Future of Work summit will hear how Southampton can grasp digital opportunities

By Stephen Emerson

24 January 2023

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Southampton needs to be ‘future ready’ if it is to flourish in a world defined by increased digitisation and the race to Net Zero.

That is the core theme behind the inaugural Future of Work Summit on January 31, being organised by Southampton City Council.

Leader of Southampton City Council, Councillor Satvir Kaur, said: "Across the Southampton area, there is a growing movement of innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses, academics, and organisations who are responding to a complex economic landscape – here and abroad.

“As a council, we need to facilitate the right conditions to empower our businesses and residents to thrive in this evolving world; to grasp the opportunities and adapt to changing circumstances.

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“Everything from our Local Plan, the set-up of the Solent Freeport to becoming a destination and Green City, there are significant economic opportunities ahead for Southampton and the wider area.

“Crucially, local growth must be felt by local people, delivering positive outcomes for our residents and environment.”

The Future of Work Summit will include inspirational talks, interactive panel discussions, and sprint sessions; headlined by Andrew Carter, Chief Executive of the Centre for Cities. He will be focusing on the factors that will help shape Southampton’s economic future.

There are a limited number of tickets left for the event, which is taking place at MAST Mayflower Studios, or you can join online for the livestream. To register, visit this link: Future of Work Summit | Mayflower Studios

By Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset.

Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users.

He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.