Skills in tech for impact

Opencast’s opening session for TechNExt 2024 focuses on the skills challenges across public and private sectors, by examining how organisations are responding and growing their in-house capabilities by encouraging the people that work for them to develop new digital skills.

Tim Fieldsend – Head of Technology Engineering, Greggs
Amanda Parry – Digital, Data and Technology People Lead, NHS Business Services Authority,
Moderator – Cate Kalson, Chief People Officer, Opencast

The talk will interest anyone responsible for digital skills development in their organisation. If you’re working in people teams or wider strategy to ensure your organisation can meet the growing need for digital skills, this event is for you. It will also interest you if you want to find out more about the digital skills challenge.

You can register to attend this event in person or online via live stream. The event will run from 11am-12pm, followed by a networking lunch. If you’re attending in person, please arrive from 10.30am. If you sign up to join online, we will forward a web link ahead of the event.

Opencast is hosting a total of five fringe events during TechNExt 2024, on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June. Find out more about Opencast's 2024 TechNExt sessions.

Opencast is an independently owned full-service UK technology consultancy specialising in designing, building and running human-focused digital and technology solutions.

It works at the heart of UK government, healthcare and innovative business to develop solutions that include support for critical systems and services and help for millions of people. It delivers improved digital experiences, better operational performance, responsible emerging tech and innovation, and enhanced insights through data.

Opencast believes in making life better through the power of people and technology. Its vision is to make a positive impact on society through solutions that are simpler, more sustainable and fairer for all. Find out more

Find us at: Opencast, Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne NE6 1AB

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Opencast HQ – Hoults Yard, Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom