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SUMMARY:CoSTAR Live Lab Presents: Adaptive VR Horror Experiences
DESCRIPTION:CoSTAR Live Lab Presents: Physiological Adaptive VR Horror Experiences \n\n\n\nWednesday 18 March 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | CoSTAR Live Lab\, Production Park WF9 3NR | Hybrid \n\n\n\nBook your free ticket today! \n\n\n\nEver wondered what happens when a VR horror film can sense your fear\, and change how the story is told in real time? Join us for a live talk and demo exploring physiological\, adaptive VR horror\, volumetric performance capture\, and AI-powered creative workflows. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to welcome Callum Berger (University of Lincoln) and Richard Ramchurn (AlbinoMosquito Productions) for an inspiring public talk as part of our CoSTAR Live Lab Presents series\, on their exciting cross industry and academic collaboration creating “Physiological Adaptive VR Horror Experiences”. \n\n\n\nCoSTAR Live Lab is an innovative R&D facility based at Production Park near Wakefield. Live Lab is part of the £75m government-funded CoSTAR Network\, and supports innovation in immersive\, multisensory and interactive technologies to transform audience experience\, shaping next-generation live experiences for screen\, stage and into the metaverse. \n\n\n\nCallum Berger is a PostDoc Research Associate at the University of Lincoln in the Centre for Defence and Security AI. His PhD research bridged computer science and film/media studies\, establishing a novel approach to developing adaptive virtual reality (VR) horror experiences. Through his work\, he provided actionable guidelines for immersive media creators while offering a comprehensive case study for evaluation. He explored fear responses in the brain using fNIRS\, interviewed horror film directors to highlight their creative workflows\, and co-created an adaptive VR horror experience titled “A Place for Everyone” in collaboration with the artist AlbinoMosquito which was showcased at film festivals and is now undergoing controlled lab studies. He is now researching the use of AI for decision-making within a defence and security context. \n\n\n\nRichard Ramchurn\, is creative director at AlbinoMosquito Productions\, a filmmaker\, artist–researcher\, and Senior Research Fellow working at the intersection of cinematic storytelling\, immersive media\, and creative AI. His practice explores how technologies such as volumetric capture\, virtual production\, and generative AI can expand narrative form\, embodiment\, and audience agency. He is the creator of A Place for Everyone\, a volumetric VR environmental horror narrative developed with real actors and AI-assisted workflows. The project investigates hybrid production pipelines that combine performance capture\, virtual environments\, and emerging practice as both a creative and research methodology. Alongside this\, he develops experimental tools such as AI LENS\, a live generative-AI camera that transforms real-time video into evolving diffusion imagery for performance and research. His work has been presented internationally at venues including Ars Electronica\, Sheffield Doc/Fest\, BAFTA\, TATE Modern\, and BRIC Brooklyn\, and he collaborates across academia and industry on immersive\, AI-driven\, and robotic media projects. \n\n\n\nCallum and Richard’s talk will take place on the 18th of March\, 13:00-14:00. The talk is open to in-person attendees at Live Lab’s Production Park home\, and will also be available as a live online video stream (via Zoom). After the talk\, we invite in-person attendees to join us for networking and a live demonstration of “A Place for Everyone” in Live Lab. We hope this will be an excellent opportunity to engage with our speakers\, fellow attendees and to meet the CoSTAR Live Lab team (who will be on hand to discuss ideas around how Live Lab can support and benefit you). \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend this talk\, please sign up for a free ticket here. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in-person\, we will require you to agree to the terms of Production Park’s Confidentiality and Business Protection Agreement before we are able to welcome you on site. You can read this at the link below: \n\n\n\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1fiX3pMW0QHUUeSXZEViYDnQkfWrzuuKj \n\n\n\nYour access needs: \n\n\n\nWhen signing up for the event\, we will give you the choice to complete a brief access rider form\, which will help us to ensure that our event is planned to accommodate your needs. If you would like to attend\, but are unable due to the proposed time\, or for any other reason\, we would really like to hear from you (costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk). Your feedback will enable us to learn about how we can make future events and activities as accessible as possible to everyone who is interested. \n\n\n\nHow to get to the event: \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, you can find detailed travel instructions in your confirmation email. You can also find information on how to travel to Production Park by car and public transport at the following link: \n\n\n\nhttps://a.storyblok.com/f/226794/x/de32f604e6/production_park_site_map.pdf \n\n\n\nWhen you arrive at Production Park\, please report to the main reception. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending online\, the webinar link will be provided in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\nAccess bursaries: \n\n\n\nWe are committed to making our events accessible for freelancers and others developing skills to join our industry\, especially those from working-class or diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nTo help with travel costs\, we are offering a limited number of bursaries (up to £50 each) for this event. If this support would enable you to attend\, for example\, if you are freelance\, not currently working\, or would need to take unpaid leave\, you are welcome to apply. \n\n\n\nPlease complete this form at least 3 working days before the event you plan to attend: \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/MfjN8Ban1Hm4PgwD6 \n\n\n\nBursaries are usually reimbursed after the event\, but if you cannot cover costs upfront\, please email us at costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk and we will do our best to help. When applying\, please include a brief outline of your expected expenses so we can confirm they meet University of York travel policy (e.g. standard class public transport). We will reply within two working days to confirm. Please wait for confirmation before booking any travel. 
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CATEGORIES:In person,Virtual,XR
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SUMMARY:NVIDIA GTC AI Conference
DESCRIPTION:NVIDIA GTC is the premier global AI conference\, where developers\, researchers\, and business leaders come together to explore the next wave of AI innovation. From physical AI and AI factories to agentic AI and inference\, GTC 2026 will showcase the breakthroughs shaping every industry. Join us in venues throughout downtown San Jose for inspiring sessions\, hands-on training\, and opportunities to connect with experts and peers—and be part of the unique GTC experience. Features Jensen Huang’s keynote\, AI talks and panels\, learning and training sessions\, developer days and hackathons\, networking opportunities\, and rising startup showcases. \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/nvidia-gtc-ai-conference/
CATEGORIES:AI,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Skills Futures: critical AI skills for high-impact film producing
DESCRIPTION:AI isn’t the future\, it’s the now. Forward-thinking film producers are already harnessing its power; the gap between those armed and able to leverage responsible AI in practical and creative ways and those left behind is widening fast! \nSkills Futures: critical AI skills for high-impact film producing tackles the industry’s critical training void in AI head-on. Purpose-built for UK freelance film producers\, this intensive hands-on programme delivers what the sector desperately needs: inspiration plus practical and creative AI mastery you can apply with confidence immediately. \nReal-World Application at the Core\nThis programme is centred on real-world experience of AI use in film producing (pros and cons). It’s applied technology referencing actual industry practice as experienced by Final Pixel working at the cutting edge of technology\, and relevant examples from other film studios. We’re arming you (not alarming you) with the knowledge of if\, when\, and how to use AI in film production and distribution pipelines\, taking into consideration legal\, ethical\, and sustainability contexts. \nYou’ll learn how to confidently discuss the impact and opportunity of AI\, with talent\, with commissioners and buyers\, post-production houses\, and colleagues keen to understand the use of AI across all production roles. One of our key learning objectives is to ensure you are equipped to advocate for creative and practical AI use where it brings genuine added value and innovation—and to know when to push for change and when not to. \nThis course is being delivered through a partnership between Royal Holloway University of London’s StoryFutures (reputation for delivering high quality and inclusive training in use of immersive technologies to over 1400 creative industry professionals) and Final Pixel (award-winning entertainment studio). \nThis course is part-funded by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. \nWho it’s for\nSkills Futures (a StoryFutures -at Royal Holloway University of London\,  and Final Pixel initiative) offers 16-20 places to film freelancers\, specifically established producers with three to five years’ experience in singles\, broadcasts or streamer\, theatrical release\, series\, or scripted feature films. The stackable programme is made up of in-person full days and ‘micro modules’ delivered online. \nThis is a nationwide programme and we welcome applications from across the UK.  \nWe always welcome applications from under-represented groups\, including\, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. \nWe offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond\, or would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email: Helen.ONeill@rhul.ac.uk \nThere is a small allowance for access costs for successful candidates to ensure participants get the most from the programme. Details of this funding can be discussed with the training provider once accepted onto the programme\, and will be assessed on an individual basis. \nWhat it covers\nIn 32 transformative hours\, you will get hands-on to learn practical and creative AI skills that revolutionise how to work and thrive in the evolving digital era. Recognising the priority for producers to break down creative briefs and scripts into storyboards\, film schedules\, and workable budgets\, we’ll provide samples as starting points. \nThe programme will take you from AI 101—demystifying artificial intelligence—through to how to creatively and practically storyboard\, breakdown\, budget\, schedule\, pitch\, and scale a film idea using a range of AI tools\, workflows\, and pipelines. You will be able to quickly apply tools like Claude and other AI platforms to your actual job functions. From this foundation\, masterclasses and workshops will elevate your understanding—teaching you how to enhance creative vision with AI\, create assets efficiently\, and understand their impact on the production pipeline (timelines\, costs\, and workflow effects). \nLearning Progression:\n\nWeek 1: in-person robust foundational AI skills\, introduction to a broad range of tools and workflows\, VP demos and inspirational AI-led use cases and teamwork (e.g.\, VP suite and 2 x cutting-edge demos)\nWeek 2: online masterclasses from top tier industry experts for enrichment and media generation\, hands on application of AI tools and pipelines (e.g.\, 3D object generation\, animation\, video generation\, dramatised voice generation (script + narration)\, budget/schedule optimisation with AI)\nWeeks 3: interactive online workshop for hands-on project development\, deepening AI skills (e.g.\, concept development\, remote project workshops\, producing early assets: concept art\, draft scripts\, first-pass pitch deck\, agreement on final project direction)\nWeek 4: in-person\, on-set at Futures Studio for delivery of creative AI playbook/pitch with industry and peer feedback (e.g. teams use AI tools to complete pitch decks/playbooks\, live pitches to industry stakeholders with feedback and peer review\, discussion of future opportunities and roles\n\nHow to apply\nThis course runs from 12 March – 31 March 2026 and will be delivered partly in-person and partly online. \nIn-person sessions will take place at the cutting edge Futures Studio @Royal Holloway University of London\, Egham\, Surrey TW20. \n\nThursday 12 March\nTuesday 31 March\n\nOther sessions will be delivered online (dates and times TBC) \nMasterclasses \n\nLegal\, ethical and industry standards – (date/time TBC)\n2D gen AI creation and 3D Gen AI workshops – (date/time TBC)\nVideo and animation Gen AI workshops – (date/time TBC)\nMusic and dramatised voice Gen AI workshops – (date/time TBC)\n\nOnline interactive workshops: 2 x double workshop sessions each week  (dates and times TBC) \n\ncreative development\npractical development inc pipeline development and pitch preparation \n\nContact information\nName: Helen O’NeillEmail: Helen.ONeill@rhul.ac.uk \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/skills-futures-critical-ai-skills-for-high-impact-film-producing/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/skills-futures-critical-ai-skills-for-high-impact-film-producing/
LOCATION:Royal Holloway University of London\, Futures Studio\, Egham\, Surrey\, TW20\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AI,In person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:IndieGameBusiness® Sessions: From Pitch to Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Learn to craft standout pitch decks and investor winning stories in expert led sessions designed to sharpen your pitching skills. Join IndieGameBusiness® and MeetToMatch for sessions bringing together industry leaders\, developers\, publishers\, and investors. Free Pass includes access to all lectures from game industry professionals. All Access Pass includes lectures plus networking and meeting opportunities on the MeetToMatch platform with publishers\, investors\, vendors\, and other industry professionals. Features lectures from companies such as Epic Games\, Kickstarter\, Google\, Intellivision\, and advice from successful Indie Game Developers on how they created\, funded\, and launched their games. \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegamebusiness-sessions-from-pitch-to-partnership-tickets-1829363759249?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/indiegamebusiness-sessions-from-pitch-to-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:AI-Driven Testing: Revolutionising QA in Ecommerce
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AI-driven testing helps ecommerce brands reduce operational costs\, accelerate product launches\, and raise the bar on quality. This session explores how automated testing can revolutionise ecommerce software delivery and help brands stay ahead in a competitive market. Ideal for growth-focused digital teams\, this webinar will show you how to streamline QA processes and see real ROI. We’ll also explore how AI agents and self-healing tests minimise production bugs\, protect revenue\, and empower your teams to innovate faster. Join us on Thursday\, January 22nd to learn how to transform the way your team delivers software and improves the user experience. \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-driven-testing-revolutionising-qa-in-ecommerce-tickets-1977913854583?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ai-driven-testing-revolutionising-qa-in-ecommerce/
CATEGORIES:AI,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Deep tech and AI in Virtual Production
DESCRIPTION:An engaging one-hour webinar exploring how deep tech and AI are driving innovation in virtual production (VP). Discover how cutting-edge technologies—from real-time rendering to immersive environments—are reshaping creative workflows and unlocking new possibilities in content creation. 
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/deep-tech-and-ai-in-virtual-production/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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