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11.00 – 11:25
Introduction
Introductions & Welcomes with our host for the day, Steph McGovern - setting the scene for investment-driven growth at the Big Creative UK Summit.
Steph McGovern
Host
11:25 - 12.05
Investing in our Regions: The Public Funding Driving Private Capital
From business support programmes to grants, loans and equity funding - how are regions and industry investing in creativity as a means to boosting growth? This session explores the impact of new statutory funds, and how public investment can create opportunities for private investors.
Fran McIntyre
Mayor Helen Godwin
12.05 - 12.25
North East Culture & Creative Investment Programme (CCIP) Spotlight
Mayor Kim McGuiness
12.25 - 2.00
Lunch provided
LUNCH: A buffet lunch will be served in the Expo area
2.00 - 2.30
Welcome Back
Welcome back
Steph McGovern
Host
2.30 - 2.40
Business Spotlight
Presentation
2.40 - 3.20
Imagination drives innovation: The benefits of backing creativity
In this conversation, our panellists explore how content, ideas and IP (Intellectual Property) are at the very heart of the Creative Industries Sector Plan - and why now more than ever, investing in talent is the key to our collective growth.
Steph McGovern
Shriti Vadera
Ida Levine
3.20 - 3.25
Business Spotlight
3.30 - 4.10
Risk and Reward: Lessons, Opportunities and Success Stories from Investors Who've Backed Creativity
Chaired by Karim Palant from BVCA (British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association), this panel takes a closer look at investment success stories from creative subsectors as diverse as design, fashion, screen and tech. Hear what it is that makes creative businesses successful and investable - and the multitude of opportunities that exist for investors in the sector.
Karim Palant
4.20 - 5.00
Creativity on the World Stage: Why the UK is a Hub for International Investment
The UK is the world’s second-largest destination for Foreign Direct Investment into the creative sector, after the USA. Hear why international investment is strong in the creative sector - and how our talent and creative excellence are key to growing this further.
05.00 - 05.05
Business Spotlight
5.10 - 5.20
Closing
5.25
Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Amazon
9.30 - 7.00
Expo Opens
50+ creative businesses from the regional Create Growth Programmes will comprise this interactive expo, that will run from 9.30am until 7pm showcasing some of the most innovative and exciting businesses from across the UK's creative industries.Lunch and refreshments will be served in the expo space.
12.00 - 2.00
Lunch
5.25
Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Amazon
Karen Christensen
Karen Christensen
Director of Product Marketing, Bandhub
Andy Vitale is the Director of Product Marketing at Brandhub, where he leads a team focused on transforming the mortgage lending experience for millions of people who want to buy or refinance a home, as well as professional partners across the lending and real estate spectrum.