Digital Skills Roadshows

Government and industry launch UK-wide roadshow to boost SMEs’ digital skills and productivity.

This summer, small businesses across the UK will benefit from a new roadshow offering hands-on support to adopt digital tools, boost productivity and grow.   

Delivered by key industry partners such as eBay, Google, Sage, Xero, Cisco, BT, Square, Microsoft and Mastercard, with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, the programme will bring practical, in-person support directly to SMEs – giving them the tools and confidence to modernise and scale.  

Digital Skills Roadshow Schedule – Summer 2026 

Past events 

June   

• 16th June - Sage, Google, TechUK, Multiverse - Newcastle 

• 17th June - eBay - Belfast  26th June - Google, Enterprise Nation - University of Hull - Digital Garage training  

July  

• 9th July - Google - Bedford - Digital Garage training 

• 15th July - BT, Be the Business - Wrexham 

• 16th July - Google, Screwfix, Enterprise Nation - Newcastle - Google Juice Bar   

• 16th July - Microsoft, Barclays - Glasgow - "Agentathon" with Barclays Eagle Labs 

• 17th July - Google -  Kingswinford and South Staffordshire  - Digital Garage training 

• 22nd July - Google, Screwfix, Enterprise Nation - Leeds - Google Juice Bar Upcoming events 

August   

• 5th August - Mastercard, Square - London, Mastercard Experience Centre - Getting paid and staying secure 

• Sign up here: https://cvent.me/BAWxqW  
   

• 12th August - Zoom, Barclays - London Holborn - Making AI Useful for Small Businesses 

• Sign up here: Zoom | Making AI Useful for Small Businesses
   

• 13th August - Cisco, BT - London Finsbury Circus with BT - SME Digital Adoption Upskilling Roadshow

• Sign up here: BT Business events and webinars | BT Business SME Digital Adoption Upskilling Roadshow Event Registration  
   

• 18th August - Lloyds Banking Group - Bristol - Supplier Diversity Event with Google

• Sign up link coming soon 
   

• 20th August - Google, Screwfix, Enterprise Nation - Barnsley - Google Juice Bar 

• Sign up link coming soon 
   

More dates and venues still to be confirmed with Intuit, Xero, Barclays Eagle Labs, Zoom  

The full programme, taking place across the UK, will aim to reach more than 600 small businesses.  

Attendees will receive advice, practical workshops, live demonstrations, and expert guidance on topics such as digital payments, e-commerce,  AI and cyber security.