Is there parking at the venue?

Yes, there is 3 hours of free parking at Marks & Spencer next to the college and there is a charge of £3.50 for the fourth hour.

What kind of food would be served for breakfast?

Assortment of fresh pastries, bacon and vegan paps. Orange juice, Apple juice and water. Tea, Coffee.

Wednesday, September 10

Ready to Transform your Business? Learn | Plan | Fund | Implement

By South & City College Birmingham

SMEs, Unlock the Future of your Engineering or Manufacturing Business - Take it to the next level !

Date and time

Location

South & City College Birmingham - Longbridge Campus

1 Longbridge Lane Birmingham B31 2TW United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

3 hours, 30 minutes
In person
Paid venue parking

About this event

This dynamic breakfast event is designed exclusively for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and manufacturing sector who are ready to embrace digital change, drive growth, and take action.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale your existing digital strategy, this event will empower you to move from ideas to implementation.

Why Attend?

✅ Learn:Gain valuable insights from industry leaders and digital transformation experts. Discover how SMEs like yours are successfully using automation, smart technologies, and data-driven processes to boost efficiency and stay ahead.

✅ Plan:Get step-by-step guidance on building a tailored digital roadmap for your business. Learn how to identify digital opportunities and prioritise actions that will deliver the greatest impact.

✅ Fund:Unlock access to current grants, loans, and funding specifically available for SMEs to support digital adoption. Meet funding experts who can help you navigate the application process with confidence.

✅ Implement:Move from planning to action with practical advice on embedding new technologies into your operations. Connect with trusted partners, digital solution providers, and support networks to help you make change happen.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for anyone looking to harness digital transformation to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.

· SMEs & Business Owners – discover practical tools, funding, and support for digital adoption.

· Large Businesses & Corporates – explore opportunities to collaborate with SMEs in your supply chain.

· Startups & Scale-ups – connect with partners and gain insights into the latest digital trends.

· Tech Providers & Innovators – showcase solutions in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and automation.

· Education & Training Providers – align digital skills development with business needs.

· Public Sector, Funders & Business Support Organisations – understand local business challenges and share available support.

· Industry Associations & Networks – connect your members to innovation opportunities.

Whether you’re leading a small business, shaping policy, delivering training, or offering cutting-edge technology, this event will give you the tools and connections to thrive in the digital age.

What You’ll Gain:

Actionable insights into proven digital strategies
Practical tools to plan and fund your transformation
Connections to trusted implementation partners
A clear pathway to start or accelerate your digital journey
Valuable networking with peers, industry leaders, and support organisations

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, plan, fund, and implement your digital future. Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today!

Organized by

South & City College Birmingham

South and City College Birmingham is a great vocational college with hundreds of practical courses. With six campuses and centres across Birmingham, it's the ideal College if you're looking for something close to home with great transport links.

We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience required for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education at college or university.

With exceptional facilities which we continue to invest in, including a purpose-built construction centre, hair and beauty salons which are open to the public, a fine dining restaurant run by students, music and sound recording rooms, an industry-standard auditorium and much more, students can expect to be offered a wide range of new opportunities whilst studying.