Science in Reading: "Reading’s Digital Revolution"

Basingstoke Science Cafe members are invited to the Science in Reading event "Reading’s Digital Revolution" delivered by Brendan Carr - Reading Museum, Peter Doyle & Stuart Ward at Zero Degrees in Reading.

Science in Reading monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm with the talk starting at 7.30pm.

More information about this event and the organisers can be found at the following web address.
https://www.meetup.com/science-in-reading/events/310709298

Please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.

• 7:00pm Arrivals

• 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions

• 7:35pm Reading’s Digital Revolution (Brendan Carr - Reading Museum, Peter Doyle & Stuart Ward )

• 8:05pm Networking & beers

• 8:30pm Short announcements/updates*

• 8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)

More Information
Reading’s Digital Revolution (Brendan Carr - Reading Museum, Peter Doyle & Stuart Ward )
Stuart will be introducing an evening which will lead us into as short talk about Reading's DIGITAL Revolution project and then culminate with first public performance of a unique musical composition specially commissioned for Reading Museum’s “DIGITAL Revolution” exhibition.

Brendan Carr (Reading Museum’s Community Engagement Curator) will give a short presentation on the development and content of the Reading’s DIGITAL Revolution project, including insights into the current exhibition which continues in the Sir John Madejski Gallery until Wednesday 24th December.

Peter Doyle will be contributing a unique musical composition to Reading Museum’s “DIGITAL Revolution” exhibition, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) UK and the birth of the ICT industry in Reading. His work draws inspiration from the exhibition and notably incorporates synthesized sounds from the iconic DECtalk speech processor, a nod to the technological legacy of DEC.

The recital marks the first public performance of this specially commissioned piece, aligning with the museum’s broader efforts to commemorate Reading’s transformation into a digital hub. The exhibition itself, running until December 2025, explores the town’s evolution from traditional industries to its pivotal role in the UK’s Silicon Valley.

Time: 7pm until late (talk starts at 7.30pm)
Venue: Downstairs @ Zero Degrees (Reading)

About Reading Geek Night
A friendly and welcoming community for enthusiasts.
Every second Tuesday of the month Reading Geek Night has talks on various topics about science, tech, design & geekery. The usual format is to gather from 7:00pm and commence the talks at 7:30pm. Talks are ~20mins + Q&A with a break of 20mins for networking and beer.

*Before the second session there is an opportunity for any short announcements so please let us know on the night if you would like a slot or 1-2mins.

Look forward to seeing you there!