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BAE Systems to sponsor Business Innovation South Expo

1 August 2022
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Business Innovation South Expo has announced its latest partner ahead of this year’s event, BAE Systems.

The multinational security and tech giant will return as a sponsor for the STEM and business innovation event, which takes place in Portsmouth on 14 September.

Having sponsored the event’s podcast last year, the British firm has increased its involvement this year to sponsor the ‘Tomorrow’s Business World’ zone of the expo. It will also be on hand to showcase some of its sustainability-focused technological developments.

It is a zone which heavily features universities, with seven of the South’s higher education institutions involved in this particular area.

Antony Mrozicki, Head of Innovation Labs at BAE Systems Maritime Services, said: “We are hugely invested in the South’s economy and we have many supply chain partners here.

“The Business Innovation South Expo gives us an ideal opportunity to highlight what we are progressing with on the theme of technology, see what others are doing in the region and share knowledge together.

“On sustainability, we are on track to help UK customers achieve significant carbon reductions on the journey to net zero. We’ll be giving an overview of what we’re developing and exhibiting specific innovations in an interactive way.

“They include advances in materials, manufacturing automation, low emission propulsion, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, and energy storage and use. Our tech strategy is driven by addressing the challenges that customers are facing now and in the future.”

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BAE is one of a number of high-profile companies and organisations taking part in this year’s expo. Portsmouth IT support and communications provider Curatrix Technologies are the headline sponsor, while MHA Macintyre Hudson are sponsoring speakers and workshops.

Salisbury-based governmental agency Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are joining them; returning for the third year, the firm will showcase collaborative opportunities on science and tech projects designed to sustain the UK’s strategic advantage in defence and national security. 

Considering the prominence of electric vehicles at the moment, it is perhaps unsurprising to find Southampton-based Evoltiq leading the Sustainability zone, discussing the latest developments in electric vehicles and charging point technology.

Meanwhile, two companies, the accountancy and business consultancy firm AVASK and its partners Global E-Commerce Experts, will jointly host a workshop session titled ‘How to master the digital landscape in a sustainable world’.

Matt Brunt, Marketing Manager at AVASK, said: “Supporting local entrepreneurs to grow their businesses on the global stage is what we are all about.

“The Business Innovation South Expo is a great opportunity for us to reach businesses and likeminded individuals across the south of England, who are ready to take advantage of the rapidly growing online marketplaces available throughout Europe and beyond.

“Even though we operate internationally, at our heart we are still a locally based company who pride ourselves in immersing ourselves in the local economy.

“We can’t wait to host our interactive workshop where we hope to leave attendees more knowledgeable on how to sustainably scale their business and make the most of the many online marketplaces available.”

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Business membership organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses, the Institute of Directors and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce who will host a ‘member hub’ sharing details of their services and giving attendees the opportunity to network.

This year’s event will also be enhanced by a new app created by Southampton-based tech firm Netshell, which is designed to help with registration, booking meetings abd accessing information.

Expo organiser Lara Bull said: “Business leaders and decision makers should ask themselves if they struggle to keep up with the latest products and technology to reduce costs, help with the journey to net zero, and protect and future-proof their business. 

“Tech companies should also consider if they struggle to find the right showcase event for their products and services outside London.

“If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then they should join us. #BIS2022 is all about being relevant and relatable to businesses and SMEs and putting STEM right at the forefront of the South’s economic growth and transformation.

“It is much more than your standard B2B expo. It is truly a catalyst for collaboration with potential clients and partners and an excellent opportunity to drive your business forward.

“As well as highly topical speaker and workshop sessions, we have companies demonstrating solutions in everything from IT to renewable energy and cyber security to smart building design.”

The Business Innovation South Expo takes place at the Lakeside North Harbour business campus in Portsmouth on 14 September 2022.  

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Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.

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