About this Event
Made Smarter and the Hampshire Growth Hub are inviting you to a session to discover more about the support available to manufacturers and makers in the South East.
Who is it for?
Small and medium manufacturers and makers in Hampshire and the wider South East
What can you expect?
You will hear about:
- How Made Smarter can support technology adoption to help improve your business productivity and efficiencies to drive growth. Whether it's robots, AI, MRP system and much more with technical advice, grant funding, funded internships, free courses and extra support.
- A first hand experience of the Made Smarter support from The Original Gauge
- Innovation and Business support from Universities
- What support is available from the Hampshire Growth Hub
Pastries and hot drinks will be served on arrival.
There will be opportunities for networking on arrival and over lunch.
Photography Disclaimer
Please note that photography and/or videography will take place during this event for promotional and documentation purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a member of the event team upon arrival or contact us in advance. We will make every effort to respect your preference.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking refreshments and registration
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Made Smarter Programme overview
Info: Overview of the Made Smarter programme, digital adoption opportunities and available support with Tony Ford, Technology Adoption Specialist, Made Smarter South East.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Digital Transformation in Practice: A Business Case Study
Info: Sharing lessons learned, benefits realised and practical insights from adopting new technologies with Russell Hicks from The Original Gauge.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Innovation and Business Support through Higher Education
Info: Exploring how universities can support business growth, innovation and skills development with Mike Toy, Senior Development Manager, Southampton Solent University
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & networking
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Support for Growing Your Business in Hampshire
Info: An overview of business support, funding opportunities and programmes available to Hampshire businesses with Kurt Moxham from the Hampshire Growth Hub.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking and one to one discussion with speakers
Event venue & nearby stays
Barnsgrove, White Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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