Independent businesses lose opportunities through missed calls, slow replies and hesitant website visitors. In today’s market, responsiveness is critical. This session shows how AI employees respond faster than any human while maintaining consistent professional standards. Learn how to engage prospects instantly, qualify them properly and book appointments automatically, 24/7, without sacrificing your human touch.
Gavin McWhirter is the founder of Digital Islands, a business support and AI implementation specialist working with independent businesses across the South. He has supported over 300 businesses across East Sussex, West Sussex and Hampshire to improve productivity, sales and sustainability. Gavin specialises in practical AI adoption, turning emerging technology into simple systems that reduce admin, protect standards and ensure businesses never miss a lead.
Join
Gavin McWhirter
for speed networking
at the
West Sussex
Business Expo taking place on
Thursday
12
March 2026
at
Fontwell Park Racecourse
between
10:20am-10:40am
in the seminar room. The expo is completely free to attend and you can simply turn up for this session.
Please note that you do not need tickets for the seminars or speed networking sessions. You only need to register to attend the main event. All other activities are on a first come, first served basis.