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SWBC Quarterly Conference – From Farm to Fork; the future of food and drink in the South West
The South West Business Council organise quarterly conferences, which link closely to our strategic priorities. Keynote speakers are often from outside the region, delivering insights from a national and sometimes international perspective.
Find out more »Save the date for an Autumn Fair that’s set to delight
The organisers of a free Autumn Fair in St Austell are making the final preparations for what is sure to be a fantastic family day out. The fair will be a hive of activity, which will include a produce show, as well as a sticker treasure hunt with a £100 voucher prize to the lucky winner. Held on Saturday 22rd September at 11am-3pm at Cornwall College St Austell, visitors will get to wonder around the many stalls, take part in fun…
Find out more »SAFE Masterclass – Exeter
Join our SAFE Masterclass The Smoothwall SAFE Masterclass Roadshow is here! As part of our new Smoothwall Association for Education, we're partnering up with Gooseberry Planet and the Police Cyber Crime Unit to host a Masterclass Roadshow visiting six locations across the UK in 2018. The Masterclasses will provide updated expert advice, best industry practice and information to anyone responsible for keeping children safe online. Expert speakers will provide insight into the rising cybersecurity challenges currently faced in Education, how…
Find out more »Business Models for Solving Urban Mobility Challenges in Exeter
Congestion is costing Exeter an estimated £63 million per year. Its impacts, however, stretch far beyond an economic bottom line. Exeter City Futures has been working to co-create solutions to the city's energy and transport challenges, and is excited to be collaborating with Volans, Innovate UK and The University of Exeter on this half-day workshop. The invitation-only workshop will bring together innovative SMEs, local Government, and other stakeholders working to improve urban mobility in Exeter. Run by leading innovation and…
Find out more »The Breakthrough Mindset: Can business solve the world’s biggest problems?
The University of Exeter Business School is very pleased to be joined by Innovate UK and Volans for an evening discussing breakthrough innovation and the future of our cities. Please join us for wine, snacks - and with your help - good conversation. Context We live in what New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman calls ‘the age of accelerations.’ Technological progress, climate change and the interconnectedness of the global economy are all developing along exponential trajectories, he argues. These can be deeply uncertain and…
Find out more »Like Minds Ideas Festival Exeter
Event details including the full speaker schedule here. SWBC members will benefit from a 20% discount on full price 2 day tickets if they use the code 'SWBC' Tickets available here.
Find out more »Superfast Business Cornwall – Digital Forum 2018 (Newquay)
This event is for Owners/Directors of small and medium sized enterprises working with the Superfast Business Cornwall Service and is limited to one delegate per business. Additional places may be allocated to senior staff members by your Digital Business Adviser. If you would like to attend and receive support from the Service please call 0345 600 3936 or email [email protected] At this stage, we do not have any places available for partner organisations such as business support agencies, solicitors, banks or…
Find out more »South West Digital Awards
The South West Digital Awards takes place on Thursday 27th September at the Plymouth School of Creative Arts. The Awards intend to recognise and reward industry-first products, outstanding development work, and exceptional digital campaigns from businesses across the entire region. By attending, you'll join representatives from over 100 different companies, organisations, investment firms and educational establishments. It’s the perfect opportunity to : Find groundbreaking talent for your business Meet potential collaborators from agencies, organisations and more Gain access to…
Find out more »Education and Training Skills Ltd Project Management course
Education and Training Skills Ltd are delighted to be able to offer our popular Project Management course on Tuesday 2 October 2018 in our Exeter Training Centre. This one-day course is suitable for anyone wanting to gain knowledge and confidence in managing projects as well as learn management and leadership skills. The course is delivered using action learning sets, examples, learner input and live scenarios. The course covers: Definitions of project management Principles of project management The 5 phase process of project…
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