17th January 2022
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow Returns for 2022
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow Returns for 2022, it’s now confirmed. The festival invites people from across Swindon and the UK to share in the research and innovation that will shape our futures.
Building on the success of 2020’s sold-out-in-person festival, the organisers have worked with partners to create an innovative blended festival experience. It comprises:
- Activity across the town
- An exciting virtual schools’ programme and …
- … social, interactive events
It all culminates n a two-day physical festival held at The Deanery CE Academy in Wichelstowe during February half-term.
The festival invites
The festival invites participants and visitors to imagine what kind of future we want to create. All whilst getting a glimpse of the latest in science and research, with family shows, in-depth debates and opportunities to get hands-on with the latest tech.
More shows and events are being confirmed daily. So Swindonians can expect the latest discoveries and advances of real scientists, engineers and researchers . They’ll cover the gamut from the future of space and robotics to smart cities and the latest innovations in the fight to tackle climate change.
There’ll be a special session to give people a chance to find out more from some of the team behind the recent discovery of a mammoth graveyard. And it’s located a little north of Swindon!
Participating organisations
Organisations including Swindon-based UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Intel, the UK Space Agency, The James Dyson Foundation, and the Science Museum Group will be supporting the festival. They’ll offer:
- Hands on science
- Talks
- Shows and …
- … workshops to give people of all ages and backgrounds the chance of exploring the surprising, the entertaining and the inspiring.
Alexis Mannion, Public Engagement Lead at UKRI said:
‘The UK is at the forefront of responding to the devastating effects of the pandemic. The past two years highlighted the vital importance of research and innovation in empowering us to tackle the many challenges we face as individuals and as communities.
‘UKRI is proud to partner with the Festival of Tomorrow, to create opportunities for everyone to grow our understanding of how research and innovation work. And how they can help us all to create tomorrow, together.’
Rod Hebden, Festival of Tomorrow Director said:
Last year blew us away when over 7,000 people joined the festival activities from home. And those people asked us to keep the elements that made the online experience so incredible and engaging.
This year, we’ve planned to be ready for whatever gets thrown at us and we’ll balance the virtual and physical. We’re so looking forward to welcoming people to an even bigger and better event in February. We’ll have an exciting mix of in-person, online and blended activities to reach even more people across the town.’
The last time we held the festival in-person, advance tickets sold out fast so be quick!
To be the first in line, sign up for ticketing updates by visiting www.festivaloftomorrow.com
Lisa Mullen
Involved with the Festival of Tomorrow is Lisa Mullen. Find her books here:
[wpas_products keywords=”Lisa Mullan books”]
