BCS Professional Membership, Volunteering, and the Royal Charter.
Speakers
- Ben Turner, Director of Membership and Registrations of BCS
- Dr Kitty Hung PhD CITP FBCS MIIBA, Member Group Committee Officer of BCS, Committee Member of BCS North and Central Branch
- Peter Choi, Community Communications Officer of BCS, Former Chairman of BCS (Hong Kong Section)
Agenda
6:30pm - Introductions of BCS, professional development and volunteering
6:50pm - UK IT landscape and career paths
7:10pm - Panel discussion with Questions and answers
7:30pm - Refreshments and networking
Synopsis
Join BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for a special hybrid event designed to welcome and empower new IT professionals from around the world who have recently immigrated to the UK!
This event offers valuable insights into the exciting and dynamic IT career landscape within the UK. Gain firsthand knowledge from industry experts, network with fellow IT professionals, and enjoy delicious pizza and beverages throughout the evening.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding the UK IT Market: Get an in-depth overview of the IT job market, current trends, and career opportunities in various sectors.
- Benefits of BCS Membership: Discover how a professional membership with BCS can elevate your career, provide access to resources, and enhance your skillset.
- Demystifying the Royal Charter: Learn about the significance of BCS's Royal Charter and its impact on the IT profession within the UK.
This event is perfect for:
- IT professionals who have recently immigrated to the UK.
- Individuals seeking career guidance in the UK IT sector.
- Anyone interested in learning more about BCS and its offerings.
Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom live streaming! Registration is open for both online and physical attendance. Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow IT professionals, gain valuable career insights, and embark on a successful IT journey in the UK!
About the speakers
Ben Turner, Director of Membership and Registrations of BCS: Ben brings extensive experience and will discuss the advantages of BCS membership.
Dr. Kitty Hung - PhD, CITP, FBCS, MIIBA, Member Group Committee Officer of BCS, Committee Member of BCS North and Central Branch: With a wealth of experience gained from her 30-year career in the UK, Dr. Kitty Hung, a bestseller book author for her book: Business Analysis in the era of Artificial Intelligence, will offer insights into the UK's IT landscape and career paths. She'll also discuss how professional membership can accelerate your career development.
Peter Choi, Community Communications Officer of BCS, Former Chairman of BCS (Hong Kong Section): Peter will share his perspective of volunteering based on his 20+ years of volunteer service in BCS as the Chair of the BCS Hong Kong Branch from 2002 to 2022 and BCS Community Support Committee Communications Officer from 2022 to present.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today
For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
COVID-19
BCS is following government guidelines, and we would ask attendees to continue to follow these guidelines:
England: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
Wales: https://www.gov.wales/coronavirus
Northern Ireland: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ireland
This event is brought to you by: BCS Community Support Committee
