Talent in Digital Infrastructure at Capacity Europe
INVITE ONLY
09:30 Arrival at Intercontinental o2, badge collection at manned registration desk, then get the lift to 18th Floor Sky Bar
10:00 – 10:40 Capacity Europe Talent Programme Welcome & Skills Workshop: How to Read the Room, Build Confidence & Communicate Like a Pro
Starting a new job or stepping into your first interview can be exciting...and overwhelming. In this fast-paced, interactive session, you’ll learn how to “read” people using behavioural cues, helping you connect faster, communicate better, and show up with confidence in any professional setting. Before the session, you'll have the option to complete a short self- assessment. This will give you fresh insights into your communication style, and how others may see you. We’ll use this to explore a simple but powerful model (DISC) that helps explain human behaviour and how to adapt your style to different people and situations. This joint 30-minute workshop will be fast, fun and practical with plenty of examples and mini-exercises you can start using immediately: How to use behavioural cues to adjust your own approach and build stronger relationships. What to say (and avoid) when networking, pitching ideas, or working with new teams
10:40 – 10:55 Presentation: Why would you ever want to join Telecoms?
Unicorns, fiber, routing & connectivity disruptions…
10:55 – 11:30 Panel Discussion: An Overview of the Digital Infrastructure Ecosystem
Have you ever wondered where your photos go when you post them on Instagram or what actually happens between the time you send an email to when it arrives in the recipients’ inbox? This panel of industry experts will introduce you to some of the key pieces of the jigsaw puzzle of global connectivity and digital infrastructure, as well as introducing some of the key challenges the industry is working to resolve.
11:30 – 11:45 Networking Break
11:45 – 12:05 Roundtable breakouts (Technical & Soft Skills running concurrently)
SubOptic: Immersing Yourself in the Subsea Industry
This engaging session offers students a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of subsea cables, the critical infrastructure powering global connectivity. Through a dynamic presentation and interactive workshop, participants will gain insights into the subsea industry's scope, its vital role in the tech ecosystem, and the diverse range of careers it offers, from engineering and data analysis to project management and marine operations.
AI, Soft Skills & the Future of Work
In this thought-provoking session, tech leader Sara Wood invites students to reimagine the future of work, one where soft skills, empathy, and lifelong learning take centre stage. Through an open roundtable discussion, Sara will explore how technology is now a permanent part of our lives, and why we must begin valuing people and potential over titles and grades. This conversation will challenge traditional metrics of success, proposing ideas like replacing productivity with time spent in “flow” as a measure of value. Together, students and industry voices will reflect on how businesses and governments can shift toward more human-centred models, and how younger generations can lead that change with the support and shared wisdom of those who came before them.
12:10 – 12:30 Beyond the Network: Soft Skills in Global Tech
As Director of Network Architecture and Infrastructure Strategy at Netflix, Kevin Epperson helps shape the systems that deliver content to millions of people around the world. But behind every technical decision is a set of human skills. communication, collaboration, strategic thinking, and resilience, that are just as critical as coding or engineering expertise. In this roundtable, Kevin will share how soft skills influence everything from cross- functional teamwork to long-term infrastructure planning. Students will have the chance to ask questions and reflect on how emotional intelligence, curiosity, and adaptability are essential for thriving in complex, fast-moving tech environments, and how these often-overlooked skills can be powerful drivers of innovation and leadership.
Marketing Without Borders: Global Careers in Telecoms
Participants will hear from a marketing professional about the diverse career paths available in telecom marketing: spanning digital strategy, product positioning, event marketing, and global communications. The session will also highlight the soft skills essential to succeed in this field: cross-cultural collaboration, storytelling, adaptability, and strategic thinking. Whether you're interested in tech, branding, or working across borders, this is a unique opportunity to learn how marketing helps move the world, quietly, powerfully, and globally.
12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch and Explore Expo
14:00 – 14:40 Attend Panel Discussion in Arora Ballroom/ Explore Expo
15:20 End of Talent Programme – students depart
