Breakout Sessions

9am - 9:45am
Bay View Lounge

Eon Visual Media

Presents... What the F*** is the Metaverse?

Last year the world witnessed one of the biggest and boldest announcements in technology as Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision and plans for the Metaverse. Question is… what impact will this have on me and my business? If you or are looking to continue efficiently engaging with all stakeholders in an innovative way, gaining an understanding of the impact of the Metaverse is vital.

Join Matt and James from Eon Visual Media as the pair explore the future of virtual environments including the Metaverse and Spatial. Featuring a plethora of practical demonstrations, the team will explore the many benefits of virtual environments, and what impact these will have on businesses operating in retail, manufacturing, and professional services.

University of Hull

Climate Change and How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive

Worried about how flooding will affect your business? Want to understand how
your business can become economically and environmentally sustainable?

Whether you’re confused about your carbon footprint, concerned about the
effects of climate change on your business, have an idea to make your business
greener or just fancy finding out more about the cutting-edge facilities at the
Aura Innovation Centre, we can help.

Come along to our breakout session and meet friendly team members from the
Flood Innovation Centre, Aura Innovation Centre, Hull University Business School,
Humber Internships Programme and Sparkfund, to find out how your business
can adapt and thrive despite the effects of climate change.

Hull & East Yorkshire LEP

Digital Horizons: Preparing Your Business for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Digital technology is widely seen as the key that will unlock the UK’s productivity
puzzle; helping to create a new generation of efficient, lean and innovative SMEs
in doing so. As we move towards so called “Industry 4.0”, the Hull & East Yorkshire
LEP will explore the role of digital tech, industry solutions and skills within the
region’s economy, and will showcase the support available for local businesses
on their journey to Industry 4.0 and increased productivity