The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors
The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors

Partners & exhibitors

We are driven by a mission to inspire, inform and entertain communities across Swindon and the UK, to share the knowledge, research and creativity to help shape our future. This is only possible with the support of our donors, partners, funders, exhibitors and volunteers.

We are delighted to thank the incredible support of our confirmed Festival of Tomorrow 2025 partners and supporters.

Principal Partners

Arts Council England

Business West

UK Research and Innovation

Major Partners

Gel Studios

New Elements

 

Festival Partners

The Deanery CE Academy

Science Museum Group

Swindon and Wiltshire Instititute of Technology

UK Science Festivals Network

Workshed

We're already planning for Festival of Tomorrow 2026!

On this page you'll find everything you need to join the incredible range of people and organisations taking part in the festival.

Download our information for Partners, Exhbitors and Sponsors, download information for venues and creative partners, or apply now for a 2025 exhibitor space.

The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors

Ready to sign up as a 2026 exhibitor?

To join the incredible range of universities, businesses, charities and institutions exhibiting at the festival finale, apply here!


NB: Festival entry is free to the public, so support from partners and exhibitors is vital. However, in some cases, exhibitor fees can be waived for charities, or where covered by another of our sponsors, so get in touch if you have some great things to share but think you cannot attend without support.

Apply for exhibitor space here
The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors

Partners, Exhibitors and Sponsors

Does your company have a mission to inspire and engage people in Swindon and beyond?  Last year we directly reached over 23,000 people through a range of venues and formats, and inspired a love of science, the arts and of Swindon. And we can give you the data you need to be sure you're reaching exactly the right people to achieve your aims.

Download this Partner information pack to have a glimpse of some of the opportunities available.

Download Info for Partners, Exhibitors and Sponsors
The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors
The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors
The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors

Have a show or activity proposal?

If you have a passion for sharing knowledge and sparking curiosity, the organisers of Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow would like to hear from you!

Successful proposals will go on to join an illustrious lineup of researchers, industry professionals, artists, writers, organisations, charities, academic institutions, businesses and community groups, with organisations including Swindon-based UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), The James Dyson Foundation, Bristol Robotics, Neon Dance and Prime Theatre already confirmed for 2024.

After over 47,000 people took part this year, the organisers are planning 2026 now, with a growing programme of events, displays and activities across town during the February half-term, culminating in a two-day finale event at The Deanery CE Academy in Wichelstowe. Thousands of pupils will also have the opportunity to take part in an inspiring programme of science and arts activities for Swindon schools.

Find out more
Carole Bent Founder : STEMtoSTEAM Suppers Creative Catalyst Art Partner
Parent
Visitor
Tim Barrett– Intel
Georgia, young visitor

My whole family were entertained. Planned to stay an hour – it’s been 4 and we’re starving!

Amazing day! So blown away by all the staff: the knowledge and resources. My whole family were entertained. Planned to stay an hour – it’s been 4 and we’re starving!  Thank you for a great day. See you next time”

- Parent

Feedback pouring in

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the work that went into the Festival of Tomorrow. The feedback has been pouring in and I have some very happy teachers, parents and - most importantly - some inspired and enthusiastic young Scientists too”  

- Science Lead - Primary School

A fantastic day for all the family!

What a fantastic day for all the family! We will definitely come next year! Thanks!

- Parent

So many young female scientists!

It was amazing to see so many young female scientists .Every person we spoke to had lots of time for my children (6, 5 and 2), spoke to them and they left inspired and wanting to be scientists.

- Parent of young children

Absolutely brilliant day!

Absolutely brilliant day! Looking forward to the next one!

- Visitor

WHO WE’VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH IN THE PAST

We are driven by a mission to inspire, inform and entertain communities across Swindon and the UK.

Now in our fourth year, our goal is to engage 25,000 festival visitors by 2024 – as well as involving thousands more through town centre activity and outreach.

This is only possible with the support of our donors, partners, funders, exhibitors and volunteers.

HELP SHAPE TOMORROW, TODAY!

There are many ways for organisations to get involved in the Festival of Tomorrow, and we offer a range of tailored sponsorship packages and other ways to help you achieve your objectives. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more or chat through your ideas.

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