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Whats on at Business EXPO 09

Business EXPO 09 is the Island’s first complete business event and an absolute must for anyone with a keen interest in the success of their business or to kick-start their future business career. If you are looking for some inspiration to raise your energy levels and boost your business skills then Business EXPO 09 is the perfect business event for you – and it’s all in one location.


What’s in it for me?
Put simply - if you are responsible for the success of your business you owe it to yourself to book your free place at this unique business event. Business EXPO 09 provides wealth of opportunity to those visiting the event as wide as your individual needs, interests and imagination - there really is something for everyone.
Much of ‘What’s On’ at Business EXPO 09 can be pre-booked by you to ensure you get to attend the seminars & workshops, speed-networking sessions and meet the experts that are best for your business. To register click here


The EXPO Exhibition
The No.1 place to see up to 100 of the Islands leading companies showcase the latest products, services and special offers that you can take advantage of to make a real difference to your business success – providing the perfect opportunity to stay in-touch and in-tune with the best of what’s available to business across the Island.
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Seminars & Workshop programme
Each day during Business EXPO 09 there will the opportunity to see leading business speakers and specialists in their field through the 4 main seminar presentations and 10 workshop sessions that will be conducted each day.

These seminars and workshops are free to attend and have been carefully chosen to bring you the knowledge, motivation and fresh ideas needed in today’s increasingly competitive and uncertain business environment to help you get the most from your business and meet many of the challenges ahead.

Speakers already confirmed include Tom Flatau of Teamworking International who will be presenting his much acclaimed ‘What every leader needs to know’ seminar. Tom is a renowned and much sought after International speaker and this will be the first time he will have presented on the Island.

By registering to attend Business EXPO 09 you will receive details on the full seminar and workshop programme, allowing you to reserve your place at the seminars and workshops that work for you and ensuring that you make the most of your visit to the event. To register click here


Networking and Speed Networking Sessions – fast, effective and fun!
Aside from the informal contacts you will make during your visit to the event with fellow visitors and exhibitors there will also be 2 special Speed Networking Sessions running each day during Business EXPO 09.

These Speed Networking Sessions, managed by Business Link will provide the perfect environment to open up real opportunity for your business with your fellow visitors attending these sessions.

Getting face to face with a potential client or partner is the only way you really know whether you can do business with them or not. These Speed Networking Sessions are structured to ensure that you meet a large number of individuals that you would never otherwise have had the chance to network with. Speed Networking is the fastest and most cost-effective way to positively impact your business - and it's fun!

By registering your place as a visitor to Business EXPO 09 you will have the opportunity to reserve in advance your free place at one of our Speed Networking Sessions. Alternatively you can simply register on the day and take part, subject to space being available. We do however recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.


Meeting Zone – who will you meet?
The Meeting Zone runs across both days of the event, offering the opportunity to meet 1:1 with the experts and organisations that can help your business develop and grow.

Specialists will be on hand from leading business support organisations including Business Link, MAS, UKTI and the Chamber of Commerce to discuss your business issues and give practical suggestions, valuable tips and crucial advice for your business, including available grants and how to access free specialist advice for your business.

By registering your place as a visitor to Business EXPO 09 you will have the opportunity to pre-book meetings with the experts you want to talk to at a time that suits you. Alternatively you can simply book your meetings on the day, subject to time being available. We do however recommend that you book in advance to ensure you get the meetings you want to help drive your business forward.


Media Training – what’s it like to be interviewed on TV and Radio?
The dedicated ‘Media Training Zone’ at Business EXPO 09 will give you the opportunity to see first-hand what it’s like to be interviewed on TV and Radio, from experts that can give you the valuable advice, tips and tricks to ensure you give great interviews for your business – time and time again.

As part of this, Isle of Wight Radio, the Island’s #1 Radio station will be running outside broadcasts ‘live’ from Business EXPO 09, your chance to get your business on-air.
There is no need to pre-book Media Training which will be running all-day, every day, throughout Business EXPO 09.
EXPO News, coming shortly, will bring you all the very latest news on Business EXPO 09, including updates on the event, more on our speakers, the companies exhibiting at the event and all the news that makes Business EXPO 09 the must attend event for 2009.