Making the most of Digital Social Innovation + drinks

A showcase of inspiring projects followed by a panel discussion with some of the UK's leading 'tech for good' organisations.

With more than 1.64 million jobs in the digital technology sector and investment in the sector reaching £6.8billion in 2016, the UK has rightly taken the title as 'the tech capital of Europe'. However, leading in technology should not just be about games, payments or self driving cars, it should also be about solving some of society's biggest challenges.

Advances in technology - such as the open source and open data movements, low-cost hardware, crowdsourcing and internet of things - provide new ways of tackling social problems in fields as diverse as healthcare, education, democracy, environment, transport and housing. Examples include using open hardware and online patient networks to provide personalised care for those living with chronic health conditions. Or getting more citizens involved in democratic processes, through digital platforms where they can propose solutions to issues that matter to them, or vote on local budgets.

Registration opens at 17:30, with the event starting at 18:00 and finishing with networking drinks reception until 20:30.

This event is a must for: Technologists, social entrepreneurs, policy makers, public sector innovators and civic activists interested in or involved with how technology can solve some of society's biggest challenges

Time: 17:00 to 20:30

Price:
Free: GBP 0

Speakers: Eddie Copeland, Elena Denaro, Helen Milner, Joe Reddington, Peter Baeck, More TBA