The OVIC Networking Hub

Start your day in a supportive community, and make connections that could change your game at the OVIC Networking Hub!
About this Event

If you're looking to meet new contacts, spark collaborations, or just recharge your business mojo - this is the room to be in.

Join us at The OVIC Networking Hub – a free, friendly, high-value morning of connections, conversations, and coffee.

Why show up?

✅ Meet real business owners & decision-makers – not just card collectors.

✅ No awkward sales pitches – just open, supportive chats.

✅ Coffee, pastries & good energy – we’ve got your networking fuel sorted.

✅ It’s 100% free – no sign-up fees, no memberships, no pressure.

📍 Where: Ocean Village Innovation Centre

🕒 When: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

🎟 100% Free

☕ Bonus: Coffee, tea, provided!

We hope to see you there.

— Team OVIC

FAQ

Is the networking free? - Yes it is completely free and always will be, we want to make networking accessible to all and for local businesses to connect no matter what their size or financial situation

Is there somewhere to park? - yes, there are plenty of parking spaces in multi-storey carpark 2 min away: 1 Channel Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3QF

Will there be refreshments? - yes there will be snacks and refreshments available.

I have never been networking before and am a little nervous - please let us know if this is the case and we will make sure to greet you and introduce you to a couple of people to get you started, or you can start off in the quiet corner.

I can only come for some of it - that is absolutely fine, you don't have to stay for the full 2 hours, there are no speakers so just turn up when you can, and leave when you want to.

Can I bring a friend - yes the more the merrier - just make sure they also register so we know how many people are coming as the meeting is limited to 40 people.

If I change my mind on the day is that okay - yes we absolutely understand that things come up, or that nerves take over, so just let us know via email and register for next month's instead.

If you have any other questions please get in contact with us at [email protected].

P.S.

We will be looking for sponsors for future events, so please let us know if you would like to sponsor the next event.