Location: O2 Southampton Guildhall
Date: 13/05/2027
Time: 9.30am-3.00pm

Get Inspired Southampton and New Forest 2027 - Exhibit

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We’re thrilled to announce that Get Inspired Southampton and New Forest, is returning in 2027, bigger and better than ever!

What’s It All About?

This dynamic event connects local businesses with the next generation, inspiring 11–16-year-olds to explore the amazing career opportunities available right here in Southampton and the New Forest. Did you know that by age 15 or 16, over a third of young people are focused on just 10 job roles? Together, we can broaden their horizons and show them what’s possible.

Why Get Involved?

We’re calling on businesses like yours to help showcase the diverse and exciting careers in our region. Through hands-on, interactive activities, you’ll give young people and their families a real insight into your industry and the future they could have in it.

Benefits of Taking Part

  • Inspire the future workforce by highlighting job roles they may not even know exist.
  • Engage with young people in a fun, interactive way that brings your industry to life.
  • Tackle future skills shortages and strengthen your recruitment pipeline by encouraging early interest in your sector.
  • Give back to your community and contribute to the long-term growth of the local economy.
  • Add Social Value and Meet CSR commitments.

Event Details

  • Set Up 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Schools will bring groups of students to explore career options in their local area

Join us and be part of a movement shaping brighter futures for young people and for local businesses.

Exhibiting Costs

There is a cost to attend. The cost to exhibit is £320+VAT per event (unless exempt). Uniformed Public Services, Event Partners and Sponsors are exempt from payment.

Booking

If you wish to attend this exciting event please complete the online booking form.

Booking Form

Partnership and Sponsorship

An Event Partner or sponsor will want to be at the forefront of providing young people with essential opportunities to connect them to businesses and recognise a collaborative approach from different industries has a higher impact and creates more opportunities for young people.

More Information about our Sponsor Packages

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