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This event is your chance to hear speeches from prominent people in the city and network with business owners based in Southampton city centre.

This event is intended for GO! Southampton levy payers, council representatives and people from Southampton’s community organisations. Numbers are limited to 100 people due to venue capacity. GO! Southampton prioritise GO! Southampton levy payers and key city representatives, combined with a list of community organisations selected by Unity 101.

Host: Aryana Neo, Presenter, Pageant Queen and Actor

Location: Clockwise Southampton, Mountbatten House, 1 Grosvenor Square, Southampton SO15 2JU

Speakers:

• James Gayle from Hampshire Podcast Studios and Director of the marketing agency Straw Hat Social will share insights into how podcasts will adapt in 2026 and how businesses can work with podcasters to stay ahead, drawing on his experience with brands such as Barclays UK, Amex GBT, and the University of Southampton.
• Phil Dominey, Senior Regional Development Manager at South Western Railway will be sharing the exciting plans of the Railway200 special exhibition train [Arriving 14th – 16th December 2025].
• Damian Bemben from Geochip is 3D printing Southampton souvenirs live for attendees to personalise and take away with them
• Budget Summary: Nicky Kildunne from the Federation of Small Business (FSB) will summarise the November 2025 Budget and what it means for businesses.

Catering: Diego’s Rotisserie will be providing Portuguese grill food

Register: https://Dec25Network.eventbrite.co.uk