Exploring the Future of Digital Innovation
Welcome to the International Digital Futures Network
Join us at the forefront of digital transformation, where interdisciplinary collaboration meets groundbreaking innovation.
About the International Digital Futures Network
The International Digital Futures Network (IDFN) is a network of leading institutes around the world working on designing, developing and interrogating digital futures through academic research, policy work, sociotechnical approach to technology co-creation and co-design, and development of new methodologies and facilities.
With Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) at the hub of IDFN, ours is a vibrant, interdisciplinary network of academics, researchers and universities, working at the intersection of engineering, technology, science, arts and social sciences.
Our vision is to be a global force for good, by drawing on a diverse spectrum of people across sectors and disciplines, to co-create new opportunities and initiatives that will meet the world’s needs.
We hold regular meetings and events throughout the year and are in the process of creating visiting fellowship opportunities.
We welcome new members and are looking forward to growing the IDFN community.
Our Mission
Driving Innovation and Expanding Research
The International Digital Futures Network connects new global interdisciplinary institutes to expand and foster research capacity across institutions, sectors and geographical borders. Our collaborative approach responds to pressing issues by generating and advancing new understandings and providing thought leadership to drive innovation and create inclusive and sustainable digital futures.
Upcoming IDFN Events

How Revolutionary is AI?
The IDFN will be holding its next annual event at Edinburgh Futures Institute (11th and 12th June 2025). The theme of this year’s event is: How Revolutionary is AI?
June 11th and 12th, 2025
FREE
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Featured projects
Bristol Digital Futures Institute
Bristol Digital Futures Institute
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