29 Oct 2026
Tobacco Dock, London
Tobacco Dock, London
7000+
Attendees
100+
Elite Speakers
6
Immersive Tracks
3
Stages
1
Legendary Afterparty
// When culture and tech collide
The largest innovation &
culture Festival in Europe.
Period.
Join builders, creators, and change agents shaping
tech's diverse tomorrow.
29 October 2026. Tobacco Dock. London.
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Speakers
Pamela Maynard
Corporate Vice President, AI Transformation, Microsoft
Emily Turner
CEO, HSBC Innovation Banking UK
Kalbir Sohi
UK Government Chief AI Officer, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
William Isaac
Principal Scientist, Google DeepMind
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Florian Doennell
Head Of Public Policy And Government Relations - Europe, Samsara
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6 Curated Tracks
Curated tracks exploring technical brilliance, corporate
leadership, inclusive systems, entrepreneurship, and the culture
that binds us together.
leadership, inclusive systems, entrepreneurship, and the culture
that binds us together.
TRACK 01
+ vision
Big Ideas
Inspirational keynotes and insights from industry leaders, legendary founders, and cultural icons.
TRACK 02
+ frontier
AI & Emerging Tech
Unpack the next frontier of artificial intelligence and the breakthrough technologies shaping tomorrow.
TRACK 03
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Culture & Creativity
Where tech meets culture—exploring the evolution of digital content, media, and the creator economy
TRACK 04
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Future of Things
Discover how rapid innovation is fundamentally reshaping the workplace, daily life, and human connection.
TRACK 05
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Entrepreneurship & Venture
Actionable playbooks for founders and investors looking to build, fund, and scale the next big thing.
TRACK 06
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Learning & Networking
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