Code Institute’s Careers and Networking Event for Learners, Alumni and Hiring Partners
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 08:30 – 18:00 BST. Online Registration Required!
What is Elevate
The Ultimate Talent Show
Elevate is an exclusive online careers fair and networking event for Code Institute’s global tech talent and hiring partners.
Hiring Tech Talent?
This is where you want to be, hundreds of software development graduates and experienced developers sign up to meet our hiring partners and recruiters. Enjoy short 1:1 networking sessions where you can showcase your organisation, its culture and recruitment process.
Building Networks
Learners, graduates and alumni have access to a full day packed with networking opportunities with their peers and some of the best tech companies in the world.
Tech Insights Sessions
An inspirational gathering of the top names in tech come together to present their insights and ambitions on an array of hot topics in tech.
Event Schedule
Time: 8:30 – 9:15
Welcome To Elevate Careers Fair
Speakers
Jane Gormley, Code Institute
Oliver Perry, Trust in Soda
Welcome to all of Code Institute learners, alumni and hiring partners joining us for our annual Elevate Careers Fair. Get your day started with an opening address from our Academic Partners in Trust in Soda as we encourage conversation, networking and enjoying yourself today!
Time: 9:30 – 10:30
Data Is Changing The World
Speakers
Wout Smelt, Relevant Online
Rob Aaldijk, Xillio
Nakita McCool, Code Institute
Data is intrinsic to business planning. What could a career in data hold for you?
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Fintech – What Does The Future Hold?
Speakers
Jenny Darmody, Silicon Republic
Jan-Pieter (JP) Lips, Adyen
Fergal Hynes, Fiserv
Join the discussion on what the technical advances within this industry and how this might be the career for you.
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Creativity in Tech
Speakers
Karl McCabe, META
Jeffery Lovejoy, Zalando
Jane Gormley, Code Institute
Our experienced panel discusses their own experiences in managing significant teams, and the creative skills that software developers contribute to successful products.
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
A Place For Us All
Speakers
TBC, Deloitte
TBC, Trust in Soda
Diversity in tech is a key initiative and with our friends in Deloitte and Soda Social we celebrated diversity in tech in our recent Hackathon. Join us to hear the findings from this event.
Time: 16:00 – 16:45
Let’s Celebrate Your Launch
Speakers
Jim Cassidy, Code Institute
Brian O’Grady, Code Institute
Jane Gormley, Code Institute
Special address by Jim Cassidy, CEO of Code Institute, to all of our Alumni, recent graduates and those graduating in the class of 2022. You’ve put in the work and NOW you’re ready to launch.
Breakout Rooms
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Coding Careers For Women
Helen Mill, Code Institute
Kasia Bogucka, Code Institute
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Mentors: Ask Me Anything
Daisy McGirr, Code Institute
Harry Dhillon, Code Institute
Time: 12:30 – 1:30
Community, Coffee & Cake
Sawyer Thompson, Code Institute
Megan Armstrong, Code Institute
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