Digital & Social Panel Discussion

Dr Bex Lewis is passionate about helping people engage with the digital world in a positive way, where she has more than 20 years’ experience. She is Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University, with a particular interest in digital culture and the digital environment, persuasion and attitudinal change, especially how this affects the third sector, including faith organisations, and, after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, includes social media and cancer. Trained as a mass communications historian, she has written the original history of the poster Keep Calm and Carry On: The Truth Behind the Poster (Imperial War Museum, 2017), drawing upon her PhD research. She is Director of social media consultancy Digital Fingerprint, and author of Raising Children in a Digital Age: Enjoying the Best, Avoiding the Worst (Lion Hudson, 2014), of which a second edition is in preparation for 2021. Alongside academic journal articles, she has authored a number of book chapters, and regularly judges digital awards. She has a strong media presence, with her expertise featured in a wide range of publications and programmes, including national, international and specialist TV, radio and press, and can be found all over social media, typically as @drbexl.

Emma Sijuwade is the founder of Socibelle, a purpose driven social media agency which helps churches, businesses and brands build their social media presence. She has a trackable record of creating successful social media campaigns and works with purpose-driven brands like; The Church of England, Thy Kingdom Come, Everyday Church Online, SAT-7, Archbishop of Canterbury, Speak Life and more.

"Igor Demba has been in business for over 10 years and truly believes he has the best job in the world as a photographer. Recently he was named top wedding photographer in the world by Harper’s Bazaar which really excited his mum. He's currently based in Peterborough, where he calls Kingsgate Community Church home. He's married to the wonderful Zion and they have a beautiful 2 year old daughter that keep their hands full."

After 18 years of working with the local church Matt has both breadth and depth of experience in leading teams, developing strategy, communicating vision, mobilising leaders and working in partnership with community-wide organisations. As an ENFJ he recharges around others, is a good listener and enjoys connecting with new people. He am focussed and disciplined and relish innovation and unlocking growth.