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Couch to Coder 2024 | Insights Week

10 Sep 2024, 1 p.m. — Virtual
Application deadline was 8th September 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Ready to learn more about making the transition into tech? 

Join us for Couch to Coder Insights Week and get the opportunity the learn from tech experts at leading brands such as Amazon, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and more about how they broke into the tech industry. 

We believe that everyone has a place in tech, regardless of their background or chosen study area. Across five insightful sessions, we'll unpack exactly what it takes to have a career in the tech industry and give you the opportunity to get all your questions answered.

Couch to Coder Insights Week is completely free to attend! We know that students and graduates are busy, so you can also pick and choose exactly which sessions you want to attend – come along to all five or choose a few that peak your interest. 

Applications close on Sunday 8th of September at 23:59, so sign up as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

Insights Week event breakdown: 

  • Tuesday 10th September at 15:00-16:00: Tech is Everywhere with Amazon 
  • Wednesday 11th September at 13:00-14:00: Tech is for Everyone with HSBC 
  • Wednesday 11th September at 15:00-16:00: Transferable Skills to Kickstart your Tech Career with CFC Underwriting 
  • Thursday 12th September at 13:00-14:00: Making the Leap into Tech: Technology Academy Alumni Q&A panel
  • (CANCELLED) Thursday 12th September at 15:00-16:00: Fireside Chat: How to Transition into Tech with Lloyds Banking Group 

Why attend

Hear from experts at leading brands

Discover how to break into the tech industry

Learn about the possibilities of a future in tech

Get all your burning questions answered

Pick and choose which sessions to attend

Gain experience to add to your CV

Who can attend

Couch to Coder Insights Week is open to all students and graduates who want to learn more about the tech industry. You don't need to have taken part in Couch to Coder 2024 to attend, you just need to be eager to discover more about transitioning into the world of tech.

Employers joining us

Schedule

10 Sep 2024 - 12 Sep 2024

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tues 10th: Tech is Everywhere with Amazon

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Weds 11th: Tech is for Everyone with HSBC

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Weds 11th: Transferable Skills to Kickstart your Tech Career with CFC Underwriting

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Thurs 12th: Making the Leap into Tech: Technology Academy Alumni Q&A panel

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Frequently asked questions

Can I sign up to Couch to Coder Insights Week even if I didn't take part in Couch to Coder? 

Yes! Anyone can take part in Insights Week, regardless of whether they completed Couch to Coder. 

I'm currently completing Couch to Coder 2024, do I need to sign up to Insights Week separately? 

No. As a Couch to Coder participant, you'll receive everything you need to know about Insights Week as part of the course.

Do I need to attend all six sessions? 

You're more than welcome to attend all five sessions but you can pick and choose exactly which ones you'd like to attend. When you sign up, we'll ask which events you're most likely to attend, so we have an idea of numbers, but it's not mandatory to join everything.

Where can I find the Zoom links for the sessions? 

We'll email you before Insights Week kicks off, with all the Zoom links you need to attend the sessions. If Insights Week has started and you can't find your email, please reach out to us at hello@brightnetwork.co.uk and we'll send you the Zoom link separately.