Schedule
What will your day at Eastbourne DigiFest look like?
Switchplane Stage
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome
The Eastbourne DigiFest Team
09:50 - 10:20
Beyond Assumptions: How Customer Insights Drive Product Success
Raffaele di Meo
(Blue Yonder)
10:25 - 11:10
The Power of TV Advertising for All
Kai Zammit
(Smokescreen Visuals) with Rob Reaks
(Lightning Fibre)
11:20 - 12:05
TeamTBM: A Gateway to the Metaverse!
Fireside chat led by
Ellie Hale
(Reflect Digital) interviewing
Tyler Mortimer-Wise and Ben McCormick (TeamTBM)
12:15 - 12:50
Our Path to Inclusive Design: Personal Stories & Practical Tips
Panel discussion with:
Catrina Baker-Bassett (DabApps)
Louise Bloom
(Gain: Experience)
William Bunch
(Zoonou)
Matt Roberts
(Sightsavers)
Chaired by
Robbie Warwick
(Accenture Song)
13:45 - 13:25
From Eastbourne to Hollywood
Brian Drinkwater
(Kyle Partnership)
14:30 - 15:00
Hacked? What to do to prevent, survive and thrive in a world facing cyber security threats everywhere
Andrew Larner
(Cyber Centre of Excellence)
15:05 - 15:35
Beyond The Hype: Transforming Brands with Immersive Tech
Jay Scott-Nicholls
(Circus)
15:35 - 15:45
Thank you / Close
Lightning Fibre Room
10:25 - 11:10
Leading People in the Age of AI
Paul Hetherington
(Vistage UK, Offshore Solar Ltd, HIS Ltd)
11:20 - 12:05
Responsible AI - the Role of Ethics, Regulation and Governance
Glenn Chilcott
(First Avenue)
12:15 - 12:50
Fast, Focused, and Fearless: How SMEs Can Outmanoeuvre Big Brands and Own Their Niche
Glenn Davidson
(Tomango)
12:55 - 13:20
Behind the Frame: An
Animated Series
Andy Williams
(Vamonos)
East Sussex Growth Hub Room
09:20 - 09:25
Student Welcome
The Eastbourne DigiFest Team
09:30 - 10:20
Get Started with your Career in Digital! (Student Skills Session)
Dan Wallman
(TechNative Digital) and the Skills & Employment East Sussex team
10:25 - 11:10
Build Smarter: AI Agent Engineering for Developers
Russ Miles
(Clear.Bank)
11:20 - 12:05
The Changing Digital Landscape
Heidi Carroll (MEERKATworks)
12:15 -12:50
High Performance Starts Under the Hood
Tom Fielder
(Switchplane)
12:55 - 13:40
Meet the C-Suite: Drop-in session focused on answering all your business questions
Fractional on Demand team:
Alice Dewar-Mills
(Founder, Fractional Commercial Director)
Michelle Peel
(Fractional COO)
Jan-Aage Frydenbø-Bruvoll (Fractional CTO)
Ian Trevett
(Fractional Marketing Director)
Andy Cottle
(Fractional Finance Director)
14:30 - 14:55
Amplify your Voice and Build your Network through Podcasting
Andy Williams
(Vamonos)
15:05 - 15:35
AI and the Future of Being Human
Tim Jameson
(AxisOps)
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