INNOVATORS, entrepreneurs and educators are preparing to gather at the University of Northampton for the annual Merged Futures forum focusing on digital and technology.
The event, organised by Digital Northants, takes place on June 30 and is free to attend. It is also an opportunity for business to find out more about the University of Northampton’s innovative teaching methods, the skills developed by students and the potential to partner and collaborate with the university.
Cllr David Howes, North Northamptonshire Council’s executive member with responsibility for digital technology, said: “Merged Futures is an excellent celebration of the digital innovation taking place on our doorstep. Many new connections have been made at previous events that have led to lots of new collaborations that help to drive our digital economy forward.
“We want Northamptonshire to be a county of digital start-ups and we want them to get the support to grow.”
The keynote speech will be from local tech entrepreneur Steve Walsh who will explore how innovation works and how businesses can create a culture of innovation within teams. Also at the event will be Royal & Derngate Theatre and urban sports venue Adrenaline Alley on how technology powers their business.
“Northamptonshire is a forward-thinking county, home to hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators. Events like this provide us with the ideal opportunity to make new connections, share best practice and drive forward change together,” said Cllr Dan Lister, cabinet member for economic development, town centre regeneration and growth at West Northamptonshire Council.
Merged Futures takes place at the Learning Hub, University of Northampton, on June 30, 10am-4pm. Find out more and book your free ticket at www.digitalnorthampton.com/mf5
John Sinclair, dean of the university’s Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology, said: “Digital connectivity has become an increasingly important part of work and private lives across the world. Global digital technology is progressing at an accelerated rate and we are looking forward to bringing together industry and academia to look at new applications of digital technologies in industry, teaching, transport, business, culture and more.”