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TechNative Showcase and Celebration Event – March 2026

TechNative Showcase and Celebration Event - March 2026

When

26/03/2026    
18:00 – 21:00

Where

Plus X Innovation Brighton
Lewes Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4GL, Brighton and Hove, England, BN2 4GL
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Join the TechNative Showcase and support local tech talent! Plus X Brighton, 26 March, 6–9pm. Free food, drinks & networking!

TechNative Showcase & Celebration

Thursday 26 March, 6:00–9:00pm
📍 Plus X Innovation Hub, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 4GL

Celebrate the Next Generation of Tech Talent

Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the incredible achievements of learners from TechNative’s 2026 Digital Skills Bootcamps — the people shaping the future of Sussex’s digital and creative industries.

Meet our AI innovators, software developers, data analysts, and video producers as they showcase their final projects, share their journeys, and prepare to launch exciting new careers across the tech sector.

This event brings together employers, educators, and industry partners from across Sussex to celebrate local talent, connect with the next wave of digital professionals, and explore how Skills Bootcamps are helping people change careers and grow businesses through practical, employer-led training.

Why Attend

Network with local digital leaders — meet employers, mentors, and creative innovators from across Brighton, West Sussex, and East Sussex.

See live demos and portfolio showcases from Bootcamps in:

  • AI for Business
  • Data Analytics
  • AI Video Production
  • Digital Video & Streaming
  • Software Development

Discover new talent ready to interview, collaborate, or freelance.

Celebrate Sussex’s growing tech ecosystem and see how Skills Bootcamps are creating clear pathways into digital careers.

🥂 Evening Highlights

  • 6:00pm – Arrival, drinks & networking
  • 6:30pm – Welcome & project overview
  • 6:45pm – Bootcamp leader showcases
  • 7:00pm – 8:00pm – Learner showcases & live demos across AI, Data, Software & Video
  • 8:00pm 9:00pm – Carry on the conversations!

Enjoy refreshments, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other professionals who share your passion for innovation, creativity, and opportunity in Sussex’s growing tech economy.

🎯 Who Should Attend

  • Tech employers and hiring managers
  • Digital agency leaders and recruiters
  • Start-ups, SMEs, and freelancers
  • Educators and training providers
  • Local authority and skills partners
  • Anyone interested in Sussex’s digital future

About TechNative Digital

TechNative delivers government-funded Skills Bootcamps in Software Development, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Video Production (including AI Video), helping adults gain industry-ready skills and progress into tech careers.

Our mission is simple: to get more people into tech — with the right skills, mindset, and confidence to thrive — through collaborative, inclusive, and employer-led learning.

See short video of our Winter Showcase to see our brilliant learners from cohort 1!

🎟️ Reserve your free place today and support our mission to help new talent start their tech careers!