AI for Growth Event: Practical Solutions for Manufacturers, Distributors & Wholesalers

Hosted by Uptivity in partnership with Innovate UK and the Department for Business & Trade (DBT)

• 📅 Tuesday, 4th November 2025 
• 📍Al Fahad’s Restaurant, 233B Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9RX 

Agenda

• 12:30-13:00 Networking Lunch
• 13:00-13:30 Practical AI for Businesses by Uptivity
• 13:30-13:45 DBT and Innovate UK Support and Services
• 13:45 – 14:00 Q&A session and Close

Why This Event Matters

The world is changing fast — and AI isn’t just for tech giants anymore. This event is about how local businesses in the North East can use AI tools right now to save time, reduce costs, and stay ahead of competitors locally, nationally and around the world.

You’ll hear from

• Uptivity: Newcastle based technology company, demonstrating how everyday AI can simplify marketing, sales, operations, stock & inventory, and customer relations.
• Innovate UK: UK’s innovation agency. Their mission is to help companies to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive and easy to navigate.
• Department for Business & Trade: Helping you sell to the world and grow your business. Compare international markets, create your export action plan and join the UK Export Academy for free trainings.

What You’ll Learn

• ✅ AI Tools You Can Use Today – See how simple AI platforms can handle admin, marketing, stock updates, and customer support — saving your team hours each week.
• ✅ The Next Step for Business AI – Understand how AI is moving beyond chatbots to take on real operational tasks that help businesses run smoother and faster.
• ✅ Custom vs Off-the-Shelf AI – Discover when it makes sense to use existing AI tools — and when a small, tailored system can deliver bigger impact for your specific processes.
• ✅ Live Demos You Can Relate To – Watch real examples from Uptivity’s own AI platform showing how AI can automate your business operations and sales processes, create smarter marketing content, and boost overall productivity.
  

Who Should Attend

This free event is ideal for:

• Business Owners and managers in manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, or large retailers
• Customer Services Managers curious about using AI to cut admin time, reduce manual tasks, and grow revenue
• Leaders who’ve tried ChatGPT and now want to see what’s next — in a practical, no-nonsense way

See some highlights of our, Previous Event to get an idea of what to expect and more.

Your Takeaways

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of where AI fits in your business today
• A shortlist of ready-to-use tools to improve efficiency
• Network and build contacts in your local industry network exploring similar innovations
• Access to further help and and support channels from Innovate UK and Department of Business and Trade

Reserve Your Free Place

Seats are limited to ensure meaningful networking and discussion.

Join us for an informative, relaxed session where you’ll learn how AI can actually make business easier. 👉 Book Your Free Spot Now

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