Espria holds refreshed Optimise IT event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Espria, the new brand name in digital workspace solutions will be holding a new look Optimise IT event at the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Taking place on the 30th of November 2022, Optimise IT is the largest IT conference and vendor showcase event in the UK focusing on the mid-market. Hosted by the Espria experts along with key strategic partners, the event will showcase the latest developments and services all designed to help empower the digital workspace. 
In September 2022, the Espria brand launched, bringing together Connection Capital-backed Mode Solutions, a leading provider of Unified Communications services and document management solutions with award-winning IT Managed Services provider, eacs, which it acquired in June 2022. Now following demand from their customers, Espria is continuing the events unique history with the most recent iteration. For over 20 years the event has attracted industry leaders and technology shapers, providing them with a platform to network directly with key decision-makers who are looking for ways to deliver their IT Strategy more efficiently and effectively. Andrew Lashley, CCO of Espria commented: “The refreshed event signifies a defining step to cement the amalgamation of Espria and their best-in-class providers under a single brand. We started this new phase with a fresh look and a clear and confident vision for the future; this is reflected in our new look event, helping to form a central part of the next chapter for Espria.” 
“First opening in 2019, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is widely thought of to be the most technologically advanced stadium in the world having been equipped with state-of-the-art technology throughout. The multi-use stadium is capable of staging major sporting and non-sporting events, including NFL, rugby and concerts, as well as Tottenham Hotspur matches. We are delighted that we are able to bring Optimise IT 2022 to this fantastic venue.” Lashley added: “As a future-thinking brand, Espria is committed to making Optimise IT 2023 the largest and most informative event ever with more delegates than we have had before, and it all starts here. At our November event, we will be announcing details of Optimise IT 2023.” Lashley concluded: “We look forward to working with an extensive and diverse range of sponsors and exhibitors this year to make this the must attend IT event of 2022.” Over the coming weeks, Espria will be releasing more updates on some of the exciting speakers and announcements it has planned on our LinkedIn page and on our website. Please make sure you sign up and reserve your place by clicking here:
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