Future-proof your business and let it thrive
Join us on 18th June 2025 as we host Thrive25, a free, in-person event designed to help businesses thrive through AI, security, and efficiency. This event is for business owners, decision-makers, and senior professionals looking to get more value from technology. Thrive25 is not a typical tech expo - gain practical insights, shared experiences, and proven strategies you can act on immediately. You’ll hear from industry experts on topics like AI, Cyber Security, and Efficiency, along with presentations from CyberSmart (our event sponsor), Made Smarter, RD Tax, The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands, and more. Whether you're an existing EBS customer or new to exploring how tech can help your business, this event will equip you with the tools to make informed decisions, improve performance, and connect with like-minded business leaders. Register today and secure your spot to learn how you can future-proof your business.














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Thrive 25: AI, Security and Efficiency
Join us at Thrive 25 on the 18th June at Moor Hall Hotel and Spa.
Thrive 25 is our free-of-charge, annual event designed specifically for SMEs. EBS will bring together business leaders and industry experts to explore the latest in:
- AI: practical ways to leverage artificial intelligence to improve efficiency
- Security: protect your business in an ever-evolving threat landscape
- Efficiency: strategies to streamline operations and maximise a return on investment
As an SME ourselves, the directors of EBS understand the pressures businesses face and it’s why we’re committed to helping you work smarter, operate more securely, and get more for your money.
We’ve created Thrive 25 to give you innovative, and actionable insights, that will help your organisation grow.
Thrive 25: agenda
09.00 – Registration
09.30 – Introduction from EBS
09.40 – Security: Connectwise discuss AntiVirus and Security Operations Centre for 24/7 monitoring of your business
10.00 – Customer panel: EBS and our customer, Parogon Group discuss Smart IT Foundations for Modern Hospitality
10.20 – Security: Cybersmart explain Complete Cyber Confidence
10.40 – Efficiency: EBS advise how to recognise when you have outgrown your ERP/BMS/Financial software
11.00 – Break and networking
11.20 – AI: EBS discuss AI in the modern workplace
11.40 – AI: Phocas discuss Practical AI tips and trends for SMEs with Phocas Software
12.00 – AI: TrustLayer discuss how to escape the midmarket security gap
12.20 – Partnerships in Practice: Our customers CG Reynolds and Fracino reveal what it’s like to partner with EBS
12.40 – Efficiency: Sicon discuss the Journey of the Umbrella
13.00 – Lunch and networking
14.00 – EBS – Celebrating 45 years of Innovation and a look to what’s next
14.10 – Efficiency: Made Smarter reveal smarter ways for SMEs to fund growth
14.30 – Security: WMCRC discuss fortifying cyber security in the West Midlands
14.50 – Efficiency and Security: EBS discuss from Pain points to productivity: rethinking how your business operates
15.10 – Efficiency: RD Tax Ltd reveal how R&D Tax credits can drive efficiency in your business
15.30 – EBS round-up of Thrive25
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Watch Sandy, our MD, and our expert speakers explain the benefits of Thrive
Frequently asked questions
We’ve designed Thrive25 for business-owners like ourselves, decision-makers, and senior professionals who are looking to implement emerging digital solutions for business growth.
Thrive25 is focused on all aspects of business. The day will comprise real-world insights for tangible value, you can expect to:
Gain valuable business knowledge aligned to SMEs from expert speakers
Network and collaborate with other forward-thinking business leaders
Hear real-life experiences at our customer panels
Walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately
And – most importantly – you won’t be subjected to product pitches or a ‘hard sell’, Thrive25 is not your traditional tech event.
We’re still finalising the agenda but registration will be from 9am with welcome coffees and pastries, our first presentation will commence at 9:30am. Our first break will be at around 11am, 1pm for lunch and shortly after 3pm when we will bring the day to a close and open the bar.
Thrive25 will take place in The Charter Suite at Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield.
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Access to the hotel is best made from Weeford Road, there are multiple car parks available at the hotel located as you approach the hotel, at the front of the hotel, and after the hotel. For the closest parking, our recommendation would be to drive from the front of the hotel, around to the rear where a separate entrance to the Charter Suite can be found.
For any questions or problems in advance of the day, please contact us via email (hello@ebs.tech) or on 0121 384 2513.