Using Tech & Innovation to Respond to our Sustainability Challenges

This event is run by Future Leap and includes Bristol + Bath Creative R+D's, Kate Pullingers Director of the Centre for Cultural and Creative Industries, Bath Spa University & Stephen Hilton Founder and Director of City Global Futures

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What can digital connectivity offer cities, especially ones with a strong heritage history and its own sustainability challenges and opportunities?

How is technology unlocking holistic performance in the built environment, and why do we need to accelerate adoption to meet our sustainability goals?

Hosted on the riverside at BuroHappold, expect informative talks and inspiring networking opportunities to further support your ability to discover, collaborate and innovate.

We are welcoming Bath Spa University, City Global Futures and BuroHappold to speak at this event.

This event has a focus on Bath but will be applicable to any business interested in technology, innovation and connectivity in their region.

Kate Pullinger, Bath Spa University and Stephen Hilton, City Global Futures

Digital technology continues to develop at an exponential pace, radically changing how we live, work and play - but the relationship between technology and sustainability is complex. Virtualising products and services might enable less consumption of valuable resources but digital technology also consumes power and creates significant waste as kit becomes obsolete. What is clear is that realising benefits requires an ambitious and visionary approach to ensuring the ubiquitous and equitable availability of cutting edge digital connectivity.

Connecting Bath is a report commissioned by Bristol + Bath Creative R+D. The current/planned roll-out of 5G connectivity and the future development of 6G are potentially significant opportunities for the creative industries in Bath. Under the leadership of Kate Pullinger, Bristol + Bath Creative R+D commissioned City Global Futures to undertake this research, exploring the feasibility of a private, cutting edge digital network for Bath.