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Join us on the 18th October from 10am at Heartlands in Pool, Redruth for 'a day of imagination'.

Heartlands

Find out more about our speakers and the agenda for the day at <a href="https://techconnect.softwarecornwall.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">techconnect.softwarecornwall.org</a>(Please note: the agenda is subject to change. The start and end times will remain the same).We’re facing an unprecedented skills gap in the Tech Sector. It’s no longer good enough to tell people that “you can go surfing on your lunch break” and expect them to pack up their flip flops and run to the beach for a tech career in Cornwall.Join us on the 18th October from 10am at Heartlands in Pool, Redruth for a great opportunity where the tech industry and your future employees can join forces for to share ideas, network, learn and legacy build.It’s also a great opportunity for tech organisations in Cornwall to highlight what is currently available and the plans for the future. It’s your chance to inspire, promote and listen.The speed that technology has developed, as well as the recent pandemic, has truly opened up opportunities for everyone. What can we do as business owners and entrepreneurs in the region to encourage more people (of all ages) to use their skills to benefit themselves and the Cornish tech industry.T﻿his event is supported by the Business Clusters a partially funded European Social Fund program that is helping Software Cornwall to develop skills for the tech industry in Cornwall. Join us for Tech Connect – We’ll be at Heartlands, one of Cornwall’s oldest industries for “a day of imagination” and healthy discussions about what the future of the tech industry (and Cornwall) could look like.Make sure to <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/#intouch-member" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sign up for our newsletter</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SoftwareCornwall" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/software-cornwall/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> for updates.

<h1>Keynote speakers and 99-second speakers</h1>Find out more about our speakers for the day at <a href="https://techconnect.softwarecornwall.org/#speakers-section" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">techconnect.softwarecornwall.org</a>Alongside our speakers we’ll be bringing back our popular 99-second talks. If you’ve got an important and relevant topic you would like to talk about – we’d love to hear from you.<a href="https://forms.gle/Yh9fYZHvV3LFvxSy6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Take a look at our speakers form here.</a>

<h2>Agenda</h2>Find out more about our agenda for the day at <a href="https://techconnect.softwarecornwall.org/#schedule-section" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">techconnect.softwarecornwall.org</a>(1﻿000 - 1040) Welcome from Software Cornwall(1﻿040 - 1100) Jordan Barkway - Why I Want To Be Buzz Lightyear(1﻿120 - 1140) Fin McCormick - The Future Needs Inclusive Tech Start Ups(1﻿140 - 1210) Nicola Kennedy - Achieving Net Zero(1﻿210 - 1310) Networking / Lunch(1﻿310 - 1330) 99-Second Speakers(1﻿330 - 1350) Stephen Roberts &amp; Robert Wiltshire - Careers... Joining The Dots Between Education And Business(1﻿350 - 1410) Naomi Johns - How To Prepare For The Future Of Education(1﻿410 - 1430) Anne McCrossan - Designing with Data, The Future Of Digital Infrastructure(1﻿430 - 1450) Networking / cake break(1﻿450 - 1510) Melanie Band - Level Up With Immersive Technology And Gamification(1﻿510 - 1540) Phil Jones and Ellie Smith - How New Technology Will Shape Our Access To The Past(1﻿540 - 1600) Closing ceremony from Software Cornwall

<h2>Tickets</h2>Tickets are FREE to Software Cornwall paid members. Can't remember whether you're a member or not? Email us at info@softwarecornwall.org<a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Non-members: £15 + Eventbrite fees. <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more about Software Cornwall membership</a>. <h2>Concession Tickets</h2>A small number of concession tickets are available for those of no or low income, 16-18 year olds, students, or those working in the charitable sector. If you would like a concession ticket, email info@softwarecornwall.org.If you would like to support the community and provide one of these tickets, purchase one of our 'Pay-it-forward' tickets.

<h2>Membership</h2>Tickets for this event are FREE for Software Cornwall members! Membership fees go towards paying for events like this, our award-winning education programme and the many other benefits you and your business can receive when becoming part of Software Cornwall.For more details about becoming a member <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/become-a-member/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>. If you’re a paid member already make sure to book your tickets using your company email address.

<h2>Sponsorship</h2>Software Cornwall is a not-for-profit organisation. Membership, sponsorship and ticket sales help us to fund our events (including this one). Sponsors help us to make our events accessible to a larger audience, enable us to support local education initiatives and fund add on features.If you want to raise awareness of your brand and are interested in sponsorship, get in touch <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">using this form</a> on our website.

<h2>The “C” Word</h2>To keep our community safe, we request that you complete a lateral flow test on the morning of the event and only join us if it's negative and you're feeling well. Masks are encouraged for our audience but we will not be enforcing this.If for any reason, we cannot hold this as an in-person event we'll reschedule this to a later date in the year. This is an important and valuable topic which deserves to be done properly. Not to mention, we’re all fed up with seeing each other on Zoom!Tickets for the rescheduled event will roll over and we’ll contact everyone directly as soon as we have a confirmed date.

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