Running from 6-11 October 2025, BTF+ The Bristol Festival of Tech, Creativity & Culture is a bold evolution of Bristol Technology Festival, now reimagined to bring together the city’s creators, technologists, founders, funders and storytellers for six days of talks, showcases and experiences that blend innovation, creativity and technology.
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BTF+ is brought to you by techSPARK, MyWorld – Bristol Bath and Bristol Creative Industries, with headline sponsor Ghyston.
Find out moreBristol Creative Industries is the membership network that supports the region's creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone.
Social media trends for 2026: a keynote with Drew Benvie
12.30pm
-2pm
The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG
BCI Keynote
Each year, leading global social media consultancy Battenhall publishes a review of the major trends shaping social media for brand marketing and communication. In this talk, Battenhall’s Founder & CEO, Drew Benvie, will present the latest Battenhall forecast for the coming months, in order to help the creative community plan their content.
Digital & Creative Business Forum
9:00
-11:00
Bristol & Bath Science Park, BS16 7FR
Forum
Career Surgery with Kate Maxwell
1pm
-3.45pm
Online
BCI Career Surgery
We’re pleased to offer the opportunity to book a free of charge 45 minute 1:2:1 session for career coaching, specifically geared towards the needs of creative, media & tech professionals. When you feel stuck in a rut, having external guidance can be the key to unlocking new perspectives and fresh momentum. Exclusive for BCI members, book your slot with Kate Maxwell on Thursday 22nd January!
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