​About the Forum

​The Herefordshire Digital Forum reconvenes to build on the momentum from September 2025 with a focused session on strengthening the local digital and cyber workforce pipeline.

​As Herefordshire’s digital ecosystem continues to evolve, employers and education providers must work more closely to ensure skills provision aligns with real business demand.

​Hosted by Ryan Protheroe, Cluster Manager; this forum is designed to bring key cyber & digital stakeholders together to identify practical, coordinated action that supports sustainable regional growth.

​Event Objectives

• ​Align the local ecosystem around shared workforce priorities

• ​Strengthen apprenticeship and employer–education partnerships

• ​Identify collaboration opportunities that support digital growth

• ​Agree clear next steps and accountable follow-ups

​Agenda

​Arrival & Informal Networking
Coffee and structured introductions.

​Workforce Pipeline Discussion
A facilitated discussion exploring current digital and cyber skills challenges, employer demand, and realistic short-term actions.

​Partnership Development Session
Focused discussion on collaboration models between employers, training providers, and academic institutions.

​Ecosystem Wrap-Up
Live mapping of shared priorities and identification of immediate next steps.

​Structured Networking Lunch
Dedicated time for apprenticeship follow-ups, partnership conversations, and collaboration planning.