The next Maritime Solent Network Meeting will be taking place in Cowes, Isle of Wight on Wednesday 4th November 2026; the event is being hosted by Spinlock Ltd. 

This free event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the maritime sector, hear about exciting developments shaping our region, and gain a behind-the-scenes insight into one of the Solent's leading maritime businesses.

During the session, you'll:

• Learn more about Spinlock's innovative work and enjoy a tour of their facilities in Cowes.
• Hear from Teresa Hogsbjerg, Local Growth Plan Lead at the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority, who will provide an update on the emerging Local Growth Plan. This important strategic document will help shape future economic growth, investment, productivity and job creation across our region.
• Discover how Wight Shipyard Co and British Maritime Training and Assessment (BMTA) have collaborated to deliver a successful skills bootcamp, helping to develop the workforce and skills pipeline our maritime industry needs both now and for the future.
• Network with maritime businesses, organisations and stakeholders from across the Solent and beyond.

Register here: Maritime Solent Network meeting at Spinlock, Cowes - Maritime Solent