Meet The Future: The PLASA Focus Student Forum

14 May 2025
Pearl Suite
Careers

Phil Ward hosts a lively discussion panel in which tomorrow’s industry talks: students from leading UK entertainment technology courses reveal their hopes, ambitions – and frustrations!

Find out how audio, lighting and video engineering is going to grow and change in the hands of the next generation, and what your business can expect from the new blood…


Who is this session for?

Join in the debate if you are an employer; educator; or anyone who cares about how the pro AVL destiny is being shaped.


This session is free to attend when you register for the show. Be sure to arrive in good time, as entry is first-come-first-served.

Chairperson
Phil Ward
Phil Ward, Journalist
Speakers
Abi Skelton
Abi Skelton, Event Production Student - Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Theo Doody
Theo Doody, BSc Event Production Student – Year 3 - Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Ant Ioannou
Ant Ioannou, BSc Event Production Student – Year 2 - Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Nick Peverett
Nick Peverett, BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering (SLLEE) - Final Year - University of Derby
Zach Shannon
Zach Shannon, BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering (SLLEE) - Second Year - University of Derby
Bethan  Jarman-Watson
Bethan Jarman-Watson, Foundation Student - University of Derby