Who is it for?
Bath Digital Festival brings together a mix of people who don’t usually end up in the same room, and that’s the point. Whether you’re building something new, looking for fresh thinking, testing an idea, or just curious about what’s next, BDF is a platform you can use.
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20+
Events
08:30 AM · Tuesday Breakfast
Sponsored by VWV. Start the day with curiosity and conversation. Coffee, pastries and lively table discussions to spark ideas and connections.
Newark Works
09:30 AM · Tuesday Showcase
Discover ideas, people and projects shaping the festival through a lively showcase session.
Newark Works
11:00 AM · What If Every Department Used AI Deliberately?
Explore how intentional AI adoption could reshape teams, workflows and decision-making across an organisation.
Bath
11:30 AM · What If We Could Make Sense of the Megatrends?
A session focused on understanding the larger forces shaping technology, business and society.
Carpenter House
01:00 PM · What If Finance Powered More Than Money?
Consider how finance can enable innovation, resilience and wider organisational impact beyond the balance sheet.
Bath
02:30 PM · Creating with AI: What Changes, What Stays the Same?
A conversation about creativity, craft and how AI is changing the way ideas are made and shared.
Bath
08:30 AM · Wednesday Breakfast
Start the day with curiosity and conversation. Coffee, pastries and lively table discussions to spark ideas and connections.
Newark Works
09:30 AM · Wednesday Showcase
Explore ideas, demos and conversations from across the festival in a lively showcase session.
Newark Works
11:30 AM · What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage?
Explore how digital technology can help more people experience, understand and engage with heritage.
Bath
11:30 AM · What If a Quantum Computer Actually Works?
A session exploring what quantum computing could mean in practice and why it matters now.
Carpenter House
01:00 PM · Improving Data for Real People in 12 Digits
A practical look at how better data can improve real services and real experiences for real people.
Carpenter House
01:00 PM · What If the Future Isn't as Grim as the Headlines Suggest?
Tom Cheesewright will take a step back from the daily noise to look at how technology actually evolves.
BRSLI
01:30 PM · What If You Explored the Edges of Your Map?
A session exploring perspective, place and how expanding our mental maps can open up new ways of thinking.
BRSLI
02:30 PM · What If You Could Slay a Dragon?
A playful session exploring challenge, creativity and new ways of thinking through digital experiences.
Carpenter House
03:00 PM · What If You Could Get a Degree in Esports?
A session examining esports, education and the changing shape of learning and career pathways.
BRSLI
05:00 PM · Bath Digital Festival Silicon Gorge Finals
Silicon Gorge shines a light on some of the most promising tech businesses in the region.
Newark Works
08:30 AM · Thursday Breakfast
Sponsored by Fractional Finance. Start the day with curiosity and conversation. Coffee, pastries and lively table discussions to spark ideas and connections.
Newark Works
09:30 AM · Thursday Showcase
Explore ideas, demos and conversations from across the festival in a lively showcase session.
Newark Works
11:00 AM · What If We Could Make Better Decisions?
A session exploring how data, insight and human judgement combine to shape better decisions.
Bath
12:30 PM · What If Accessibility Powered Digital Innovation?
Discover how accessibility-first thinking can unlock better products, services and experiences for everyone.
Carpenter House
02:00 PM · Good Journeys: What If the Messy Moments Are the Ones That Matter?
A reflection on user journeys, real experiences and why the imperfect moments often matter most.
Bath
05:30 PM · Third Thursday Social: Bath Digital Festival Celebration
Celebrate the festival with the community — drinks, connections and a chance to reflect on the week.
Newark Works
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