The Factory

Schedule

Thursday 2nd March 2023
	10:00 – 11:00 An Exploration of Augmented Reality (Open Access)
	Curious about using Augmented Reality in your business? Learn how QUAD, an arts space in Derby, has embraced AR across its organisation.
	Darius Powell – Digital Manager, QUAD / TECHSQUAD
	11:00 – 12:00 Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Innovation (Open Access)
	How can small companies influence the major players to adopt sustainable practices and affect change from the ground up?

	13:00 – 14:00 Survive the Next Seismic Shock (Open Access)
	The next major global shock is never far away. Creative leaders: learn to thrive through tough times with James Burstall, CEO, Argonon.

	14:00 – 15:00 Two Heads Are Better Than One (Open Access)
	What does it mean to scale up by joining forces? With each company bringing unique knowledge and skills – is this a future trend for growth?
	Sara Gibbings – Producer/Founder, Troy TV Jo Southwell – Director \| Writer, Aston Productions & Management
	15:00 – 16:00 A Challenging Economy: Surviving & Thriving (Open Access)
	How can creative companies survive and thrive in a challenging economy?
	Sue McHugh – Virtual Production Studio Manager, Carbon Digital / RecodeXR Tim Evans – Investment Director, Creative UK Jonathan Brigden – Group Managing and Creative Director, Distortion Creative Group / Studio Giggle Adam Bennett – Director, Sticks & Glass
Friday 17th February 2023
	15:28 – 15:00 Driving Deeper Diversity (Open Access)
	What aren’t we doing that needs to be done? How can we make sure the next generation plays on a level playing field?
	Dr. David Dunkley Gyimah – Academic, facilitator and journalist, Cardiff University Charisse Beaumont – Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music Dr Carlton Brown – Management Consultant, Author, Academic and Founder of the UK Black business entrepreneur conference
Friday 3rd March 2023
	11:00 – 12:00 Embracing Neurodiversity (Open Access)
	Having a neurodiverse workforce is a strength. So, how we can improve accessibility for neurodiverse people?
	Lucy Hobbs – Founder, The Future is ND Dom Shaw – EDI Coordinator, Ukie Sarah Gregory – Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Creative UK Emilie Fellingham – Leading EDJI at the Royal Shakespeare Company (Equity, diversity, Justice and Inclusion) DYSPLA – Digital Artists, DYSPLA CIC Jim Rokos – Designer & artist, ROKOS
	12:00 – 13:00 Plugging the Freelance Knowledge Gap in Education (Open Access)
	Convening both students and educators, this session asks: how can we better embed essential freelancing skills in teaching?
	Samantha Thodhlana – Digital Marketing & Comms Consultant Siân Prime – Academic Lead: Enterprise & Deputy Director, Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, Goldsmiths, University of London Alison Grade – Author and Entrepreneur Matt Dowling – Founder, Freelancer Club
	13:00 – 14:00 Tackling Bullying and Harassment (Open Access)
	Jennifer Smith, interim CEO of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, discusses how we can tackle bullying and harassment.
	Saima Mir – Journalist & Writer Jennifer Smith – Interim CEO, Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA)
	12:00 – 12:00 The Role of Investment in the Immersive Economy (Open Access)
	Immersive tech has the potential in transforming our World. What should investors be doing to bolster the immersive economy?
	Graham MacVoy – Managing Director, Wake The Tiger Matt Browning – Head of Investment, Creative UK Darren Hopkins – Chief Financial Officer, Dimension Studio Michael Gandham – Co-Founder, Arcus Animation Studios Alex Wills – CXO, Disguise

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