The Essex 2020: Finale Event took place as a virtual showcase on 3rd March 2021.
With almost 500 events, competitions, exhibitions and recordings, 2020 was a brilliant year of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) right across Essex.
This very special webinar celebrated and reflected upon the events, activities, individuals and organisations that made Essex 2020 an extraordinary year to remember (for the right reasons!) and gave a chance to look ahead to what might come next for STEAM in Essex.
Compere: Richard Freeman, CEO always possible
Introduction: Councillor Dick Madden, Essex County Council
Closing: Gavin Jones, CEO Essex County Council.
Please note, small sections of the audio and video have been muted by YouTube for copyright reasons.
The 90 minute event was split into three themed sections and featured, among others:
- Matipo
- Little Stars Circus
- Signals
- Black Chapel Collective
- Essex STEAMETTES
- Focal Point Gallery
- Toddler STEAM
- electric voice theatre
- Essex Record Office
- Chelmsford Science & Engineering Society
- Sian Fan
- Essex Book Festival
- Chelmsford Waterways
- Essex Police
What were the themes?
ESSEX PIONEERS
Acknowledging and celebrating the men and women of Essex that have shaped history through invention and innovation. From Marconi to Margaret Cavendish, see how Essex’s pioneers have been brought back to life through music, theatre, story-telling and digital art.
SCIENCE + CREATIVITY IN ACTION
In this year more than most, we’ve been asking big questions about the relationship between science, technology, imagination, curiosity and wellbeing - and Essex has never been more alive with ideas than it is right now. See some of the amazing Essex projects that are inspiring, educating and innovating in 2020.
DESIGNING THE FUTURE
From space science to electronic music, architecture to renewable energy - Essex has always been on the front-foot, with a spirit of experimentation and design. Find out more about the technology, creativity and engineering ideas that are going to shape the future.