Swindon & Wiltshire News
Thames Valley Expo returns as a virtual event
Swindon’s popular Thames Valley Expo is returning as a virtual event – and it’s happening next week.
Great British Expos’ South West Expo 2020 will be held from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, December 16 with a virtual exhibition hall, crafted to emulate real-life event spaces.
Over 80 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services, and delegates can engage on the enhanced interactive stands through the video, live chat, and product demonstrations features.
Visitors can book one-to-one time slots for video conferences with delegates, eliminating the interaction you would expect at a real exhibition.
Great British Expos has been working for the past three months on developing a virtual platform which includes a wide range of features to reflect a real exhibition environment, including virtual stands, interactive keynote stage, a visitor networking lounge, workshop session areas with the ability to live stream or pre-record content/Q&A sessions.
Director Alec Jones-Hall said: “The industry has been hit very hard since March 2020 with Covid-19. The world has changed, and we have had to adapt by putting all of our attention into the virtual world to deliver a world-class virtual exhibition environment, so that our exhibitors can stay connected with SMEs and continue to grow their businesses.
“Attending the South West Expo gives SMEs a huge advantage post COVID-19. Business owners will get the opportunity to network with 800+ other SMEs who will be attending the virtual business expo and using it as a platform to make new connections, meet new suppliers, receive inspiration and be motivated to take their business forward in 2021”
Guest speakers include:
- Camilita Nuttall – International Speaker & Business Mentor to Celebrity Entrepreneurs
- Paul Waite – CEO of one of the UK’s Biggest Top 100 Firms
- Dylan Watkins – Founder of Poppies Picnic & Featured on BBC Dragon’s Den, Come Dine With me
- Jacynth Ivey – Smashing the glass ceiling as the 1st BAME Director of Nursing in NHS
- Denise O’Leary – The Art of winning Grants & Awards
- Fiona Scott – How to get into the National Press by National Journalist & TV Producer
- Centric HR – Understanding The New Kickstart Scheme
- Corpdata Ltd – Understanding GDPR, making sure you are not at risk!
- Quote4Energy – Money Saving Energy Tips for your business
- YouTube – Understanding the impact of YouTube for Business
- Facebook – Understanding the impact of Facebook for Business
- LinkedIn – Understanding the impact of LinkedIn for Business
Free tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-south-west-virtual-business-expo-swindon-tickets-125847333763
