Exhibitor and school bookings are now open for East Sussex’s largest employability, skills and jobs event, returning to Eastbourne on Tuesday 27 April 2027.
Taking place at Eastbourne Sports Park, the event gives exhibitors a valuable opportunity to showcase their organisation, raise awareness of different career pathways and speak face-to-face with the people who could become part of their future workforce.
The annual event is aimed at students aged 14 and over, as well as parents, carers and people seeking work, training or a change of career. The 2027 event is expected to welcome more than 1,800 visitors, including students, young people and job seekers.
Organisers are delighted to announce that East Sussex College will be the Lead Sponsor for the 2027 event.
Rebecca Conroy, CEO and Principal of East Sussex College, said: “We’re delighted to be Lead Sponsor of The BIG Futures Show 2027. Helping young people understand the opportunities available to them and make informed decisions about their futures is incredibly important. Events like this bring education and industry together, giving students the chance to discover different career paths and meet employers. East Sussex has a wealth of exciting opportunities, and we want to help young people see what’s possible in their local area and feel confident about taking their next steps.”
Mina O’Brien, Programme Manager at Eastbourne Education Business Partnership, said: “The BIG Futures Show brings schools, colleges, employers and educators together to help young people discover the breadth of opportunities available locally. It gives young people the chance to explore careers they may never have considered, while enabling employers to showcase their industry and connect with their future workforce.
“Young people cannot consider opportunities they do not know exist. By bringing education and industry together, we can open their eyes to what is possible and help them make more informed choices about their future.”
Exhibition spaces can now be booked online, with sponsorship opportunities also available for organisations that would like a larger presence and additional publicity before, during and after the Show.
Businesses and organisations from every sector are encouraged to get involved, whether they are actively recruiting or simply want to inspire young people, raise awareness of their industry and support the development of East Sussex’s future workforce.
The BIG Futures Show is organised by Eastbourne Education Business Partnership, a registered charity, in association with Eastbourne Borough Council and Lead Sponsor East Sussex College. Early Partner Sponsors for 2027 include Edwards Ltd, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, Bexhill College, Recruitment South East and Wave Active.
To find out more and reserve an exhibition space, visit: https://bigfuturesshow.org.uk/
Early bird discount applies to bookings made before 31 December 2026.