Are you interested in what the future holds for the world of work? Looking for inspiration for your own business and team? Want to hear from local female leaders doing great things to change the status quo?

Then come along to this FREE event for the Spring Forward Festival all about the Future of Work!

'The Future of Work' is an event that celebrates inspirational women & businesses doing amazing things to change the future of work as well as exploring some key topics in this space such as: the shift from rigid to flexible ways of working; new perspectives on engagement at work and what we can learn from positive psychology; the role of technology and our relationship to it; what skills will be in demand in the future and how we can close the gap between then and now.

18:15 – 18:45 Arrival Drinks & Networking

18:45 – 19:30 A series of short talks on The Future of Work

19:30– 19:50 Panel Discussion / Q&A

19:50 – 20:30 Raffle Draw, Networking & Close

Speaker line up:

Jo Upward, Managing Director of 'The Platform Group' - a multi-disciplinary experience design agency that works together across disciplines to deliver seamless solutions for clients including helping them demystify the Future of Work.

Alex Bailey, Founder & Leader at 'Bailey & French' - a cutting edge consultancy that uses the power of Positive Psychology to empower people to be their best in performance & wellbeing.

Sally Page, Managing Director of Future Proofing at 'The Hoxby Collective' - an award-winning workforce of more than 450 exceptionally talented associates working remotely across 29 countries who are challenging traditional models of work and pioneering for change.

Samantha Kingston, Founder of 'Virtual Umbrella' - an immersive technology Marketing agency that helps businesses understand the value of using immersive tech in their business and with their customers.

About the organiser

This event is being organised by Samantha Harland on behalf of the Spring Forward Festival. Having worked across a broad range of industries and sectors Sam currently works as a Consultant, Facilitator & Coach using entrepreneurial thinking and methodologies to help businesses & individuals turn ideas into reality.

If you have any questions about the event please direct them to Samantha.Harland@gmail.com

About Spring Forward

Spring Forward is a month-long celebration of the role of women in digital culture and runs throughout March in parallel with Women's History Month. Our mission is to encourage women to take a greater role in digital by creating a platform that promotes digital community events organised by women, for women. Find out more at wespringforward.com

About 68 Middle Street

This event is kindly hosted by 68 Middle Street. Sixty Eight Middle Street is an events space designed to be the home for digital events, local businesses and community groups. Located 50 metres from Brighton beach, 10 minutes walk from Brighton Station and surrounded by great restaurants, bars and shops, 68 Middle Street is in the centre of all Brighton has to offer. Find out more at 68middlestreet.com