Thinking Digital, the innovation, technology and future conference is returning to Gateshead in 2025. The two day event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, artists, writers, scientists and speakers, in a celebration and exploration of new ideas.
Thinking Digital brings together more than 500 big thinkers for two days, with delegates attending workshops, lectures, networking events and book signings across a range of different subjects and specialisms. Your ticket also includes lunch, a three course meal and an afterparty with the other attendees.
Founder and CEO Herb Kim started Thinking Digital in 2008, and since then has organised 15 Thinking Digital conferences. Kim says that, ‘...we consistently get feedback from delegates who come back and tell us that in some way the experience has changed their lives, altered their perspective on things, in some cases catalysed entire career changes’
‘One of the nicest things too have arisen from Thinking Digital is the sense of community. Being surrounded by like-minded, curious and creative and innovative people is actually the reason that so many people return every year.’
Thinking Digital is a highlight of the year for many organisations, business owners and startups, and has cemented itself in the North East as a hub for technology, creativity, innovation and science.
Thinking Digital 2024: Philosophy and AI, Origami inspired engineering, and Neuroscience and Videogames
In 2024, speakers from a variety of different backgrounds and professions took the stage. Talks focused on subjects like AI, engineering, communication, science, neuroscience, art, technology, food poverty, space and disability. The full programme of lectures from Thinking Digital 2024 is available to watch on YouTube.
Attendees also got the chance to attend a workshop with other delegates, on the subjects on large language models in business, designing sprints, presentation and radio. These were delivered by business owners and experts in the industries.
One of the highlights of the Thinking Digital conference is the Start-up Competition, where ten entrepreneurs pitch their idea for their business to industry professionals. Attendees also have their say, and select one of the two startups that will make it to the final. The winner for 2024 was SQCDP, an app which removed and replaced paper systems for businesses.
What about Thinking Digital 2025?
The speakers and workshops for Thinking Digital 2025 will be announced shortly before the conference. From previous line-ups, attendees can expect two days of inspirational talks, mind bending workshops and great networking with other businesses and entrepreneurs in the North East.
The main conference will take place at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead, from Wednesday 14th to Thursday 15th May, 2025. However, there will also be a range of pre-conference workshops that delegates can attend across Newcastle and Gateshead.
Tickets for Thinking Digital 2025 are now on sale. You can purchase tickets individually, or receive a small discount if you order two. Standard Passes, and Full Passes which include the pre-conference dinner are both available online.
You can watch the full interview with Herb Kim, and see a snapshot of the Thinking Digital conference here.
