Event Schedule
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Wed, 6 March 2024Summit @ BAFTA LondonWed, 6 March 2024
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Thurs, 7 March 2024Virtual Co:LabsThurs, 7 March 2024
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Fri, 8 March 2024Virtual Co:LabsFri, 8 March 2024
Welcome & Networking Breakfast
Welcome to The Big Creative UK Summit 2024. Find out what’s in store across the Summit, Evening Get-together, and online conversations through our Virtual Co:Labs. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be served during registration and networking.
Brought to you by Lewis Silkin
State of the Nation
Creative UK's Caroline Norbury OBE presents the state of the UK's creative industries. Exploring inclusive growth, and the greatest challenges of the next 12 months. Followed by a political address from Shadow Secretary of State, Thangam Debbonaire MP.
Brought to you by Creative UK
Artificial Intelligence vs Artist Integrity
Meet the innovators and creatives trailblazing our sectors future with technology. Together they'll debate the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our sector’s unanimous adoption of AI, and explore what this means for our collective future.
We'll be joined by Daanish Masood Alavi, Jude Kelly CBE, Daniel Hulme, Alex McDowell, Hazel Savage and Simon Franglen.
#Technology
Brought to you by AHRC
Sparks of Tomorrow
Hear from three vanguards of creative technology in a series of lightning talks. Uncover the future technologies being developed today, and how you can utilise them in your own projects and businesses.
#Technology
Brought to you by AHRC
Lunch
Let yourself be seen. Connect with people, ignite fresh ideas, and turn ideas into opportunity - all over a buffet lunch
In Conversation with Karen Blackett
Karen Blackett OBE, WPP's UK President, discusses the need for inclusive business growth with diversity, equity, and inclusion at its core.
Brought to you by Creative UK
#CreativeInvestment
Investment for Innovation
How will the UK's creative economy reach it's potential as a driver for social and economic growth? We consider the current industrial strategy, examples from other international territories and the challenges and opportunities around greater R&D and innovation investment.
We'll be joined by Andrew Chitty, Laura Harper, Lara Carmona, Sarah Son, Julia Black and Tom Meakin.
Brought to you by Lewis Silkin
#CreativeInvestment
Caffeine Exchange: Brewing Ideas
Reflect on the day's discussions so far and converse with fellow attendees, feeling refreshed for the afternoon's insights.
Brought to you by Lewis Silkin
International Innovation and Collaboration
Exploring the role of international innovation and collaboration in driving creativity and shaping the future of our creative economies.
Brought to you by British Council
From Critical Thinking to Chat GPT
Design-thinking, user-experience, and interaction between humans and technology - are these the skills of our future creative economy? If so, how can we build a universal creative education that makes these accessible to all?
We'll be joined by Jacqui O’Hanlon, Carl Gombrich, Nishy Lall, Gary Briggs, Christina Matteotti and Sam Toolan.
#Technology
Brought to you by The Open University
The Change Starts with Us
Evening Get-together
A celebratory evening of networking, performances, and keynote speeches.
We'll be joined by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport who will share their thoughts on the future of creativity and the importance of sector growth.
Brought to you by YouTube
Welcome to The Big Creative UK Summit
Join host Kimmy Beatbox to discover what’s in store across the Summit. Creative UK's Caroline Norbury OBE presents the state of the UK's Creative Industries, exploring inclusive growth and the greatest challenges of the next 12 months, followed by a political address from Thangan Debonnaire MP.
Brought to you by Creative UK
Your Business, The Future, and the Creative Skills You Need
Industry employers, higher education specialists and sector analysts unite to reveal the creative skills your organisation needs. Both now and in the future, how can we together ensure graduates are equipped for our sector?
We'll be joined by Dr Richard Marsden, Eliza Easton, Felix Manoharan, Louise Cunningham and Dr Molly Morgan Jones.
#CreativeSkills
Brought to you by The Open University
A Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Creative Economy
If our future economy is to be a creative economy, we must now ensure it is built on solid DE&I foundations. What role does industry play in securing a strong and diverse workforce for the future?
We'll be joined by Mary Rose, Amy Smith, Carl Newbould, Oli Hallam, Daniel Waterman and Bre McDermott-King.
Brought to you by Lewis Silkin
#Diversity #Inclusion
Earning More by Learning More
Would you build professional development into a freelancer’s contract? Join freelancers and industry leaders to uncover why doing so will positively revolutionise your business, your team, and the careers of your freelancers.
We'll be joined by Hayley Pepler (WMCA), Bibi Hilton (Creative Access) Hamza Ali (Freelancer), Jackie Campbell (Warner Bros. Discovery) and Taran Singh (BOM (Birmingham Open Media)).
Brought to you by Mission Accomplished
Redesigning Freelancing
Creative UK and partners present the ambitious Redesigning Freelance Project. Following a year of consultations, hear what's next for the project and have your say.
Brought to you by Creative UK
The Change Starts with Us
How do we reach, engage, and nurture diverse talent? Hear from those who know best in the rising stars who have broken into industry through talent initiatives, grassroots organisations, and mentoring programmes.
We'll be joined by Amaarah Roze, Shay Thompson, Tobi King Bakare, Aron Gordon and Ekam Hundal.
#CreativeSkills
Brought to you by the Greater London Authority and presented in partnership with the Mayor of London’s Cultural Leadership Board
Sky Arts Hour
Devour creativity in its rawest forms with today's Sky Arts Hour, bringing you interactive workshops, masterclasses and talks with leading creatives. Join us for exclusive short film viewings on the subject of 'Freedom' and a Q&A with the storytellers behind the films - Jack Norris and Alex Johnson from Coventry.
Brought to you by Sky Arts
AI Models and Artistic Livelihoods
In this thought-provoking session, we examine the morality, impacts, and ethics of using generative AI technology in the Creative Industries.
#Technology #Ethics
Brought to you by Creative Enterprise
Beginners: Inspiration, research and asset creation, using AI in your creative business
From Chat GPT to Midjourney, ideation to application, learn the pathways of the latest generative AI tools and how to apply these to your creative business.
#Technology #CreativeSkills
Brought to you by Creative Enterprise
From Critical Thinking to ChatGPT
Design-thinking, user-experience, and interaction between humans and technology - are these the skills of our future creative economy? If so, how can we build a universal creative education that makes these accessible to all?
We'll be joined by Jacqui O’Hanlon, Carl Gombrich, Nishy Lall, Gary Briggs, Christina Matteotti and Sam Toolan.
#Technology #CreativeSkills
Brought to you by The Open University
The Creative Process in Action: Moonraker
Take a journey through Moonbase: The Next Step, a full dome film, and uncover the roles and collaborations that go into realising immersive content. From concept to design, writing to visual effects, we learn the secrets of Moonraker's masters.
#Technology #CreativeSkills
Brought to you by Creative Growth Finance
The Live Arts Landscape
An exploration of the commercial touring landscape, and the talent interventions needed to continue to grow the sector in a post-pandemic world.
We'll be joined by Julien Boast, Anthony Lilley OBE, Matthew Xia, Nike van Schie and Emily Williams.
#CreativeSkills
Brought to you by Cornwall Create Growth Programme and Devon Create Growth Programme
The Practicalities of a Greener Future
With the launch of 2023's Screen New Deal Transformative Report, join this deep dive into practical actions that production companies, content creators, and talent can deploy on and off screen to make screen entertainment greener for all.
#CreativeSkills #Sustainability
Brought to you by Filming in England
Investing in the Future of Virtual Production
Steve Garratt of Studio Giggle talks about the importance of facilitating the skills gap in virtual production (VP) and his hopes for the growth of VP in Bristol. With added insights on how Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance Fund II has supported Studio Giggle's expansion.
#Technology #CreativeSkills #CreativeInvestment
Brought to you by Creative Growth Finance
Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP Keynote Address
Sky Arts Hour: Crowd-produced AI Soundtrack
Summit audiences have submitted tracks of their musical talents – from fully mixed songs, to sounds of their dogs howling. Now, AI producer DataMind Audio will work with the crowd to transform this into a one-off piece of music.
During the workshop you’ll learn about the use of AI in the creative industries, play around with the tools available to enhance your artistry, and be a part of producing an original track. No experience in AI or music necessary.
Brought to you by Sky Arts
Ticket Options
From £238+VAT. Exclusive member pricing available.
From £84+VAT. Exclusive member pricing available.
Contribute to the success of Summit, free tickets are also available for those unable to financially contribute.