Seaside towns feature some of our most magnificent and memorable landscapes and hold a special place in many people's hearts. They also face a unique set of challenges. Though there may be much diversity between them, they often share common factors including physical isolation, educational deficiencies, significant levels of deprivation and low-wage, low-skilled seasonal work.

Yet there are reasons for optimism and hope. A pioneering new generation of entrepreneurs, investors, cultural institutions and local politicians are finding fresh relevance for these towns, harnessing their natural beauty in novel and imaginative ways.

Just as entrepreneurs built seaside towns, we believe that it is the invention and drive of entrepreneurs that can revive them.

Join us as we meet the individuals leading the reinvention of five seaside towns, and discuss the steps other towns should be taking to replicate these successes.

Registration: 17.45

Research presentation and panel discussion with entrepreneurs: 18.00 - 19.45

Followed by drinks reception.

Speakers include:

Luke Johnson, Chair, Centre for Entrepreneurs

Matt Smith, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurs

Matthew Rock, Freelance business journalist

Maximilian Yoshioka, Lead researcher, Centre for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs include:

Richard Moore, founder of Source BMX, Hastings

Tom Quay, founder of digital product studio We are Base, based in Bournemouth

Jane Wood, founder of the iconic Thomas Heatherwick designed East Beach Cafe, in Littlehampton

Jane McAlpin, co-founder of the acclaimed Ramore restaurant group in Portrush, Northern Ireland