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Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute Lecture: Disruptive Technologies

Wednesday 15 April 2026·8:00pm·Susan Cadbury Lecture Theatre, Aston University

Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute Lecture: Disruptive Technologies

Date & Time

Wednesday 15 April 2026

8:00pm – 9:30pm

Location

Susan Cadbury Lecture Theatre, Aston University

Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7ET

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Price

Free

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Aston University / Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute

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The final lecture in Aston University's prestigious Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute series. Professor Manolya Kavakli explores how disruptive technologies are reshaping society in the digital age — a compelling free evening event for anyone at the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategy.

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Prof Manolya Kavakli

Professor, Aston University

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