Events

Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week – 23-27 February 2026 – Across Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant A weeklong celebration of our shared local economy with a focus on interaction, innovation, inspiration, and investment. Each day this week is packed with free business events where you can learn about what is happening in our area, ... Read more

Free to attend, the February DSEZ event is a Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week Special. Not only will there be the usual fantastic networking opportunities but there will also be some interesting talks about what is going on in the local area and a buffet lunch provided. This time we welcome Steve Farndell (Head ... Read more

The Solent Growth Partnership are holding a series of in-person, tailored business support clinics on the Isle of Wight in partnership with Isle of Wight Council. On February 25th the business clinic will be held at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. The Solent Growth Partnership's business clinics can help you with the barriers you face, whether it's ... Read more

Fareham Borough Council is pleased to be partnering with Everyone Active, for the fourth year, to deliver the Fareham Business Expo at Fareham Leisure Centre. Following its successful launch in 2023, Fareham Business Expo has now been adopted as the official business-to-business exhibition and networking event of the popular Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week. ... Read more

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is thrilled to announce next in a series of Industry Advisory Boards (IAB). These will be focused on advancing education and industry collaboration in the Travel & Tourism and Hospitality & Catering Sectors. For more information, or to reserve your place, follow the link below: Travel and Hospitality Industry Advisory ... Read more

Come and celebrate women in construction week at CETC! The plan is to get as many wonderful women together to enjoy this day as possible! CETC will be hosting a hands-on, interactive afternoon showcasing the exciting opportunities within construction and you're invited! Have-a-go sessions include: Bricklaying Block Paving Trying out surveying tools Learning about laser ... Read more

Meet up with plumbing pros to share ideas and shape the future of the industry—live and in person! Join Eastleigh College for the Plumbing Industry Advisory Board! Get ready to dive into the latest trends and ideas in plumbing. This in-person event is perfect for industry pros and enthusiasts who want to connect, share insights, ... Read more

Anna's free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and ... Read more

Could a Co‑operative Be the Key to Unlocking Your Business Potential? Are you thinking about starting something new or reshaping how your organisation works? A Co‑operative model might be exactly what helps your idea grow and succeed. Join Hampshire Growth Hub and Co-operatives UK for a free, one‑hour online session that demystifies co‑operatives and helps ... Read more

SAVE THE DATE for the Town Centre Business Breakfast 7:45am-10am on Thursday 12 March 2026 at the Civic Offices in Fareham This will feature the usual Regen Round-Up of everything that has happened around town centre regeneration in the four months since our last business breakfast. There will also be a guest speaker announced nearer ... Read more