Robert Llewellyn to host TCT Awards 2017.
The TCT Group has announced that Robert Llewellyn will host the inaugural TCT Awards event taking place in Birmingham in September.
The actor and presenter best known for hosting engineering game show Scrapheap Challenge and playing the role of Kryten in British sci-fi TV series Red Dwarf, has a longstanding interest in technology having engaged in a huge number of tech events and projects in both his personal and professional time.
Robert Llewellyn comments: "Having had my head 3D printed last year to enable the make up department on Red Dwarf to create the best Kryten mask in the 29 year history of the show, I feel I am now something of a 3D expert. Okay, limited experience but this is the reason I am looking forward to taking part in the TCT Awards. Can't wait!"
Jim Woodcock, Head of Content at TCT Group commented: "We are delighted to have secured Robert as the host of the inaugural TCT Awards. Beyond the charisma and efficiency incumbent on an awards host - both boxes ticked twice by Robert - we needed someone who truly loved science and technology. Robert's passion for tech, notably electric vehicles and renewable energy, fits perfectly with the mission of the industries that will be showcased at the TCT Awards: to make better products, more efficiently. Throughout the 10 years he hosted the TV series Scrapheap Challenge, Robert's passion for making, problem solving and cool contraptions shone through. We are confident the first TCT Award nominees and winners will give him plenty to get excited about."
TCT announced the launch of the TCT Awards back in September and nominations are now officially open for 10 prestigious categories and TCT Hall of Fame, aimed at recognising the technologies, businesses and individuals that drive the 3D technologies community.
The TCT Awards 2017 event will take place on the evening of 27th September at the Birmingham Town Hall during TCT Show 2017. Find out how you can make your nominations and take advantage of our early bird tickets offer here.