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The Festival of Innovation

The Festival of Innovation and Grassroots Growth Summit

Explore, Learn and Connect with Innovation

Monday 27th January 2025 Warwick Arts Centre 10am - 5pm

In 2025, the University of Warwick is celebrating 60 years of innovation, collaboration and transformational spirit, delivering impact through pioneering research and transformative teaching, addressing complex regional and global challenges.

To celebrate we’re giving everyone the opportunity to explore 60 years of innovation at the University of Warwick.

At the Festival of Innovation, you will discover interactive zones spread across Warwick Arts Centre to

Explore

  • Get hands-on with some of our exciting innovation projects - from electric aviation, to Agri-Tech robots and ground-breaking taste test trials - see how Warwick are leading the way to a brighter future.

Learn

  • Discover how local innovators and entrepreneurs are improving the world at drop-in sessions and talks throughout the day.

Connect

  • Connect with our experts and our innovation eco-system to discover how you can get involved.

At the Grassroots Growth Summit you will engage with industry leaders, innovators, policy makers and stakeholders driving change through innovation. You will:

  • meet founders and entrepreneurs who have grown and scaled through our Warwick Innovation District programmes and ecosystem
  • discuss inclusive growth in our regional ecosystem with Warwick Business School
  • discover how new markets are made with Warwick Manufacturing Group
  • get hands on at the Festival of Innovation – an engaging exhibition of the region’s most exciting innovations
  • celebrate our founders and entrepreneurs – join us as we congratulate the biggest achievements in our community of founders and leaders
  • have opportunities to network with influential figures from various sectors

You will need to register to attend these free events and details will be updated here soon - Everyone is welcome!