Working in Digital locally to Eastbourne? Get yourself to DigiFest!

Anyone working in Eastbourne’s thriving Digital Sector can tell you why it’s such a great town - and it’s time we spread that message far and wide.

With far better-than-average internet provision than London, more affordable housing, and an unequalled work-life balance, Eastbourne is the perfect environment in which to live, work and play. As the demographic is steadily getting younger, the digital sector is set to become as prominent in local employment as hospitality and tourism.

Identified as the most popular town in Sussex for those moving from London, Eastbourne is becoming well-known as a town that can attract the best talent. It is also a fantastic place for homegrown talent, as evidenced by the number of success stories of digital startups in our town.

This is why we’re celebrating digital in Eastbourne with DigiFest, on Friday 22nd September 2023, where guest speakers, an exhibition, talks, and workshops will showcase everything the town has to offer local business and is the ideal way to think about how you can sell our town to potential staff, new clients, and investors.

Alongside international players, local startups, and self-employed digital nomads, some of
the brightest and best local students will be present at DigiFest. This is our time to show them that Eastbourne is creating and nurturing the digital stars of tomorrow. It is the ideal opportunity for your business to forge recruitment links and to help drive education and training. At DigiFest, you can make connections and hatch plans to build on the unique opportunities that are available in our town.

At DigiFest, a diverse range of businesses and guest speakers will provide insight and inspiration drawn from all fields within the digital world - everything from cutting-edge film production to manufacturing. DigiFest is not just for businesses that already are fully immersed in the digital sector: it also presents a unique opportunity for any business to learn how, by embracing digital approaches, you can become more adaptable, meet new audiences, and overcome challenges.

At its heart, DigiFest is a celebration of people: it provides the opportunity to get away from your desk and out into Eastbourne - make connections and reach out to like-minded people. It is a space to think about the bigger picture.