Navigating redundancy or your next career move in tech? Get career advice, industry insights and meet employers at Leeds Tech Together.

Leeds Tech Together: Supporting the Leeds tech community through change, challenge and new opportunities.

Redundancies, economic pressures, evolving skills requirements and the rise of AI are creating some uncertainty across the tech industry. With several recent redundancy announcements affecting people across Leeds and West Yorkshire, we wanted to do something to help. Leeds is a brilliant tech hub, and we think it's important we support the talent and experience we have here.

Leeds Tech Together is a free event hosted by T5 Digital and sponsored by Hippo and RecOps, bringing together technology leaders, employers, recruitment professionals and the wider tech community to share honest insights, practical advice and new opportunities.

Whether you've recently been made redundant, are struggling to secure your next role or are considering a career move, this event is about helping you navigate a challenging job market, make valuable connections and feel more confident about what comes next.

What to expect

A series of panel discussions covering the current state of the tech industry, the changing job market and practical advice for finding your next role.

Panel 1: The State of the Leeds Tech Industry

Is the Leeds tech sector growing or shrinking? Are redundancies increasing? Where are companies investing, and what does the future look like for the local tech industry? We'll explore what's actually happening across the region and what it means for people working in tech.

Panel 2: The Changing Tech Job Market

From the impact of AI on software engineering to emerging roles and changing skills requirements, what are employers really looking for? We'll discuss which skills are becoming more valuable, how existing roles are evolving and how to position yourself for future opportunities.

Panel 3: Should You Use AI in Your Job Search?

AI can help you write CVs, tailor applications and apply for roles faster, but is it always helpful? We'll explore how to use AI effectively without losing the personalisation that makes an application stand out, as well as how employers are using AI in their own recruitment and shortlisting processes.

Panel 4: Navigating Redundancy and What's Next

Redundancy can knock your confidence, particularly in a challenging job market. Hear from people who've been through it, sharing practical advice on rebuilding confidence, approaching your job search, the importance of networking and personal branding and taking your next steps.

Meet the Employers

We'll finish with an opportunity to meet and network with employers from across the tech industry.

Companies with current vacancies or plans to recruit in 2027 will be joining us, giving attendees the chance to make connections, learn more about different organisations and explore potential opportunities.

This isn't a formal recruitment fair. It's an opportunity to build relationships and get yourself on the radar of companies you might want to work for as well as being able to ask any questions that will help you with your job applications.

Who should attend?

This event is open to anyone working in, or looking to work in, the tech industry, particularly those who:

Have recently been made redundant or are at risk of redundancy

Are actively looking for their next role

Are considering a career move following a redunancy in other industry

Event details

Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 10am -3pm

Location: Hippo Campus, Aireside House, 26 Aire St, Leeds LS1 4HT

Cost: Free

Format: Panel discussions, practical insights and employer networking

Why we're doing this

Leeds has a fantastic tech community, and at times like these, that community matters more than ever.

We can't solve the challenges facing the industry in one afternoon, but we can bring people together, share knowledge, open doors and hopefully help a few people feel more confident about what comes next.

If you're navigating change in your tech career, we'd love to see you there.

Places are free, but registration is required.

Panelists will be announced soon!

This event has kindly been sponsored by RecOps and Hippo.

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