Bondholders encouraged to get interactive at Spotlight

Attendees to Marketing Derby’s first ever Bondholder Spotlight expo will be encouraged to get interactive at a range of stands that will be at the event.

NRG Entertainment, Denby Pottery, Be Couture, Maber, Orange Theory Fitness and Bam Boom Cloud will all be exhibiting at the major showcase event, which will shine a light on our Bondholder community.

Backed by headline sponsor Smith Partnership, Bondholder Spotlight will take place at the Reach Events Centre, on Pride Park, on Thursday 13 October.

The day-long event aims to profile and celebrate the 350-plus businesses and organisations who make up the Bondholder community, who together support Marketing Derby’s efforts to promote and attract investment to Derby and Derbyshire.

It also aims to demonstrate to other businesses and organisations the benefits of being a Bondholder.

A key element of the event will be the stands area – but it will be no ordinary exhibition space.

Attendees will be encouraged to get involved and try their hand at variety of activities, from pottery ‘throwing’ to having a go on a Formula One simulator.

NRG Entertainment will be aiming to bring out the competitive streak of Bondholders by challenging them to set the fastest lap on its professional F1 Esports Pro Series simulators.

To drive in F1 requires fast reactions – and Bam Boom Cloud will be putting these to the test when it brings along its speed reaction game Batak, which challenges the user to hit as many flashing lights as possible within the shortest time.

For those who fancy something a bit more sedate, Denby’s master potter will be giving demonstrations and inviting attendees to have a go at pottery throwing.

Be Couture, which offers advanced aesthetics and beauty treatments, will be showcasing its services and offering some taster treatments.

And why not complete your physical MOT by visiting the Orange Theory Fitness stand, where they will be providing one-to-one consultations and using technology that can provide an overview of your fitness levels – and provide guidance on how to improve them!

Finally, architects Maber will be showcasing a range of digital services – and, via the power of VR, will be inviting Bondholders to design and visualise new buildings and spaces.

And Bondholders need not worry if all these activities leave them with an appetite.

When the event is opened at 8am by Marketing Derby managing director John Forkin, they will be treated to a free networking breakfast, sponsored by Balls2 Marketing.

And at Bondholder Spotlight, there will be such a thing as a free lunch, kindly sponsored by HSBC.

The exhibition area will be just one element of Spotlight. There will also be workshops, a well-being area, a ‘celebration’ stage and a main stage, with a top line-up of keynote speakers throughout the day.

Further details about keynote speakers and panel discussions will be announced soon.