AI for Solent Start-ups and Small Businesses

Schedule

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 08:45 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

South Coast Institute of Technology for Digital - Southampton College | Southampton, EN

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Join us for a day of talks and interactive workshops from expert speakers discussing all things AI with practical and actionable take-aways.
About this Event

Artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. AI is no longer a β€œnice to have”; a growing share of UK SMEs are already using it to streamline operations, improve marketing, and free up valuable time, and the number with no plans to adopt AI is shrinking every year. Whether or not you feel enthusiastic about AI, your competitors are learning how to use it.

Here in the Solent, new partnerships and investment are positioning the region as a national leader in AI skills and innovation, with support focused directly on local businesses like yours. That means there is a real opportunity right now for Solent start-ups and small firms to get ahead rather than play catch-up.

Join us at the South Coast Institute of Technology for Digital at Southampton College for a practical and inspiring day designed specifically for founders and small business owners who have only dabbled in AI – or not used it at all. Seven expert speakers will demystify AI, share local and real-world examples, and give you actionable, no-jargon strategies you can start using straight away in your own business. You will leave with greater confidence, less fear, and a clear set of next steps tailored to your stage and scale.


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Arrival
πŸ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Introduction
πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Speaker 1 with questions
πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker 2 and Speaker 3 with questions
πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Break
πŸ•‘: 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Speaker 4 and Speaker 5 with questions
πŸ•‘: 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Speaker 6 and 7 with questions
πŸ•‘: 12:50 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Workshop choice 1

Info: Choices for the afternoon workshops will be made during lunch. All workshops will be recorded so you don't miss out on others that you would like to attend.


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Break
πŸ•‘: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Workshop choice 2

Info: Choices for the afternoon workshops will be made during lunch. All workshops will be recorded so you don't miss out on others that you would like to attend.


πŸ•‘: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Networking hour
πŸ•‘: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Departure
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South Coast Institute of Technology for Digital - Southampton College, Southampton College, Southampton, United Kingdom

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