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HLabs celebrates ambitious brands, strategic creatives, and nocode technologists coming together to define 'The Future Of Storytelling' in a series of real life events to discover what's next.

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Join us for events designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next in our industry.

Visionary panel talks

Hear from founders, thinkers, and technologists leading the way in sustainable innovation.

Visionary panel talks

Hear from founders, thinkers, and technologists leading the way in sustainable innovation.

Practical workshops

Roll up your sleeves in face to face sessions focused on defining industry trends.

Practical workshops

Roll up your sleeves in face to face sessions focused on defining industry trends.

Purposeful networking

Connect with a like-minded community of creatives, trend setters and changemakers.

Purposeful networking

Connect with a like-minded community of creatives, trend setters and changemakers.

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Meet our speakers

Hear from some of the best minds across publishing, brand storytelling and AI

Hannah Springett

CEO & Founder

HLabs

Vanessa Barretieri

General Manager/Commercial Director

Milk Makeup

Samantha Gunn

Creative Director

Plastic Pictures

Claudia Cafeo

Sr. Community Specialist

Zapier

Pam Mangat

Global Head of Creative

BBC Studios

Vlada Tusco

Global Director Programme Partnerships

BBC Studios

Chris Hawes

Writer

FT Studio, The Economist Group and The Observer

All speakers

Dec 11, 2025

Agenda

Event No. 2

To start

Welcome drinks with our cocktail mixologist from Convene
Interactive touch screen to explore innovations from Vev
A networking scavenger hunt to encourage discussion

The talk

A welcome message from Han at HLabs
A industry outlook on AI with Tiiffany St James
Panel discussion with our wonderful speakers

Til late

Competition winners announced
Entertainment to wow the crowd
Drinks continue in the pub over the road!

To start

Welcome drinks with our cocktail mixologist from Convene
Interactive touch screen to explore innovations from Vev
A networking scavenger hunt to encourage discussion

The talk

A welcome message from Han at HLabs
A industry outlook on AI with Tiiffany St James
Panel discussion with our wonderful speakers

Til late

Competition winners announced
Entertainment to wow the crowd
Drinks continue in the pub over the road!

To start

Welcome drinks with our cocktail mixologist from Convene
Interactive touch screen to explore innovations from Vev
A networking scavenger hunt to encourage discussion

The talk

A welcome message from Han at HLabs
A industry outlook on AI with Tiiffany St James
Panel discussion with our wonderful speakers

Til late

Competition winners announced
Entertainment to wow the crowd
Drinks continue in the pub over the road!

FROM THE STUDIO

Insights

A curated stream of our writing, ideas, and industry coverage exploring storytelling as a digital craft.

HiFest #01 Recap

With speakers from BBC, Politico & TimeOut on'The Future of Digital Storytelling'

HiFest #01 Recap

With speakers from BBC, Politico & TimeOut on'The Future of Digital Storytelling'

HiFest #01 Recap

With speakers from BBC, Politico & TimeOut on'The Future of Digital Storytelling'

HiFest Magazine Issue #01

We explore how authentic, meaningful storytelling will always find a way to connect and inspire.

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HiFest Magazine Issue #01

We explore how authentic, meaningful storytelling will always find a way to connect and inspire.

Download Magazine

HiFest Magazine Issue #01

We explore how authentic, meaningful storytelling will always find a way to connect and inspire.

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Future of Storytelling Report

HLabs explored a big question: what’s next for digital storytelling?

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Future of Storytelling Report

HLabs explored a big question: what’s next for digital storytelling?

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Future of Storytelling Report

HLabs explored a big question: what’s next for digital storytelling?

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HiFest Summer Photos

Check out ALL the photos from our first event with everything from live break dancers to VR experiences.

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HiFest Summer Photos

Check out ALL the photos from our first event

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HiFest Summer Photos

Check out ALL the photos from our first event with everything from live break dancers to VR experiences.

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HiFest Winter 360 Videos

Spin around with our clients and team members by watching footage from the 360 camera!

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HiFest Winter 360 Videos

Spin around with our clients and team members by watching footage from the 360 camera!

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HiFest Winter 360 Videos

Spin around with our clients and team members by watching footage from the 360 camera!

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HiFest Winter Photos

Checkout the gallery from our latest event, with cocktail flarers and interactive screens!

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HiFest Winter Photos

Checkout the gallery from our latest event, with cocktail flarers and interactive screens!

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HiFest Winter Photos

Checkout the gallery from our latest event, with cocktail flarers and interactive screens!

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EVENT INSIGHTS

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs
"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs
"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs
"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs
"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs
"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs
"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."
Rachel Abady
Philidelphia Inquirer
"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."
Jane Garcia Buhks
Wired Magazine
"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."
Hannah Springett
HLabs

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What is HiFest?

HiFest stands for HLabs Inspiration Festival. We launched it in the summer of 2025 to bring together brands, agencies and publishers to indulge in inspiring discussion about storytelling.

Where is the event taking place?

We're on Floor 4 in the Convene office in London's 2nd tallest building at 22 Bishopsgate. Close to Bank, Monument and Liverpool Street Station. We also hold events in New York and Amsterdam as well as London.

Will there be virtual access or recordings?

Unfortunately it's an in person event this time. However, we will be launching our 'Future of Storytelling' research study and can send to anyone that would like a copy!

Who's attending the event?

We have global brands like BBC, Samsung, Starling Bank, Canva and Cushman & Wakefield. We have publishers like Hello Magazine, The Telegraph, Conde Nast, Politico and Fortune attending. Lastly we throw in a mix of agencies to share creative directors, strategists and design specialists to join the conversation!

How can I make the most of networking opportunities?

HLabs is always on hand to start the conversation as well as our sponsors. We'll have conversation starter cards on the tables, a scavenger hunt to get you all moving around the space and a live Q&A to get you in there with the speakers.

HiFest

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HLabs presents their 'The Future Of Storytelling' event series

HLabs presents their 'The Future Of Storytelling' event series

HLabs celebrates ambitious brands, strategic creatives, and nocode technologists coming together to define 'The Future Of Storytelling' in a series of real life events to discover what's next.

What to expect

Visionary panel talks

Visionary panel talks

Practical workshops

Practical workshops

Purposeful networking

Purposeful networking

Want to attend our next event?

Meet our speakers

Hannah Springett

Vanessa Barretieri

Samantha Gunn

Claudia Cafeo

Pam Mangat

Vlada Tusco

Chris Hawes

Agenda

To start

The talk

Til late

To start

The talk

Til late

To start

The talk

Til late

Insights

HiFest #01 Recap

HiFest #01 Recap

HiFest #01 Recap

HiFest Magazine Issue #01

HiFest Magazine Issue #01

HiFest Magazine Issue #01

Future of Storytelling Report

Future of Storytelling Report

Future of Storytelling Report

HiFest Summer Photos

HiFest Summer Photos

HiFest Summer Photos

HiFest Winter 360 Videos

HiFest Winter 360 Videos

HiFest Winter 360 Videos

HiFest Winter Photos

HiFest Winter Photos

HiFest Winter Photos

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

"Part of the future of storytelling is long form thatʼs skimmable, swipeable, analysable, and I think thatʼs where AI comes in. Google pushes you to AI mode, it just gives me the answer."

"Using generative AI and LLMs to create content is just a bad use of the tool—itʼs a hard no for me. But not embracing LLMs as a tool in your process is really losing out."

"The cookies on my future devices will tell the information source how I want to read or engage with the content - and then automatically personalise itself for my preference."

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