MAJOR EVENTS
MONTHLY MEETUPS
Our monthly meetup is the easiest way for you to join in the conversation, make connections and share your opportunities with our cross-sector regional network.
Buying Regional
Thursday, October 17th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in buying regional and local procurement in South West Wales?’ Hear from people and businesses who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in buying from the region.
Green Economy
Thursday, November 21st
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Green Economy sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the green economy in South West Wales.
Giving Back
Thursday, December 19th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities for people and businesses in South West Wales to give something back? Come along to this open discussion about why South West Wales really is a land of opportunity, and how we can work together to help people and businesses thrive in our region.
Community Resilience
Thursday, June 20th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities to strengthen neighbourhood connections and create resilient and cohesive communities in South West Wales? Hear from people and groups who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in your own community.
Circular Economy
Thursday, July 18th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Circular Economy sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the circular economy in South West Wales.
Transport
Thursday, September 19th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ transport sector? Hear from people and community transport groups who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in sustainable transport.
Recording coming soon
Construction
March 2024
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Construction sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the construction sector in South West Wales.
Young People
April 2024
What are the opportunities for Young People in South West Wales? Bringing together youth-focussed organisations and projects from across Swansea, NPT, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, this meeting highlighted so many brilliant initiatives aiming to empower, inspire and equip young people for careers and life opportunities in our region.
Regional Food
May 2024
What are the opportunities in the local and sustainable food sector in South West Wales? From local food hubs, to community growing projects, food partnerships and local produce markets, there are plenty of different ways that people and businesses can be part of our region’s Good Food Movement.
In 2024 we are holding monthly meetups online via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month, which are open to all – part of our mission to connect, share and collaborate around OPPORTUNITIES in South West Wales.
Opportunities
January 2024
Kicking off our Year of Opportunities with an open conversation about why South West Wales really is a region of opportunities for people and businesses.
Creative
February 2024
What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ creative sector? In this discussion, businesses and organisations shared their perspective on why our creative economy is important, and what’s happening.
MEMBERS EVENTS
EVENT REPORTS
Browse our past events to see our events report and emerging actions.
Green Economy Skills Roundtable 2023
Partners from across South West Wales came together to discuss some new initiatives to support the development of green skills across a variety of sectors.
Green Economy Conference 2023
The new Green Economy Conference is an opportunity for businesses and organisations to come together from across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, to share knowledge and co-create a resilient future.
Swansea City Centre Conference 2023
The third annual City Centre Conference is set to be an incredible day, showcasing everything that’s great about Swansea and hearing from the people, organisations and businesses who are making change happen. It’s open to all, and YOU are invited!
Swansea Creative Focus 2022
Swansea Creative Focus 2022 Swansea Creative Focus exists to connect people, share updates on what's happening, and co-create new projects and initiatives related to the creative sector in Swansea. At 4theRegion we still believe that the creative industries present a...
Circular & Green Economy Sector Forum October 2022
4theRegion members met with businesses and organisations across South West Wales to share their insights surrounding the circular economy, ambitions for the future and emerging opportunities to collaborate.
Gower Fields to Forks project brings locally grown food to Bishopston School
A new project, Gower Fields to Forks, is bringing together several local farms with Bishopston Comprehensive School and food distributor Castell Howell in a ground-breaking series of activities that will see food grown on local farms being delivered to the school for...