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.

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STEM to STEAM

In an increasingly robotised world, the need for human creativity, humanity and positive multidisciplinary collaborations has rarely felt more important. The role that the arts play, including in connecting people with science, technology, engineering and maths is essential. I look forward to visiting the Festival of Tomorrow, discovering & exploring developments. I congratulate Rod Hebden and the team in bringing this Festival to life.

- Carole Bent Founder : STEMtoSTEAM Suppers Creative Catalyst Art Partner

Still talking about it!

My 9 year old grandson is still talking about it 6 days later. He was so enthusiastic after I took him on the Friday his parents took him on the Saturday.

- Grandparent

100% success!

The main reason we came was to show our children how interesting and entertaining science can be. The event succeeded 100% in doing this.

- Parent

The organising team was very supportive!

Our stand was topical and well attended; we had some lively conversations. The organising team was very supportive.

- Caroline Knowles – University of Reading

Simple activities that evoked so much discussion!

The activities were simple, but evoked so much discussion amongst the children and staff. Each activity brought science into the real world and helped children make that link between what they learn in class and everything they experience around theme that link between what they learn in class and everything they experience around them

- Swindon teacher

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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