Barrat to speak at major business event in Maidstone.

26/05/2026

🚀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

We’re excited to welcome Ashley Jeggo, AI Workforce SMB Sales Lead at Microsoft UK & Ireland, as the opening keynote speaker for the Kent AI Conference 2026.

Ashley brings a practical, real-world perspective on AI - helping businesses cut through the noise and understand how AI can genuinely support productivity, decision-making, and growth. Expect clear insights, relatable examples, and actionable takeaways you can apply straight away.

His keynote, “𝑼𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝑰: 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 & 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒆”, is perfect whether you’re just starting your AI journey or looking to go further.

📅 24 June 2026
📍 Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Join us for a day of ideas, innovation, and meaningful conversations around AI.
Read more & book your place:
https://www.select-technology.co.uk/blog/kent-ai-conference-spotlight-on-ashley-jeggo/

21/05/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒌𝒆-𝑶𝒇𝒇 🍰

To celebrate World Baking Day this week, the team truly rose to the occasion with an incredible spread of delicious treats – amazing effort all round! 👏

You’re all Star Bakers in our book 🤩

19/05/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬?

With mandatory MFA, stricter patching timelines, and clearer cloud security requirements now in force, businesses need to ensure they’re fully compliant – or risk failing their certification.

Here’s what you need to know (and what to do next): https://www.select-technology.co.uk/blog/cyber-essentials-is-changing/

Cyber Essentials is changing and the impact for UK organisations will be significant from April 2026.

18/05/2026

We’re delighted to share that we’re sponsoring the Scaling Up category at the Sussex Business Awards 2026 🎉

It’s an incredible opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of inspiring businesses, leaders, and innovators across Sussex.

Know a business that deserves the spotlight? Submit your nomination before 20th May:
https://www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk/business-awards-2026/awards-2026-nominate.html

Please complete this form and sign it before sending it to [email protected] by midnight on the 20th May 2026. The Sussex Chamber Business Awards are open to members of the Sussex Chamber of Commerce only.

11/05/2026

🔐 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
If you supply goods or services to the NHS, there’s an important update you need to know about!

NHS Supply Chain is placing greater emphasis on Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+), a UK Government-backed certification designed to protect organisations from common cyber threats - with independent verification for added assurance.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲?
🔓 Growing cyber risks across the public sector
⛔ Potential disruption to healthcare services from supplier breaches
📃 Stronger alignment with government and NCSC guidance

𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱?
You may need CE+ if your organisation:
✔ Handles NHS data
✔ Provides IT, digital, or managed services

Now’s the time to check your status, assess readiness, and plan for certification.

For a full breakdown of what this means and how to prepare, read more here:
https://www.select-technology.co.uk/blog/nhs-supply-chain-updates-cyber-security-requirements/

NHS Supply Chain now expects Cyber Essentials Plus for in-scope suppliers. Learn what’s changed, who’s affected, and how to stay compliant.

08/05/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨! 🙌

It was fantastic meeting so many businesses and chatting about how IT support, AI & automation, and cybersecurity can help organisations work smarter and stay secure.

Really inspiring to hear from Catherine Spencer - former England Rugby Captain and successful entrepreneur.

And a big congratulations to Richard from stevensdrake solicitors for winning our LEGO GameBoy! 👏

If we didn’t get a chance to connect on the day, feel free to drop us a message.

07/05/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 "𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠"?

Nick had a really interesting conversation about AI and automation with Rachael recently. They dived into…

🫸How businesses are held back by disconnected systems
📈 Why spreadsheets can become become barriers to business growth
🤔 How better systems lead to improved reporting, forecasting and, decision-making
⚡The risks of using AI in the wrong places

Plus, so much more.

Oh - and if you want to find out what “swivel chair working” is, you’ll need to watch the latest episode of The Kent Business Show Show. 😉

Watch here: https://youtu.be/9fv0yxUdFEQ?si=M5CfwqwupNwzUotB

Is AI really the answer to your business productivity problems, or do you need better systems, automation and clearer processes first?In this episode of The ...

06/05/2026

We are at the Sussex Chamber Business Expo tomorrow!

Come and say hello to the team

🖥️ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗧 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
🔒 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

10:00am - 2:00pm
South of England Showground, Ardingly

Book your 𝐹𝑅𝐸𝐸 ticket today: https://www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk/events-training/ems-event-calendar/sussex-chamber-business-expo-2026-visitor-pass.html