Digital innovators, tech enthusiasts, radical thinkers and creatives, fill your boots! Here are the best UK events to go to in 2018 to ponder our future in a digital world.
#1. Thinking Digital
For those curious about technology, ideas, and our future
May 2018, Gateshead ~ Watch a recording of the whole event
“Gather to learn about new technologies, new ideas and how our future is being shaped by them.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
Involved in the event:
@tatiana ~ @mtaulty ~ @joz_freeman ~ @DaveEvansDYL ~ @Mr_Bingo ~ @antoniogm ~ @documentally ~ @HedgehoglabXR ~ @mikesogno ~ @tristanwatson ~ @binocularity
#2. london tech week
Where creativity, talent and innovation come together
June 2018, London ~ Watch the highlights on YouTube
“The biggest, boldest festival of tech bringing together global innovators and tech enthusiasts to help shape tomorrow’s world.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
Involved in the event:
@clairecockerton ~ @eileentso ~ @GavinJPoole ~ @gerardgrech ~ @KathrynParsons ~ @maggiephilbin ~ @UKPriyaGuha ~ @sarahdrinkwater ~ @JdR_Tech
#3. FUTURE FEST
Occupy the future
July 2018, London ~ Read about the highlights
“Explore how the most pressing challenges of our time could be tackled by developing radical alternative future visions.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
Involved in the event:
@Rubywax ~ @rushkoff ~ @akalamusic ~ @paulmasonnews ~ @imogenheap ~ @KateRaworth ~ @badaude ~ @phoebemoore ~ @jeremyheimans ~ @aral ~ @laurakalbag ~ @ZiyadMarar ~ @juliahobsbawm
#4. DISRUPTION SUMMIT EUROPE
Disruption as an opportunity
4 September 2018
London
“For senior executives looking to guide their organisations in the digital and post-digital eras.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
@DisruptionHub #DisruptionSummit
Involved in the event:
@Rob_Prevett ~ @TanDuarte ~ @isabelachick ~ @WarhurstPamela ~ @kaskoen ~ @AliClabburn ~ @julie_doleman ~ @nicoleyershon ~ @TinaWoods ~ @johncaswell ~ @limor666 ~ @Rioch1 ~ @johnstraw
#5. DIGITAL
A festival for innovation, investment & industry
18 & 19 September 2018
Cardiff
“A festival for the innovators, the industry, the investors. The dreamers, the schemers, the angel investors, the beta testers. The movers, the shakers, the doers, the makers.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
Involved in the event:
@JdR_Tech ~ @iotwatch ~ @inma_martinez ~ @ThegrumpyE ~ @RachelElnaugh ~ @georgeberkowski ~ @ianmerricks1 ~ @anthonyrose
#6. GLOBAL INNOVATION FORUM
Be more human
14 & 15 November 2018
London
“Bring together innovators, entrepreneurs and inventors to discuss the latest trends in innovation, design, creativity, R&D and new product development.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
Involved in the event:
@leemaschmeyer ~ @sheelika ~ @3MDesign ~ @umita01 ~ @camdentheo ~ @jhsilverman
Here's a bonus event for all the family because, chances are, your enthusiasm is contagious.
DIGTIAL KIDS SHOW
A unique family day out that will WOW your whole family
10 & 11 November 2018
Manchester
Date TBC
London
“The very best in tech toys and family games plus amazing family activities for 7 hours of fun, laughter, thrills and spills.”
Who to follow on Twitter:
Acts, YouTubers and activities TBC: watch live shows, meet YouTubers, Minecraft competitions, family gaming, tech toys and activities, plus an ice skating rink.
ENJOY!
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