Eastbourne DigiFest

24/02/2026

📢 Call for Speakers: Eastbourne DigiFest 2026

Eastbourne DigiFest returns on Wednesday 14th October 2026 and speaker applications are now open!

We're open to your ideas and suggestions too, but for 2026, we’re particularly interested in talks that explore how people and businesses are adapting as technology evolves. That could mean changing career paths, learning on the job, building confidence with new tools, or making sense of AI as it becomes part of everyday work.

Our audience is made up of business owners, directors and operational leaders from across the South East who want to work smarter, stay competitive and make better decisions in a world shaped by AI and fast-moving tech - so we want this to be practical and accessible, not too technical or theoretical.

Apply to speak via the link below - and please share with your connections and speakers you've loved hearing from!

https://www.eastbournedigifest.com/speaker-application-form-2026/

10/02/2026

✨Wednesday 14th October 2026✨

Put it in your calendar now!

21/11/2025

Eastbourne DigiFest: Immersive Tech Edition👾 Featuring Circus & TeamTBM

Catch up on what you missed from our buzzing tech conference for business!
To explore all sessions from the day, visit https://www.eastbournedigifest.com/

17/11/2025

Not to be missed: Leading People in the Age of AI 💡
In an era where AI is no longer a sci-fi fantasy but a daily reality, leaders face a unique challenge: how to effectively guide their teams through this technological revolution.

Paul Hetherington's Eastbourne DigiFest 2025 talk tackles this very topic, offering insights, strategies, and a dash of humour to help you navigate the brave new world of work.
Catch up now:

Paul Hetherington from Vistage UK gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Leading People in the Age of AI: Navigating the Brave New World of Work" at the K...

03/11/2025

Lights, Camera, Action!🎬

Brian Drinkwater, Consulting Partner at Kyle Partnership, took us from Eastbourne to Hollywood at Eastbourne DigiFest.

Have your own private screening of Brian's talk here

Brian Drinkwater from Kyle Partnership gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "From Eastbourne to Hollywood " at the Kings Centre, Eastbourne, on Wednesday...

29/10/2025

💥Watch now: AI and the Future of Being Human, presented by Tim Jameson, Axisops Limited

Tim is Managing Director of Axisops Limited, a software company dedicated to showing how technology - including AI - can be harnessed as a force for good.

Tim is driven by the belief that meaningful innovation should enhance the human experience - from increasing access to justice, to empowering positive change in people's offline lives and communities.

Tim Jameson from AxisOps gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "AI and the Future of Being Human" at the Kings Centre, Eastbourne, on Wednesday 15th Octob...

29/10/2025

Watch now: Fast, Focused, and Fearless, with Tomango's Glenn Davidson, explores how SMEs can outmanoeuvre bigger brands by getting their brand positioning right, developing clever targeted marketing strategies, and responding quickly to feedback and market changes.

Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will show you how to leverage speed, messaging, and personalisation to stand out and win market share. Whether you’re a startup or an established SME, you’ll leave with practical strategies to compete smarter, move faster, and win your ideal customers.

Glenn Davidson from Tomango gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Fast, Focused, and Fearless: How SMEs Can Outmanoeuvre Big Brands and Own Their Niche" ...

28/10/2025

BAFTA -winning creative producer Andrew Williams took us behind the frame to understand the animation pipeline, from concept creation to distribution and franchise building.

Producers and creators now demonstrate 'Proof of Audience' through book sales, social media growth, and how they are utilising new technology like AI and Unreal Engine to make high turnover social animated content a reality.

You'll leave with an understanding of the changing animation pipeline, including pitching, IP protection, finding partners, securing budgets, managing talent, and meeting studio or platform expectations.

Andy Williams from Vamonos gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Behind the Frame: An Animated Series" at the Kings Centre, Eastbourne, on Wednesday 15th...

28/10/2025

💥Available to watch: Build Smarter: AI Agent Engineering for Developers http://bit.ly/4o8YeeF

Russell Miles is on a mission, as an Author, Listener, Speaker and Developer to help people thrive in one of the harshest, and potentially impactful, working environments: software system engineering.

As an expert in software development, Russell helps people navigate the complicated and complex to succeed through his books, mentorship, open source contributions, talks, courses and his daily work.

Russell aims to help people that are responsible for building and running some of today's most critical software-based systems to not just survive but thrive (with style).

Watch back his brilliant talk from Eastbourne DigiFest now!

Russ Miles from Clear.Bank gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Build Smarter: AI Agent Engineering for Developers" at the Kings Centre, Eastbourne, on ...

27/10/2025

Ever wondered how KFC restaurants could look in the future? Or perhaps to take a virtual tour of Big Ben?

Jay Scott-Nicholls, founder of Circus, showcased their expertise in immersive and interactive virtual experiences.

Watch the session from Eastbourne DigiFest here:

Jay Scott-Nicholls from Circus gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Beyond The Hype: Transforming Brands with Immersive Tech" at the Kings Centre, Eastb...

24/10/2025

Watch back Kids Media Club podcast co-host Andy Williams as he gives his session at Eastbourne DigiFest: "Amplify Your Voice and Build Your Network Through Podcasting"

Drawing on his experiences, Andy from Vamonos shows how podcasts are a great way to start industry conversations, build your brand and network.

Andy Williams from Vamonos gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Amplify your Voice and Build your Network through Podcasting" at the Kings Centre, Eastb...

24/10/2025

Highly relevant in today's world and ever-growing interest in AI, at Eastbourne DigiFest, Glenn Chilcott explored what responsible AI means, delving into ethics, governance, and regulation.

Through an engaging, thought-provoking, and accessible presentation (involving 🐧penguins, ✈️ planes and 🦹‍♂️ fraudsters), Glenn presented findings from his Doctor of Business Administration thesis on the topic to help spark meaningful thought and discussion.

Watch here:

Glenn Chilcott from First Avenue gives his Eastbourne DigiFest session on "Responsible AI - the Role of Ethics, Regulation and Governance" at the Kings Centr...