Sussex Skills 25 – Future Skills for a Future Economy
Tuesday 30th September 2025
Sun Harvest Room, The Amex Stadium, Falmer
08:30 – 14:00 | Free to attend | Buffet lunch included
Futureproof your workforce. Strengthen your business. Lead the skills conversation.
Even if recruitment and training aren’t on your radar right now, having an eye on the future is what will set your business apart. The world of work is changing — and businesses that think ahead will be the ones that thrive.
Sussex Skills 25 is the region’s flagship skills conference, designed for forward-thinking employers who want to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re actively hiring or simply planning for what’s next, this is your opportunity to influence, understand and benefit from the transformation already happening in Sussex through the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).
🔍 What to expect:
- Devolution in Sussex – what it means for employers
Learn how the proposed devolution deal could give Sussex more control over areas that matter to business — including skills, transport and infrastructure. Understand what this shift could mean for local decision-making and how it can help futureproof your workforce.
(Read more about the deal here) - Business-led sessions
Hear directly from Sussex employers who’ve worked with the LSIP to identify skills needs, influence training offers and build stronger talent pipelines. These sessions will showcase how collaboration with local colleges and providers has delivered practical benefits — not just for businesses recruiting now, but for those planning ahead to stay competitive and resilient. - Skills for the Future – AI, adaptability and agentic thinking
Explore the emerging skills your business will need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy – from digital and AI capabilities to creativity, adaptability and agentic thinking. These forward-looking insights will help you understand how to start building a more agile, future-ready workforce now, rather than waiting until it’s too late. - Pitchside Chats
Lively, interactive discussions that put your business priorities front and centre. No panels or lectures — just open, honest conversation about what employers really need from the local skills system.
💼 Why should employers attend?
- Gain insight into policy changes that will affect your workforce – including devolution, funding opportunities, and changes to training and qualifications
- Stay informed on Sussex Devolution – hear the latest on the proposed deal and understand how greater local powers over skills, infrastructure and investment could support your long-term growth
- Hear what’s working from other Sussex businesses – including how they’ve shaped local training to meet sector needs
- See the benefits of getting involved – whether you're hiring now or planning for the future, find out how engagement with the LSIP can strengthen your workforce strategy
- Shape future provision – influence how local training evolves to better serve your industry
- Connect with peers – meet like-minded business leaders and decision-makers who are thinking long-term and acting now
🎯 Key messages:
✅ Sussex devolution is on the table – come and find out how it could empower employers
✅ LSIP is delivering change – local businesses are already seeing results
✅ Whether you're hiring now or not, this is your chance to get ahead of future workforce challenges
👥 Who should attend?
Business owners, HR and recruitment leads, skills and workforce planners, training providers, educators, careers professionals, and local decision-makers.
You may not be thinking about recruitment today — but future-ready businesses always keep one eye on what’s next.
Sussex Skills 25 is your opportunity to step back, think strategically, and ensure your business has the skills it needs to succeed — now and in the future.
