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Explorers Fair

Broadway’s three day celebration of arts, play, science and technology.

9 - 11 February 2017

Who are Near Now?

Near Now is Broadway’s studio for arts, design and innovation. We help people and companies launch ideas that explore technology in everyday life.

We are passionate about design and digital literacy. We seed funded musical invention kit Ototo & 3D printing design curriculum kit Kideville.

Our team include experienced producers with a track record in delivering large scale events and festivals.

Everyone is an explorer, discovering science & technology best through creative learning and play.

We believe

Bring together creative learning champions to improve STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) provision and literacy in Nottingham.

Mission

Create a platform to connect and celebrate the great work the city is doing.

Goals

Inspire creative explorers and educatorsthrough a fun, engaging and family friendly event.

Goals

Establish Explorers Fair as a leading annual event to discover creative learning and STEM opportunities in Nottingham.

Goals

What is Explorers Fair?

Explorers Fair is a world for young creative explorers, families and educators to:

● Discover exciting New Toys & Tech.● Meet Inspiring Inventors.● Make and learn together with Playful Projects.● Get hands on with Awesome Experiments.

Target Audiences

Creative Explorers aged 7 - 13 plus their teachers and families.

● Thursday - 240 Primary Students and Teachers● Friday - 240 Secondary Students and Teachers● Saturday - > 360 Explorers and their Families

Additional audiences include:

● Educational Technology Buyers and Distributors● Creative Learning and STEM Stakeholders across

Nottingham / EM

Where is it going to be?

Explorers Fair takes over Broadway for three days, kickstarting the February half term, as a key feature event within Nottingham’s Festival of Science and Curiosity.

What happens at Explorers Fair?

Day Thursday Friday Saturday

Audience Primary School Day Secondary School Day Families Day

Activities Career Inspiration Talk

15 Stall Expo

4 Maker Sessions

3 Inspiring Talks

3 Hands on Workshops

2 Drop in Sessions

What are we looking for?

Explorers Fair is for creative learning champions who want to inspire passion for science and technology in Nottingham. You might be a:

● Creative science and technology product or service● Club, Project or Community● School / Academy or University● Breakthrough in science and technology● Something we’ve not imagined yet!

What are we looking for?

● We are looking for hands on and playful taster interactions that last up to 10 minutes for groups of around 3 - 6 kids (& big kids).

● Explorers Fair is not just about passively exhibiting your project but finding imaginative ways for the audience to get hooked by showing it in action or trying it for real.

● It could be a creative activity that gets the audience thinking about how your idea works, or something to take away.

There are a number of benefits to exhibiting at Explorers Fair, here are a few of them:

InspireBuild AwarenessTest and Launch your IdeasRecruitMarket ResearchNetworkMeet Buyers and Distributors

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

Inspire

Explorers Fair is a world for creative adventurers to discover wonder in science and technology, through play and creativity. Do what you do best. Through short taster interactions and hands on experiences you will get to inspire the next generation of creators.

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

Build Awareness

Whether you are championing creative learning and STEM as a company, a campaign or a club; Explorers Fair is a friendly platform to build awareness around your mission.

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

Test and Launch your Ideas

Got a prototype of your latest amazing idea or invention? Explorers Fair gives you a chance to hand it over to your best critics, and let them tell you what they love and what could be better.

Recruit

Do you have a club or project that you want to bring to children and families in Nottingham? Explorers Fair is ideal for recruiting inspired creative minds or simply generating a buzz.

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

Market Research

Explorers Fair is a perfect opportunity to engage curious explorers, parents and teachers, and get rich insights on your ideas from their perspective.

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

Network

At Explorers Fair you’ll be surrounded by incredible peers and stakeholders from Nottingham and beyond, who share your passion for creative learning and STEM. Explorers Fair is a great chance to meet, share ideas and perhaps discover future partners.

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

Meet Buyers and Distributors

We want Explorers Fair to be, not only a marketplace for ideas but also a place to engage with distributors who can connect you with more audiences and customers.

What’s in it for me as an Exhibitor?

What do you need from me?

The first stage is a simple Expression of Interest:

● Project / Business Name● Contact Details● Tell us a bit about what you do? (Less than 200 words)● Tell us about your idea (Less than 200 words)● What parts of the Fair are you interested in? (e.g.

Showing at the Expo, Running a Workshop, Sharing a Talk, Hosting a Meet the Makers Session)

● Which days do you want to exhibit?

What happens next?

After your expression of interest, one of the Explorers Fair team will get in contact to discuss your idea.

● We might want to meet you to see your project and talk more about your Explorers Fair experience.

● Once we’ve confirmed your place at Explorers Fair, we will need your promotional material for your project and any technical requirements for your stall.

Join the Explorers Fair Community

Hasmita Chavda, Producerh.chavda@broadway.org.uk