Spark Festival

Spark Engineering Festival returns for 2023

Spark Engineering Festival, a FREE two-day event which celebrates Lincolnshire’s
excellence in engineering is returning to Lincoln Cathedral on 7 th and 8 th July.
Aiming to inspire future generations and showcase Lincolnshire as a leader in
engineering innovation now and in the future, this year is the first year the festival has
returned since before covid.

SPARK! Engineering Festival 2019 | day one held at Lincoln Cathedral.
Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for SPARK
Date: May 3, 2019

Siemens Energy has been announced as the headline sponsor at the biennial festival
along with other sponsors, including City of Lincoln Council, Greater Lincolnshire Local
Enterprise Partnership, Investors in Lincoln, and Abbey Access Training Centre.
This year will see the addition of a 3D printed 9-foot futuristic robot and Audi’s first all-
electric super car, the Audi E-Tron GT, along with the return of exhibits from Lincolnshire
engineering businesses.

Organised as a partnership event by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, the
Lincoln Engineering Breakfast and representatives from local businesses as well as
education providers, Spark aims to promote Lincolnshire as an engineering hotspot and
inspire local young people to consider a career in the science, technology, engineering,
and maths industries.

John Latham, Chair of the Spark Engineering Festival steering group, said: “We are
delighted to bring this festival back after a 3 year break due to the covid pandemic and
are thankful to Siemens Energy for once again pledging their support as headline
sponsor and making the event possible.

“Before covid Spark had really gained momentum and quickly became one of the
standout events in the annual calendar for engineers, teachers, students and businesses
from all over the county but this year we are delighted the appetite is still there and we
have the support of the fantastic businesses across the county.”

SPARK! Engineering Festival 2019 | day three held at Lincoln Cathedral.
Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for SPARK
Date: May 5, 2019

Visitors can expect to see several interactive displays and impressive exhibits, including
the world record breaking Monowheels, along with a display about the use of robotics in
engineering. Science busking demonstrations will also be taking place, as well as a
variety of hands-on activities suitable for all ages.

The free event will be open to local schools on Friday 7 th July and will showcase cutting-
edge developments in science, technology, engineering, and maths happening across
the county right now.

On Saturday 8 th July the festival is free to the public who are welcome to explore the
exhibits, as well as the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral, an engineering masterpiece in its
own right.

John concluded: “It is incredibly important to encourage an interest in engineering from a
young age so children understand the benefit of science and maths. We want to give an
insight into the career opportunities on offer in this sector so a real focus can be given to
the skills needed in early education.”

To see more about the festival and what is happening visit www.sparklincoln.org