Future‑ready careers: Skills, insight and confidence for your next step

About this event

Step confidently into the next stage of your early‑career journey with this energising 2‑hour session designed for fresh graduates, students, and early‑career individuals preparing to secure or progress into a formal role.

You’ll hear real experiences and practical advice in a short panel conversation before joining small workshop groups to explore the transition from education into the workplace.

Together, we’ll unpack what employers look for, how to navigate early expectations, and how to build momentum as you shape your career path. This session is ideal for anyone wanting clarity, confidence, and meaningful connection as they prepare for their next step.

Please note: This event is aimed at graduates, students, and early‑career individuals preparing to secure or progress into a formal role. Ticket are limited to 20 attendees.

Bookings will close on Thursday 17 September.

Our panel

Charlotte Walker – Global Head of Talent and fireside host

With a career focused on finding, developing and supporting great people. She’ll talk about her own experiences in the world of work, what she’s learned throughout her career and what she wishes she’d known when she was starting out.

Laura Taylor-Smith – Chief People Officer

Laura has built a career around people, culture and leadership. She’ll share her own career journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way and her advice for women starting out and thinking about where their careers could take them.

Daan de Voogd – Chief Operating Officer at ITRS

With more than 16 years’ experience working in tech and scaling businesses, he’ll share his perspective on building a career in tech, the opportunities available across the industry and what he looks for in people starting their careers.

Cara Rogers – Head of Revenue Operations

Cara has built a varied career across finance, rev ops and strategy and planning. She’ll share how her career has evolved, the opportunities and challenges she’s encountered along the way and her advice for women looking to build a career.

Sophie Cole – Global Head of Legal

Sophie brings a wealth of experience in commercial and corporate law, with a particular focus on technology. She’ll share her career journey, including the highs, lows and unexpected turns along the way, as well as some practical advice on building confidence, staying open to opportunities and navigating the world of work.