Beta Festival

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Various Locations, Friday 1st November - Sunday 17th November

Beta is a new festival of art and technology critically engaging with the impact of emerging technologies on society. Taking Ireland’s role as a central node in today's wired world as a starting point, Beta will showcase and celebrate Ireland’s research and artistic communities through a combination of creativity, debate and experimentation. Beta allows members of the public to engage playfully and critically with new technologies essentially beta testing ethical issues facing society.

The festival is currently the only festival of its kind in Ireland for art and technology bringing together artists, researchers, and industry with a focus on ethics and public engagement. The recently published National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and National Digital Strategy highlight Ireland’s longstanding commitment to being a leader in innovation and research in digital technologies, platforms and infrastructures – a commitment that has seen so many international tech companies establish themselves within the country over the past two decades.


Date:
Friday 1st November - Sunday 17th November
Time:
Varies
Price:
Varies
Address:
The Digital Hub, Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, Ireland

Google Map of The Digital Hub, Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, Ireland

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