#VFS25 Schedule

Zone 1 Welcome to the Innovation Zone, meet our handpicked innovators, along with partners and exhibitors. Connect, collaborate, and uncover fresh opportunities for growth.
Zone 2 The home of Innovation Talks – get inspired, refuel at the Creative Cup, and connect with the knowledge you need to succeed.
Zone 3 The Think Tank is where you can attend talks, join workshops to inspire and empowers your growth potential.
Zone 4 The Investment Hub is where investors can discover the region’s investment ecosystem. It also hosts the Open Mic Stage and a showcase from the Security & Aerospace Cluster.
Zone 5 Meeting of Minds This is where you’ll find roundtable meetings, investment conversations, and hospitality boxes , perfect for driving meaningful connections and growth.
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Main Atrium & Derek Shakleton
Robin Smith Suite
Hambledon 1 & 2
Shane Warne Suite
Box 3 & 4 & 5
09:30
Opening address and keynote
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09:45
10:00
Meet partners, exhibitors, and our 2025 showcased innovators, with representation from across the Blue Economy, Commercial Creative, Biofilms, and Life Sciences sectors.
10:15
Innovation Talks Navigating the Blue Economy - Innovation, Opportunity & Impact
Talk Startup Investor Horror Stories
Investment, Funding & Opportunities
10:30
Hampshire Growth Partnership Skills Connect
Creative Round Table Discussion Fred Bassett
10:45
11:00
11:15
Innovation Talks The Science of Tomorrow – Innovations to Enhance Life
11:30
Workshop The Snowball Effect: Generate leads without spending a dime on ads
11:45
Open Mic Pitch Contest
12:00
Open Round table Blue Economy & Marine
12:15
12:30
Innovation Talks Impact of Commercial Creatives on Growth
Workshop Driving growth through high potential innovation clusters
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
Go to Market Strategies and Robust Commercialisation Plans
Bridging the Gap: How ICURe connects Investors and University Innovation
(Invitation only) Health and Care Innovations Impacting Lives
13:45
14:00
Innovation Talks From Microbes to Market: Translating BioInnovation into Impact
(Invite only roundtable: Register to attend) IRIS Investment Event
14:15
14:30
Inspiration Hub Session TBC
14:45
Open Mic Pitch Contest
15:00
Innovation Talks Building a Resilient World through Technology & Innovation
Biofilms Round Table
15:15
15:30
Workshop Creative Growth Hack
15:45
16:00
Innovator & Investor Drinks Reception and #VFS25 Awards
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16:15
16:30
16:45