Register InterestThe Careers Expo brings employers, businesses, education providers, creators and industry professionals together for one high-energy day at Vaillant Live, Derby. Visitors can explore and network opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, technology, corporate careers, music, media, theatre and live events - while seeing how the same skills connect them.
Produced by Blue Lion Training Academy, an Ofsted rated Outstanding provider, the Expo turns inspiration into practical next steps: Apprenticeships, Network, Vacancies, Graduate Schemes, Courses, Mentoring and Professional Industry Connections.
Career zones, stands, demonstrations, advice and networking.
Artists and producers discuss craft, collaboration and sustainable careers.
Media, movement, broadcasting, content and entrepreneurship.
Engineering, innovation, sustainability and transferable skills.
Management, law, strategy, content and building opportunity.
Ticketed live orchestra show with a mainstream act.
Each zone combines employers, education routes, vacancies, demonstrations and honest career conversations.
Design, build, test, improve and solve.
Digital tools, AI, data and future systems.
Projects, operations, law, leadership and supply chains.
Broadcasting, film, content, design and storytelling.
Production, performance, venues and backstage careers.
Training, progression, applications and practical support.
Promote live vacancies, graduate schemes, apprenticeships, training and progression routes. Demonstrate the hidden roles behind your organisation and build a stronger future talent pipeline during National Careers Week.
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Hosted sessions combine practical insight, honest discussion and audience questions. Select a time to meet each host and panel.
Meet the people behind the work — and ask what it really takes to build a career.
XS-BASS • Music producer, DJ, broadcaster & creative entrepreneur
Music Producer, ex BBC Radio 1 & Founder of Just Culture Group
International Music Producer & Managing Director of Baby People
Music Producer & Creative Entrepreneur
Global Music Artist & Youth Mentor
Meet the people behind the work — and ask what it really takes to build a career.
Creative Director
Team GB Breaker, Nike Athlete & Movement Artist
RTS Award-Winning BBC Presenter, Journalist & Documentary Maker
Creator, Entrepreneur & Founder of FastTrack Agency
Digital & Radio Producer | Channel 4, BBC & ITV
Meet the people behind the work — and ask what it really takes to build a career.
Continuous Improvement & Project Management Specialist
Social Impact Strategist, Entrepreneur, Author & Founder of Gift Wellness
Founder, Penn Engineered Solutions | Chartered Engineer & STEM Ambassador
Strategy & Planning Director | Advertising & Communications Tutor
Meet the people behind the work — and ask what it really takes to build a career.
Creative Director
Founder & CEO, Catalyst Management
Former Warner Music Legal Executive
International Photographer, Videographer & Founder of AV IT Media
Swipe left or right to change session
Approved organisations, broadcasters, partners and industry credentials represented across the Live Lounge programme.
Lead with the outcome each partner enables, then reveal brand inventory and benefits through expandable details.
Naming association, stage visibility, website and programme recognition, host acknowledgements and selected social clips.
School transport, accessible attendance, free careers resources and opportunities for disadvantaged young people.
Filming and production branding, opening/closing slates, content collaboration, recording and distribution visibility.
A meeting point between industries, generations and ideas. Bring a school group, share your career story, perform, volunteer, create content, mentor young people or support delivery.
Tell us how you want to take partClear venue, timing and access information ensures the excitement turns into attendance.
No long form. Contact the right person directly to attend, exhibit, sponsor, partner or bring a group.
