// When culture and tech collide
The largest innovation &
culture Festival in Europe.
Period.
Join builders, creators, and change agents shaping
tech's diverse tomorrow.
7000+
Attendees
100+
Elite Speakers
6
Immersive Tracks
3
Stages
1
Legendary Afterparty
+ THE COHORT
Past Speakers
Sharmadean Reid
Founder & CEO, Beautystack
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Tom Adeyoola
Executive Chair at Innovate UK
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Lisa Smith
Partner, Deloitte Digital
Tiffany Stevenson
Chief Engagement Officer, WeightWatchers
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Steven Bartlett
Entrepreneur, Investor, BBC Dragon
Check Warner
Founding Partner, Ada Ventures
Ashleigh Ainsley
Co-Founder Colorintech & BTF
Jonathan Mildenhall
Chief Marketing Officer, Rocket Companies
Arlan Hamilton
Investor & Managing partner of Backstage Capital
Trevor Johnson
Head of Marketing - Europe, TikTok
Niklas Zennström
CEO & Founding Partner, Atomico
Karen Blackett
Former UK President, WPP
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// GENERAL ADMISSION
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Day access to the main tracks, exhibition hall, and peer matching forums.
Access to all tracks of content
Entry to the Innovation & Culture Expo Hall
Peer-to-peer matchmaking in the BTF app
// RECOMMENDED LEVEL
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Access to all tracks of content
Guaranteed wristband entry for the Afterparty at Tobacco Dock
Exclusive DJ sets & live special guest artists
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Direct post-event lounge invitation with speakers
+ Attendees
Attendees from companies including ...
Attendees join us from around. the world from companies such as
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+ PROGRAMMING
6 Curated Tracks
Curated tracks exploring technical brilliance, corporate
leadership, inclusive systems, entrepreneurship, and the culture
that binds us together.
leadership, inclusive systems, entrepreneurship, and the culture
that binds us together.
TRACK 01
+ vision
Big Ideas
Inspirational keynotes and insights from industry leaders, legendary founders, and cultural icons.
TRACK 02
+ frontier
AI & Emerging Tech
Unpack the next frontier of artificial intelligence and the breakthrough technologies shaping tomorrow.
TRACK 03
+ collide
Culture & Creativity
Where tech meets culture—exploring the evolution of digital content, media, and the creator economy
TRACK 04
+ innovation
Future of Things
Discover how rapid innovation is fundamentally reshaping the workplace, daily life, and human connection.
TRACK 05
+ capital
Entrepreneurship & Venture
Actionable playbooks for founders and investors looking to build, fund, and scale the next big thing.
TRACK 06
+ learning
Learning & Networking
Hands-on practical workshops and opportunties to build high-value connections with industry peers.
+ PROGRAMMING
2026 Speakers from companies including...
Speakers from the worlds most innovative companies join us on the BTF stages
Featured Speakers
Deepmind
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Nvidia
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OpenAI
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Microsoft
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His Majesty's Government
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Mistral
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Lovable
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Uber
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ElevenLabs
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Bloomberg
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HSBC
Featured Speakers
The BBC
And many more...
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The Legacy of BTF
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// JOIN THE LEGACY
Over 4 years of breaking barriers, building systems & shaping careers.
From our digital roots during 2020 to our physical space at Tobacco Dock, BTF remains the
premier platform for excellence in technology.
premier platform for excellence in technology.
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