Cheltenham, UK – 04 June 2026 – Members of the Savient team — now part of Logiq — attended the Cheltenham Science Festival as part of the CyNam technology ecosystem, spending two days in the festival’s Arcade and Interactive Zones engaging with visitors through a series of hands-on puzzles, challenges and problem-solving activities.
Representing the team across the event were Sophie, Camille, Lucy and Ben, who hosted the Savient stand and welcomed visitors of all ages to explore activities designed to encourage curiosity, teamwork and analytical thinking.
Over the course of the two-day event, more than 1,000 students from 22 schools and home education groups visited the Arcade and Interactive Zones, taking part in sessions designed to introduce young people to science, technology and problem-solving in engaging and accessible ways.
Visitors to the stand were greeted by the headline “Curious minds welcome: solving real-world problems through technology and data”, which reflected the practical and hands-on approach taken throughout the event. The team’s activities were built around the core skills that underpin successful careers across technology, data and cyber security, including problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and leadership.
Many of the challenges on display were designed by Savient’s own graduate and apprentice developers as part of their development through the Savient Academy before progressing onto client project work. This provided an opportunity not only to showcase the activities themselves, but also to discuss technology careers, routes into the industry and the skills that young people can begin developing today.
The activities included deciphering messages using the PigPen cipher, solving hands-on 3D puzzle cubes, completing Sudoku challenges hosted on Raspberry Pi devices, and taking part in the “Tech Tower” challenge, where teams worked together to build the tallest and strongest structure possible. Each coloured block represented a different skill (organisation, leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving and creativity), demonstrating how diverse strengths combine to create successful teams.
The activities proved popular with both students and teachers throughout the event. Participants approached the challenges in a variety of ways, often developing different solutions to the same problem and demonstrating impressive teamwork, leadership and creative thinking. Seeing how differently individuals approached each challenge provided a valuable reminder that there is rarely a single route to a successful outcome — a principle that sits at the heart of many technology and cyber security disciplines.
Recognised as one of the UK’s leading science festivals, the Cheltenham Science Festival has built a strong reputation for bringing together researchers, educators, industry professionals and the wider public through a diverse programme of talks, demonstrations, workshops and interactive activities.
For the team, the event provided an opportunity not only to support the local technology and education community, but also to help encourage greater interest in the skills and career paths that underpin the wider technology sector. Supporting initiatives that encourage STEM engagement and broaden access to technology-related careers has long been an important part of Savient’s involvement within the Cheltenham and South West technology community. As part of Logiq, that commitment continues through participation in events, outreach activities and community initiatives that help connect industry, education and future talent.
Events such as the Cheltenham Science Festival play an important role in making science and technology more accessible. For many young people, practical and interactive experiences can be the first step towards developing a lasting interest in STEM subjects and exploring future career opportunities in technology, data and cyber security.
The event also provided an opportunity to connect with other organisations involved in the CyNam community and the wider South West technology ecosystem, highlighting the strength of collaboration, innovation and technical expertise across the region.
We’d like to thank everyone who visited the stand and took part in the activities over the two days. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement from students, teachers and visitors throughout the festival.
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About CyNam:
CyNam, the recognised cyber cluster for Gloucestershire, is a network that connects start-ups, investors, government, businesses, and academia around technology to foster an environment for collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation.
About Logiq:
Founded in 2018, Logiq is a NCSC-assured specialist cyber security consultancy delivering expert support across defence, government, and other highly regulated industries. With a focus on security assurance, secure solutions, and complex system delivery, Logiq works with organisations to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and build long-term operational resilience. Based in Bristol, the company is trusted to support some of the UK’s most sensitive programmes and secure environments.
