Out and about with Chalk Eastbourne: April 2024 News
By Sarah Cronk, April 2024
With the weather just about improving, we've happily been out and about more than usual at various events. Keep reading to find out more...
Young people engage with future employers
Chalk Eastbourne was pleased to be in attendance at this year's BIG Futures Show exhibition that took place on Tuesday 23rd April at Eastbourne Sports Park.
Representing the creative, digital, and tech sector under the flag of Chalk Eastbourne were ambassadors from CloudConnX, Calibre Marketing, and Switchplane, all ready to talk to keen local talent about how to get into careers in the sector.
Other local CDT companies Zoonou, Southern IT Networks, Firebrand, AdasGold Brand Photography+, Custard, Ditzy Media, DV8 Sussex, and Media Attention Events were also exhibiting at the event, helping to show young people the diverse roles available in Eastbourne.
It was great speaking to students from across the South East who had journeyed to Eastbourne for the careers event. We hope to have inspired them for the future!
Out and about with Chalk Eastbourne
In addition to being out at the BIG Futures Show, this month also saw Donna Fielder and Sarah Cronk presenting on Chalk Eastbourne and Eastbourne DigiFest at the Wayfinder Woman Work and Wellbeing Day.
The event featured a range of speakers discussing "AI: Friend or Foe", covering the AI revolution, AI in the workplace, deep fakes, the needs of creatives, and the future of innovative learning. All in all, a really interesting event on the impact of AI on work.
To follow, Sarah Bird and Lewis Hobden, who head up our Chalk Connect sessions, will be visiting the University of Brighton this afternoon to spread the word about Eastbourne's growing CDT sector and the events we hold here.
HackSussex's Coders Cup coming on 10th May
The HackSussex Coders Cup, an annual programming competition, is back on 10th May.
Programmers will battle it out to see who is the best competitive programmer that Sussex can offer. Get involved and watch the YouTube livestream to see the competition play out.
Chalk Connect continues!
Our Chalk Connect makerspace has gained a regular cohort of attendees, but newbies are always warmly welcomed! Join us on the bleachers in Eastbourne's FOUNDRY next Tuesday 7th May between 5pm and 7pm for our free monthly get-together.
Bring along and share a passion project, listen to our lightning talks, or simply come along with an open mind and share your perspectives.
Submissions welcomed
With our mailing list ever growing (past 500 subscribers these days!), we know that some of you out there must have some great news stories and events to share.
If you'd like your creative, digital, or tech-related news featured in an upcoming newsletter and/or on our website, send your press releases, stories, and/or images to hello@chalkeastbourne.com.
One last thing... Eastbourne DigiFest updates!
A few early bird tickets for Eastbourne DigiFest are still available to book.
Exhibitor spaces are available with our 20% early bird discount rate until today - simply reply to this email to book.
Keen to get involved as a sponsor? Then find out more here.
Our speaker announcements are coming very soon...!
