PANEL: The outsider advantage: Why being new to an industry can work in your favour
17 Oct 2026
Careers Stage
There’s a real advantage to not knowing how things are supposed to be done. Being new is what lets you ask the question everyone else stopped asking, and notice what’s been quietly overlooked. Careers rarely follow a straight line now, so adaptability has become a true advantage. In this session, hear from speakers who have learned how to read a new environment quickly, understand the value of their transferable skills, and build credibility quickly to ensure their perspective is heard. You’re never new for long, but this session will help you turn the early days of a career shift into a genuine head start.
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