The Creative Tech Network will focus on bringing together a vibrant community of digital and creative professionals in Greater Manchester.
Digital Artisans Network Session
In collaboration with Creative Manchester and the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, Digital Futures are thrilled to announce an exciting series of events set to unfold in Manchester in March 2024, focused on the intersection of people working in creative, technology and digital (CreaTech) industries. Scheduled to take place across Greater Manchester’s most exciting venues, these events are designed to bring together the vibrant community of digital and creative professionals in Greater Manchester.
These University of Manchester events are in line with the aspirations of the Greater Manchester city region’s aim to develop the CreaTech sector and to facilitate partnerships between The University and the wider GM Business Community.
This event will focus on bringing together those working in artisan arts and crafts looking to learn to exploit the opportunities of CreaTech and position themselves at the intersection of the digital and creative sectors.
Indicative Agenda
15:00: Arrival and registration
15:15: Introduction from Director for Creative Manchester, Professor John McAuliffe, and GRIT Studios
15:30: Lightning talks from key industry contacts from artisan crafts and digital sectors
16:00: Refreshment break
16:15: Breakout group discussions:
Skills
Greater Manchester Community
How universities can be engaged
Collaborative R&D
17:15: Drinks reception with canapés, opportunity to browse GRIT artists’ studios
18:00: Event close
About the Event Partners:
Creative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platform based at The University of Manchester. The platform champions research in creativity and creative practice, bringing together research communities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities. Please visit the website for more information about Creative Manchester.
Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of the University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities. Please visit the website for more information about Digital Futures.
Turing Innovation Calayst (TIC) is a new not-for-profit focussed on catalysing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Greater Manchester, using AI to power the growth of careers, businesses and the regional economy. TIC is funded as part of the GM Innovation Accelerator and is being incubated within the University of Manchester. Please visit the website for more information about TIC.
