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Gravesend Innovation Showcase 2024 events, locations, talks, speakers and times. < Back Innovation in Gaming Start Time 11:30 Running Time 8 Hours Location 1. St George's Church, Gravesend Event Type Participation About the Event Introduction Early consoles like Atari, Commodore, and Acorn laid the foundation for the modern gaming industry, pioneering concepts in gameplay, graphics, and user interaction. There innovations sparked a global gaming culture, influencing the development of today’s advanced platforms and game design. On display will be a host of vintage machines, historic, innovative games, and demonstrations of 3D design. More on the event lead Sam blends gaming nostalgia, tech know-how, and a creative mind for Mindcraft to shape his future in gaming and technology. Sam will be showing his Minecraft server he built during the pandemic as a means to train his work colleagues in a virtual world, the first of its kind. James is a writer and journalist covering technology, politics and policy. James will lead a talk on game-changing AI futures - see Game Changing AI Future. Danny is a 3D designer trained lover of learning about how things work and has been a CoderDojo volunteer since 2018. Chronically bad at games but has a soft spot for Tetris and Dr. Mario. Danny will show off his 3D design work, and demonstrate some easy-to-learn tools and techniques in 3D modelling and animation, using Blender and simple TinkerCAD (Computer Assisted Design) programs. Mark is a local nerd who loves to collect and tinker with vintage computers, and has absolutely no idea how to write a line of code. . Event Information No ticket is required, Free event. No skills required. This event happens throughout the day, come and go... Gaming enthusiasts: From retro gaming lovers to fans of modern innovations, there's something for everyone. Tech curious individuals: Those interested in the evolution of gaming technology and its influence on AI and design. Families: A fun and educational outing for all ages, with hands-on displays and engaging activities. Students and learners: Perfect for anyone keen to explore 3D design, vintage gaming hardware, or learn about AI's role in gaming. Professionals and hobbyists: Whether you're in tech, design, or just love tinkering, this event offers inspiration and insights. ___ Even more information ___ Game Changing AI Future Join technology journalist James O'Malley as he explains how the gaming technology of yesteryear laid the groundwork for the amazing AI innovations we see today. He'll then look to the future at how AI could change our world and why we shou ld be more optimistic than many people think about how it can improve the world. www.fourthportal.com Game Changing AI Future Gravesend Innovation Showcase 2024 events, locations, talks, speakers and times. “Agree or disagree, O’Malley is such an interesting, thoughtful, lucid writer, that exploring his ideas on any subject is a pleasure. Very much worth your time.”- Ian Dunt “There are few people whose writing I enjoy more”- Hannah Fry “James O’Malley’s Odds and Ends of History is good for niche, nerdy politics.” - Helen Lewis Read more on James's newsletter: https://takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/about https://www.fourthportal.com/gravesend-showcase-2024/game-changing-ai-future A teaser of what Mark tinkers with .... View the games on original hardware and see a 3D engine in action with two experts - Danny and Sam - on hand to showcase the software. Previous Next

Hypermedia returned for Day One of a BIG WEEKEND of DIY poetry, spoken word, music, open mic, visuals, artist talks and discussion. Curated by Gravesend's very own Hypermedia Events. Hypermedia Open Space 5 < Back 3 December 2023 Hypermedia returned for Day One of a BIG WEEKEND of DIY poetry, spoken word, music, open mic, visuals, artist talks and discussion. Curated by Gravesend's very own Hypermedia Events. Previous Next About the event Gravesend's very own Hypermedia presented the first full weekend series of DIY poetry, spoken word, music, open mic and discussion at the Fourth Portal Lab. Instigated by local Gravesend artists Hypermedia, this is an open emerging format pushing the boundaries of open mic. Welcoming to all ages and stages of the creative journey, the weekend offered a relaxed space to perform or listen in an informal atmosphere, attracting a wide and varied range of presentations and crossed all generations. Licenced bar. Event was free, although donations of a suggested were welcome. For more, contact Harriet and Joe from Hypermedia. Harriet: https://www.instagram.com/h.rriet/ Joe: https://www.instagram.com/_existencil This is an ongoing event series Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

< Back Rewilding The Internet The internet has become an extractive and fragile monoculture. But we can revitalize it using lessons learned by ecologists. NOĒMA 16 Apr 2024 We Need To Rewild The Internet "Our online spaces are not ecosystems, though tech firms love that word . They’re plantations; highly concentrated and controlled environments, closer kin to the industrial farming of the cattle feedlot or battery chicken farms that madden the creatures trapped within. We all know this. We see it each time we reach for our phones. But what most people have missed is how this concentration reaches deep into the internet’s infrastructure — the pipes and protocols, cables and networks, search engines and browsers. These structures determine how we build and use the internet, now and in the future. [...] Up close, internet concentration seems too intricate to untangle; from far away, it seems too difficult to deal with. But what if we thought of the internet not as a doomsday “ hyperobject ,” but as a damaged and struggling ecosystem facing destruction? What if we looked at it not with helpless horror at the eldritch encroachment of its current controllers, but with compassion, constructiveness and hope? Technologists are great at incremental fixes, but to regenerate entire habitats we need to learn from ecologists who take a whole-systems view. Ecologists know something just as important, too; how to keep going when others first ignore you and then say it’s too late, how to mobilize and work collectively, and how to build pockets of diversity and resilience that will outlast them, creating possibilities for an abundant future they can imagine but never control. We don’t need to repair the internet’s infrastructure. We need to rewild it. [...] We need to stop thinking of internet infrastructure as too hard to fix. It’s the underlying system we use for nearly everything we do. The former prime minister of Sweden, Carl Bildt, and former Canadian deputy foreign minister, Gordon Smith wrote in 2016 that the internet was becoming “the infrastructure of all infrastructure.” It’s how we organize, connect and build knowledge, even — perhaps — planetary intelligence. Right now, it’s concentrated, fragile and utterly toxic." READ THE FULL ARTICLE https://www.noemamag.com/we-need-to-rewild-the-internet/ For more: Protocols, Algorithm, Cloud, Decoupling, Design, Regulation Previous Next

The Fourth Portal virtual newspapers exploring technology and innovation. These digital editions complements our 2,000 printed copies distributed across the southeast of England and beyond. FOURTH PORTAL NEWSPAPERS Explore our virtual newspapers on technology and innovation, complementing 2,000 printed copies per issue distributed across the southeast of England and beyond; commended in the 2025 Newspaper Awards. 2025 Newspaper Awards booklet: This newspaper exemplified commercial creativity by successfully engaging a local authority to use central government funding to connect residents and businesses. Its design was praised for its clear layout, compelling visuals and seamless integration of sections. Issue 1 Issue 1 delves into Kent's papermaking industry, exploring how traditional processes and materials evolve, integrating new technologies and adapting to changing market demands to unlock new business opportunities and the versatility of paper. Read Here Issue 2 Issue 2 explores the innovation journey, addressing barriers such as institutional intransigence and discrimination while highlighting the role of technology, wellbeing, and societal progress in shaping transformative business strategies and sustainable growth. Read Here Issue 3 Issue 3 highlights the resilience and innovation of Gravesham’s business and creative community amid ongoing economic pressures. From climate change and shifting customer habits to the realities of microbusinesses, it brings together local voices to discuss adaptation, culture, and the future of work. Read Here Digital and printed editions of the Fourth Portal newspapers are free to read and share. We welcome your comments, feedback, and suggestions - and are always open to interview requests. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link If you're interested in a bespoke newspaper tailored to your organisation, industry, or town, send us your requirements to info@fourthportal.com .

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Veryan Weston Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs ImproVox #11 29 September 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Colin Somervell Bass Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs FlimFlam 29 October 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Jenni Roditi Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs SKRONK #5 9 August 2016 SKRONK #6 23 August 2016 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Andrew Ciccone Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs SKRONK #178 16 September 2025 SKRONK #175 1 July 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

A special screening of 3D drone footage of the SS Richard Montgomery Medway shipwreck and how the Port of London Authority identify other wreaks in the Thames and estuary. SS Richard Montgomery Screening < Back 3 December 2023 A special screening of 3D drone footage of the SS Richard Montgomery Medway shipwreck and how the Port of London Authority identify other wreaks in the Thames and estuary. Previous Next Port of London Authority Hyrdrogeograher, Cullen O Donnell presented 3D drone visualisation of the Medway shipwreck, SS Richard Montgomery, on the Fourth Portal Lab's big screen. Cullen discussed shipwrecks in the Thames and how the footage of the wreck was gathered and manipulated. Thia was a one-off occassion and was accompanied by Joe Whittaker of DAZZLE and Ship's Company singing some sea-shanties in keeping with the Thames and shipwrecks. More on the SS Richard Montgomery, from New Scientist Magazine. "Three masts sticking up above the waves near the coastal town of Sheerness in the UK mark the spot where a deadly wreck has been rusting for almost 80 years. They belong to the SS Richard Montgomery, a US second world war-era ship that ran aground in August 1944 with a cargo of bombs. The half-submerged wreck, just 2 kilometres from land, still has 1400 tonnes of TNT in its holds." [read on here...] (New Scientist, By Mick Hamer, 14 January 2022). This event has ended Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Dominic Thurston Voice Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs ImproVox #11 29 September 2025 ImproVox #07 10 March 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Delia Betitus Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs SKRONK #176 15 July 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

< Back Elliott Sirota-Gott Multimedia artist and music maker born in Kent. Working under the artist name 'smelliott', they are dedicated to creating extreme art to push how people view and interact with art and music. I first heard about the Fourth Portal through Hypermedia. I heard about the event around September 2023. Q1: How and when did you first discover the Fourth Portal? I first heard about the Fourth Portal through Hypermedia. I heard about the event around September 2023. Q2: What were your initial impressions? Such a cool space. I really love how the old paintings from the church blend with the old tech sprawled everywhere. I remember meeting John, as well as Joe and Harriet (who run Hypermedia) and feeling really welcome. It's not a place someone might expect to be in Gravesend. Q3: How has Fourth Portal inspired you? Fourthportal is just an encouraging space. Having monthly events like Hypermedia really gets me to make at least one musical piece a month, especially when I'm in a bit of a drought. It's a place that is easy to look forward to going to. It really does feel like a small community of people. Q4: Will the inspiration be of benefit in the future? Without inspiration, people wouldn't create! I think Fourthportal is an important place, especially with the events that are on. Giving artists a space to perform in front of people, often for the first time, is essential. If Fourthportal is around, people will always have a place to be inspired and perform and make things. Q5: (optional) Anything you wish to add? Fourthportal is also great for meeting artists and other creative people. I wouldn't know so many people if it wasn't for the space, including the people who run the artists collective and gallery space I am a part of. Addendum [Fourth Portal]. Elliot (Smelliot) is now collaborating with Kieron C at Metamorphika studio, a developing alliance of independent contemporary artists taking workspace into a new realm. Hackney resident Kieron came to the Fourth Portal following a random meeting with Fourth Portal John on a train. Elliot from Whitstable met Kieron at Hypermedia in the summer. This meeting of minds and collaboration away from the Fourth Portal captures how networks form and new movements begin, resembling the original vision for the Net. Metamorphika Studio wrote: "We love what you are proposing at Fourth Portal and we have been inspired by your mode of operating since we started Metamorphika Studio." Previous Next