TechFirst Youth: Founding Partner & Frontier Technology Co-Design Workshop

Take your seat at the table. Join frontier technology leaders on 1 July and help shape the next generation of tech talent.
About this Event

This event will bring together organisations from across the six frontier technology domains:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Advanced Communications Technologies

• Cyber Security

• Engineering Biology

• Quantum Technologies

• Semiconductors

The session will provide an overview of the TechFirst Youth programme and delivery plan, introduce the Frontier Lab concept, and explore how industry partners can help shape authentic learning experiences that connect young people with the technologies transforming society and the economy through:

• Industry-led challenges and projects

• Technology demonstrations and resources

• Mentoring and volunteering opportunities

• Career insights and progression pathways

• Co-design of learning experiences

• Supporting a more diverse future technology workforce

Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Welcome & Strategic Context
Host: Pete Cripps

Info: 13:00 – 13:30 | Welcome & Strategic Context

• Introduction to TechFirst Youth
• Why the programme matters
• The future technology workforce challenge

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Tech First Youth & The Frontier Lab Vision
Host: Kevi Hegarty/Pete Cripps

Info: • Programme overview: why TechFirst Youth matters
• Learner journey: Discover, Explore, Launch
• Frontier Lab concept and delivery model

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Industry Co-Design Session
Host: Pete Cripps/Kevin Hegarty

Info: • Exploring authentic industry challenges
• Opportunities across the six frontier technologies
• How organisations can contribute expertise, projects, and resources

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Building Pathways into Industry
Host: Pete Cripps/Kevin Hegarty

Info: • Progression routes for young people
• Mentoring, careers engagement, and employer involvement
• Developing future talent pipelines

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Partnership Commitments & Next Steps
Host: Pete Cripps/Kevin Hegarty

Info: • Becoming a Founding Technology Partner
• Partnership opportunities
• Q&A and action planning