Free event to discuss challenges lying ahead

A FREE event in Waterlooville will see the future challenges of business discussed.

OnThursday,July14,HSDC South Downs in Waterlooville will be hosting a free business event in a Digital Suite from 10am at their South Downs Campus, ahead of the official opening in September.

Nearing completion of a £3.5m investment in their Digital Suite, the South Downs Campus welcomes guests to the space that will provide state-of-the-art digital facilities and a study and chill-out zone for learners and business skills training.

Visitors will get a ‘sneak peek’ of the Digital Suite to help guide them in the final fit of equipment, hardware and software by sharing information about future business challenges.

Guests will also hear from Ross McNally, of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, who will discuss future digital business challenges such as remote working, smooth financial transactions, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, digital twins and more.

Beverley Poole, business mentor and director of the Skillslabs Business Centres, will host an interactive session – inviting attendees to share the digital ‘pain points’ in their businesses and provide an overview of the current skills gaps and how business is responding.

Key HSDC staff will share their future vision about providing technical qualifications and apprenticeship programmes to meet business needs for tomorrow.

To register for a place or for more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-business-event-addressing-thedigital-challenges-of-the-future-tickets-370443786337.