Lush Cosmetics co-founder to speak at DigiFest 2024

Rowena ‘Ro’ Bird will headline Eastbourne’s digital innovation festival.

DigiFest, Eastbourne’s premier digital innovation festival, has unveiled an exciting lineup of headline speakers for its 2024 event. Industry legends Rowena ‘Ro’ Bird, co-founder and product inventor at Lush Cosmetics, and Adam Goswell, tech R&D and digital principle at Lush, will ignite the stage with insights into groundbreaking technologies, ethical innovation and a visionary discussion on the future of retail.

“We’re thrilled to host such influential and forward-thinking minds at DigiFest 2024,” said Joel Fielder, CEO of Switchplane, the minds behind event organisers Chalk Eastbourne. “Rowena and Adam embody the spirit of innovation that drives our festival. Their unique journeys, passion for ethical practices, and transformative work at Lush are sure to inspire and challenge our attendees.”

The festival’s keynote session, affectionately dubbed ‘The Lush Hour’, will kick off with a captivating fireside chat between Rowena and celebrated podcaster and entrepreneur Alex Chisnall (founder of Podpreneur and host of the top-rated ‘Screw It Just Do It’ podcast). Delve into the early days of Rowena’s beauty career, her pivotal role in establishing Lush and shaping the brand’s ethical foundation. Discover her passion for pioneering sustainable packaging solutions and her enduring commitment to ethical sourcing.

Following the fireside chat, Adam Goswell will take the spotlight to deliver a riveting presentation that offers a behind-the-scenes look at Lush’s remarkable history and its commitment to pushing boundaries in the beauty industry. Adam will explore exclusive insights into the transformative work in AI, machine learning, and augmented reality and highlight their commitment to digital ethics. He’ll also offer a tantalising sneak peek at Lush’s first foray into consumer hardware with the groundbreaking ‘BathBot’ launch.

DigiFest 2024 takes place on Thursday, October 10, and promises to be an unforgettable celebration of transformative technology and creativity and its impact on business and society. Join us as we welcome these visionary leaders, explore the ideas that will shape our digital future, and celebrate Lush’s unwavering drive to innovate with purpose.

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About the event

Eastbourne DigiFest is a not-for-profit event that provides a gateway to the exciting world of creative, digital, and tech industries.

This one-day event offers valuable opportunities to network, learn, and explore the latest trends.

Delegates can attend insightful talks and workshops covering AI, photogrammetry, and e-commerce, discover innovative businesses at the exhibition, and build connections that could shape their careers. New for 2024, a special immersive zone will allow attendees to experience cutting-edge technologies firsthand.