LWIB - Championing Digital: Opportunities for Self-Employment and Business Growth

This event will dive in to Digital, exploring the subject from two different perspectives.

Melinda Matthews-Clarkson, CEO of CodeClan will share her career journey from Global VP of Software Sales and Marketing at IBM, to now championing Scotland’s growing digital sector by supporting and encouraging individuals into the world of software development. Attendees will hear how the industry-led digital skills academy is on a mission to bridge the digital skills gap, and the opportunities for self-employment that this can present.

Next up, Gary Ennis, MD of Digital agency, NSDesign Ltd and author of ‘Embrace the Space’, will deliver a masterclass in how to get more from your social media. In a compact but informative session, Gary will provide top tips and insights in need-to-know areas, including:

• Understanding algorithms
• Using influencers
• Learning from the data
• Creating great content