Event: The Festival of Knowledge

The Festival of Knowledge: A New Event for Skills, Careers, Jobs, and Knowledge 

What is The Festival of Knowledge? The Festival of Knowledge is the updated and enhanced two-day event which is replacing the Norfolk Skills & Careers Festival, held at the Royal Norfolk Showground on 6 & 7th March 2024. The original Skills & Careers Festival was aimed purely at students, helping to raise their aspirations and answering their questions about possible career opportunities. The new Festival of Knowledge will have a much broader appeal, that will be more inclusive of employers and Norfolk’s key growth sectors, whilst remaining true to the needs of our young people.  The event will bring together businesses, schools, education and training providers to deliver skills, careers and jobs inspiration to students, as well as showcasing opportunities for job seekers of all ages and those looking to pivot their careers. The Festival of Knowledge will also offer a range of free-to-access knowledge workshops on topics such as apprenticeships, job readiness, and sector-specific topics.

Who should attend? 

The Festival of Knowledge is open to everyone and is free to access for all visitors, but it is particularly well-suited for:

• Students of all ages
• Job seekers
• Those looking to pivot their careers
• Businesses and employers
• Training providers and educational stakeholders

What to expect at the festival 

The Festival Of Knowledge will feature a variety of elements, including:

• A skills festival with an exhibition showcasing training providers and trade bodies, particularly in key sectors such as clean energy and Agri-Tech
• A careers festival with an exhibition aimed at both younger students and those seeking work or looking to pivot their careers
• A jobs fair where employers can showcase who they are and what they can offer and job seekers can have a specific opportunity to talk directly with employers
• A series of short knowledge workshops on a range of relevant topics

Networking opportunities 

The Festival of Knowledge will deliver several networking opportunities, including a launch event for stakeholders on Day 1 and a business networking breakfast on Day 2.

Benefits of attending 

There are many benefits to attending The Festival of Knowledge, including:

• Free to attend for all visitors
• Learning about the latest skills and careers opportunities in Norfolk
• Networking with potential employers and training providers
• Knowledge sharing amongst colleagues and peers
• Gaining access to free knowledge workshops on a range of relevant topics
• Discovering new career pathways and opportunities to upskill or retrain

Exhibitor stands are available from £250, and we have sponsorship opportunities starting from from £1,500. View the floor plan here. To express an interest in The Festival of Knowledge. Please contact [email protected]  for more information. We hope to see you there!