This isn’t a traditional vendor‑led technical deep dive and that’s entirely intentional. At Simoda, we believe that some of the best conversations around data protection, cyber resilience, and business continuity happen when people are relaxed, engaged, and open to sharing real‑world experiences. This event is designed to be solution‑led, accessible, and highly relevant, whether you’re involved in decision‑making, influencing strategy, or supporting your organisation’s IT and security objectives. 

Importantly, this event is not just for senior leaders or decision‑makers. We actively welcome operational leads, and those who shape conversations internally. Equally, this session is not aimed at highly technical roles, so there’s no need to worry about complex configurations or jargon‑heavy presentations. 

This event is ideal for: 

IT professionals working with or evaluating Veeam 

Infrastructure, operations, or security influencers 

Those involved in shaping backup, recovery, and cyber resilience strategies 

Organisations wanting a clear, practical understanding of immutable backup 

The agenda has been carefully designed to deliver clarity, engagement, and tangible value without overwhelming attendees. 

Firstly, on arrival you’ll enjoy a relaxed networking breakfast then you will hear from Simoda and Object First experts as we explore how organisations can improve cyber resilience through immutable backup strategies. Rather than focusing purely on technology features, these sessions concentrate on real‑world challenges, risk reduction, and practical outcomes that matter to businesses. 

Next, join an open panel discussion focusing on data protection and ransomware challenges faced by organisations today. This is your chance to ask questions, share experiences, and hear practical approaches to overcoming real issues, no sales pitches, just honest conversation. 

The Famous Crystal Maze Team Experience 

Collaboration, problem‑solving, decision‑making under pressure sound familiar? The Crystal Maze Experience brings these skills to life in a fun, competitive environment. It’s a brilliant way to connect with peers. 

Networking Lunch and Backup Planning Session 

Following the maze experience, you’ll enjoy a networking lunch, giving you the opportunity to build genuine connections with fellow attendees. The session concludes with a data backup planning workshop, helping you take actionable insights back into your organisation not just ideas, but next steps. 

A key focus of the day is helping attendees understand how Object First supports modern Veeam environments and why it is the go‑to solution for ransomware‑resilient backup storage. 

Object First provides OOTBI (Out‑of‑the‑Box Immutability) a ransomware‑proof, on‑premises backup storage appliance purpose‑built specifically for Veeam Software. Designed by the original Veeam co‑founders, OOTBI delivers a secure, simple, and high‑performance storage platform without the complexity traditionally associated with immutable backup environment 

Following its acquisition by Veeam in 2026, Object First now operates as a first‑party, hardened backup target for organisations that want a turnkey, rapid‑recovery, ransomware‑resilient data protection strategy. 

📍 Location: Crystal Maze Manchester – St Johns, Lower Byrom St, Manchester M3 4FP