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Tech Talent Live Lightning Talks

All lightning talks will be held in Committee Room 1, an easily accessible room overlooking the main careers fair hall. The talks typically last 10 to 15 minutes per subject.

Schedule:

15:00 – Breaking into Tech: No Technical Experience? No Problem!
Discover how people from retail, music, healthcare and more are building new tech careers through low code platforms, self-learning and support from inclusive communities. This session will share powerful real-life stories and practical advice to help you confidently take your first step into tech without a traditional background.

15:30 – Why Can’t Women Thrive in Tech?
With women facing unique challenges in tech, this session will provide actionable strategies to overcome barriers like imposter syndrome and bias. You’ll gain practical advice on building confidence, developing key skills, and expanding your network to thrive in the tech sector.

16:00 – Ever Wondered About Public Sector Tech Jobs? It’s More Exciting Than You Think!
Think public sector tech is all red tape? Think again. This fast-paced session unveils how digital roles in government shape essential services used by millions, from tax collection to digital operations across departments. Discover how you can make a real impact while enjoying benefits like flexibility, job security, and room to grow. No matter your background, this could be your most exciting move yet!

16:30 – The Secret Skills That Get You Hired (and Promoted)
While technical skills open doors, soft skills like communication, adaptability, and collaboration drive career growth. This session will highlight the key soft skills tech employers value most and provide actionable tips on how to develop and showcase them.

17:00 – Want to Innovate? Try Content Design.
Discover how content design plays a crucial role in driving innovation within the tech sector. This session will introduce you to the skills and opportunities in content design and provide clear steps to start your career.

17:30 – What if 15 minutes could shed light on why your CV gets ghosted?
In this quick lightning talk you will learn about common CV pitfalls that prevent your application from standing out and practical tips to avoid them. This session is perfect for job seekers who want to make simple and effective improvements without rewriting their entire resume.

Overview

Dive into the future of sustainable virtual production at the Immersive Hub during the TechNExt 2025 festival! This exciting session, presented by the CoSTAR network, will feature insights from the CoSTAR Live Lab. Discover how innovative carbon platforms are being developed to monitor and reduce energy output in virtual production environments. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore the cutting-edge technologies driving sustainability across the world of Advanced Media.

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Speakers

Paul Dolan
Paul Dolan
Assistant Professor in Arts and Environment
Northumbria University
Dr Paul Dolan is an artist and Assistant Professor in Arts and Environment at Northumbria University. He uses contemporary arts practice and interdisciplinary collaborations to explore the physical sites and infrastructure required to produce computer-generated images. Previous projects have involved fieldwork at UK/Icelandic datacentres and UK/US satellite launch facilities. Recent exhibitions include Post Territory, South Korea, The Laing, Newcastle Upon Tyne and The Photographer's Gallery, London.
Vicki Williams
Vicki Williams
Policy and Partnership Manager
CoSTAR Foresight Hub
Vicki Williams is Policy and Partnerships Manager with the CoSTAR Foresight Lab, part of the UKRI funded CoSTAR Network. Vicki leads on the delivery of policy engagement and outputs, working with lab researchers to transform robust data, evidence and trends related to creative technology into concrete policy recommendations. Previously, she worked at the Digital Catapult, leading policy and research initiatives across creative technology, AI, immersive and the metaverse. She holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham (2021) exploring embodiment and cross-platform storytelling in immersive technologies and virtual environments.

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Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’

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Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.

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Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.

The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.

If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.

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