​Designing Better Health Futures: Black Innovation at the Intersection of Creativity and Technology

​Join us for an evening of conversation, innovation, and community as we explore how creativity and technology are shaping the future of healthcare and wellbeing.

​Hosted by Black XR Network (BXRN) in partnership with Goldsmiths and Blue Garage, this meetup brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, technologists, creatives, founders, students, and innovators who are passionate about improving health through technology.

​From immersive technologies to digital wellbeing and healthcare innovation, we'll hear from practitioners developing solutions that are transforming medical training, patient experiences, and community health. Alongside inspiring talks, the evening is designed to foster meaningful conversations, new collaborations, and connections across disciplines.

​This meetup is part of an ongoing series exploring how creative technologies can address real-world healthcare challenges and build more inclusive futures.

​Why Attend?

​Learn from Innovators
Hear from researchers, founders, and community leaders working at the forefront of health technology.

​Build Your Network
Meet people across healthcare, academia, creative technology, and industry who share an interest in improving health through innovation.

​Share Your Ideas
Contribute to our interactive Wall of Future Health, where attendees will explore the biggest health challenges facing our communities and the technologies that could help solve them.

​Featured Speakers

• ​Dr Tara Collingwoode-Williams
  Lecturer in XR & Researcher, Goldsmiths, University of London
  Co-Founder, Black XR Network

• ​Dr Efosa Uwubamwen
  Founder, Wellvrse

• ​Mark Martin MBE
  Assistant Professor for Computer Science and Education Practice

• ​Joshua Ajayi
  Senior Engineer and Developer, MoPT

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​Agenda

​6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Arrival, Networking & Icebreaker

​6:20 PM – 7:05 PM
Lightning Talks and Q&A

​7:05 PM – 8:15 PM
Networking & Blue Garage Tour

​8:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Final Networking

​Logistics

​📍 Venue: Blue Garage, Lewisham, London

​🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 29 July

​🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

​🥤 Light refreshments will be available.

​Whether you're developing digital health solutions, exploring XR or AI, conducting research, working in healthcare, or simply curious about the future of health innovation, this meetup is an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and become part of a growing community working towards better health futures.

​All are welcome.