Events
We run and partner with brilliant events throughout the year which aim to build the South’s innovation economy. It’s all part of building a winning eco-system.
Future events
Past events
Barclays Eagle Labs is proud to support the 2025 Innovation Challenge as Platinum...
Official tours of Arts University Bournemouth’s Innovation Studio are hosted...
This is a Maritime UK Solent event, hosted by VFS Partner NOC: Join us at our July...
From Vision to Venture: The Do’s and Don’ts of Raising Capital In partnership...
The Money & Marketing Re-Mix: Skills, Strategy & the Future A VFS Rumble...
Official tours of Arts University Bournemouth’s Innovation Studio are hosted...
Official tours of Arts University Bournemouth’s Innovation Studio are hosted...
Our first Southern Creative Catalyst shindig in Southampton received great feedback...
Often used interchangeably with sustainability, The Circular Economy relates to a set of factors...
Official tours of Arts University Bournemouth’s Innovation Studio are hosted...
Opening up the Defence & Security marketplace to academics, innovators, Research...
The South Coast has long been home to a thriving creative commercial scene, with...
Introducing a NEW programme of six fully-funded interactive business masterclasses,...
The University of Southampton is ranked in the top 20 UK Universities in the Times...
Great things happen when we work together! Exploring the power of collaboration from...
The South Coast has long been home to a thriving creative commercial scene, with...
Due to overwhelming demand, the Venturefest South Business Growth Series has expanded...
Join South Hampshire College Group for the second Marine Engineering Industry Advisory...
For the second time, the board of Venturefest South warmly invites you to The Southern...
Join for a dynamic webinar designed specifically for employers. This session will...
So your child is thinking about an Apprenticeship as their next step after school...
Secure Funding To Grow Your Business with Monika Dabrowska from Innovaction Global...
Join us for the South’s biggest showcase of innovation, #VFS24: Festival of Innovation...
Secure Funding To Help Your Business Grow with Robert Bentley from Wessex Partnerships...
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has been pioneering in the development of Marine...
Over the summer, eight student businesses were selected to receive funding and support,...
This final event in the VFS Rumble Business Growth Series will explore how to exploit...
This introductory webinar aims to provide foundational knowledge on the various types...
Get the finance edge you need to succeed. Join us for an informative event to learn...
Join us for the second event in the VFS Rumble Business Growth Series: Scaling Capability...
Due to overwhelming demand, the VentureFest South Rumble Business Growth Series has expanded...
Join us for the VFS Rumble Business Growth Series Venturefest South is pleased to present...
Attention small business owners! South Hampshire College Group invites you to join...
Our partners at Blake Morgan are hosting an insightful webinar on Employment Law,...
Join leading influencers, who share a vested interest in developing the South’s...
Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week for the South’s biggest showcase...
The Most Comprehensive Focus on Sustainability in the UK! Now in its 8th year professionals...
Join hundreds of local businesses at the Portsmouth Business Expo which is taking...
Attention SMEs in the south doing great things! There’s an interesting programme...
Join VFS Partner, Carswell Gould, at Pints of View. In the spirit of the celebration...
Greenprint is delighted to be holding its inaugural conference on 30 June at the University...
Unlock Your Potential: Join a Virtual Business Support Surgery on June 8th! About...
A food industry networking event from VFS partner, Portsmouth City Council Calling...
Co-sponsored by the Centre for Phage Research, Innovate UK, and the Food Safety Research...
Be Inspired, Motivated, Educated & Connected The University of Portsmouth, in partnership...
Reimagining Southampton’s economy. Southampton City Council is reimagining what...
Venturefest South is back in 2022 with the #VFS22: Festival of Innovation on 17 November....
Unleash the power of Rust and Cloud Run. This November 10th, the Google Developers...
Join Venturefest South Partner, Innovate UK KTN for their Funder Visit! So, whether...
Funded by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Bringing together entrepreneurs...
Funded by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Bringing together entrepreneurs...
Sustainability is high on the corporate agenda with organisations waking up to their...
The University of Portsmouth is hosting this introductory session to enable attendees...
Register to attend: Click here! Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards...
Meet one of Dstl’s key partners – the Defence Equipment and Support Future Capability...
The Farnborough International Airshow will be taking place as an in-person event...
Is 5G a game changer? Funded by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Bringing together...
Join the next generation of business leaders to hear the inspirational journeys of successful...
The University of Southampton’s on campus start up accelerator, Future Worlds,...
A major summit to bring together the best minds in science and technology is to be held...
Grow and scale: how to generate stronger innovative ideas with design thinking. About...
The Faculty of Business and Law putting aside an hour of their time every week to help...
A ‘digital transformation in business’ event is being staged at Solent University...
If you work for a business or organisation that is looking to upskill their workforce...
Join the University of Portsmouth at the new Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended...
Can you help the Ministry of Defence deliver better availability of equipment, workforce...
Join the University of Portsmouth and a growing number of companies making space...
For companies working with advanced technology, fast-moving competitors and ever-changing...
Join innovate UK on Monday 28 March and learn how to perfect your Innovation Loans...
Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability is a conference, exhibition...
2-day intensive workshop designed for entrepreneurs with an idea for a tech-based...
The 2021 Expo marks the 5th Anniversary of the only dedicated Expo on the South Coast...
#VFS21: Festival of Innovation is a one-day annual event, showcasing the innovation...
The Largest Microsoft Cloud Technology Conference To Be Held In The UK, In Person,...
Business Innovation South Expo Does your company have access to the right southern...
Three insightful speaker sessions will take place in the run up to the live Business...
Three insightful speaker sessions will take place in the run up to the live Business...
Three insightful speaker sessions will take place in the run up to the live Business...
What are quantum communications, and what implications will this new technology have...
Greentech South and the University of Portsmouth have partnered up to bring you Low Carbon...
Venturefest South has partnered with Innovate UK and KTN to bring you Innovate Local:...
The University of Portsmouth invites you to explore the wide variety of ways in which...
What are the smartest marketing moves we can make in tough times? About this Event...
About this Event Recent events have proven to us that the unexpected events can take...
Learn the basics of 3D printing and what impact it can have on the future of sustainable...
About this Event Employers can sign up for free to Southampton Business School’s...
In a world where nothing stands stable, revenue streams suddenly paused and employees...
The University of Portsmouth invites you to attend an interactive event exploring...
A morning webinar for women who run their own business About this Event To mark Global...
Building on the success of the 2018 and 2019 events, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce...
An online Zoom event with speakers talking about Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships...
Human augmentation and behavioural adaption to the changing operating environment...
Data, information, disinformation, communication and automation About this Event...
Very high power reserve batteries About this Event SME Searchlight is driving an increase...
Electro-optic broadband scene projection About this Event SME Searchlight is driving...
Join Newcastle Eagle Labs engineer Robyn Townsend as she talks about how the emergence...
Venturefest South has a jam-packed schedule in store for its delegates at the #VFS20...
Join DASA, the NATO Innovation Unit, Kx Ventures and Foresight Williams to understand...
Young people can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality. The Award...
Transitioning from Employed to Self Employed – Changing the mindset This FREE...
Join the University of Portsmouth and Greentech South at 10:30am on Wednesday 22nd...
Responding to the changing landscape of work Solent LEP is delighted to partner with...
Are you ready to take your virtual pitch to the next level? Why should you join this...
Creative Growth Southampton is hosting its networking Rumble Event at God’s House...
Looking to Grow your Business? Of Course you are!! The Solent LEP Growth Hub provides...
Join us at our third notable alumni lecture with award-winning entrepreneur Alison...
The University of Portsmouth has announced an exciting upcoming Rumble Event set to take...
Basingstoke based business, Centerprise International has launched its first Rumble...
Join our partners, the University of Portsmouth, the Knowledge Transfer Network and Portsmouth...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are expanding their supply base...
Solent LEP will be hosting a Rumble Event Masterclass to support businesses within...
The South’s first large-scale expo bringing together companies from within the science,...
Driving Growth and Productivity through Innovation On July 2nd, we are hosting a masterclass...
Solent Festival of Ideas 17 – 19 June 2019 www.solent.ac.uk/ideasfest The world...
Discover. Collaborate. Grow. The South Coast Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications...
Transportation is evolving quickly and it is essential to invest and develop better...
Learn more about Quantum Computing and some of the most promising application areas...
The University of Portsmouth is a leading name in Cyber Security. AWARENESS There...
Ready for a challenge? Could you design, develop and pitch the next killer smart...
Now is the time to jump on board. Our 2019 showcase will see… A new unique, bigger...
Solent LEP is pleased to announce a new Rumble Event for #VFS19: Embracing the Opportunities...
You are invited to apply for the fully-funded NatWest Pre-Accelerator in partnership...
This February 26, #VFS19 partner University of Portsmouth, are hosting an exciting...
Celebrating and supporting female entrepreneurs across the South Coast The Female...
This is part of a series run throughout the year to support emerging innovative businesses...
Join us for the Creative Portsmouth Collaborative Event 2019, an interactive and informal...
The University of Portsmouth and Game Over are proud to present “Yesterday’s...
This exhibition, which is on the 13th October at the Solent Sky Museum in Southampton...
We’re Celebrating and supporting female entrepreneurs across the South Coast! The Female...
A chance for start-ups and scale-ups to take part in the successful VentureFest South...
DESCRIPTION Come along to the latest Innovate2Succeed masterclass to learn how to produce...
As companies grow and expand, the demands on senior staff become greater and a switch...
If you would like to be included in the upcoming Venturefest #VFS18 Pitchfest 2018...
AI and Blockchain Opportunities and Challenges: A View from Research and Industry...