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Join us in Barnsley for an exclusive day of AI-for-small-businesses training
Summary: Barnsley has been designated as the UK’s first Tech Town, focusing on supporting small businesses with AI and digital adoption. An event on September 11, 2026, will offer practical training on utilizing AI as a business tool, with insights from industry experts and local sellers. The agenda includes a welcome session, a seller showcase, expert insights on AI applications, and hands-on workshops, concluding at 2 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with government teams to influence future AI support for small businesses. Registration is required to attend the event at Barnsley's Digital and Media Centre.
Barnsley has been chosen by the government as the UK’s first Tech Town, supporting small businesses with AI and digital adoption.
On Friday 11 September, join us in Barnsley for a full day of practical training on leveraging AI as a business tool. You’ll hear from sellers about their AI experiences, industry experts who are ready to share their guidance, and local businesses building their networks and skillsets. You will also have the opportunity to share your unique experiences with government teams to help shape the future of AI support for small businesses.
Event details
Time: 10am–2pm
Date: Friday 11 September 2026
Location: Barnsley DMC (Digital and Media Centre), S70 2JW
Register now to join us on the day.
What you’ll learn
You’ll discover how AI can save you time on listings, streamline your finances, and keep your business secure, with sessions led by industry experts including insights from Xero and BT, as well as a panel from 3 local sellers who have embedded AI into their operations, including:
Setting up and expanding their online marketplaces
Sourcing and selling quality inventory
Analysing sales and financial performance
Boosting strategy and operations
The afternoon will also include hands-on training sessions to help you feel confident building your AI skills and putting them into practice.
The agenda
10am: Welcome & Kick-off
Get started with the Barnsley Tech Town team.
10:30am: Seller Showcase
Hear from local sellers and small business owners on how they’re using AI to grow.
11am: Expert Insights | Practical sessions on leveraging AI
eBay: How to make AI work across your business.
Xero: Understanding your financial performance.
BT: Protecting your business in an AI-powered world.
12pm: Workshops & Deep Dives
Hands-on breakout sessions to put AI into practice for your business.
2pm: Close
Learn more about the day on the event page.
How to register
Simply fill out the registration form and we’ll send through your invite.
Thank you for selling on eBay and we look forward to seeing you there.
