Much is said about Gen Z – those aged between 14 to 29 years who currently make up 27% of the UK workforce. Employers may see them as ambitious, purpose-driven and digitally savvy, or view them as impatient, demanding or sensitive to feedback.

But how much of that is reality, and how much is perception?

Join us for this Gen Z takeover event, where Suffolk employers can hear directly from those at the start of their careers about what attracts them to an organisation, what makes them leave, and what will make them stay.

Whether you’re struggling to attract talent, retain young employees, or simply want to understand the next generation of your workforce better, this event will provide practical insights you can take back to your organisation.

Because if we’re serious about building Suffolk’s future workforce, we need to start by listening to it.

This event is government funded in support of the Norfolk & Suffolk Local Skills Improvement Plan.

Thursday 24th September 2026

9.30am – 12.00pm

09:30am Arrival & Networking
10:15am Welcome, Housekeeping & Introduction
10:20am LSIP overview
10:30am Opening session – What do employees starting their career really want?
10:40am Panel Discussion
11:10am Audience Q&A
11:20am Reality check – Earlier answers shared and discussed
11:30am Question to audience – What’s the one thing you will change?
11:45am Thank you & informal networking
12:00pm Event Close

Venue 16
312 Tuddenham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 3QJ
United Kingdom