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Global Innovation
Forum
WEIRD IS GOOD | 18-19 NOVEMBER 2026 | LONDON, UK
WEIRD IS GOOD | 18-19 November 2026 | London, UK
We’ll be back in London next November with a new theme: Weird is Good – an invitation to embrace the unexpected, human-first and wonderfully weird corners of innovation. A journey into the curious and messy spaces, where possibility begins.
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Talks
Latest innovation trends discussed. Best practices, methods and concepts of successful innovation policies
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Fireside Chats
Inspirational, honest and informal conversations, engaging the whole audience into an open discussion
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Workshops
Useful knowledge generated through interactive and hands-on activities in a relaxed and playful atmosphere
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Panel Debates
Topic experts openly sharing experiences and engaging the whole audience into a discussion
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Field Trips
Get inspired and boost your creativity by visiting amazing communities and places in the local ecosystem
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Networking
Extensive opportunities to meet and connect with like-minded peers in an informal and friendly atmosphere
Troublemakers. Trendsetters. Optimists. Storytellers. Visionaries. Founders.
OUR SPEAKERS.
A unique blend of strong business cases and inspirational personal stories.
Featured Talks
Be Yourself at Work
Claude Silver
Bestselling Author
The groundbreaking power of showing up, standing out and leading from the heart
Making Sense of AI
Rohit Patel
Meta
A practical guide to evaluating, deploying and measuring AI in the real world
Burn the Prototype
Maggie Korde
Save the Children
Building an innovation pathway where ideas can be weird, half-formed and occasionally wrong
Second Chances
Mercedes Gutierrez
IKEA
How IKEA built and scaled a peer-to-peer platform inside a global brand
Hidden Truths
Kyle Karim
Kraft Heinz
Why the biggest innovation opportunities often hide in overlooked consumer truths
Wonky Worlds
Cheryl Platz
Renowned Game Designer
Exploring how self-expression is reshaping gaming, culture, and consumer behaviour
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Doddz
Award-Winning Artist & Creative Innovator
Renowned for blending art, technology, and storytelling to reimagine how audiences connect with ideas on an emotional level. Doddz began as street artist Professor Pigment, gaining early recognition for uplifting murals. Today, he’s a multi-hyphenate creative and founder of DIME, a studio crafting story-led experiences using emerging technology. He encourages audiences to rethink creativity and see limitations as opportunities for innovation.
Featured Activities
Pre-Event
Field Trip
Google’s London AI Campus
An inspiring learning hub by Google, Camden Council and Camden Learning where young people develop AI skills, explore new ideas and prepare for the future of work
People + AI
Workshop
Jani Cortesini, Google
Practical principles for creating useful, trustworthy and human-centred AI experiences
Design for Curiosity
Workshop
Lee Kim, Pfizer
Inviting discomfort, sparking wonder and revealing those brave enough to be curious
Sound-Inspired
Creativity
Luca
Uplifting live music session with Covent Garden’s crowd-favourite street performer
Tasting
Experience
Bodha Drinks
Eastern inspired premium botanical soft drink crafted to pair with food
POP-UP
Enterprise Lab Exhibition
Imperial College London
Step into a curated demo space by Imperial Enterprise Lab, showcasing the next generation of innovators shaping the future through creativity, research and entrepreneurship. Discover pioneering ideas, products and ventures developed by Imperial students, alumni and researchers tackling real-world challenges and creating positive impact for people, planet and society.
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