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're already planning for Festival of Tomorrow 2027!

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, Exhibitors and Sponsors, download information for venues and creative partners, or apply now for a 2027 exhibitor space.

Download Partner Deck here!
The Festival of Tomorrow - Partners & exhibitors

Ready to sign up as a 2027 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
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).

After over 44,000 people took part in 2026, we're planning 2027 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
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 44,000 people through a range of venues and formats, and inspired a love of science, the arts and of Swindon. That includes 13,000 places on our free programme for local schools!

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
Swindon teacher
Carole Bent Founder : STEMtoSTEAM Suppers Creative Catalyst Art Partner
Visitor
Grandparent
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

Wish we’d come earlier!

Amazing – wish we’d come earlier!

- Visitor

I wish you could do another one immediately!

Amazing! I loved the show and all the different stalls. I wish you could do another one immediately!

- Visitor

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

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

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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