Reading Geek Night – Reading’s Digital Revolution

Links to the local STEAM groups + #rdggeek Link Tree

We are looking for speakers for 2025 and beyond. If you would like to get involved and support your local Reading Geek community please get in touch – email: talks [at] rdggeeknight.org or via Twitter: @RDGGeekNight Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.

Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.

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

Everyone welcome!

• 7:00pm Arrivals
• 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
• 7:35pm 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)
• 9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)

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.

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!

Get involved and support the community

If you would like to get involved with your local #rdggeek community by giving a talk or hosting a quiz at an upcoming event please contact us via twitter: @RDGGeekNight, Facebook or email us: **talks [at] rdggeeknight.org**

Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.