Creative Tech Festival
25 Feb / Sessions between 9:30am-4:30pm / Case New Holland
_LAB 2.0
What does creative tech mean for young people in Basildon?
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Ready to discover how tech is transforming industries
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Could new ideas in AI, robotics, or green tech inspire your future career?
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What role could you play in shaping the future of technology and creativity?
What it’s about
Aimed at young people aged 14–25, LAB 2.0 offers an unmissable opportunity to explore the cutting edge of technology and creativity, while uncovering career paths in the tech and creative industries.
_LAB 2.0 will immerse you in the latest innovations through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking discussions.
Schools are invited to book up to 10 places at the morning session (9:30-12:30).
The afternoon session is open to young adults aged 16–25, whether you're in college, university, an apprenticeship, or simply interested in exploring tech and creativity. You can book your place through your college, university, or independently.
What to Expect:
Explore four themed zones, each showcasing real-world applications of emerging technologies:
- Sustainability & GreenTech: Get inspired by innovations in eco-friendly practices, renewable energy, and sustainable manufacturing.
- AI & Intelligent Data: Uncover how artificial intelligence and big data are transforming industries like healthcare, retail, and manufacturing.
- Immersive Creativity: Step into the world of VR and AR, and see how they’re revolutionising entertainment, education, and more.
- Robotics & Machines: Meet the future of robotics with interactive programming sessions and an exclusive tour of one of the world’s most advanced agritech factories
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a creative mind, or just curious, _LAB 2.0 will spark your imagination and show you how your skills can shape the future.
Event Highlights:
- Hands-on experiences: Try cutting-edge tech for yourself
- Careers inspiration: Discover local career opportunities and pathways into tech and creativity
- Inclusive environment: Adjustments for activities and quieter spaces
- Prizes and competitions: Join the pre-event challenge and showcase your innovative ideas
WHEN
Tuesday 25th February
- Morning session: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (ages 14–16)
- Afternoon session: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ages 16–25)
WHERE
Case New Holland
Cranes Farm Rd
Basildon
SS14 3AD
BOOK YOUR PLACE
Themed Zones
These themed zones will showcase real-world applications of emerging technologies:
Sustainability and GreenTech
Details on this zone will be added here very soon.
AI & Intelligent Data
Details on this zone will be added here very soon.
Immersive Creativity
Details on this zone will be added here very soon.
Robotics & Machines
Details on this zone will be added here very soon.
About the organiser
always possible is an energetic social impact consultancy who use facilitation, design, curation, events, problem-solving, story-telling and research to help ambitious organisations shape the future. They help to join up the spaces between business innovation, skills, culture and place - and help organisations to define, measure and communicate their positive impact in the world.
About the sponsor
CNH (NYSE: CNHI) is a world-class capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for Agriculture and Construction. They operate commercially through their brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.
Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success. As a truly global company their employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.