About this Event
What to expect:
Hosted in the unique Dovecot Studios, and led by the team at Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) this is an exceptional opportunity for female and non-binary college and university students to explore a journey of insights, inspiration and practical advice to guide you through your next steps in education or career. The afternoon will be a mix of presentations, interactive exhibition stands and mini workshops.
Presentations will address:
- Skills demand in an AI driven world
- Routes into tech and opportunities to explore
- Snapshot career stories: pivots; lessons learned; decision making
Interactive exhibition stands led by the LBG team invite you to explore:
- AI & innovation: practical use cases
- Engineering & delivery: live demos
- Data, analytics, games
- NextGen Talent Hub: programmes and applications
The career workshops will support you in:
- Developing a robust CV and LinkedIn tips
- Acing assessment centres and interviews
- Building a portfolio of skills and experience
- Creating stand out in applications
It will be a truly immersive event enabling attendees to get a strong steer on tech career pathways and how to advance your journey, whilst making invaluable industry connections.
Format:
13:00 to 13:35 Welcome and opening presentations
13:35 to 14:20 Careers expo
14:20 to 14:40 Career ready workshop
14:40 to 15:00 Q&A “ask us anything, career opportunities, stay connected
Soft drinks and pizza will be in plentiful supply to fuel your exploration.
Who is it for:
College and University Students who identify as female or non-binary who are interested in learning more about career opportunities in technology. Advisors and Lecturers are welcome to join.
How to take part:
Register interest via this Eventbrite page and we will provide further event details.
If you would like to arrange a group booking please email the team at [email protected].
Please note we will share attendee registration details with the event partner for the purposes of entering the venue.
About the Ada Scotland Festival 2026:
The Ada Scotland Festival runs from 18 September to 5 November, bringing together partners from education, industry and the third sector to deliver a suite of events and resources championing gender balance in tech and computing. All Ada Scotland Festival events are free to attend.
Check us out here https://ada.scot/
Ada Scotland Festival Platinum Sponsor:
Event venue & nearby stays
Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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