12:15 - 13:15: AI & Cyber Security Interactive Zone (Workshop Room)
Master the Grid: Cyber Security Escape Room

Are you ready to test your instincts and see if you have what it takes to protect the system? Step into Plymouth’s ultimate interactive experience hosted by City College Plymouth — a high-stakes, timed Cyber Security Escape Room challenge! Whether you want to team up with friends or go it completely alone to test your solo skills, this experience is built for absolutely everyone. There is zero hacking, coding or prior cyber security knowledge required. Just bring your curiosity, sharp observation and logic.

What you’ll experience:

• Decrypt the Threats: Uncover simulated cyber attacks and identify sophisticated phishing methods.

• Beat the Clock: Work through timed challenges to secure critical data and defend the grid before time runs out.

• Master Real-World Defence: Learn essential digital safety concepts in an adrenaline-fuelled, hands-on environment.

Please note: the "AI & Cyber Security Interactive Zone" will move to the Education Zone following this workshop so more visitors can take part.

Stock Market Attack Simulation Area - Interactive Simulation
(Education Zone)

City College Plymouth’s computing lecturers will be on hand to demonstrate critical defensive and adversarial applications of AI through a live Stock Market Exchange Attack Simulation. You will observe how automated scripts exploit financial infrastructure and how ML-driven models are deployed to detect these anomalies in real time.

Body language, immersion and AI-lived experiences” VR Demo — immersive training method using avatars in VR (Ground Floor)

This interactive VR demonstration uses BodySwaps for a truly immersive soft skills training experience that combines AI-powered roleplay with a unique ‘body swap’ perspective-shifting technique. Users interact with realistic virtual avatars using natural speech and body language in simulated workplace or interview scenarios, and then literally swap bodies with the avatar to watch and hear themselves back from another person's point of view. Backed by behavioural science, this experiential process fosters psychological safety and deep self-reflection, allowing participants to analyse their eye contact, gestures and speech patterns through actionable AI feedback so they can build real-world confidence without fear of judgement.

City College Plymouth “Marketing & Information Hub” Market Stall (Ground Floor)

Curious about where a career in tech could take you? Step into the future at City College Plymouth’s digital space, where we are preparing the next generation for the rapidly evolving world of technology and AI.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the digital sector at lightning speed. Far from just a trend, it is fundamentally changing how we code, analyse data and protect networks. Our cutting-edge courses — from Python programming and data analytics to cyber security — are designed to give you the exact skills the industry is crying out for.

Come along and chat with our current students, who will be thrilled to talk you through their live projects and show you exactly what they’ve been building. Discover how we can help you fast-track your journey into the tech industry. The future is being built right here — come and see it for yourself!