The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with key stakeholders including Paris Smith, Southampton City Council, Venturefest South, ABP, Solent University, Business South, and Carswell Gould, is pleased to announce the launch of SOGROW – a landmark business symposium that will bring together 200 of the city’s most forward-thinking leaders to explore new opportunities, drive collaboration, and set a strategic course for the city’s economic development as a global growth city.
Taking place on 8th October 2025 at The Spark, Solent University, this invitation-only event will serve as a platform for insightful keynote speakers, strategic discussions, and high-value networking, with a focus on the key drivers of Southampton’s future prosperity – investment, sustainability, and business transformation.
By convening the city’s most influential business leaders, the symposium will help shape the next chapter of Southampton’s economic future, reinforcing its position as a powerhouse for global trade, innovation, and investment.
Event highlights will include an exciting line-up of keynote speakers and renowned experts who will be sharing insights on investment opportunities, sustainability, and business transformation.
There will also be opportunities for delegates to network and have strategic discussions focused on positioning Southampton as a globally competitive business hub.
This event will serve as a critical milestone in Southampton’s journey towards unlocking its full potential, with a clear focus on driving long-term economic growth for the city, the Solent region and the UK as a whole.
For business leaders who are passionate about contributing to Southampton’s future growth and prosperity, the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce invites you to register your interest in securing a place at this exclusive event.
Ross McNally Chief Executive and Executive Chairman said, “We’re excited to be launching the SOGROW summit, which is more than just a conference – it is a call to action for Southampton’s business community to come together to help drive economic growth. We hope it will be the catalyst for a wide range of on-going collaboration and action from key stakeholders and decision-makers within the city. Southampton’s future really does start here.”
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About Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is the independent voice of local business across the county and one of the largest regional business networks in the UK. With a strategic vision to ‘unlock Hampshire’s potential’, Hampshire Chamber brings together the combined influence, strength and expertise of the county’s three former major chambers. It works with over 2,000 individual firms spanning all sectors and sizes of business. Member services include training, advice, international trade documentation, events, networking opportunities and lobbying to policymakers on issues affecting business. Hampshire Chamber’s business network is designed to help any employer to grow and thrive irrespective of their stage on the enterprise journey.