Through our Digital Catapult Centre Brighton programme we partnered with IOTUK to run a new model of 2-day intensive event called a ‘Pit Stop’. The aim of the event was to explore the ways technology can grow the high-street through the application of real-time data, the improvement of retailer productivity and the creation of innovative retail experiences.
An overview of the day can be seen here: https://youtu.be/IEjqpbsiEws
At the event we had a fantastic mix of large and local retailers, SMEs and academics, and we are really excited at some of the new connections, partnership and projects which have already begun to emerge from it. We are currently working with our retail partners to support SMEs to develop new products and services which will be road-tested in their stores over the summer.
Over the 2 days we had talks from some leaders in the field of Retail Innovation. A selection of these can be viewed on our youtube channel.
Frank Quix, Q&A Research: The Store of the Future - https://youtu.be/8b5CaO9wPXw
Guy Douglas, High Street Digital Hub: The Great British High Street – https://youtu.be/rTGdIaToBYc
Jack Moolark, 20.20: Redefining Digital Customer Experience - https://youtu.be/XMClxLFOVfg
If you want to find out more about our Retail Innovation project or any other of our Digital Catapult activity please contact rebecca@wiredsussex.com