The speakers announced today include Edinburgh Fringe Festival CEO, Kath Mainland; editor-at-Large at technology magazine Wired, Ben Hammersley; editor of the TechCrunch Europe website, Mike Butcher and the director of Europe’s largest performance venue Sir Nicholas Kenyon.

The keynote speakers round out a packed four-day programme for the festival which runs from August 29 to September 1. Along with the keynote speakers, the event will feature over 50 industry speakers, film screenings, digital arts installations, a games tournament and an extensive music lineup.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now via the website, www.culturetech.co and cost £49. Student tickets are also available for £29. Individual music event tickets go on sale July 9.