Eastbourne DigiFest 2025: What’s New and What to Expect
Eastbourne DigiFest 2025 is fast approaching, taking place on Wednesday, 15th October at The Kings Centre in Eastbourne, East Sussex - with Lightning Fibre as a lead sponsor, alongside Switchplane and East Sussex Growth Hub.
This year promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever, offering attendees a full day to connect and learn about the latest in digital technology, digital innovation and insights to help your business adapt and grow.
Who is this event for?
The programme is designed to appeal to a wide mix of visitors - including freelancers, professionals from startups and established businesses, those looking into a career change and students (15+).
- Curious about the future of technology? Explore sessions on AI, cybersecurity and the metaverse, to get a glimpse of what’s coming next.
- Building or growing a business? Learn how to use digital tools more effectively, hear success stories from local and international entrepreneurs, and take away strategies you can put into practice right away.
- Working in creative industries? Discover how immersive media, podcasting and storytelling are reshaping branding, marketing and communication.
- Looking to connect with others? From the Exhibition Hall to the Lightning Fibre Informal Networking Lunch, the event is packed with opportunities to meet like-minded people and potential collaborators.
- Just starting out or job hunting? DigiFest is a chance to be inspired, meet employers and see where a career in digital might take you.
Whether you want practical insights, inspiration, or simply the chance to experience Eastbourne’s thriving digital community, DigiFest 2025 is the place to be.
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Speaker Sessions & Panels
The event features a diverse programme of 27+ speaker and panel sessions, covering a huge range of interesting topics:
- Kurtis Toy: "Hacked? What to do to prevent, survive and thrive in a world facing cyber security threats everywhere"
- Ben McCormick: "Team TBM: A Gateway to the Metaverse!"
- Glenn Davidson: "Responsible AI - The Role of Ethics, Regulation and Governance"
- Paul Hetherington: "Leading People in the Age of AI: Navigating the Brave New World of Work"
- Russ Miles: "Build Smarter: AI Agent Engineering for Developers"
- Kai Zammit: "The Power of TV Advertising for All" (see more below)
- Andrew Williams: "Amplify Your Voice and Build Your Network through Podcasting"
- And so many more ...
Panel Sessions include:
- "Accessibility in Tech"
- "Meet the C-Suite" - bring your business questions to this drop in session.
There are many more speakers set to take to the stage so keep an eye on the official sessions page.
Look Out for Us: Live Case-Study Session
Look out for us at Kai Zammit's session on the power of TV advertising for all.
Kai is from Smokescreen Visuals and will talk about the accessibility of TV advertising to small and medium sized companies - featuring a case study of Lightning Fibre with Rob Reaks - our Chief Commercial Officer.
TV advertising today enables businesses to only show their ads to the right households, based on location, demographics and lifestyle criteria.
Smokescreen recently created Lightning Fibre's brand-new TV advert - it went live in September 2025 on Sky, ITV, Netflix and other digital channels - and only reaches our ideal customers based on location primarily, with some demographic factors.
Rob commented:
"We’re proud to continue supporting DigiFest as a lead sponsor in 2025. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet members of Eastbourne and the South East's vibrant tech and digital community, share insights, and learn from inspiring sessions throughout the day."
Spotlight on Networking: The Lightning Fibre Informal Networking Lunch
Do book in to the Lightning Fibre Informal Networking Lunch. It's more than a buffet! This is your opportunity to meet speakers, exhibitors and fellow attendees in a relaxed, social setting.
Expect insightful conversations, new introductions and plenty of chances to share ideas, while you refuel for the afternoon.
Spaces for the lunch are limited, so make sure to secure your ticket when booking for DigiFest. It’s the ideal way to make the most of your day!
Spend time in the Exhibition Hall
The Exhibition Hall will be buzzing with energy, offering attendees the chance to meet, learn from and collaborate with over 30 companies.
Tickets
Tickets are still available, with concessions starting at just £5. Grab yours now to be part of Eastbourne’s most exciting digital event of the year.
See travel information and more details on the website.
Huge thanks go to Switchplane and Chalk Eastbourne for their enormous efforts putting on such a brilliant event!
See you there on 15 October - we can't wait!
