About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

Apart from being the UK's Digital Champion, Martha is the Founder and Chair of Go ON UK, Chair of the Government Digital Service's Advisory Board and sits on the Cabinet Office Efficiency and Reform Board. Martha co-founded lastminute.com in 1998 and sold the business to Sabre Holdings in 2005 - it is Europe's largest travel and leisure site.

Martha presented her ideas on digital technology and empowerment - ranging from 3D printing to the rise of a new kind of hybrid high street.