Inviting tech companies to collaborate

Ros Lawler Digital Director TATE The IK Prize is presented annually by Tate for an idea that uses digital technology to innovate the way we discover, explore and enjoy British art in the Tate collection. Since 2014 the competition has brought digital innovators into the museum, with robots, exhibitions you can taste and artificial intelligence. What are the challenges and benefits of working with inventive tech companies? What are the risks involved with opening up museum spaces and pushing the boundaries of how people experience art?