Upcoming events

12 October 2026

Celebrate the results of BDFI’s three winning sandpit projects through a morning of presentations, interactive demos and networking.

8 December 2026

BDFI is offering 3 grants of up to £10,000 each to produce pilot immersive projects that have the potential to lead to larger future funding bids. Join us to scope an immersive project designed directly to address a public problem. 

8-10 July 2026

A series of events which will interrogate the opportunities and challenges associated with AI tools in nature conservation and the fight against climate change.

17 June 2026

A meeting for interdisciplinary researchers to share perspectives on creative approaches, cross-sector collaborations and making more inclusive, sustainable and joyful digital futures.

9 June 2026

Join BDFI, Knowle West Media Centre and Black South West Network to explore 'what makes AI explainable from community perspectives?'

11 June 2026

Open to all. The theme of this year's annual meeting of the International Digital Futures Network is 'The Futures of Interaction'.

2 June 2026

As part of Bristol Data Week (1-5 June), join us at The Sheds for an interactive intro to immersive data visualisation with demos of the Reality Emulator, plus networking over lunch.