We'll be joined by Lori Anderson (Director at Festivals Edinburgh) for a conversation on the festival ecosystem and its place within Scotland's wider creative landscape. Then, artist Trevor Jones and Creative Technologist David Oxley sit down for a fireside chat on the art, tech, and AI behind Trevor's EXPOS3D exhibition - a powerful example of the bold creative work happening in Scotland right now.
Alongside the talks, expect a summer reading book swap, a photo booth, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with Edinburgh's creative and innovation communities. Whether you're in the creative sector, a festival lover, or just looking for an inspiring evening to kick off Edinburgh's exciting summer season, come along and join the conversation.
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Grab a drink, and join the conversation! Whether you're looking to meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, grow your network, or simply continue the conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the community. You never know where a conversation might lead!
Join us at the Book Nook: Summer Book Exchange and celebrate the power of sharing stories!
Bring along a book you've enjoyed and swap it for a new read - exchange recommendations, ideas, and conversations with others in the community. Whether you're sharing a book that challenged your thinking, inspired you, or was simply too good not to pass on, every book has the potential to spark a new connection.
With the Edinburgh Book Festival returning to the Edinburgh Futures Institute later this summer, there's no better time to discover your next great read. Drop in throughout the evening, browse the collection, and connect with fellow book lovers through the stories that have shaped them.
Take a break, grab a prop, and celebrate summer with a photo at our photo booth!
Whether you've come with colleagues, friends, or you've met someone new during the evening, it's a chance to capture the conversations, connections and memories that have made the evening special.
Drop by throughout the evening and leave with a snapshot of your summer-time celebrations!
Enjoy a match of table tennis and a complimentary punnet of strawberries and cream!
Whether you’re a table tennis pro or just a fan of Scottish summer fruits, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, have some fun, and connect with attendees with some friendly competition.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Programme Manager, Arielle Vetro who will go through how to make the most of a Thursday Gathering and give you a quick preview of what's in line for this week's event.
In this talk, Lori Anderson, Director at Festivals Edinburgh, will offer insights into what it takes to sustain Edinburgh as an extraordinary festival city, its global reputation, cultural influence, and economic impact. Looking ahead, Lori will also discuss the pressures it faces and the bold innovations and opportunities shaping its future.
We'll be joined by Lori Anderson (Director at Festivals Edinburgh) for a conversation on the festival ecosystem and its place within Scotland's wider creative landscape. Then, artist Trevor Jones and Creative Technologist David Oxley sit down for a fireside chat on the art, tech, and AI behind Trevor's EXPOS3D exhibition - a powerful example of the bold creative work happening in Scotland right now.
Alongside the talks, expect a summer reading book swap, a photo booth, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with Edinburgh's creative and innovation communities. Whether you're in the creative sector, a festival lover, or just looking for an inspiring evening to kick off Edinburgh's exciting summer season, come along and join the conversation.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Grab a drink, and join the conversation! Whether you're looking to meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, grow your network, or simply continue the conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the community. You never know where a conversation might lead!
Join us at the Book Nook: Summer Book Exchange and celebrate the power of sharing stories!
Bring along a book you've enjoyed and swap it for a new read - exchange recommendations, ideas, and conversations with others in the community. Whether you're sharing a book that challenged your thinking, inspired you, or was simply too good not to pass on, every book has the potential to spark a new connection.
With the Edinburgh Book Festival returning to the Edinburgh Futures Institute later this summer, there's no better time to discover your next great read. Drop in throughout the evening, browse the collection, and connect with fellow book lovers through the stories that have shaped them.
Take a break, grab a prop, and celebrate summer with a photo at our photo booth!
Whether you've come with colleagues, friends, or you've met someone new during the evening, it's a chance to capture the conversations, connections and memories that have made the evening special.
Drop by throughout the evening and leave with a snapshot of your summer-time celebrations!
Enjoy a match of table tennis and a complimentary punnet of strawberries and cream!
Whether you’re a table tennis pro or just a fan of Scottish summer fruits, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, have some fun, and connect with attendees with some friendly competition.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Programme Manager, Arielle Vetro who will go through how to make the most of a Thursday Gathering and give you a quick preview of what's in line for this week's event.
In this talk, Lori Anderson, Director at Festivals Edinburgh, will offer insights into what it takes to sustain Edinburgh as an extraordinary festival city, its global reputation, cultural influence, and economic impact. Looking ahead, Lori will also discuss the pressures it faces and the bold innovations and opportunities shaping its future.