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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 2h

The UK’s Digital and Creative Industries are increasingly looking Eastwards, where Korea’s global K-Wave and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) diverse cultural archipelagos present new opportunities for growth.

In this session on Day 01 (Nov 25), we join multihyphenate Dr Nana Yu-

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 4h

💥 BEYOND 2025 is nearly here - and we've got a FLASH SALE on tickets! 💥

This year's conference brings together 100+ speakers across more than 50 sessions. With creative leaders from YouTube, V&A, Google DeepMind, Channel 4, BFI and more.

Use this link for £110 off - ends Monday!

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 1d

Introducing more of our excellent speaker line-up for BEYOND 2025!

Check out the full schedule: beyondconference.org/b25/schedule/

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 1d

The BEYOND Emerging Innovators Showcase is live!

BEYOND Emerging Innovators celebrates early-career talent in the UK’s vibrant creative research community.

Head over to the online showcase to find out more about their work:

beyondconference.org/b25/innovators/

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 2d

On Day 02 of BEYOND our Programme Partner, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) will present two key sessions, showcasing the breadth of AHRC investments, and exploring effective ways to support the UK’s creative economy.

Full schedule: beyondconference.org/b25/schedule

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 4d

From digital twinning to spatial audio reconstructions and location-based storytelling, this session highlights creative collaborations that bring together technology, community and imagination to shape the next phase of digital heritage practice.

With Kati Price, Head of Digital at V&A

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 7d

As immersive storytelling evolves, temporary worlds are becoming ever more intricate, ambitious, and unforgettable – disappearing in days but lingering for years.

On Day 01 we welcome Angie Bual, Creative Director, Trigger Productions for 'Disappearing Acts: The Art of the Temporary'.

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 8d

Flipping the script on CreaTech innovation, this session on Day 01 (Nov 25) of BEYOND explores how artists and cultural institutions shape technological development. Sougwen 愫君 Chung is widely regarded as a pioneer in human–machine collaboration.

Read more: t.ly/6zZg7

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 7d

As immersive storytelling evolves, temporary worlds are becoming ever more intricate, ambitious, and unforgettable – disappearing in days but lingering for years.

On Day 01 we welcome Angie Bual, Creative Director, Trigger Productions for 'Disappearing Acts: The Art of the Temporary'.

t.ly/xImPL

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 7d

Introducing speakers:

Sam Ingleson is Associate Dean; University of Salford, David Gochfield is Performance Lab Fellow at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and Mandy Parkinson, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Salford.

Full schedule:
beyondconference.org/b25/schedule/

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 8d

Last chance for early birds! 👀

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 14d

BEYOND, the UK's leading conference for creative R&D, comes to Greater Manchester, November 24-26!

Join us for three days of inspiration, innovation and connection. Explore the ideas shaping the future of the creative industries and meet the people making it happen.

beyondconference.org/tickets

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 8d

Flipping the script on CreaTech innovation, this session on Day 01 (Nov 25) of BEYOND explores how artists and cultural institutions shape technological development. Sougwen 愫君 Chung is widely regarded as a pioneer in human–machine collaboration.

Read more: t.ly/6zZg7

#BEYONDconf

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 9d

Join us on Day 01 (Nov 25) for a candid, human-first conversation that demystifies the creator economy by spotlighting the lived realities of influencers, streamers, and content makers.

With Amy Stuart, MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub’s Head of Innovation and Ideation.

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 10d

MJ Widomska, Founder and Director of award-winning games marketing agency @yrstruly.uk, joins 'Changing the Game: In-Platform Activations and New Player Dynamics', a session that explores the emerging convergence between the Gaming Economy and Creator Economy.

beyondconference.org/b25/schedule...

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 16d

📣 The BEYOND 2025 schedule is LIVE!

Here are just some of the sessions you'll not want to miss on Day 01 -

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲
𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺
𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅
𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 + 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁

Find out more in the full schedule: beyondconference.org/b25/schedule/

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 14d

BEYOND, the UK's leading conference for creative R&D, comes to Greater Manchester, November 24-26!

Join us for three days of inspiration, innovation and connection. Explore the ideas shaping the future of the creative industries and meet the people making it happen.

beyondconference.org/tickets

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 14d

BEYOND, the UK's leading conference for creative R&D, comes to Greater Manchester, November 24-26!

Join us for three days of inspiration, innovation and connection. Explore the ideas shaping the future of the creative industries and meet the people making it happen.

beyondconference.org/tickets

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 15d

Introducing BEYOND 2025 speakers...

Sarah Ellis, Royal Shakespeare Company, Imran Farooq, CEO of MMC Learning, and Lauren Quinn, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Manager at the University for the Creative Arts.

Check out the full schedule to find out more:
beyondconference.org/b25/schedule/

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 16d

📣 The BEYOND 2025 schedule is LIVE!

Here are just some of the sessions you'll not want to miss on Day 01 -

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲
𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺
𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅
𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 + 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁

Find out more in the full schedule: beyondconference.org/b25/schedule/

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 18d

Introducing BEYOND 2025 speakers:

Daniella Gati (he/she/they), lecturer in Creative Computing at University of Salford.

Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor since in 2016.

John Newbigin OBE, co-founder and first Chair of Creative England and the London Mayor's Ambassador for the Creative Industries.

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 21d

Our next speaker announcement is Shanaz Gulzar is known for her skillset as an artist, producer and for her creative vision.

In her capacity as Creative Director at Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture, Shanaz is co-leading a transformative cultural renaissance

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 22d

New Speaker: John McAuliffe is Professor of Poetry at the University of Manchester and Director of the Creative Manchester platform, managing the University's strategic partnerships in Culture and Creative Industries.

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 23d

New Speaker: Elene Toidze is a creative economy professional with over a decade of experience supporting the growth of the creative industries in Georgia. In 2023, Elene co-founded and became Director of the Creative Clusters Alliance (CCAL), an independent network of creative spaces and initiatives

BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 28d

Introducing BEYOND 2025 speakers...

Professor Wiebke Thormählen, Director of Research at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Daniel Gbolagun, Marketing & Social Media Executive at YouFibre.

Ben Woods, specialist on the intersection of technology and Creator Economy Analyst at MiDIA Research.

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BEYOND Conference @beyondconference.org · 29d

BEYOND's brilliant speaker line-up continues to grow with today's announcement of Dr Piotr Mirowski, Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, where Piotr leads a team on AI and Society, investigating and deploying participatory AI.

#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries #UKconferences

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