SPRITE+ 2026 Expert Fellows Meeting

The theme for this year’s meeting will be Building a TIPSS framework. At present, there is no overarching theory or model which explains why we need to consider the TIPSS elements jointly; why is the whole more than the sum of the parts. The goal is to address the gap.

The meeting will be a mixture of provocation talks and breakout sessions. We will also be canvassing your views on what should be in phase 3 of SPRITE+ (which will run from Summer 2027).

A professional photographer will also be providing free SPRITE+ branded headshots on the day - please express your interest on the registration form.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Kieron O’Hara - Computer scientist and philosopher, interested in the social and political context of technology.

• Lizzie Coles-Kemp - Professor in Information Security, Royal Holloway University of London.

Expenses:

Accommodation has been arranged and travel will be booked for you (standard class rail travel).

Registration/Application process:

Expert Fellows

Priority registration is open for existing Expert Fellows only.

Limited places available - REGISTER HERE

SPRITE+ Members

Applications are open for all SPRITE+ Members. You'll need to provide a brief overview of your relevant experience, and your reason for attending.

Application deadline: 01 July 2026 - APPLY HERE

Any questions? Get in touch with our Events Coordinator Claire Spencer at claire.spencer@manchester.ac.uk.

Read about last year's Expert Fellow Meeting:

www.spritehub.org

A summary of our 2025 Expert Fellows Meeting, which took place in May at the Raddison Hotel in York.