avid Duffett, author of “Be the Nerd that’s Heard”, will help us bring our stories of our own technical genius to that strange other 98% of the population that doesn’t get quite as excited about our geekery.
All Flows is a three-day creative gathering at MK Gallery where big ideas thrive in a deliberately small setting, with just 200 curious minds in the room. Instead of being lost in a crowd, you’ll move between talks, coffee breaks and post-session hangouts that are designed to spark real conversations with the people on stage … All Flows 2026 – International Creative, Design & Digital Festival
Our first MKGN of the year is on Thursday 19th March, at x+why in Unity Place. Tickets are now live – go get ’em! 📆 When: Thursday 19th March 2026 📍 Where: x+why, Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1UP. ⏰ Time: Doors open at 18:00 with talks starting at 19:15. 🍕 Pizza: With thanks to Unity Place … MK Geek Night 55
At each session, we explore a different thinking tool or approach and try it out on a real, knotty challenge or situation. Together, we reflect on how it worked, discuss its strengths and limitations, and consider how it might help us when facing similar situations in the future. The overall aim is to: Who is … MK Thinking Club
We are in exciting but changing technology times! We have create a safe space for you to learn and ask your questions (no matter how simple you feel they are…we are all on a learning journey and it is better and more fun to learn together!) Come along in person to our Code For Her event … Code for Her – Coding Academy & Forum for Women
Agenda:6:00 pm Arrival tea & coffee6:15 Welcome and One Minute Wonders Dana Hasan, HitachiBreakJames Crossland, Forums ProSpeaker TBAJames Connelly, Network Rail Closing 8:15 pm After we close at 8:15 pm we are heading to The Eight Belles, hopefully for pizza (sponsorship dependent) You are very welcome to join us at the social. Event Overview:Join us … Bletchley AI – 24 February 2025 – The February One – SCIoT Bletchley
Our Internet of Things Milton Keynes February meetup with Anatoly Silko Arrive early at 5:30pm if you would like to join Paula’s optional tour of the MK:U Innovation Hub including the well-equipped maker workspace. At 6pm Lawrence will briefly introduce IoTMK. We are users and makers (professional and otherwise) of technology ‘things’, be they physical, … IoTMK: What a Guitar Can Teach You About Building Apps Without Code
Join us for a segment, or the whole day. Designed to connect our tech founders and upskill our non tech founders for future readiness. Welcome to Tech Tuesdays! The session runs on the 4th Tuesday of each month and you can ‘pick and mix’ the segments that you want to attend.. 10am-midday TECH SURGERY: an informal … Natwest Tech Tuesdays
Join us for an evening of relaxed networking, conversation, and connection with the local cyber and tech community.Our OxCyber Socials are designed to bring together cybersecurity professionals, tech enthusiasts, educators, and curious minds in an informal, friendly setting. There are no presentations and no sales pitches just great discussions, new connections, and a space to … OxCyber Social Event in Milton Keynes
The Provocation Sessions are designed to provoke conversation around brand, creative, and advertising, and provide an exclusive space to learn from those who know. Provocation Session #5We’re diving deep into a topic our community voted for: how brands stay relevant in an era of noise, lightning-fast trends, and ever-rising expectations. From scrappy startups to storied … The Provocation Session #5
FutureTech 2026 is a forward-looking PyData Milton Keynes in-person event exploring the innovations, ideas, and responsibilities that will define the next era of technology. “The Next Frontier: Beyond Superintelligence into Conscious Evolution” This keynote challenges fear-driven narratives around superintelligence and instead explores how humanity can consciously guide technological evolution toward transparency, responsibility, and collective growth. Panel … FutureTech 2026: Innovations That Will Shape Tomorrow
As longstanding supporters of Women in Business we understand the various challenges that women might face when setting up or running their business, and our goal is to make a positive difference to women in business across the UK through our Business Builder and Accelerator programme and our Women in Business Specialists who provide tailored … Women in Business: CoWorking & Connections
We are in exciting but changing technology times! We have create a safe space for you to learn and ask your questions (no matter how simple you feel they are…we are all on a learning journey and it is better and more fun to learn together!) Come along in person to our Code For Her event … Code for Her – Coding Academy & Forum for Women
MK Geek Night is back on Thursday 4th December and our Early Bird Tickets sold out VERY QUICK, so don’t miss out on General Admission Tickets. We’re back at x+why at Unity Place MK. Doors open from 18:00 with talks starting from 19:15. With June Mineyama-Smithson joining us, we have a stacked lineup for our Christmas … MK Geek Night #54
It’s that time of the year again! ✨ Join us for our Female Founders Lounge: Christmas Dinner. An evening of connection, celebration, and gratitude as we wrap up an incredible year of innovation, impact, and achievements. This is a powerful gathering of women founders, professionals, and changemakers coming together to reflect, connect, and celebrate the … Female Founders Lounge: Christmas Dinner
Join us for a segment, or the whole day. Designed to connect our tech founders and upskill our non tech founders for future readiness. Welcome to Tech Tuesdays! The session runs on the 4th Tuesday of each month and you can ‘pick and mix’ the segments that you want to attend.. 10am-midday TECH SURGERY: an informal … Natwest Tech Tuesdays
Spark the future of tech at Digital Future Days! Inspiring talks and hands-on workshops. Book now! Digital Future Days – Ignite the Tech Leaders of Tomorrow Are you ready to inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts and ignite their passion for digital skills? Join us for Digital Future Days at The National Museum of … Digital future days: STEM Exploratorium
DevFest @ Bletchley Park 2025 Welcome to DevFest @ Bletchley Park 2025! Join us for a day filled with exciting tech talks, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. This in-person event will be held at The National Museum of Computing, a fascinating venue that showcases the evolution of computing technology. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting … Google Devfest @ Bletchley Park 2025
A cutting-edge robotics project, led by Professor Enrico Motta from the Knowledge Media Institute at The Open University, will soon trial AI-driven robots in a hospital scenario, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety in healthcare settings. These advanced robots will not only handle routine tasks, such as delivering medicines, but also identify potential safety hazards, … Smart Robotics Enhancing Hospital Safety and Efficiency in Milton Keynes
The Milton Keynes Artificial Intelligence Festival is currently being held at the historic Bletchley Park (28 October – 1 November 2024), bringing together technology enthusiasts and experts to celebrate the city’s legacy in innovation. The festival’s theme underscores Milton Keynes’ commitment to fostering an AI-driven future. A standout event is the GenAI, Adult Learning and … Milton Keynes AI Festival Celebrates Innovation
In a recent LGiU article, Milton Keynes is highlighted as a leader in smart city innovation, evolving significantly over the past decade through projects such as driverless pods and Starship Robots. Since the launch of its MK: Smart program in 2014, the city has harnessed technology to improve urban living and achieved city status in … Milton Keynes: Leading the Way in Smart City Innovation
Milton Keynes is leading the charge in smart city initiatives, addressing key urban challenges such as sustainability, health, and social equity. With a culture of openness and innovation, the city has become a testbed for emerging technologies and forward-thinking strategies. In a podcast, Shanika Mahendran, the youngest cabinet member for economy, sustainability, and innovation in … Leveraging Innovation and Partnerships: Milton Keynes’ Approach to Urban Challenges
All Flows is a multi-day international creative, design & digital event spearheaded by Pooleyville. Launched in 2023, All Flows has garnered recognition from the international creative press as one of the key events to attend within Europe. Join us in May 2025 for a jam-packed incredible few days showcasing all things creative and forward-thinking — a … All Flows 2025 – an annual forward-thinking Creative, Design & Digital Festival
MK Geek Night celebrates a huge milestone event in event no. 50 🙌 🍾 MKGN #50 will be held on Thursday 5th December 2024 at MK Gallery. Doors open at 18.30 with our first speaker on stage around 19.30. Head over to MKGN for full details and tickets. Help us mark this milestone event and … MK Geek Night 50th Special
We are in exciting but changing technology times! We have create a safe space for you to learn and ask your questions (we are all on a learning journey and it is more fun to learn together!) Come along in person to our Code For Her events we will also be online on zoom – … Code for Her – Coding Academy & Forum for Women
MoneyFest is a collaborative festival of all things funding and finance for SME’s in and around Milton Keynes Now in it’s third year, it includes a day of 30 min microtalks to inform and upskill; panel sessions, keynotes and signposting. It also includes an informal exhibition area of providers in the money space; from grants … MoneyFest 2024
Join us as we host a high growth focused investment ready workshop for 15 selected ambitious companies on 22nd October at Vulcan Works. This fully funded workshop is delivered by FundingHero, the Midlands based specialist high growth investment readiness provider. These initiatives are being sponsored by The South Midlands Growth Hub, British Business Bank and … Investment Readiness Workshop
Join tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of AI-related speakers, panels, and networking. Milton Keynes AI Summit: Exploring the Future of AI in Business and Society Are you trying to understand how AI will impact your business in the 2020s? Are you curious about the ethical considerations of an AI-driven world? Join us at the MK … MK AI Summit
We are in exciting but changing technology times! We have create a safe space for you to learn and ask your questions (we are all on a learning journey and it is more fun to learn together!) Come along in person to our Code For Her events we will also be online on zoom – … Code for Her – Coding Academy & Forum for Women
Learn Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, Azure… Collabdays is a community-organised Microsoft 365 learning day offering you the chance to learn from some of the best Microsoft 365 speakers in the industry. We offer learning tracks covering SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Power Platform, and more. Each track is made up of one-hour … CollabDays Bletchley 2024
Save your seat and join us as we dive into ways in which you can engage with a digital audience through various online tips and techniques that will grab and maintain their attention. Hosted at Aiimi offices, a digital hub within Milton Keynes, our event kicks off at 5.30pm on Thursday the 12th of September. … Picture This: Engage A Digital Audience
In the ever-evolving world of biodiversity research and citizen science, iSpot has emerged as a significant platform, bridging the gap between experts and enthusiasts. We sat down with Prof.Advaith Siddharthan, iSpot’s academic lead to delve into its journey, its role in fostering collaboration, and its integration with cutting-edge technology. Here’s what we learned: What inspired … Exploring iSpot: An Interview with Prof.Advaith Siddharthan, the project’s leading researcher
Join us on July 6th, 12:00 – 15:00 BST, to meet our scientists at Soapbox Science Milton Keynes which will be happening in Middleton Hall in Centre MK shopping centre. This is in-person event which provides a unique opportunity for the public to learn about science straight from scientists. This year we have 10 amazing … Soapbox Science event 2024
Milton Keynes Geek Night returns on Thursday 6th June 2024 for event #48 and we’re excited to be hosting this edition of MKGN at the South Central Institute of Technology in Bletchley, a few minutes walk from Bletchley Park and the station. Our Early Bird Tickets have now sold out but General Release Tickets are now on sale – don’t miss this! … MK Geek Night #48
Join us for an exciting evening at the Female Founders Lounge! This in-person event is a unique opportunity for female entrepreneurs to connect, share experiences, and inspire one another. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this event is designed to empower and support women in the business world. At the Female Founders Lounge, … Female Founders Lounge
Why different is good is the first of a series of sessions, provoking conversation around brand, creative and advertising. Being the driving force of conversation within the Milton Keynes area and wanting to provide an exclusive space to learn from those who know. Each session will feature a different panel and topic, with experts sharing … The provocation sessions
The ScaleUp Institute, in collaboration with the British Business Bank, is running a ScaleUp Finance event for scaling and scaleup businesses in the East and South East Midlands in May. This will provide the latest market insights and thoughts on raising scaleup capital in 2024. Join us at the MK:U Innovation Hub, Bouverie House, 200 … ScaleUp Finance
We are in exciting but changing technology times! Do you feel you need to learn more about AI (Artificial Intelligence)?Are you afraid you are being left behind?Would you like to learn about tech but don’t consider yourself technical? We have created a safe space for you to learn and ask your questions (no matter how … Coding academy & forum for women
Join us for our second meetup of 2024 on Thursday 1st February at 6:00pm @ x+why in Unity Place. Made in MK is a meet-up for the tech and creative community in Milton Keynes. The event provides an opportunity to meet like-minded people and stay connected with a broad range of talent from across the … Made in MK #19
Step into the future and join us as we celebrate the launch of the first UK Robotics Engineering Apprenticeship! This event is not just a celebration; we’ll be joined by real experts in industry and academia whose work is changing the way we interact with robots. You can expect interactive robotics demonstrations and a panel … Robotics Launch event: Is your future colleague a robot?
Equipping business owners with financial literacy Join our monthly coworking event, which is brought to you by MK:U Innovation Hub, based in central Milton Keynes. Our modern coworking space offers a flexible and comfortable setting to get your work done. High-speed Internet connection and innovative facilities, so that you can stay connected and productive. During … MK:U Coworking drop-in Sole Trader VS Limited Company
Join us for the Milton Keynes Tech Forum, an informal open meeting to bring together community leaders, event organisers and supporters who have an interest in contributing to the Milton Keynes Tech Ecosystem. The purpose of this forum is to communicate upcoming events, initiatives, activities and news to cultivate collaboration between community leaders and organisers. … Milton Keynes Tech Forum
Join us for an exciting evening at the Female Founders Lounge! This in-person event is a unique opportunity for female entrepreneurs to connect, share experiences, and inspire one another. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this event is designed to empower and support women in the business world. At the Female Founders Lounge, … Female Founders Lounge
Rapidly rethinking how we work to minimise stress and optimise productivity If Yes – This in person workshop is for you! We will be exploring all of these ideas to reduce workplace stress. According to the HSE, 17million days were lost in 21/22 to stress, depression or anxiety. Hosted by X+Why and Teamory, at this … Better organised work for better results @Unity Place
Introducing the third instalment of Picture This: Behind Your Brand. Join us at x+why at Unity Place this spring for Picture This part 3. For this event, we’ll be diving into what goes on behind the scenes of a successful brand. From conception to culture to commercials.You won’t want to miss it. The Speakers
Join us for Post-it note wars and help Leia to defeat Darth Vader armed only with a Sharpie. Will Galadriel find and defeat Sauron only with post-it notes? What makes a good leader? What makes a bad one? Friend of Agile:MK Antonio Cobo Cuenca will guide us to explore attributes of influential leaders in this fun and collaborative, fully hands-on workshop. … AGILE:MK – Leia Vs Galadriel: Exploring your inner leader with Antonio Cobo Cuenca
Rapidly rethinking how we work so we can have more meaningful careers and make an impact quicker If yes to any of the above, then you need to be at this webinar. Sponsorship opportunties: Contact: info@teamory.co Our Mission Statement: Regenerating work to change the world.. ‘Imagine a world in which our work is designed to deliver … More impactful collaboration & a healthier & more rewarding career
In March 2024, The Times recognised that Milton Keynes (MK) is one of the best cities to live in. MK offers a vibrant lifestyle with ample green spaces, cultural attractions, and innovative technology hubs. Its family-friendly environment provides numerous recreational activities and entertainment options for all ages. With excellent connectivity to major cities like London, … Milton Keynes has been recognized as one of the top places to live in 2024
The GATEKEEPER project, a large-scale pilot initiative across Europe focusing on smart living environments, was financially supported by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program. Its primary objective was to develop smart data-driven solutions for personalized early risk detection and intervention. Collaborators on this endeavor were the Woughton Community Council (WCC), which represented the oldest of the … Scaling-up community care with MK:Communities
All Flows returns for 2024! All Flows 2024 is taking place May 23-24 at the all-new Unity Place building in Milton Keynes. We’re delighted to be bringing another forward-thinking lineup of international speakers from across the worlds of Graphic Design, Branding, Animation & Motion Graphics, Augmented Reality, Film, Photography, Digital Innovation and more to Milton … All flows 2024 – Creative, Design and Digital Conference
Milton Keynes City Council secured £1m government funding for drone deployment to expedite medicine delivery, alleviate traffic, and cut carbon emissions globally. Collaborating with Cranfield University’s Drone Innovation Hub and Satellite Applications Catapult Westcott DronePort, the council will trial new drone services alongside existing delivery and autonomous vehicle systems. This initiative bolsters Milton Keynes’ reputation … City Council Secures £1m for drone project
Milton Keynes City Council and partners secured £2m grant funding for new self-driving shuttle services, part of the StreetCAV project. This aims to install necessary infrastructure for safe operation of autonomous shuttles, robotic, and drone-based services. The project, in collaboration with Smart City Consultancy, will trial the technology before potential nationwide rollout. The funding is … Self-driving shuttles coming to Milton Keynes
Lets declutter our digital lives & reduce our digital Carbon footprint together! Looking to improve your screen-time habits, get more focused and be more productive? Want to do your bit for Digital Clean up Day 2024? If Yes – This in person workshop is for you! Hosted by X+Why and Teamory, at this workshop you will … Digital Wellness Community – Unity Place: Digital Clean Up Day 2024
The Mark – Milton Keynes 5G project kickstarted in November 2023 and will end in March 2025. The project’s primary objective is to create and showcase cutting-edge 5G neutral infrastructure tailored for high-density urban environments. The infrastructure’s practical application will be demonstrated at the MK Stadium, incorporating innovative technologies like autonomous shuttles and delivery robots, … The Mark – Milton Keynes 5G project kickstarts after successfully securing funding through DSIT
A new Open University research platform is open for collaboration on some of the most important challenges of our time. The Open Societal Challenges Online Platform that will enable those outside The Open University (OU) to work with our researchers on society’s most pressing issues, is launching this month (October 2023). The Platform is based on a … A new research platform from The Open University invites collaboration on societal challenges