Sparc, a new network for knowledge-based, technology-led businesses based in Milton Keynes and the surrounding regions enjoyed its official launch recently at the National Hockey Stadium.

Technology-led businesses, academics and business angels from across the region gathered at the Open University for the first Sparc networking event since its launch in June. As part of the session, entrepreneur Graham Sadd, founder of PAOGA Ltd, a company that provides software management tools for storing an individual’s personal information gave a controversial keynote address about the increasing problems of the misuse of identity. Following the presentation Sparc members took part in a facilitated question and answer session about the subject, which sparked a debate about the sale and purchase of information.