What is Venturefest
Venturefest is the heart of Oxfordshire’s economic ecosystem.
Every year, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators share an exciting day – doing real business, uncovering opportunities and making new contacts. The need to invest in our high tech, high value economy has never been clearer – Oxfordshire has the skills and resources to outgrow the rest of country’s economy, and help lead us into a prosperous, climate-resilient future.
Venturefest is built around three workshop streams, which are complemented by an exhibition, a technology showcase, giving young high technology businesses an opportunity to show and tell, and a closing gala dinner event.
This is where we showcase all the latest developments from our Universities, so that you know what’s up-and-coming in the world of technology.
This is your best opportunity to pitch to a roomful of potential investors. Or, if you’re an investor, it’s the best place to hear about the great new ideas coming out of Oxfordshire and find your next trophy investment.
Offers practical advice, how to sessions and examples which help innovators set up, fund and run successful business.
An exhibition of innovative technology from local entrepreneurs, coordinated by South East Business Innovation & Growth. Small and early-stage companies, from a wide range of technology sectors, provide displays and hands-on demonstrations. Interact directly with the people behind the ideas.
The exhibition is an opportunity for delegates to meet a full range of business support organisations and services that will help ideas grow into successful enterprises.
Our fabulous dinner and drinks reception will this year be at the Ashmolean Museum and is a chance for delegates to network and hear from inspirational speakers. To see pictures of last year’s dinner click here.
