LEGENDARY SPEAKERS

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Meet Our First Four Speakers

The Thinking Digital Conference is an annual event on technology, ideas and our future. Launched in May 2008 and held annually at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Our next conference will mark the 17th edition of Thinking Digital, taking place on 20th & 21st of May 2026.

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OUR #TDC26 SPEAKERS

Alex Partridge

Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas

Michael Wooldridge

Mel O’Connor

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE PASS...

CHOOSE A PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP from A RANGE OF TOPICS

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A FULL PASS INCLUDES OUR FAMOUS PRE-CONFERENCE DINNER. JOIN US FOR A THREE COURSE MEAL AND DRINKS AT A TOP NEWCASTLE LOCATION.

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FANTASTIC SPEAKERS TALKING ON A RANGE OF FASCINATING TOPICS

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HELD IN AN AMAZING VENUE – THE GLASSHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MUSIC, Gateshead

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET & CHAT TO LIKE MINDED PEOPLE

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TICKET INCLUDES A DELICIOUS LUNCH BAG PLUS BREAK REFRESHEMNTS FROM THE GLASSHOUSE CAFE

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MEET MANY OF OUR SPEAKERS AT THEIR BOOK SIGNING TABLES BETWEEN SESSIONS

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DON’T FORGET OUR NOW LEGENDARY AFTERPARTIES WHERE YOU, THE SPEAKERS, AND YOUR FELLOW CONFERENCE DELEGATES CAN UNWIND AND CHAT ABOUT THE DAY.

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WHAT DOES THE MEDIA SAY…

“Thinking Digital has built a reputation for attracting the best thinkers and speakers from the around the world.”

“One of the most professional and enjoyable events I’ve been involved in… the speaker line-up probably the best in the UK this year.”

“Thinking Digital kept attendees gripped to the talks in a way rarely seen at tech conferences.”

WHAT DOES THE AUDIENCE THINK?

As #TDC23 closes for another year, just want to thank @herbkim and all the team for a truly inspiring and even mind blowing, couple of days! Still the best event of its type around — Sarah Hartley (@foodiesarah) July 6, 2023

Every one of the hundreds of #TDC22 @ThinkingDigital disciples takes away three versions of themself. The 'before TDC' me, the 'processing its genius' me, and the 'All set to change the world' me. pic.twitter.com/UYUKLupTi9 — Thack (@DaveThackeray) May 19, 2022

Two days on and the sheer awesome-ness of @ThinkingDigital is still with me! I've been watching some of the talks again just to make sure I didn't miss anything. Once again, thank you @herbkim & the TDC team for an unforgettable experience! #TDC19 pic.twitter.com/ZKSBsroj5e — Helena Hill (@HelenaHillUXCX) May 18, 2019

Great to be at Thinking Digital #TDC23, to question our very existence and have your mind blown before the second coffee of the day pic.twitter.com/LUAFNzKJsy — Jonny Rippon (@jonnyrippon) July 6, 2023

Robotics, digital ethics, media disruption and tech-enabled creativity. @ThinkingDigital it’s been inspiring, enlightening and hilarious as always #TDC19 pic.twitter.com/GTUWnKB3xQ — Holly Kennedy (@hollskennedy) May 16, 2019

Excited to be back at #thinkingDigital its 8 years since I was last here and I still recall the profound inspiration boost. Looking forward to being inspired again. #tdc23 pic.twitter.com/hYnsQorwSr — Chris Thompson (@mrcthompson) July 6, 2023

This was my tenth @ThinkingDigital and it’s been one of the best! Like a greatest hits it’s had everything – robots, big data, ai, live music, future tech, big name speakers and a local startup competition winner.
Well done @herbkim and the #tdc19 crew. 👍🏻 — Graham Miller (@graham_r_miller) May 16, 2019

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