Join Coastal Catalyst for an engaging Knowledge Exchange Session in partnership with YouthTheGap CIC, to explore innovative ways to create stronger pathways into the creative industries for young people (ages 14-25).

Why Attend?

• Gain insights from industry experts on work experience innovations, technology in career pathways, and youth-led career development.
• Engage in interactive polls and Q&A to shape the discussion.
• Connect with professionals across education, creative industries, and youth engagement
• Take away actionable ideas to implement in your own work.

Who Should Attend?

• Creative industry professionals
• Educators & training providers
• Youth engagement leaders
• Employers looking to build diverse talent pipelines

Our speakers

We’re bringing together leading voices from across the UK to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to support young people in their creative career journeys.

• Kaia Allen-Bevan, Founder of YouthTheGap CIC (Knowledge Exchange Facilitator)
• Tom Kenyon, Head of Collective Impact at The RSA
• Samantha Hornsby, Co-Founder at ERIC
• Anthony Gray, Head of Talent and Artist Development at Southbank Centre

About Coastal Catalyst

Future Creators, part of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, and Talent Accelerator, part of De La Warr Pavilion, lead the delivery of Coastal Catalyst, a 2-year partnership project that will develop new pathways into the creative industries for young people aged 14-25 along the Sussex Coastal Corridor.