HiFest 2025: An Evening of Innovation and Inspiration in London with HLabs
June 10, 2025
Words by Vev
To fill a room on a Friday evening for a "work" event is no small feat, but that's exactly what the HLabs team achieved last week.
Last Friday evening, London's digital creative community gathered for HiFest 2025, an event hosted by HLabs and showcasing the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation when it comes to digital storytelling. The event, sponsored by Vev, brought together industry leaders and innovators for an evening of networking, knowledge sharing, and bags of fun.
The event, held in the heart of London, featured a panel discussion led by HLabs' Founder Hannah Springett, and featuring Rachel Abady (Atlas Obscura), Cristina Correa (POLITICO Europe), Oli Powell (BBC News), Wayne Mensah (Time Out), and our very own Ulrik Topholm Jepsen (Vev).
Attendees had the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals while exploring the latest trends in digital storytelling, with a Q&A session that followed.
One of the highlights of the evening was the a surprise performance by some breakdancers, immediately injecting energy into the group and making it a night to remember.
As sponsors of the event, we were thrilled to chat to so many Vev enthusiasts. The team at HLabs even created a touchscreen event guide made in Vev! (Check it out below 🤩)
HLabs, known for their commitment to driving innovation in digital storytelling, successfully created an atmosphere that promoted both professional growth and community building. They also showcased their outstanding work made in Vev for clients such as WWF Canada and Red Bull.
As we reflect on HiFest, it's clear that events like these play a crucial role in encouraging industry collaboration and peer discussions about the future of technology and its impact on digital storytelling and interactive content creation.
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