Thanks to the new wAVE project funded by the Coastal Communities Fund, an innovative set of cost-free digital skills and new world tech training is opening up for businesses of all sizes and types in Cornwall. New technologies and digital platforms are now offering a range of easy, and cost-effective, methods to communicate and market products and propositions of all kinds. And you are invited to be one of the first take part in this new immersive training, delivered right on your doorstep.

This session is designed for people with any skill level who would like to develop their knowledge of building chatbots.

Wo from Hi9 will be sharing his expertise on building chatbots for business. The session will focus on bots for community and business resilience in response to the impact of Covid-19 for SMEs. Wo will show people how they can use chatbots to respond to queries whilst businesses are shut, allowing for an easier period of transition.

People who join us for the training will gain practical value from the session by having the tangible takeaway of a working chatbot which they can utilise immediately to support their business. The training will ensure people are able to build a basic chatbot, whilst also giving them the skills to continue the development of their chatbot in future. Wo and wAVE’s main concern is supporting businesses in Cornwall as much as possible to survive and thrive during these uncertain times

It is predicted that this year 30% of internet browsing will be done without a screen. At the same time, chatbots will power 85% of all customer service interactions and 50% of all searches will be done using voice.

Hi9 is a company that creates voice user interfaces (VUI); which enables both the public and private sectors to benefit from the expanding growth of voice searches and screenless browsing. Think Google Home and Amazon Echo – but bespoke for your business. The session will give you a broad understanding of the business potential for chatbots.

The innovative wAVE Project is led by Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Cornwall Museums Partnership, and Falmouth University. The project has received a substantial amount of funding to upskill and train individuals and businesses across Cornwall in these new immersive technologies. These workshops are ideal for businesses and individuals with little or no experience at all of these mediums. All you need to do is to sign-up to one of the upcoming local workshops and come along with an open mind, and willingness to learn.

If you want to gain the skills and knowledge to grow your business, using cutting edge technology, all you need to do is sign up!