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It seems not long ago when we were all still basking in patio weather, enjoying the warmth over a few drinks. So it’s bittersweet for many of us to pull out our favorite cardigans and coziest crewnecks as colder months approach.

But as legendary Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once lamented, “conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative". To that, we couldn’t agree more. Thankfully, we have a lot more to talk about than the weather in this month’s newsletter.

October was noteworthy for many reasons. Earlier in the month, we hosted the SmartSimple Unite EMEA Conference, our first in-person event in nearly three years! We also recognized Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time devoted to highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity best practices.

As we look towards a busy November, there are several conferences we’ll be attending. Read on for the latest on all of these activities!

Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to gather with more than 60 SmartSimple clients from all over Europe as we hosted the SmartSimple Unite 2022 EMEA Conference. We were thrilled to be in Dublin, Ireland to rekindle old friendships, create new connections, and share the latest innovations from SmartSimple Cloud.

September has the distinction of having some of the most famous and most talented people in history born in the month. They include legendary rockers like Freddie Mercury, athletes like the recently retired G.O.A.T of women’s tennis Serena Williams, and famed crime author Agatha Christie.

This group also shares a birthday that’s near and dear to our hearts… SmartSimple! 2022 is a special year for us at SmartSimple because we officially turn 20!

And while our 20th year milestone is definitely a reason for us to pause and celebrate our past, present and future, we still had a lot to keep us busy this month.

From our final preparations for the SmartSimple Unite EMEA Conference, to our attendance at the 2022 GHSA Conference, there’s plenty to cover in this month’s newsletter.

Read on for the latest updates and what we’re doing to celebrate our 20th anniversary!

October 25, 2019. That’s the last time we had the privilege of spending time with the SmartSimple Community in-person. 

1,084 days later, we can hardly wait to reconnect, share and learn. 

The SmartSimple Community has grown substantially in the 3 years since our last event, much of that growth coming from regions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It’s fitting then, that as we start returning back to more in-person experiences, our first stop would be in Europe. 

Exclusive to SmartSimple clients only, the Unite EMEA Conference is a valuable opportunity to deepen your SmartSimple Cloud knowledge and gain exposure to a range of diverse perspectives from peers and subject matter experts (SMEs). 

“The EMEA conference is an event that the SmartSimple Community always looks forward to. While the event has grown every year, the experience is still very intimate, making it a great place to learn and build relationships with SMEs and fellow members of the SmartSimple Community” - Brendan Bradley, Managing Director