Imperial Lates: Future Cities

Due to the tube strikes planned for Thursday 7 November, this event is unfortunately postponed to be on Thursday 6 March 2025.

Chat to city scientists and urban experts while getting hands-on with the new research and tech that will reshape London!

Learn about the capital’s first beavers in 400 years from the Ealing Beaver project, make your own mushroom growing starter kit with urban agriculture experts, before joining Roma the Engineer to get into the nuts and bolts of tomorrow’s high-rise buildings.

Get stuck into unique interactive experiences like driving as a human in a city of AI vehicles, taking a street dance class, testing out puddle-proof pavements that will reduce urban flooding, and helping us build a giant cardboard city of the future.

Throw in an improv comedy show, a DJ set from our friends at The Rhythm Studio, tasty food and a fully stocked bar, and you have yourself a great evening of Science in the city.

Imperial Lates are intended for an 18+ audience.

Register for this Imperial Lates to receive a preview of the full programme of live demonstrations, workshops and talks, and help us track attendance numbers. Please note that registration alone does not guarantee seats for our talks or workshops. 

All of the spaces are wheelchair accessible, as are the entrance and toilets. There are lifts to any activities on other levels. If you have any specific needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: lates@imperial.ac.uk.