# Event Details - **Event Name**: Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (Secondary Schools) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A journey of insights, inspiration and practical advice to guide you through your next steps with Lloyds Banking Group (LBG)About this EventWhat to expect:Exceptional opportunity for female and non-binary senior secondary school pupils to explore a journey of insights, inspiration and practical advice to guide you through your next steps in education or career.Short presentations will cover:Myth busting about careers in techMeet the role models (who may not be what you expect)Interactive exhibition stands led by the LBG team will provide hands on access to:AI in actionThe power of DataDesign essentialsEngineering mindsetCareers, CV and interview adviceIt will be a truly immersive event enabling attendees to get a strong steer on tech career pathways and how to advance your journey.Format:09:30 - 10:00 Arrive and check in10:00 - 10:30 Welcome and opening presentations10:30 - 11:40 Interactive exhibition stands, careers advice, refreshments11:40 - 12:00 Reflections and closing remarksAll participants will be provided with a “career passport” stamped for each “journey” they make through the focused and informal exhibition. Prizes will be awarded at the end. Soft drinks and cake will be in supply to fuel the tour through the stands.Who is it for:Senior school pupils who identify as female or non-binary from S5 and S6 who are interested in learning more about career opportunities in technology.Teachers and Careers AdvisorsParents and Carers looking to explore opportunities beyond school for those in their care.How to take part:Register interest via this Eventbrite page and we will provide further event details.If you would like to arrange a group booking please email the team at hello@ada.scot.Please note we will share attendee registration details with the event partner for the purposes of organising activities.About the Ada Scotland Festival 2026:The Ada Scotland Festival runs from 18 September to 5 November, bringing together partners from education, industry and the third sector to deliver a suite of events and resources championing gender balance in tech and computing. All Ada Scotland Festival events are free to attend.Check us out here https://ada.scot/Ada Scotland Festival Platinum Sponsor: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/96434830-a2b8-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w881-h740-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/964e92d0-a2b8-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h335-dcc80878-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/not-sure-a-career-in-tech-is-for-you-think-again…-secondary-schools/100001996608077507 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Dovecot Studios - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Dovecot Studios - **lat**: 55.9481127 - **long**: -3.1848664 - **full address**: Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (Secondary Schools) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/79517572d5d60ba51fd80ce8f69d65af560b04f04c51fc772f4efe1093016312-rimg-w940-h700-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787259795 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (Secondary Schools) being held? - **A:** Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (Secondary Schools) takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (Secondary Schools)? - **A:** Not sure a career in tech is for you? Think again… (Secondary Schools) is organized by Ada Scotland Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Not sure a career in tech is for you? 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