When and where is it on?
Convention Centre, Dublin Fri 21 October 2022
How many years has it been going?
Silicon Stroll in 2015 was the precursor event to FutureScope which we ran from 2016 – 2020 now Furthr Festival 2022 onwards
What was the inspiration to start it?
The event in 2015 Silicon Stroll was to engage multinationals, corporates with start-ups giving them a platform and networking opportunity to engage. The event was an opportunity to explore the emerging tech trends and how the start-up eco system could engage, collaborate and develop solutions to tech problems for multinationals/ corporates.
What exciting things can people look forward to?
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Artificial Intelligence | 5G | Virtual Worlds | Data Analytics | Smart Cities | IoT | Robotics | Quantum Computing | Drone Tech
OPPORTUNITY DRIVERS
Climate | Data | Energy | Sustainability | R&D | Digital Transformation | Cybersecurity | Changing Business Models
INNOVATION
Harnessing emerging tech to transform industries & address societal challenges
SCALING BUSINESSES
Fundraising | Global expansion | Innovation | Talent | Collaboration
What opportunities are on offer for those attending?
FOR START-UPS… Access to knowledge, investors & real market opportunities
FOR SCALING COMPANIES… Access to funding & collaboration opportunities
FOR ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES… Access to innovation, ideas & inspiration
Who will be speaking?
A few I can mention as of now are: Sophie Howe – Future Generations Commissioner for the Welsh Government – Paddy Hayes ESB – Arsenio Ortero – COO
What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of it?
Attend early, make the most of the networking lunch and exhibition space – download the app which will be available in the coming weeks
How can people book tickets / when does it usually sell out?
We have a limited capacity of about 1600 so get your tickets early – many are already gone Early bird is still on. Event page >> https://furthr.ie/event/furthr-festival/
Anything else you’d like to add / we should have asked?
One2Watch and to keep a look out for it in the future
Since 1988, Furthr® has provided ambitious founders with everything they need to start and scale their businesses. Through our game-changing consultancy, programmes, and events, we guarantee that our innovators will stand before our network of potential investors with confidence. We enable Irish start-ups to go Furthr, faster.
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