Countdown on for the fifth Hampshire Business Show which is set to attract up to 1,000 people

The countdown is on for a major business expo this month which is expected to attract up to 1,000 people.

The Hampshire Business Show returns for the fifth time on Thursday, October 24.

A full line-up of 14 keynote and seminar speakers have been unveiled covering everything from HR and business growth to Artificial Intelligence, finance and more.

The speakers include Zoe Hanson, former breakfast presenter at Heart Hampshire, who will be talking about how business owners can create their own podcasts.

Another speaker, Daniel Fitzhenry, former leader of Southampton City Council, will be showing professionals how to lead change in an evolving world.

The event is free to attend thanks to headline sponsor Zappie, a Southampton-based managed services provider which has gained national recognition for its rapid growth over the last 18 months.

Josh Mitchell, pictured left, founded the Hampshire Business Show to connect businesses from around the region.

The inaugural event was held in 2019.

Josh said: “The show is a place where a whole host of different businesses from across the region come to showcase what they do, make connections and contribute to the local economy.

“We are proud of the many stories we hear of new client/supplier relationships and collaborative relationships which are born as a result of the show.”

The event showcases 100 exhibitors and expects to attract around 800-1,000 attendees.

The show has previously hosted keynote speakers such as The Apprentice star Baroness Karren Brady; Mark Wright, winner of The Apprentice, and Dragons Den star Jenny Campbell.

Free tickets for the show at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton can be booked at www.hampshirebusinessshow.com