Welcome to The BIG Futures Show
The BIG Futures Show is the largest employability, skills and jobs event in
East Sussex.
The BIG Futures Show - 2026
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Who’s it for and What’s it all about.
The BIG Futures Show is the largest employability, skills and jobs event in East Sussex. The Show is aimed at students (aged 14+) from across East Sussex as well as parents and anyone looking for work or training.
With over 75 exhibitors and a dedicated job seekers area with live job and training opportunities, all visitors will experience an interactive and inspiring Show to help guide them toward their ‘BIG Future’.
There will be dedicated job seekers area with live job and training opportunities plus advice on looking for work including CV writing.
If you are not going with your school, you can attend the Show at any time during the day. Admission on the day is £3 cash, or free for job-seekers thanks to sponsorship from Recruitment South East. Day visitors do not need to book. For Schools and groups click here. The entry includes a comprehensive Show Guide.
“The event was brilliant at bringing together a wide range of professionals and people looking toward their future career prospects. Thank you to the BFS team, it was a great day all round!”
Exhibitor, Visit Eastbourne
Schools & Colleges
The BIG Futures Show is open to group bookings from local schools and colleges. Entry includes pre and post event student and teaching materials.
Parents, Carers and Students
Parents, carers and students are welcome to visit on the day as individuals or as a family to come and talk to over 75 exhibitors.
Employers
The BIG Futures Show offers employers a unique opportunity to engage with over 1,500 students and job seekers from across East Sussex looking for careers advice and work.
Job Seekers
Anyone looking for work or training are welcome to visit on the day to come and talk to over 75 exhibitors. Make sure to head to the Job Seekers Corner to make the most of your visit.
Exhibitors
See who is exhibiting at the event. New exhibitors are being added all the time. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.
Sponsors
See our amazing sponsors. The event offers sponsors BIGger exposure – a BIGger stand and more publicity.
New face at the forefront of education business partnership
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Who we are…
The BIG Futures Show is organised by Eastbourne Education Business Partnership (EBP) in association with Eastbourne Borough Council.
Eastbourne EBP is an independent registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) consisting of a board and representatives from local schools, colleges and businesses and has successfully been delivering work-related learning activities for students in the local area for the past 30 years.
Over a number of years, many East Sussex schools have organised their own careers fairs to which local colleges, training providers and businesses have been invited. Whilst these have been valued, such events can take a considerable amount of time to plan and deliver for each school, and some employers have said that they do not have the capacity to attend them all. It seemed sensible to consolidate all the effort made by schools into just one annual high profile and sustainable event, which would be large enough to cater for a much broader range of career interests across all sectors.
The BIG Futures Show supports the Government’s careers strategy and underpinning the Gatsby Benchmarks.