The UK has one of the largest marine and maritime sectors in Europe, employing more than 360,000 people and contributing £19 billion gross value added, with the Solent being right at the heart.

Many marine and maritime businesses are based here in the New Forest, ranging from shipping, boat building and marine engineering to marine technology and leisure marine.

Our annual networking and support meeting for marine and maritime sector businesses – and others who do business with those businesses – is a great opportunity to tell your story, share your successes, raise your concerns and learn from each other.

This is a joint event with Maritime UK Solent whose Programme Manager Lorna Wagner will update us on latest developments in the maritime sector across the Solent region.

We will also celebrate the Finalists for the Marine & Maritime Award at the New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards in 2023.

This business briefing is over coffee/tea, leaving plenty of time for discussion and networking. Come along to find out what other businesses are doing in 2024.

Bookings for this event close on Monday 11 March 2024.