Dr Keir Williams is a creative technologist, educator and researcher based at the centre for innovation, University of Bristol. Underpinning his approach to all three is a philosophy that recognises the potential for art, design and technologies to make and take on practical and effective roles in wider society and culture. His innovation research and practice considers participatory processes and structures in relation to accessibility, performance, advocacy and the potential of ‘playing the fool’ in all three. Keir will be coordinating the Brain and getting involved in everything he can. He’ll be easy to spot in his Kaftan of community cohesion.