About this Event
TechNative Winter Showcase & Celebration
Thursday 19 November, 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Plus X Innovation Hub, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 4GL
Celebrate the Next Generation of Sussex Talent
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of learners from TechNative’s autumn 2026 Skills Bootcamps: the people bringing new digital, technical and leadership skills to businesses across Sussex.
Meet our software developers, AI and data analysts, business builders and emerging leaders as they showcase their final projects, share their journeys and get ready for their next career step.
The evening brings together employers, educators and industry partners from across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Come and meet local talent, connect with people ready to join your team, and see how Skills Bootcamps help people change careers and help businesses grow through practical, employer-led training.
Why Attend
Network with local leaders: meet employers, mentors and innovators from across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.
See live demos and project showcases from Bootcamps in:
- Software Development
- AI and Digital Analytics for Business
- Business Management
- Leadership and Management
- Microsoft 365 Essentials and Beyond
Discover new talent ready to interview, collaborate or freelance.
Celebrate Sussex’s growing digital economy and see how Skills Bootcamps are creating clear pathways into new careers.
🥂 Evening Highlights
- 6:00pm: Arrival, drinks and networking
- 6:30pm: Welcome and programme overview
- 6:40pm: Learner showcases and live demos
- 7:30pm–8:00pm: Carry on the conversations
Enjoy refreshments, a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of chances to connect with people who share your interest in innovation, skills and opportunity in Sussex.
🎯 Who Should Attend
- Employers and hiring managers
- Digital agency leaders and recruiters
- Start-ups, SMEs and freelancers
- Educators and training providers
- Local authority and skills partners
- Anyone interested in Sussex’s digital future
About TechNative Digital
TechNative delivers government-funded Skills Bootcamps in Software Development, AI and Data, Business Management, Leadership and Management and Microsoft 365. We help adults gain skills that employers need and move into new roles or grow in their current ones.
Our mission is simple: to get more people into tech and digital work, with the right skills, mindset and confidence to thrive, through collaborative, inclusive and employer-led learning.
Watch a short video from a previous showcase to meet some of our brilliant past learners!
🎟️ Reserve your free place today and help new talent start the next chapter of their careers!
Event venue & nearby stays
Plus X Innovation, Lewes Road, Brighton, United Kingdom
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