MID Sussex District Council has announced the return of its free Digital and You event next month.

It is being held at the King’s Centre in Burgess Hill on Tuesday October 17 from 11.30-4pm.

Adopting a digital theme for the second year running, the event is open to all Sussex businesses from start-ups to corporates, who will learn about the latest digital insights and tools from high profile expert speakers.

Presentation topics include cybersecurity, maximising LinkedIn, crowdfunding and the digital skills gap.

Sussex entrepreneur Kevin Byrne, founder and CEO of digital trade directory Checkatrade, is the show’s keynote speaker and he will talk about his inspiring journey to success and the importance of taking risks in business.

Sponsored by the Federation of Small Businesses and the University of Sussex, the show will also feature an exhibition where 21 businesses and organisations will showcase their expertise and be on hand to meet attendees.

Checkatrade’s Kevin Byrne will also be running a separate break-out session where pre-registered attendees can learn more about the secrets of his success.

All presentations will give attendees a powerful toolkit of effective digital skills and ideas which they can take back and use immediately.

Pre-registration for the free event is available through Eventbrite via www.o4b.org.uk

It is expected to be a very popular event.