Businesses across Portsmouth and the wider region are invited to "Future Portsmouth," a dynamic day of networking and workshops designed to inspire, inform, and empower local enterprises. Delivered by Portsmouth City Council and the University of Portsmouth, in partnership with Solent Growth Partnership and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, this event will take place at the New Theatre Royal on Friday 28 November and is set to be a highlight for the city's business community.
Future Portsmouth will offer sessions on business networking secrets, available free business support and how to future-proof your team with local talent and AI. With hands-on workshops covering everything from employment law to social media essentials, plus panels tackling the challenges facing employers, businesses will leave with actionable strategies and valuable connections.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council with responsibilities to economic development said: "Future Portsmouth is a fantastic example of what we can achieve when the Council, the University and the business community come together. By combining academic research with the latest business expertise, we're helping to build a stronger, more resilient local economy. This event is about unlocking opportunities, sharing knowledge and making sure our city continues to thrive."
Whether through our student-run business support services, our extensive Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, or Help to Grow Management course, we're here to help businesses access the talent and cutting-edge thinking they need to grow and succeed."
Professor Anne Murphy, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) at the University of Portsmouth
Professor Anne Murphy, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) at the University of Portsmouth, said: "Universities have a vital role in supporting local economies, and we're proud to partner with Portsmouth City Council on Future Portsmouth. Events like this demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that academic expertise translates into real-world impact.
"Whether through our student-run business support services, our extensive Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, or Help to Grow Management course, we're here to help businesses access the talent and cutting-edge thinking they need to grow and succeed."
The University's impact on business and communities is among the best in the country, according to Research England's Knowledge Exchange Framework which is a way of measuring how well universities in England and Wales share knowledge, ideas and experience to benefit both the economy and society. Students and staff run free services which include a Legal Advice Clinic and have recently launched a marketing agency.
