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About the event

Digital Futures is an exciting new event that will give you the opportunity to explore how you can enter the digital industry, especially if you are not studying a related degree. The digital economy is rapidly growing, from roles in the technology sector to opportunities with various employers seeking digital skills.

Gain valuable insights into the changing tech job market and see how your skills can lead to exciting digital career opportunities, from AI and data analysis to IT, software and digital communications.

What to expect

Digital Futures will take place on Friday 29 November 2024, 2pm-6:15pm in the Student Centre. This event will provide you with:

• a better understanding of the current digital job market, and the variety of roles available in the digital economy
• insights into the shifting landscape of digital careers, and how your existing skills and degree can be relevant to these roles
• practical knowledge and next steps for pursuing a digital career, enhancing your confidence that your degree and skills are valuable in the digital industry.

The day will involve:

• an interactive tech challenge to gain real world experience
• an Employer Panel Discussion with speakers from various sectors, representing both tech companies and organisations with significant tech functions. These include Microsoft, Silicon Brighton, and Bright Interactive
• a Graduate Panel Discussion. Hear from Sussex alumni who studied non-technical disciplines and are now in digital roles or have started their own digital-focussed ventures
• next steps for you. Hear about paid internships, and student consultancy projects you can apply for, networking opportunities with Silicon Brighton, and digital skills training courses with Creative Process Digital.

Is this event for me?

This event will enable you to explore opportunities in the digital sector, within a focussed setting. This one-day event will cover different types of roles and employers, insights about transferring your experience regardless of your degree, and the chance to take part in an interactive tech challenge.

Applications are open to all Sussex students, but places will be prioritised to those studying non-digital/technology-related degrees.

How to attend

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17 November 2024, midnight.

Places are limited and will be allocated based on:

• why you would like to take part
• the number of applicants from each academic school.

Afternoon tea refreshments will be provided.

By: Kira Knight
Last updated: Thursday, 31 October 2024