​Join us for the first in-person Digital Leads Network meetup!

​Get ready for a day of open collaboration and learning at our very first in-person Digital Leads Network event!

This day will bring together fellow network members and charity digital leads to share best practice and learn from each other. It's a chance to share what works, tackle challenges and meet new like-minded people!

​What you’ll get from the event:

​The event will feature a mix of collaborative sessions designed to empower and support you in your digital journeys. Sessions will include:

• ​Opening talk from Dan Sutch, CAST Director - Gain insights and strategies for navigating the shifting landscape of digital innovation
  

• ​Member ‘spotlight’ sessions - Join spotlight sessions on different digital topics including:
  - Embedding a user-centred approach to innovation (Ben Sykes, UX and innovation Lead, Blood Cancer UK)
  - Designing Parent Talk: from digital accelerator programme to supporting 500,000 parents a year (Lynn Roberts, Director of Growth and Service Design, Action for Children)
  - Engaging under-represented groups (Emma Dyer, Senior User Experience Researcher, Alzheimers UK)
  

• ​Making the most of AI - Dive into the world of AI with insights from the CAST AI survey, members' use cases and resources to help you be more confident in ethically harnessing the benefits of AI. Featuring use cases from:
  - Use of GenAI to generate bid drafts (Magid El Amin, Director for Data and Insights, Catch-22)
  - Designing a new GenAI Policy to help staff use AI responsibly - learnings and tips (Robbie Maverick, Digital Product Manager, The Tutor Trust)
  

• ​Members’ Working Group update - An opportunity to help shape the next phase the network
  

• ​Informal networking - meet with fellow members face-to-face to build stronger relationships and connections.

​Plus, don’t miss the optional social meetup following the event, in collaboration with Agencies for Good. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet professionals from digital/data/design agencies and freelancers dedicated to making a positive impact on charities and social impact organisations.

​When is it:

​Thursday 28th March - 10.30am-5pm (with optional social meetup in collaboration with Agencies for Good from 5.30-9.30pm)

​Where is it taking place:

​Friends House, London (directly opposite London Euston station)

​Please note: CAST can cover your travel expenses, up to a maximum of £100 per person (please book standard class travel where possible and retain all receipts for reimbursement purposes).

​Who should come:

​If you're part of the Digital Leads Network or interested in joining, this event is for you! Whether you're starting out with digital projects or you're a pro, come share and learn together!

​For any questions or further information about the event, please email david.scurr@wearecast.org.uk