Chalk Eastbourne, the local business community group for the creative, digital and technology (CDT) is the organiser of Eastbourne DigiFest.  Led by custom software firm Switchplane, it receives fantastic support from FOUNDRY, Eastbourne Chamber, PRG Ltd, Recursive Digital, Racquet Studios, and other Eastbourne-based professionals.

We’ve been working together for the past four years to change the perception of Eastbourne, support talent, and make recruitment into our sector easier. We have no public funding as a community group, but we’re full of passion and motivation for the future of digital, creative, and tech (CDT) in Eastbourne and the surrounding region.

... and why?

Eastbourne already has a booming CDT sector, but that doesn’t necessarily match public perception. The town has a fantastic digital infrastructure with full fibre internet, wonderful co-working spaces, and great opportunities to learn and retrain.

Thanks to our beautiful location, nestled at the foot of the South Downs and with a three-mile-long seafront, tourism and hospitality have traditionally been strong sectors in the town pre-COVID. But these industries have suffered and we want to boost the opportunities available to us in the CDT sector to ensure economic stability and growth on the Sunshine Coast.

We’re aiming for  Eastbourne and the wider region firmly on the map for being a CDT hub, as well as being the landmark location to live, work, and play that we know it is.

Eastbourne DigiFest 2024 is our opportunity to build upon the region’s changing reputation, showcase our thriving CDT community, and secure economic and skills growth for the future.

We aim to:

• Provide opportunities for CDT business professionals to share knowledge, collaborate, and support each other in achieving business growth.

• Facilitate the process of innovation and business start-ups in the region.

• Support new talent to enter the sector locally, through direct education initiatives and industry-led support to education providers.

How can you get involved?

By getting involved with Eastbourne DigiFest we can guarantee you’ll meet the most engaged people in digital, creative and tech in Eastbourne and from across the South East - potential clients, potential employees, potential collaboration partners.

- Sponsor - We have a range of sponsorship packages to suit all budgets and are also open to arrangements that suit the specific needs of your business.
- Exhibit - With exhibitor spaces from as little as £300 + VAT, you can’t afford to miss being part of our buzzing exhibitor zone.  You’ll also gain a pass to access all talks and workshops throughout the day at no extra cost.
- Attend - Tickets are available now, and range from £6.86 - £51.38 including all VAT and fees.