Join us for an inspiring showcase of creativity and innovation at Catalysts for Change: Creative Tech for Good.
As part of the Bristol Tech Festival, this event highlights the incredible work being done by residents of the Pervasive Media Studio, addressing tech for good through a lens of creativity.
Frazer Meakin - Director (Theatre & Film), Movement Director and Educator. MyWorld Fellow: Making The World Differently - "What skills and opportunities do young people need for a career in creative technologies?'
David Matunda - web developer and MyWorld Fellow exploring the challenges and barriers to access for community tech at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC).
Chloe Meineck - queer artist, co-designer and facilitator focused on co-design and co-creation skills and methods to support people, explore accessible creative technology together and how it can be co-designed/co-created to have impact on people’s lives.
Discover how these creative tech fellows are leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in local communities.
What to Expect:
Showcase of Projects: Meet creative tech fellows and learn about their projects and how they address real-world challenges in the community.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and tech enthusiasts who share a passion for tech for good
Find out more about the mission of Tech4Good South West, which focuses on empowering communities through technology, fostering collaboration, and driving social impact across the region.
For more information, visit:
Bristol Tech Festival - Bristol Technology Festival is an annual festival that brings people and tech together to explore the thriving digital scene in Bristol.
Pervasive Media Studio - The Pervasive Media Studio hosts a brilliant community of over 200 artists, creative companies, technologists and academics exploring experience design and creative technology. It is a collaboration between Watershed, University of Bristol and UWE Bristol.
MyWorld - MyWorld is a creative technology programme in the UK’s West of England region, funded by £30 million from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Strength in Places Fund (SIPF).
MyWorld is built on the production, technology and research strengths of the West of England region to create a globally unique proposition for creative technology research and innovation.
Tech4Good South West - Tech4Good South West is dedicated to leveraging digital technology to benefit people and the planet, promoting an inclusive and responsible tech industry in the South West. Our mission is to amplify the impact of technology for good across the South West, building a regional tech for good community to address how technology can support society and tackle unintended consequences of the digital age.
We invite you to join us and explore the impact of technology in fostering social change. We look forward to seeing you!
Access details:
The Sheds, 65-71 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PZ
Access
The Sheds is just a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads station. There is bike parking available at the front of the building.
Unfortunately, there is no parking on site but there is an NCP car park across the road. Note, Avon Street is currently closed to vehicles under the bridge near Oxford Street. If driving, you will need to access via Feeder Road. Pedestrian access remains unaffected.
The Sheds is wheelchair accessible with facilities on the ground floor. There is a lift to the first floor if required and Nick Day on reception can assist.
Registration
Attendees will need to sign in to the building at the reception desk when you arrive and a steward will guide you to the Neutral Lab for the workshop.
Events before and after
If you are interested in a tour of the facilities at The Sheds, they can be booked through here. Tours times that day are 8:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00.
The MyWorld Creative Tech Showcase at Motion is running until 5pm, workshop attendees are welcome to join after.
Or share the following link directly:
https://tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6NjAxOA==
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Explore more eventsJoin us for an inspiring showcase of creativity and innovation at Catalysts for Change: Creative Tech for Good.
As part of the Bristol Tech Festival, this event highlights the incredible work being done by residents of the Pervasive Media Studio, addressing tech for good through a lens of creativity.
Frazer Meakin - Director (Theatre & Film), Movement Director and Educator. MyWorld Fellow: Making The World Differently - "What skills and opportunities do young people need for a career in creative technologies?'
David Matunda - web developer and MyWorld Fellow exploring the challenges and barriers to access for community tech at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC).
Chloe Meineck - queer artist, co-designer and facilitator focused on co-design and co-creation skills and methods to support people, explore accessible creative technology together and how it can be co-designed/co-created to have impact on people’s lives.
Discover how these creative tech fellows are leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in local communities.
What to Expect:
Showcase of Projects: Meet creative tech fellows and learn about their projects and how they address real-world challenges in the community.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and tech enthusiasts who share a passion for tech for good
Find out more about the mission of Tech4Good South West, which focuses on empowering communities through technology, fostering collaboration, and driving social impact across the region.
For more information, visit:
Bristol Tech Festival - Bristol Technology Festival is an annual festival that brings people and tech together to explore the thriving digital scene in Bristol.
Pervasive Media Studio - The Pervasive Media Studio hosts a brilliant community of over 200 artists, creative companies, technologists and academics exploring experience design and creative technology. It is a collaboration between Watershed, University of Bristol and UWE Bristol.
MyWorld - MyWorld is a creative technology programme in the UK’s West of England region, funded by £30 million from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Strength in Places Fund (SIPF).
MyWorld is built on the production, technology and research strengths of the West of England region to create a globally unique proposition for creative technology research and innovation.
Tech4Good South West - Tech4Good South West is dedicated to leveraging digital technology to benefit people and the planet, promoting an inclusive and responsible tech industry in the South West. Our mission is to amplify the impact of technology for good across the South West, building a regional tech for good community to address how technology can support society and tackle unintended consequences of the digital age.
We invite you to join us and explore the impact of technology in fostering social change. We look forward to seeing you!
Access details:
The Sheds, 65-71 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PZ
Access
The Sheds is just a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads station. There is bike parking available at the front of the building.
Unfortunately, there is no parking on site but there is an NCP car park across the road. Note, Avon Street is currently closed to vehicles under the bridge near Oxford Street. If driving, you will need to access via Feeder Road. Pedestrian access remains unaffected.
The Sheds is wheelchair accessible with facilities on the ground floor. There is a lift to the first floor if required and Nick Day on reception can assist.
Registration
Attendees will need to sign in to the building at the reception desk when you arrive and a steward will guide you to the Neutral Lab for the workshop.
Events before and after
If you are interested in a tour of the facilities at The Sheds, they can be booked through here. Tours times that day are 8:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00.
The MyWorld Creative Tech Showcase at Motion is running until 5pm, workshop attendees are welcome to join after.
Or share the following link directly:
https://tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6NjAxOA==
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