The programme
How an event works
One day, one domain's data, mixed teams of up to five. A kick-off and a brief in the morning, building against real data, mentor checks after lunch, then judging and a showcase. Every event in the season runs the same way — only the problem changes.
How it works
How the day runs
Mixed teams, real data, expert mentors and a hard stop. Time pressure forces a tight scope: pick a target, a few sources, one insight.
- 01KickoffBrief, datasets, teams
- 02FormMix skills & local knowledge
- 03BuildPrototype against real data
- 04Mentor checksSense-check with experts
- 05JudgingFive criteria, equal weight
- 06ShowcasePresent the picture
Four ways to answerA build, an analysis, a design or a shared standard can all answer a challenge. Pick the one that suits your team.
- Track 01
Build it
A dashboard, app, map or integration that merges the sources into one view.
- Track 02
Make sense of it
An analysis that reveals a pattern others would miss.
- Track 03
Design it
A clear interface for a busy non-expert — one screen that tells the story.
- Track 04
Standardise it
A common language or lookup so the sources can talk to each other.
Getting a place
100 places, first come, first served
Teams of up to five. Enter solo and we will help you find one on the day — mixed skills and ages are the whole point. Hand-code, low-code, no-code or build with an AI assistant.
- 1
Register
A short form — your name, email, and which challenge interests you.
- 2
Pick a challenge
Choose one of the five — the one whose date and problem suit you.
- 3
Joining pack
We confirm your place and send datasets, venue and details.
- 4
Set up GitHub
Free, takes two minutes. Your team works in its own repository.
- 5
Turn up and build
Bring a team or form one on the day. We will help you.
Let's build all five.
Partners and sponsors, datasets and starter code, mentors and judges, a venue and a date — tell us which one you can bring.
Or email info@inno-forum.co.uk
Partners, sponsors and supporters of previous Innovation Forum events
