#VFS24 Schedule

#VFS24 is structured around three core themes—Seed, Grow, and Sell—each representing a critical stage in the entrepreneurial journey.

These themes are designed to guide you through the various phases of business development, from initial ideas to scaling and market success. Talks, workshops, and activities are colour-coded according to these themes, so that you can easily navigate the event and focus on the most relevant content for their business needs.​ There’s so much going on outside of the planned talks and workshops too, look out for some suggestions of things to explore in the schedule below!

Seed  Grow  Sell

Find out more about what’s on at #VFS24 here.

 

TIME
Innovation Zone The main hub of the showcase – where the magic happens! Catch the Innovation Talks and meet partners, exhibitors and innovators.
Inspiration Hub Find the Inspiration Hub downstairs in the Innovation Zone. This is where all of our workshops will take place throughout the day!
Investment Hub Connect with visionary innovators, fantastic investors, and key organisations ready to accelerate your investment journey.
New Entrepreneurs Zone Meet emerging talent from the region’s education leaders. This is also where you’ll find our famous Open Mic competition!
The Think Tank Discover sessions on deal readiness, new programme launches, and strategic insights. While some sessions are invite-only, many are open for all to join.
09:30
Opening Session - head to Innovation Zone Find out more
Opening Session - head to Innovation Zone Find out more
Opening Session - head to Innovation Zone Find out more
Opening Session - head to Innovation Zone Find out more
Opening Session - head to Innovation Zone Find out more
10:00
Open Mic sign up begins - be quick! Find out more
Innovate UK ICURe 10th Anniversary Roundtable
10:30
11:00
Innovation Talks: Early Stage Innovation and Investment Find out more
Workshop: Digital Marketing Find out more
11:30
Open Mic: Session 1 Find out more
12:00
Workshop: Angel Investment Find out more
Investment Networking
12:30
Innovation Talks: Scaling & Revenue Growth Find out more
NOC Innovator Accelerator Programme
13:00
Workshop: Developing a Pitch Find out more
13:30
Investment Networking
14:00
Innovation Talks: Long-Term Success and Innovation Find out more
Open Mic: Session 2 Find out more
Deal Readiness Toolkit with University of Southampton
14:30
Workshop: Protecting your IP Find out more
15:00
Investment Networking
15:30
Innovation Talks: Where's the money? Find out more
Workshop: Taking on Staff Find out more
Innovate UK No Limits: Supporting Skills for Tomorrow’s Innovation Find out more
16:00
16:30
The #VFS24 Awards - head to the Innovation Zone!
The #VFS24 Awards - head to the Innovation Zone!
The #VFS24 Awards - head to the Innovation Zone!
The #VFS24 Awards - head to the Innovation Zone!
The #VFS24 Awards - head to the Innovation Zone!
17:00
Join us for a drink in the Innovation Zone to celebrate a brilliant day of innovating!
Join us for a drink in the Innovation Zone to celebrate a brilliant day of innovating!
Join us for a drink in the Innovation Zone to celebrate a brilliant day of innovating!
Join us for a drink in the Innovation Zone to celebrate a brilliant day of innovating!
Join us for a drink in the Innovation Zone to celebrate a brilliant day of innovating!