Leeds Digital Festival 2025
Check out what’s going on at Nexus during this year's Leeds Digital Festival, which takes place from 22 September – 3 October.
Collaboration starts here
Nexus at Leeds Digital Festival 2025 is your front-row seat to the future of tech, innovation and collaboration in the North.
Across a dynamic series of events, we bring together pioneers in AI, health innovation, space tech, digital twins and data science – all under one roof.
Whether you’re a start–up founder, researcher, industry leader or just plain curious, this is your opportunity to connect with visionaries, unlock new insights, and be part of shaping the next decade of digital progress. From high-impact panels to hands-on masterclasses and vibrant networking sessions, Nexus is the place to be this September.
This year, we are proud to be the Launch Sponsor as well as an Executive Sponsor of Leeds Digital Festival. Check out our full programme below.
Featured Events
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS
In partnership with Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA), this event explores how cutting-edge data science is transforming business and how new tools and techniques are transforming the value of information.
Who it’s for: Businesses looking to optimise data and collaborators
Date: 22 September
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
NEXUS CONNECT: DIGITAL TWINS
Join us at the panel and networking series Nexus Connect, for an exclusive deep dive into the world of Digital Twins, with a special focus on Nexus’ own digital twin. Enjoy refreshments, a lively panel discussion and meaningful conversations.
Who’s it for: Anybody with an interest in innovation and collaboration, Nexus members, university staff
Date: 1 October
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Delivered in partnership with Health Innovation Leeds and Leeds Beckett University this event looks back over the last 10 years of health innovation in Leeds as well as forward to the next 10 under the guise of the NHS’ 10-year plan.
Who it’s for: Anyone interested in health, and health innovation
Date: 24 September
Time: 11:00 – 15:30
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
We’re excited to be hosting the official launch event for Leeds Digital Festival’s 10th anniversary here at Nexus!
The evening will bring together regional stakeholders, sponsors and innovation leaders for short speeches, drinks and plenty of networking – a true celebration of the digital culture and collaboration that makes Leeds’ innovation ecosystem thrive.
This special event is invite-only, but take a look at what else is happening at Nexus over the festival below.
In partnership with Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA), this event explores how cutting-edge data science is transforming business and how new tools and techniques are transforming the value of information.
Who’s it for: Businesses looking to optimise data and collaborators
Date: 22 September
Time: 15:00-17:00
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
Step inside our flux capacitor for an unmissable opportunity to journey back through Leeds’ biggest health innovation developments of the last decade – and be transported forward to the future plans, priorities and trends as we shape the next 10 years. Delivered in partnership with Health Innovation Leeds and Leeds Beckett University.
Who it’s for: Anyone interested in health and health innovation
Date: 24 September
Time: 11:00 – 15:30
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
In collaboration with The Trade Association for the UK AI Sector (UKAI), this panel and networking event will spotlight the advancements and collaboration opportunities in AI, ensuring the benefits of AI are distributed across all sectors of the country, driving future economic and social growth.
Who it’s for: Anyone interested in AI and innovation
Date: 26 September
Time: 09:00 – 12:30
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
Attend for a day of talks and collaboration with Space Hub Yorkshire where we explore how Earth Observation data can unlock the digital future’s sustainable impact across industries and what’s holding it back.
Who it’s for: Anyone interested in how technology and sustainability converge
Date: 30 September
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
Join us at the panel and networking series Nexus Connect, for an exclusive deep dive into the world of Digital Twins, with a special focus on Nexus’ own digital twin. Enjoy refreshments, a lively panel discussion and meaningful conversations.
Who’s it for: Anybody with an interest in innovation and collaboration, Nexus members, university staff
Date: 1 October
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Nexus, Discovery Way
Discover more about Nexus
We’ve gone from a concept to a community, turned bright ideas into international brands. Made connections that count.
Our community of over 130 businesses is making a difference across Leeds and the North. And the good news is: we’re just getting started. Are you in? Join the conversation today.
Learn more about Nexus Connect
Nexus Connect brings innovators together to make meaningful connections, discuss new ideas, share common areas of interest and discover opportunities for collaboration.
Watch this video for a flavour of what to expect at our upcoming Nexus Connect.
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