The Hive Live 2024
The second annual Hive Live conference was held on 2nd October 2024
with the theme of ‘Start With Purpose.’
Why did we produce The Hive Live?
Like data management itself, it all starts with ‘purpose’. The purpose of The Hive Live is to bring people together to learn, share, plan, and build community, as we face the challenges of data management together.
There is never enough time for networking when we meet with like-minded and similarly enthusiastic professionals in the worlds of housing and data, so the Hive Live is largely interactive. The sessions include insightful and inspiring speakers but also engaging workshops.
What makes The Hive Live special?
✔ Network with fellow purpose-driven professionals in a safe space.
✔ Engaging interactive sessions that provide actionable advice from fantastic speakers.
✔ Inclusion; we do everything we can to help everyone to be comfortable and catered for.
✔ Great value; the ticket price covers the basic costs only, this is not a huge corporate money-spinner.
Will definitely attend again, brilliant, informative, fun event!
Hive Live 2024 delegate
The Hive Live 2024 Agenda
What people said at The Hive Live 2024
It’s great you are doing [the Hive Live] – I really admire your energy and commitment.
Consultant
The Hive Live 2024 Presenters
We are delighted to have as our key presenter, Emma Martins, (she/her) someone who is dedicated to highlighting the value of robust data protection practices, and starting with purpose in everything.
Emma is the former Data Protection Commissioner for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and current Chief Commissioner at the Data and Marketing Commission (UK), amongst other roles.
Although we know that data protection should start with “purpose”, we can’t forget how crucial data security is too. And Chris Roberts (he/him) has a foot firmly in both camps. Through his company, Cybata, Chris provides leadership in Data Protection, GDPR and Cyber Security for Sports organisations, Charities and Health Tech. companies.
At the Hive Live 2024 we are excited to have Chris running an engaging workshop on cyber security, which will be fun but also give you really useful takeaways.
Who better to take the Hive Live 2024 on a journey to Mastering Data than the wonderful “RM Girl”, Emily Overton? (she/her)
Emily is a Multi-Award Winning Records Management Nerd – her word! – and always brings fun as well as bags of insight to her sessions. RM Girl also designs and makes the most amazing T-shirts, hoodies and mugs for fellow Data Nerds! (Yes, Clare may well be wearing her RM Girl T-shirt to the Hive Live 2024, you’ll have to wait and see!)
Cédric Krummes (he/him) will be presenting on accessibility, in relation to data protection. Cédric, from Luxembourg and now living in the UK, uses his problem-solving skills, creativity, and wonderful way with language to open up the world of data. With experience across public, private, and non-profit sector organisations, Cédric can explain complex topics and make them accessible in a way that makes it look much easier than it is for most of us.
Clare Paterson (she/her), director and consultant at CP Data Protection. With over 25 years of experience in quality assurance and risk management, including over ten years specialising in data protection, and 12 years in-house at a large housing association, Clare launched CP Data Protection in 2017 to offer values-led sectors clear & practical advice on data protection, shining a light on the benefits of good data management. Clare is excited that last year’s theme of Blocker to Builder is going from strength to strength in the data world, as part of the wider message to “Start with Purpose”.
Photos from The Hive Live 2024
A good sized group which allowed for relaxed and inclusive discussions.
Hive Live 2023 attendee
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is The Hive Live only for the Housing sector and/or Data Protection Officers?
A. No! Everyone is welcome and will benefit.
While the message “Start With Purpose” is especially pertinent for the social housing sector, (as highlighted by the Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight report on Knowledge & Information Management), all sectors, especially values-led sectors, will go away with useful ideas, knowledge, and new contacts.
Data Protection Officers will gain practical advice & ideas and meet fellow DPOs, but it is ideal for “non-DP” colleagues too, as the need to “Start With Purpose” applies to all data, not just personal data.
Q. How much does The Hive Live cost & what’s included?
A. The whole event, with speakers & interactive sessions (no break-out sessions, so no need to choose what to miss!), lunch, refreshments & parking onsite, plus access to a private chat forum pre- and post-event, is staying at the 2023 price of £165 (+VAT) per person.
Contact Clare@cpdataprotection.com to discuss group discounts.
Attendees will have a chance to see the museum and get 20% off in the gift shop! There’s no accommodation onsite, but you can download information about travel & local hotels here.
Q. How do I book, or cancel, a place at The Hive Live?
A. You can book & pay via Calendly, pay via Stripe with a credit/debit card, and you’ll get confirmation & reminder emails. If you can’t pay by card, or can’t pay straightaway but want to reserve a space, we’ll provide a reservation link. Access to the chat forum is provided once payment is made. Please email us if you need to cancel; full refunds are given for 7 days after booking, then refunds are on a sliding scale, but we may use our discretion to refund more. Full T&Cs are here. You can also transfer your ticket for free.
Q. Can I reserve a place if I’m not ready to book & pay for a place at The Hive Live?
A. Yes, you can reserve a space and you’ll get reminder emails, so you can book today and pay when you receive the invoice.
Use this link too if you have a discount code (N.B. Early Bird discounts are applied automatically, so you don’t need a code for those discounts. This is just for any additional discount codes you may have.)
(Ignore the fact the reservation page says the event is 30 mins long, starting at 8.30am, it’s a tech thing!)
Access to the chat forum is provided once payment is made, and we can’t guarantee that you will definitely get a space until payment is made.
Please email us if you need to cancel; full refunds are given for 7 days after booking, then refunds are on a sliding scale, but we may use our discretion to refund more. Full T&Cs are here. You can also transfer your ticket for free.
Q. Can The Hive Live accommodate accessibility and/or dietary needs?
A. Absolutely.
We feel very strongly about inclusion, and understand the challenges of having dietary or other needs to accommodate. The hospitality team at Cosford will happily cater for dietary requirements, and the conference room is on the ground floor, easily accessed from the front door of the building, and close to toilets (including accessible toilets.)
Please contact Clare@cpdataprotection.com or Sue@cpdataprotection.com to discuss your needs in confidence and we will do everything we can to ensure you can enjoy The Hive Live event.
Q. How do I get to The Hive Live and where can I stay overnight?
A. We have pulled together some information on travel to Cosford, which is centrally located, and nearby hotels and B&Bs, which you can find here, or you can download here.
Please contact Clare@cpdataprotection.com or Sue@cpdataprotection.com to discuss any specific needs or queries in confidence and we will do everything we can to ensure you can enjoy The Hive Live event.
Q. What makes The Hive Live different to other data conferences?
A. The Hive Live is hosted by people with real experience in the world of data, especially customer data, and in the world of values-led sectors & organisations, who are dedicated to breaking down silos between data teams and other teams.
We aim to provide an event that gives maximum value in the form of actionable advice and networking – the type of event we would love to attend ourselves.
The Hive Live, a smaller but amazing conference now in its second year is on the 2nd of October. Please have a look and see if it fits with your schedule. It is well worth it. I know this as I spoke last year and had a great time.
Dave Loudon, Digital Bark
Photos from The Hive Live 2023
What people said about The Hive Live 2023
“The fabulous venue (make time for the museum!) was matched only by the content and the people. No sales pitches – just engaging and impactful content throughout the day. It’s excellent value for money and highly recommended.”
James England, Director,
Data Protection Education
“Loved the event and would love to attend again…I’d definitely recommend it too. Thank you both for a great day :)”
Lauren Cannon, Information Governance Manager, VIVID
“The Hive Live, a smaller but amazing conference now in its second year… Please have a look and see if it fits with your schedule. It is well worth it. I know this as I spoke last year and had a great time.”
Dave Loudon, Digital Bark
“A brilliant event, really well organised and was lovely to meet like minded people. Communication about the event was spot on and we found the video about getting there helpful. Thank you very much.”
Lizzie
“Excellent venue and a good sized group which allowed for relaxed and inclusive discussions.”
Hive Live 2023 attendee
“It’s great you are doing [the Hive Live] – I really admire your energy and commitment.”
Consultant in the Social Housing Sector
Read about the Hive Live 2023 by clicking here. It was a wonderful day of sharing knowledge, listening, learning, planning, and meeting friends old & new, in the interactive & engaging sessions. There was also time for a look around the fascinating Cosford Air Museum (where we held 2024’s event and are returning in 2025 too!) and plenty of chances to network and make connections, before, during & after the day in-person, but also pre- and post-event with access to a private chat forum.
It is not so much how busy you are, but why you are busy. The bee is praised. The mosquito is swatted.
Mary O’Connor
Travel & Accommodation
Click here to download a copy of this Travel & Accommodation Information
Location
RAF Museum Midlands (Cosford)
Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP
Getting to the Cosford Air Museum
By Road
Cosford is centrally located with good motorway access:
If you’re coming from the north, leave M6 at junction 12 and follow A5 west.
From the south, leave M6 at junction 10a onto the M54 west to junction 3 towards Wolverhampton.
The Museum is only thirty minutes from the centre of Birmingham and ten minutes from Telford.
Free parking: There is a large car park on site, which is free for the Hive Live attendees – don’t get a ticket from the car park machine, we will give you a parking pass when you arrive at the conference registration desk.
The Museum also has brown and white tourism direction signs labelled ‘RAF Museum’.
There is a height restriction of 13ft (3.9 metres) under the railway bridge approaching the airfield.
Click here for the map on the Cosford Museum website.
Click here to watch a short video of driving from the motorway to the Museum entrance. (Opens in YouTube)
By Rail
Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then ½ mile walk. (There is no footpath alongside the road.)
Please check timetable and with rail operators including West Midlands Railway before visiting as Cosford station is unmanned with flights of steps from both platforms.
Please let us know if you require transport from the station (or bus stop – below) and we will arrange it.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is the Cosford Garage, approximately a 1 mile walk to the Museum gates.
Please let us know if you require transport from the bus stop and we will arrange it.
By Cycle
The Museum is conveniently located along National Cycle Route 81 which runs from Wellington to Albrighton. Cycle racks are situated next to the Museum Visitor Centre.
Hotels nearby
Shifnal is a picturesque old town, 3 miles away from Cosford, with a few hotels and guest houses.
Albrighton is similar, which is the next village along from Cosford.
Telford is a large town with shopping, restaurants, cinema, and a park, with several hotels, including Premier Inns, about 15 minutes drive (9 miles) away from the museum.
Wolverhampton City is nearby too, and the Mount Hotel is on the outskirts.
Places to eat nearby
Many of the above hotels have their own restaurant, however there are some additional venues in the area, as below, as well as several restaurants in Telford town centre:
https://theshrewsburyarms.com In Albrighton (confusingly, not Shrewsbury!) This is where we went for food and drinks after the Hive Live 2023.
https://www.milanlounge.co.uk In Shifnal
https://www.thecowshedrestaurant.co.uk Near Albrighton
Pre-event meet up: The Anvil real ale pub In Shifnal from 7pm Tuesday 1st October.