Why innovative SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs should be at #VFS19
There’s just seven weeks to go until Venturefest South kicks off at the Ageas Bowl. If you’re an innovator, Venturefest is the perfect place for you to be on 29 March especially the knowledge and innovation zones, which will bring entrepreneurs and investors together. It’s a great way to make connections and network across a range of sectors and interests. Here are five reasons why innovators should attend #VFS19.
- Investors
If you are an innovator looking for investment, then you will have an excellent opportunity to find them at Venturefest. With plenty of investors confirmed to attend, this is your chance to introduce yourself and share your ideas.
- Open Mic Arena
Talk about your ideas in front of professionals and gain valuable feedback. Nikolaos Maniatis, managing director of The Cato Bot Company, who took to the stage at the Open Mic Arena at VFS18, commented: “Open Mic was a great opportunity to present my business and get immediate constructive feedback from the panel and audience. I left the event with plenty of useful contacts and opportunities to follow up.”
- Collaborate, connect and network
Venturefest is a great place to find potential business partners or discuss collaboration opportunities with others. Its dedicated Collaboration Zone is at the heart of #VFS19 and where all the big conversations take place.
- The Knowledge Zone
This is the place to listen, learn, engage, share and access the latest innovative thoughts from leading innovators, investors and support organisations. There will be insightful talks, valuable knowledge and advice given in a series of talks and speaker sessions.
- The Innovation Zone
Meet the south’s leading innovators and take inspiration from their cutting-edge products, technology and groundbreaking ideas. Share your ideas with a number of people from a huge variety of sectors and areas of interest that signify the power of the south’s innovation economy.
Grab your ticket for #VFS19 now.
