Chinwag Live: Skills Emergency

The skills shortage in digital media is worsening. 2008 promises to be a crunch year for some and the pain is widely distributed. So what are we going to do about it?

People are moving around and big brands are offering glitzy packages. But this is just the industry cannibalising itself, not growing the digital gene pool.

As demand for digital media and services increases, companies are feeling the squeeze as talent is not coming into the industry in sufficient numbers. Many businesses struggle to train staff and augment their abilities.

The UK is a hub for creative and technical talent, so smart solutions must be possible. Training, mediated internships, bringing people over from print, radio and TV... what else can we do? Join us to discuss the options...

SPEAKERS:

• Matt Alder - Head of Digital, Barkers
• Tim Elkington - MD, Enhance Media
• Harry Fowler - Senior Digital Consultant, Major Players
• Fiona Kilkelly - Interactive Manager, Skillset
• CHAIR: Sam Michel - CEO, Chinwag

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS 

• Mandy Berry - Director, Zero-One
• Thayer Driver- Co-founder, Chinwag Jobs
• Robin Gurney - Owner, Altex Marketing & Founder, Angloestonian
• Steve Hutson - European Manager for New Media, Aquent
• Laura Jordan-Bambach - Head of Art, Glue & Co-founder, SheSays

(Complimentary drinks and snacks will be served)

TIMINGS: 6pm doors open for drinks & networking. Discussion starts 6.30pm sharp. Debate ends 8.30pm - drinks and networking continue until 11pm. 

MORE DETAILS:
http://live.chinwag.com/skillsemergency

TICKETS - £25+VAT until 30th Nov, £40+VAT thereafter

[If you experience any problems with the Paypal booking system or prefer not to use Paypal, please contact us directly live@chinwag.com or 0870 730 7313 and we will process your booking by credit / debit card directly. Thanks.]

REFUNDS: In the unfortunate event that you can't make it along, we're able to provide a full refund as long as you email us 7 days in advance of the event.