This September, Leeds will once again host its annual celebration of digital innovation – the Leeds Digital Festival. As a leading showcase of digital excellence in the UK, the festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends, network with industry peers, and gain valuable insights into the future of digital technologies.
By bringing together professionals from technology, public service, education, business, and third-sector organisations, the diverse mix fosters innovation and drives progress across different fields – showcasing the latest digital advancements and their real-world applications.
Packed with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, the Leeds Digital Festival 2024 programme offers something for everyone, from seasoned professionals to curious newcomers.
A programme for every digital enthusiast
The festival’s programme is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and expertise levels from business leaders to young tech professionals and students. Key highlights of the festival include:
- Inspiring keynote speakers: Hear from industry leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of technology.
- In-depth workshops and training sessions: Develop practical skills and gain hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies.
- Dedicated focus areas: Listen to talks about specific topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data strategy.
- Collective panel talks with multiple experts: Engage with experts discussing the future of tech with each other, and with audiences.
A spotlight on key themes
The Leeds Digital Festival will explore several key themes that are shaping the digital landscape:
- The Future of Work: Understanding the evolving nature of work and the skills needed to succeed in the digital age.
- AI and Automation: Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and its impact on industries and society.
- Data-Driven Innovation: Uncovering the value of data and how it can be leveraged to drive business growth.
- Cybersecurity and Privacy: Addressing the growing challenges of protecting data and systems.
- Sustainability, Social Value and Digital Responsibility: Examining the role of technology in addressing environmental and social challenges.
- Work in Practice: Developing networks in the tech community and exploring ways of working together to find improved solutions, efficiencies and processes.
Hippo’s Leeds Digital Festival programme brings together expertise from new and regular speakers, our colleagues, clients and industry partners in a series of industry leading talks, workshops and panels. Hosted in our Hippocampus, next to the Leeds train station, the nine events will demonstrate the range of work we do and aim to provide value, giving back to our innovative and talented Yorkshire tech ecosystem.
Check the programme below for more information and events:
- Future of RetailTech: Innovations shaping the industry Monday 16 September 10am-12pm
- Navigating the data complexities of the energy industry: From discovery to delivery Monday 16 September 2-3pm
- From buzz words to best practice: Why social value is a 2024 business essential Tuesday 17 September 2-4pm
- PyData Leeds: Leeds Digital Festival ’24 Tuesday 17 September 6-8pm
- User-centred delivery: Why it’s not just one or t’other Thursday 19 September 6:30-7:30pm
- A UCD approach to business analysis: Human first Tuesday 24 September 6-8pm
- Gamifying client engagement: Key themes for consultants to aspire to Wednesday 25 September 2-3pm
- Creative research methods speed dating workshop Thursday 26 September 10am-3pm
- Hack for good: Improving customer experience in the public sector Friday 27 September 9am-3pm
Join us this September as we celebrate the power of digital innovation.