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  • Name: Ian Forrester
  • Pronouns: (he/him)
  • Job title: Senior Firestarter / Senior “Firestarter” Producer

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Ian Forrester is a recognised leader in the digital landscape in the United Kingdom and Europe. Based in Manchester, UK, he was a highly valued member of BBC’s R&D Advisory team focusing on emerging technology and social trends.
He specialises in creating value and impact through open engagement while collaborating with startups, universities, technology enthusiasts, and early adopters. Ian’s diverse background enables him to adapt and be flexible in any environment. He champions a collaborative leadership style that prioritises creativity and diversity.
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I live in Manchester, UK.

I’m employed by the BBC and ran the BBC Backstage Project, encouraging you to use our stuff to make your stuff*. I do have a github account for work and pleasure.

I helped bring BarCamp to the UK via BarCampLondon and setup BarCampLondon2 and BarCampLondon3. I’m also known for London Geekdinners and being one of the founders of the data portability group.

I regularly blog, can be found microblogging on Mastodon on Mas.to, blacktwitter, Twit.social, Scholar.social and of course this blog is also on the fediverse ..

I tend to upload media to Pixelfed, Peertube, You Tube, Slideshare and co-host Techgrumps every month. I generate metadata on Bookwyrm, Trakt TV, Libre.fm and Diigo.

Network professionally at Linkedin and only use Facebook for a couple of events.