The Recruitment & Training Zone is a new space at Connected Britain focused on the people, systems, and skills that power the UK’s digital economy

Created in partnership with the Connected Britain team, this zone brings together employers, educators, jobseekers and strategists to explore inclusive hiring, live recruitment, digital up-skilling and what it really takes to future-proof the UK’s workforce.

But this isn’t a job fair. And it’s not just a speaker stage. It’s where telecoms talent meets opportunity, through bold sessions, live employability clinics, employer meetups, coaching, and hands-on support for anyone navigating the future of work.

Who’s it for?

• Employers and recruiters looking to hire or raise their brand
• Training providers offering career pathways
• Jobseekers, returners and career changers
• HR, DEI and L&D leaders shaping the workforce of tomorrow

We’re proud to be curating and leading the zone – alongside brilliant speakers from BT Group, Lloyds Banking Group, giffgaff | Certified B Corp, CodeYourFuture, Standard Chartered and more.

🗓️ 24-25 September | Excel London

What can you expect? 10+ speaker sessions sessions | Employer pods | Employability clinics | Coaching | Coffee corners

If you care about inclusive hiring, early careers, digital inclusion or leadership – this is your space. See you there 👀