BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1010@siliconbrighton.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T140000 DTSTAMP:20250313T102950Z URL:https://siliconbrighton.com/events/the-future-of-tech-talent-hiring-tr aining-building-the-next-generation/ SUMMARY:The Future of Tech Talent: Hiring\, Training &\; Building the Ne xt Generation DESCRIPTION:Empowering Businesses &\; Students to Shape the Future of Te ch\nTech leaders\, educators &\; students—let’s shape the future to gether!\nThe demand for skilled developers\, data scientists\, and AI expe rts is higher than ever\, but are today’s graduates ready to step into t he roles that businesses urgently need to fill? How can companies ensure t hey’re hiring the right talent while also helping to shape the next gene ration of tech professionals?\n\nThis exclusive panel event brings togethe r leading tech businesses\, academic experts\, and ambitious students to e xplore how we can better align education with industry needs.\n\nJoin us f or an afternoon of insightful discussion\, networking\, and opportunities to directly influence the future of tech talent in the UK.\n💡 Why Atten d?\n👩‍💻 FOR BUSINESSES:\n🔹 Struggling to find graduates with th e right skills? This is your chance to voice your needs and help shape uni versity training.\n🔹 Meet top emerging talent from the University of Su ssex’s School of Engineering &\; Informatics.\n🔹 Learn how other c ompanies are successfully hiring\, training\, and developing new talent to stay ahead.\n🔹 Directly influence academic curriculums and ensure stud ents graduate with industry-ready skills.\n🔥 Event Highlights\n🎤 Exp ert Panel Discussion: The Future of Tech Talent &\; Innovation\nHear fr om top tech businesses\, educators\, and proactive students as they discus s:\n✅ The technical skills\, mindset &\; aptitude businesses need in graduates\n✅ How the Informatics Department’s research is shaping indu stry advancements\n✅ The role of businesses in influencing university cu rriculums\n✅ How students can prepare for careers in tech and make the m ost of their time at university\n\n📢 Confirmed Panelists:\n\n Dab Apps – A leading software development company sharing insights on what makes a standout tech hire.\n Trusted Housesitters – Discussing the skills a nd mindset they look for when hiring tech talent.\n Splash BI – Insight s from a fast-growing analytics company and how they work with graduates.\ n Ian Wakeman (Head of School for Engineering &\; Informatics\, Univer sity of Sussex) – The academic perspective on how universities are prepa ring students for industry.\n\n💡 Special Talk by Jess Banks (University of Sussex)\n\nWant to get involved with the university and access a talen t pipeline? Jess will share practical steps for businesses looking to coll aborate with Sussex Informatics and connect with students.\n\n🤝 Network ing &\; Connections\nAfter the discussion\, stick around for refreshmen ts and networking with business leaders\, university representatives\, and some of the brightest tech students from Sussex. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siliconbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/Eventbrite-Banners-1920-x-1080-px-6.png CATEGORIES:Community Event LOCATION:Sussex Innovation\, Science Park Square\, Brighton\, BN1 9SB \, Un ited Kingdom GEO:50.865115;-0.083237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Science Park Square\, Brigh ton\, BN1 9SB \, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sussex Innovati on:geo:50.865115,-0.083237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR