Whether you are starting out or building a portfolio career, discover how your digital skills create purpose, inclusion and lasting impact.
Speaker
Leigh Smyth
Agenda
5:00pm - Event start and introductions
5:10pm - Fireside chat - Pivot to Impact
5:45pm - Q&A
6:00pm - Event close
Synopsis
Technology professionals have the knowledge, creativity and influence to create lasting change - not only through their careers, but by applying their digital skills to society's biggest challenges. Whether you are just starting your career, looking to progress into leadership, considering a career change, or exploring a portfolio career, this fireside conversation will help you think differently about the impact you can make.
Join Leigh Smyth FRSA, Founder of ImpactMatch in a fireside chat with Rubi Kaur as she explores how digital professionals can align their skills, values and passions with causes that matter. From tackling digital exclusion and improving accessibility to supporting charities, education and community organisations, discover practical ways to turn your expertise into meaningful social impact.
Hosted by the BCS Digital Divide Specialist Group, this session will explore how every technology professional can help close the digital divide by using their skills in new and purposeful ways. We'll discuss mentoring, volunteering, trusteeships, advisory roles and purpose-led careers, and share practical ideas to help you identify where your skills can make the greatest difference.
Whether your goal is to grow your career, broaden your experience, or give something back to society, you'll leave with fresh inspiration and practical ideas for turning your digital skills into lasting impact.
About the speaker
Leigh Smyth FRSA is the Founder and CEO of ImpactMatch, a social impact consultancy that connects organisations, leaders and communities to create measurable positive change. She has spent her career helping organisations combine commercial success with social purpose through partnerships, strategy and innovation.
Leigh has led a number of nationally recognised digital inclusion initiatives, including programmes that have helped millions of people develop digital skills and confidence. Her work spans government, business and the third sector, and she advises organisations on how to use leadership, technology and partnerships to deliver meaningful impact. Through ImpactMatch, she helps professionals and organisations turn their skills and experience into purposeful action.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: Digital Divide specialist group
Supported by Hampshire branch, Dorset branch and BCSWomen specialist group
