{"id":604,"date":"2020-09-24T20:01:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T19:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/digital-first\/?p=604"},"modified":"2020-09-28T15:43:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T14:43:28","slug":"festival-of-the-future-free-three-day-virtual-event-for-dorset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/digital-first\/2020\/09\/24\/festival-of-the-future-free-three-day-virtual-event-for-dorset\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival of the Future\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Free\u00a0three day virtual event for Dorset\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robots growing fields of wheat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the tiger who came to tea<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">virtual yoga<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just some of the exciting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sessions\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on offer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for free<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0upcoming\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Festival of the Fut<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0from 13 October<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brand-new<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">virtual\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">event<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0combines fun and learning and helps us share the great\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">things<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0happening in Dorset<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bestival<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u202fGlastonbury, but with more tea,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uture-gazing and\u202fLinked<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n\u202fprofiles.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cllr Peter Wharf, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">said: \u2018Some people might thin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">k<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0digital isn\u2019t for them, but actually it\u2019s for everyone, so we want to increase Dorset\u2019s knowledge of digital.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital simply means\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">using data and technology to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improv<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0people\u2019s lives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, listening to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">understanding\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to design solutions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his festival will help everyone see how they can make the most of what is currently available now and in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Just think about<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e changes that have come about\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as a result of COVID, from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">catch ups with friends<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on Zoom<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">virtual conferences<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">online appointments with your GP<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0virtual queues to order your shopping online<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and you will get an idea of how digital really impacts\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">us all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Dorset is a hive of digital\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">activity,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so we want to really showcase what is going on and attract investment and skills to this part of the country.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Festival of the Future, which has over\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sessions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0across three days<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is part of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">much larger<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0National<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Leaders Week\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and is where you can sign up for any presentation you want to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Festival of the Future - Trailer\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zfm3f8_a24o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is some<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ng for everyone from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kills for the future world of work\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">those\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">looking to upskill<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leading in a digital world<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for senior business leaders.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 Most of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sessions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are recorded, so ev<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">en if you can\u2019t attend the live event, be sure to sign up so you can watch later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gary\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spracklen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, head teacher at Prince of Wales School in Dorchester, is one of the speakers.\u00a0 He said: \u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re a parent or grandparent then\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">there\u2019s definitely something here for you.\u00a0 Our children will spend their lives in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a digital revolution and it\u2019s important\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we are part of that too.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robin Knowles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CEO at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Digital Leaders<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those who are driving forward digital transformation in the UK will be sharing the very best practice, showcasing their services and offering solutions that are practical and real.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Dorset\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and the South West have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">events going on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Digital Leaders Week\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">than any other\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">area so we are really pleased\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to highlight the Festival of the Future.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">those<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">who have already signed up\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to take part\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/your-council\/festival-of-the-future\/festival-of-the-future.aspx\">Festival of the Future<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>#futurefest #digitaldorset<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lisa Trickey &#8211; Service Manager Digital Strategy &amp; Design<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robots growing fields of wheat,\u00a0the tiger who came to tea\u00a0and\u00a0virtual yoga:\u00a0these are\u00a0just some of the exciting\u00a0sessions\u00a0on offer\u00a0for free\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0upcoming\u00a0Festival of the Future\u00a0from 13 October.\u00a0 This\u00a0brand-new\u00a0virtual\u00a0event\u00a0combines fun and learning and helps us share the great\u00a0things\u00a0that\u00a0are\u00a0happening in Dorset.\u00a0\u00a0Think\u00a0Bestival\u00a0or\u202fGlastonbury, but with more tea,\u00a0future-gazing and\u202fLinkedIn\u202fprofiles.\u202f\u202f\u00a0 Cllr Peter Wharf, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change,\u00a0said: \u2018Some people might think\u00a0digital isn\u2019t&hellip; <span class=\"kuorinka-read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/digital-first\/2020\/09\/24\/festival-of-the-future-free-three-day-virtual-event-for-dorset\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Festival of the Future\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Free\u00a0three day virtual event for 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