A FREE business event is coming to CECAMM in East Cowes.

Smart Island Live will take place on April 11 and aims to enable businesses to gain practical ideas to help with the efficiency and growth of their business.

Event founder, Vince Ward, said: "Delegates will discover day to day cost saving opportunities, learn about the use of technology and get advice from leading agencies or organisations delivering support for business.”

The event is supported by a number of key organisations, including Innovate UK.

Delegates can either start the day at 8am, with a complimentary breakfast and networking session, or join at 9.15am.

The fast-moving morning programme will help businesses to learn more about available business support and explore the impact on business of a range of environmental-related themes.

These topics include transport, food, waste, renewables and build. In the afternoon, the focus switches to careers, technology and digital.

In addition, there is a business zone on site, delivering advice to businesses all day.

For exhibitor enquiries, or to register for a free delegate place at the event, visit www.smartisland.live.