Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms
| Dates: | 25 June 2026 |
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| Times: | 14:30 - 17:00 |
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| What is it: | Talk |
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| Organiser: | Digital Futures |
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| How much: | Free |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Alumni, General public |
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This event forms part of a three-part CreaTech Network Series running between February and April 2026, designed to strengthen connections across the CreaTech ecosystem in Greater Manchester and the North West, and to support collaboration between the University and the wider creative and cultural industries community.
The third and final event of the 2026 CreaTech Network Series explores the role of free and open-source AI tools and platforms in creative and cultural practice, and how open technologies can support collaboration, innovation and sustainable development across the sector.
This event will focus on the development and use of free and open-source software for machine learning and AI, and how these tools are being applied across creative industries, cultural organisations, academia and SMEs. It will consider opportunities for collaboration, skills development and community-led approaches to AI, as well as the challenges of building and sustaining open ecosystems.
The session will include short talks from academic, community and industry speakers, followed by a panel discussion and open Q&A. Speakers will be confirmed shortly. The event is intended to bring together researchers, developers, creatives and industry partners to share experience and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Location: To be confirmed
Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
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