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“In software, the most beautiful code, the most beautiful functions, and the most beautiful programs are sometimes not there at all.” — Jon Bentley.

Gadget Show Live is returning to the NEC, Birmingham this April and it’s jam-packed with the coolest technology to entertain the whole family this Easter.

Running across the first week of the Easter holidays from Wednesday 8th April to Sunday 12th April, Gadget Show Live takes the concept of Channel Five’s hit television show and packs it into five days of unlimited access to the latest and greatest technology.

Over 200 companies including Panasonic, Phillips, HP, eBuyer, Dyson, Jeep, and GAME, will be showcasing the most amazing gadgets and gizmos in the UK – from TVs, games, toys and tablets, to cameras, in car tech and smart household gadgets.

·       Check out the latest UK innovations with the British Inventors Project

·       Race against the presenters in our Active Zone

·       Build your own robot and watch them compete in the Robo Challenge

·       Watch in awe at the quality of the brand new 4K TV from Panasonic

·       Test out the Sprout computer from HP

·       Check your balancing skills on a Segway, an electronic skateboard and a Turbo Wheel on the Gadget Wheels Test Track

·       Come dressed as Jason Bradbury on Saturday 11th April for your chance to win a £1000 gadget prize bundle

The Super Theatre

See the Gadget Show presenters, Jason, Jon, Ortis and Amy in the Super Theatre in a one hour long live show. Watch them test out the latest technology in wacky ways with plenty of presenter challenges, audience interaction and the chance to win a staggering £4,000 worth of gadgets in every performance!

The Game Zone

Head over to the Game Zone and get the chance to take part in free to play gaming tournaments over the week! Test out the latest games releases, try out an Indie game not yet on the market and see one of the energetic Game Zone sessions hosted by We Got Game!

Active Zone

Test out some of the latest wearable tech on the high street in the Active Zone. The latest fitness trackers, action cameras and personal transport devices will be available to test out. And visitors can even head down to the Gadget Wheels Test Track to try out some of the personal transport devices on our indoor test track. 

Kids Tech Toy Trail

Kids of all ages will love the Kids Tech Toy Trail, bringing to life the latest tech based toys and games, with the opportunity to test out cool new products including the chance to see your kids drawings come to live with the Crayola Colour Alive courtesy of Vivid Toys.

The British Inventor’s Project

Gadget Show Live isn’t just about experiencing the hottest technology, but encouraging the brilliant inventors that make it all possible.  Visit the British Inventors’ Project in association with the Design Council: Spark to see the very best technological designs homegrown in the UK.

Don’t miss the exclusive offers

If you want to test the latest gadgets before taking them home, Gadget Show Live is the place to be. Enjoy exclusive offers from well-known brands and unique technology companies throughout the show, as well as the exclusive opportunity to try before you buy.

The Gadget Show Live runs from Wednesday 8th April to Sunday 12th April 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham.