AI for Solent Start-ups and Small Businesses

Artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. AI is no longer a “nice 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.

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.

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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

South Coast Institute of Technology for Digital - Southampton College, Southampton College, Southampton, United Kingdom

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