A major new full-day event to boost digital adoption among Devon’s businesses is being held on Tuesday 9 June 2026 at the Rivera Centre, Torquay.
The day will feature keynote speakers from companies including Microsoft, PwC and Cosmic, and bring together businesses and tech innovators from across the region. The event aims to attract 500+ attendees with more than 30 exhibitors.
No business left behind
The event is being held to ensure that ‘no business in Devon is left behind’ by equipping attendees with all they need to know to enable their business to keep pace with advancing technology.
Attendees will leave with a Digital Devon Wayfinder Guide, a practical roadmap, developed by experts for businesses to enable them to take the next steps in their digital journey.
Open to all
Devon Chamber of Commerce is organising the event, which is open to all businesses. Digital Devon will help businesses understand what opportunities and efficiencies digital technology offers both now and future, including a focus on AI.
The event is the first in a series of planned activities in a five-year programme to deliver practical and accessible information and support to businesses across Devon. It is designed to support organisations at every stage of their digital journey, from SMEs beginning to explore new tools to those already advancing their use of AI.
James Cater of Devon Chamber says: “If you want to keep pace with digital and AI, then this event is for you. The rapid evolution of all things digital and AI means businesses need opportunities to connect and learn.
“Digital Devon will give businesses, in all industries, the insight, skills and confidence they need as well as a practical roadmap for their business to take away.
“This is the start of a five-year programme from Devon Chamber to ensure no business is left behind when it comes to digital adoption.”
Keynote speakers
Digital Devon offers you the opportunity to hear from key names in regional, national and global tech organisations:
- Julie Hawker, MBE – CEO, Cosmic
- Dominic Mac – CTO, PwC
- Richard Potter – Global Director for Digital Strategy, Microsoft
- Dan Pritchard – Co-Founder, Tech South West
Watch out for announcements of more speakers and exhibitors
Bite‑size learning and tech exhibition
Breakout sessions throughout the day will offer practical, bite‑size learning designed to help businesses apply new ideas immediately, while an exhibition will showcase tech and digital organisations from across the South West.
Addressing challenges
The day will explore the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing organisations:
- AI skills and application
- IT and cyber security
- digital skills and careers
- governance, ethics, skills and culture for a digital business
Catalyst for growth
Helen Wylde-Archibald, chief executive of Devon Chamber, says, “Digital Devon is a catalyst for our region’s economic growth.
“By strengthening our digital capabilities, we’re positioning Devon to achieve the kind of GVA uplift seen in places like Bristol and Milton Keynes.
“Just as importantly, the event helps build a more resilient and future‑ready supply chain, from defence to our wider knowledge economy. This is the kind of investment in skills, connectivity, and collaboration that keeps our businesses competitive and our communities thriving.”
Digital Devon aims to welcome the broadest possible business audience in the county, including SMEs and business leaders, IT and cyber security professionals and public sector organisations.
No technical background is needed to obtain your roadmap to digital success – just curiosity, ambition and the desire to keep your business competitive.
• Details and booking at devonchamber.co.uk
