What Can I Expect at the November Digital Hub?

Yes, there will be food, fun, and networking. But more importantly, this event is packed with insights, demos, and updates that will help your business stay sharp in a fast-changing world.

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Nick Burton (CIO Screwfix)

From the ZX Spectrum to AI: When Should Businesses Embrace New Technology?

Remember the ZX Spectrum? From the early days of home computing to today's AI revolution, technology has come a very long way. But how do businesses decide which innovations are worth investing in and which are just passing fads?

Join Nick Burton, Chief Information Officer at Screwfix, as he takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of technology, sharing stories and insights from one of the UK's best-known retailers.

Blending a little nostalgia with real-world business experience, Nick will explore how Screwfix has embraced digital innovation, the decisions behind adopting new technologies and the lessons businesses of all sizes can learn along the way.

Expect a trip down memory lane, some retro gadgets and a fresh perspective on one of today's biggest business questions: just because you can adopt new technology, does it mean you should?

Your Speaker

Nick Burton: Technology Director, Screwfix | Digital Hub Keynote Speaker
Nick sits on the board and leads the technology behind one of the UK's best-known retailers. From online shopping and mobile apps to faster deliveries and smarter in-store systems, Nick helps turn new technology into better experiences for customers and colleagues.

Before joining Screwfix in 2021, Nick held senior technology and digital leadership roles at Avon International and Belron, the company behind Autoglass. His career has taken him from transforming international businesses to helping Screwfix develop its digital services.

🤖 Tech Update & AI Demos with Scott Quilter 

Scott Quilter FBCS (Co-founder of Techosaurus) will guide you through the latest updates from Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Meta. Expect hands-on demos of tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-Pilot, Claude, Firefly, and more.

Scott recently co-delivered a 10-week AI Skills Bootcamp with Yeovil College, helping business leaders apply AI in practical, profitable ways. His sessions are always interactive, jargon-free, and full of “aha!” moments you can take back to your business.

🙌 Hosted by Richard Howes 

Richard is the founder of the Digital Hub and Sales Director at Kontrolit, a successful web agency based at the Yeovil Innovation Centre. With a background in technology and a knack for making the complex simple, Richard sets the scene for each event by giving a snapshot of the wider tech landscape before introducing the evening’s expert speakers.

As host, he keeps things moving, ensures everything stays jargon-free, and finishes the night with his signature light-hearted quiz—where one lucky winner bags a free ticket to the next event. You’ll usually spot him at the front in a brand-new funny T-shirt, giving the audience something extra to talk about over pizza.

📅 Agenda at a Glance

• Arrival, Food & Networking
• Welcome & tech landscape update (Richard Howes)
• Keynote Speaker  
• Lighting Talk (if applicable)
• Drinks break and further networking
• AI & Tech Update & AI Demos (Scott Quilter)
• Wrap-up, news, & quiz question
• Networking, more food & chatting at the bar

Why You Should Book Your Ticket

Hear from a line-up of brilliant keynote speakers, carefully picked from right here in the South West.

Watch live demos of AI tools in action (often delivered by the man increasingly known locally as “Mr AI”).

Pick up practical tips to keep your business cyber-safe—easy enough to pass on to your staff or colleagues.

Enjoy a relaxed, jargon-free evening that mixes learning with laughs, good food and plenty of positive energy.

👉 We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we guarantee you’ll leave smarter than when you arrived.

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your seat at the region’s only recognisable tech event designed especially for non-techies.

Is the Digital Hub Just for Geeks? Not at all!

Digital Hub is designed for everyone—not just the techies. Whether you’re in law, construction, retail, aerospace, or digital itself, you’ll find practical insights you can actually use.

It’s a jargon-free space where you can learn, connect, and leave feeling more confident about technology—without needing to speak fluent ‘geek’. 🙌

🎓 Are you a student or an AI Bootcamper? Your ticket’s on us. Select the ‘Student AI Bootcamp’ ticket at checkout and show your student ID when you arrive.

*Don't forget, once you have purchased your ticket, you can add this event to your calendar - look for the ‘add to calendar’ button

Guest Speaker.

Guest Speaker

Nick Burton