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Matthew Drinkwater
Transform digital experiences with Matthew Drinkwater, speaker and emerging technology expert. Matthew works with organisations to implement XR/AR/VR solutions and metaverse strategies, delivering pioneering innovations recognised by Forbes, Wired, and global governments.
Matthew Drinkwater is a globally recognised expert in emerging technologies who transforms how creative industries adopt immersive experiences. As Head of the Fashion Innovation Agency, he bridges the gap between technological innovation and practical industry application.
Named a "fashion-tech trailblazer" by Drapers and a "pioneer" by Wired, Matthew has delivered groundbreaking projects, including what Forbes called "the first example of truly beautiful wearable tech." He advises governments on immersive technologies and sits on the advisory board of Bridge AI, the UK's £100m Research and Innovation programme for Artificial Intelligence.
Matthew helps organisations navigate digital transformation by identifying practical applications for XR/MR/AR/VR technologies that solve real business challenges. His work with Lucasfilm's ILMxLAB brought performance-driven augmentation technology to London Fashion Week, establishing frameworks for the metaverse that companies now use to create new revenue streams and customer experiences.
Audiences gain actionable strategies for implementing emerging technologies within existing business models, clear roadmaps for digital transformation without disrupting core operations, and insights into how spatial computing will reshape workplace collaboration and customer engagement.
Book Matthew to future-proof your organisation with practical innovation strategies that deliver measurable results today while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.
Matthew Drinkwater, a globally recognised fashion-tech trailblazer, transforms how organisations implement emerging technologies by providing actionable strategies that solve real business challenges while creating new revenue streams. Book Matthew to future-proof your organisation with practical innovation frameworks that deliver measurable results today while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities in spatial computing and immersive experiences.
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Matthew Drinkwater structures his sessions around case-led frameworks, drawing on projects such as his work with Lucasfilm's ILMxLAB at London Fashion Week to illustrate how XR, AR, and VR technologies can be mapped onto existing business models, giving audiences a replicable roadmap rather than a theoretical overview.
Matthew Drinkwater speaks on immersive technology adoption, digital transformation in creative industries, and practical applications of XR, AR, VR and spatial computing. He leads the Fashion Innovation Agency and sits on the advisory board of Bridge AI, the UK's £100 million Research and Innovation programme for Artificial Intelligence.
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