Community & Events

First of a series of regular opportunities for Bristol area Bessemer Members and supporters to get together for an informal chat, beer and bite to eat. There will be no formal agenda, but I'll update everyone on Bessemer news nationally and progress with this year's regional events. We can also discuss what else we'd like ... Read more

This lunchtime workshop will provide you with an essential introduction to the Industrial Strategy. The Industrial Strategy sets out the government’s plan to create an economy that boosts productivity and earning power throughout the UK. It sets out plans for ensuring that the UK takes advantage of major global changes, improving people’s lives and the ... Read more

Enabling human progress in a digital world Inga Beale DBE (@IngaBeale), CEO of Lloyds of London will deliver a lecture as part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series entitled 'Enabling human progress in a digital world.' The world faces a silent threat so complex and interconnected it has become impossible for any single government, sector ... Read more

This February, young people, parents, and professionals from different backgrounds are invited to explore, learn and to get excited about the opportunities that new technologies are bringing into our lives. Come along to Engine Shed and have the chance to interact and experience virtual reality, robotics, and other amazing local technologies.Some highlights include : Ultrahaptics ... Read more

Purple Fish will be coming to Future Space to give a masterclass on how powerful social media can be as a tool for business. Future Space Members Only

A large regional SME business Expo event bringing together businesses of all sizes and types from the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire area.

The Bar: independent advocacy operating in the Public Interest Andrew Langdon QC (@westcrct), Chairman of the Bar Council, will deliver a lecture as part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series entitled 'The Bar: independent advocacy operating in the Public Interest.'

The Power of Calm as an Entrepreneur Starting a business is exciting, a great opportunity with a need to move quickly and create value for people. This is best done from a place of Calm, which is a challenge with the stressful situations, pressures, distractions and often secret fears we experience. So how do we ... Read more

Withers and Rogers will be holding a masterclass on IP. Future Space members only.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems have recently been shown to be susceptible to biased and discriminatory decision-making. Detecting and fixing these problems is difficult due to the inherent opacity of these systems. In response, calls to make algorithmic decision-making systems more transparent, explainable, and therefore accountable can be seen in academic literature, policy ... Read more

SKills West are coming in to give a workshop on making the most out of Government funding. Future Space members only.

Corrigan Associates are giving a workshop on employee ownership models. Future Space members only.