Future Perfect: Adapt. Survive. Drink.

Bitcoin has been all over the news recently, from people making millions to deep web drug transactions. But what IS Bitcoin? Why has it become so popular over recent years and how come it is associated with criminal activity? During this talk, we will explore the mechanisms behind Bitcoin and consider whether it is worth investing all of hard earned savings into it in hopes of becoming a millionaire. During the course of the talk, we will discover that Bitcoin is based on a technology called 'Blockchain' which is set to revolutionise the world we live in.

Paul explores the deep-seated problems with our current food system, and the devastating effects this is having on our environment and our health. Paul and the team at Farm Urban believe that by embedding aquaponic systems (where fish and plants are grown together in a closed-loop ecosystem without soil) into the fabric of society they can engage and inspire people to connect with their environment, explore their relationship with food, and start to build a sustainable and resilient food system.

How do designers look into the future? Do all designers envision the same future? And why does it matter to design for our future selves? In this talk, Farnaz explores an inclusive and human-centred approach to designing for future, discussing why design for 'diversity' and 'meaning' matters and how to use them to deliver innovative and futuristic solutions.