Sponsors
A huge “thank you” to our incredible sponsors for making Eastbourne DigiFest 2025 possible - we couldn’t do it without their support.
Keen to join their ranks and support the conference? Check out our Sponsor Pack for more details.
Supported by
Custom software engineering and AI for SMEs.
Switchplane works with you, human-to-human, to build software and apps to bring about meaningful change in your business.
Switchplane consults on and implements AI solutions for owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the UK.
Lightning Fibre are a cutting edge, community-minded full fibre Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Unlike a ‘fibre’ network, which may include old copper wire, their network is ‘full fibre’ broadband, connecting the street cabinets directly to your modem using fibre optic cables all the way - making it both hyper reliable and hyper fast.
With a responsive, local customer service team based in East Sussex, Lightning Fibre never increase prices during your contract term.
Lightning Fibre will be sponsoring the Eastbourne DigiFest Networking Lunch.
Established in 1859, the University of Brighton has grown to become the diverse and inclusive institution it is today.
With over 17,000 students and 2,150 staff studying and working at across three campuses in Brighton, the subjects taught range from medicine to engineering, psychology to illustration, sport science to English literature. Students are at the heart of all that the University does and take an active role in their learning experience. They leave ready to make a difference to the world.
Bexhill College offers a specialist sixth form environment in which to study, ensuring the time students spend with them is varied and rewarding. They offer the widest choice of advanced level courses in Rother, Hastings and Eastbourne. Bexhill College will give you support to decide on the right choices for you and help you to reach your personal goals.
Skills & Employment East Sussex (SES) is the county’s strategic body for employment and skills. The group works together to improve local employment and skills levels to increase economic prosperity in East Sussex.
Skills & Employment East Sussex uses a firm evidence base to agree and set priorities. The group provides direction for the county’s approach to employment and skills.
Calibre provides a full range of marketing and marketing communications services including the strategic planning, development, implementation and analysis of marketing programmes, often ongoing, to take your business to new heights.
Alastair is a digital media entrepreneur with over 25 years online. Co-founder and former CEO of Medical News Today and current founder of The Calculator Site, he writes about our changing digital culture, habits and thinking - exploring both the whimsical and the serious implications of our evolving online world.
Victoria Healthcare Management provide honest, independent and tailored advice to help you get the best private healthcare package.
They work for you, not the health insurance provider, so will help you with the research into the best private healthcare provider for your needs, set up the policy, be on hand throughout the year, and negotiate the best renewal for you - continuing to be by your side.
The Sussex Business Magazine, written for the Sussex Business Community by The Sussex Business Community.
Everyone has a story to tell…
Sussex Business Times are our Media Partners for Eastbourne DigiFest 2025.
The East Sussex Growth Hub is a free, independent and publicly funded business support service for businesses across East Sussex. They are the first step for any business seeking support and can help you find the support and solutions your business needs to thrive.
Whether you are starting up, looking to grow or are seeking to overcome challenges to your business, they can help. Their team of business experts is dedicated to helping you find the right support, helping your business grow and helping to make East Sussex a great place to run a business.