Innovate South West - Digital, AI, Sustainability and Skills

In a fast-changing landscape, organisations of all sizes must continually innovate to sustain business growth and reach the next level.

The Innovate South West event from NCC and Plymouth Science Park will arm SMEs across the region with the knowledge and strategies to harness new opportunities.

Event Topics

Digital and AI

• Demystify digital transformation: understand its benefits and get practical guidance on what you can do to deliver immediate benefits
• Cut through the 'AI-hype': see where artificial intelligence is providing genuine value in engineering
• Support and funding opportunities to kickstart your digital journey

Sustainability

• What does ‘Sustainability’ really mean? Definitions, key pillars and sustainable development.
• The current and future sustainability landscape: legislation, protocols and key players
• Future-proofing your business: opportunities and risks across new initiatives, operations, markets and reporting.

Skills

Prepared in close collaboration with Plymouth Science Park, this session will explore alternative solutions to building a skills pipeline and filling gaps in the workforce - including expanding the recruitment net and workplace considerations.

Why attend?

Demystify new technologies - NCC experts will provide practical guidance and actionable insights on the latest technological solutions

Hear real-world innovation examples - from regional businesses including Axminster Tools

Learn more about funding and support – with Deborah Watson from Innovate UK and Andrew Edney representing the Made Smarter programme

Network and share ideas – see how other businesses view innovation through our interactive presentations, and network with fellow SMEs over lunch and refreshments.

Who should attend?

Business from across the South West in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. 

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