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SUMMARY:Inside The Next Breach: Understanding the AI Threat Before It Lands
DESCRIPTION:Spend a morning with Syscomm’s recovery team at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London\, learning what really happens during a cyber breach — including lessons from over 200 ransomware recoveries. The focus this time: how AI is rewriting what attackers can do\, how quickly\, and at what cost. \nYou’ll get practical insights from real-world examples\, step-by-step prevention and recovery strategies\, and the chance to test those problem-solving skills inside the iconic Crystal Maze itself. Responding under pressure is easier to understand when you experience it first-hand 🙂 \nFull event runs 10:45 – 14:00 with refreshments\, a Crystal Maze session\, and a lunch & learn with networking. Short on time? Drop in for the 12:30 – 14:00 Lunch & Learn instead. \nFree to attend\, but places are limited and registration is required. \n\n\nNOTE: This event was previously scheduled for 24th June but was rescheduled due to the severe weather warnings.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/inside-the-next-breach-understanding-the-ai-threat-before-it-lands/
LOCATION:The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience London\, 22-32 Shaftesbury Ave\, London W1D 7EU
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T170000
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SUMMARY:CoSTAR National Lab Workshop: AI & The Future of Animation
DESCRIPTION:CoSTAR is hosting a hands-on workshop for UK animation SMEs curious about where AI is heading — and how it might actually be useful to them. \nDate: Wednesday 15 July 2026\, 09:30 – 17:00\nLocation: Futures Studio\, Royal Holloway\, University of London\nDeadline to apply: 24 June 2026 at 23:59 \nThe day is aimed at UK-based creative\, production or tech-focused SMEs working in animation. You don’t need to be an AI specialist — some prior R&D curiosity helps\, but it’s not required. Up to two people per company can request a spot\, though spaces are limited and selection is based on strategic fit. \nAttendees will be notified of the outcome by Friday 3 July\, so hold off booking travel until you hear back. \nThe workshop is part of CoSTAR’s AI for Creativity initiative\, run through the CoSTAR National Lab. \nApplications close soon — 24 June.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/costar-national-lab-workshop-ai-the-future-of-animation/
LOCATION:Futures Studio\, Royal Holloway University of London\, Egham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T152715Z
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SUMMARY:Develop:Brighton 2026 — Games Industry Conference\, 14-16 July
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s flagship games development conference returns to Brighton for three days of talks\, workshops\, and networking. Multi-track programme covering art\, audio\, business\, coding\, design\, AI integration\, and an Indie Showcase competition.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/developbrighton-2026-games-industry-conference-14-16-july/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole\, Brighton\, UK
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T235959
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SUMMARY:CreatorFest Europe 2026 — the UK's biggest creator economy festival lands July 14-15
DESCRIPTION:Europe’s #1 creator economy event returns this summer at Magazine London\, bringing together 2\,000+ creators\, brands\, agencies and platforms for two days of talks\, networking and brand activations. \nWith partners including Adobe\, Twitch\, Spotify\, TikTok\, Meta\, YouTube and Shopify\, CreatorFest covers everything from audience growth and brand partnerships to the business infrastructure behind sustainable creator careers. Sessions span creator-stage content\, brand ROI workshops\, talent management panels and tech platform demos. \nThe practical stuff:\n• When: 14-15 July 2026\n• Where: Magazine London\, Greenwich Peninsula\n• Passes: From £165 (Creator Pass) — early-bird pricing still available\n• Who it’s for: Creators looking to level up their brand partnerships\, agencies managing talent rosters\, and brands serious about influencer marketing \nIf you’re building a creative career at the intersection of content and commerce\, this is the room to be in.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/creatorfest-europe-2026-the-uks-biggest-creator-economy-festival-lands-july-14-15/
LOCATION:Magazine London\, North Greenwich\, London SE10 0PH
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T152631Z
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SUMMARY:UK Creative Festival & Careers Fair 2026 — Margate\, 11-12 July
DESCRIPTION:Two days of speakers\, brands\, agencies\, networking and celebration for the UK creative community. Tier 3 tickets on sale now with £25 saving.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/uk-creative-festival-careers-fair-2026-margate-11-12-july/
LOCATION:Margate\, Exact venue TBC from site
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T220000
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SUMMARY:Show and Tell: Open Mic Project Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed evening of lightning demos and community feedback for anyone working in immersive tech. Immersive Rally London is opening the stage to practitioners with work-in-progress projects in XR\, haptics\, virtual production\, motion capture\, and related fields. \nEach presenter gets 5 minutes max to show their project via Google Slides\, followed by time for questions and feedback. It’s deliberately not a sales-pitch environment — the aim is to share experiments\, get useful input\, and inspire others. \nThe event runs 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM at City St George’s\, University of London (Northampton Square\, London EC1V 0HB). Doors open at 6:30 PM for networking\, with demos starting around 6:50 PM. A welcome from Stuart Scott kicks things off\, and the evening wraps with drinks at a nearby spot. \nWant to demo? Fill this form first — you’ll need to share a link to your Google Slides set to public access so the hosts can move between demos seamlessly. \nIn partnership with The Immersive Wire\, The Interaction Lab\, and The Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design (HCID).
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/show-and-tell-open-mic-project-showcase/
LOCATION:City St George’s\, University of London\, Northampton Square\, London EC1V 0HB
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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SUMMARY:AI@Manchester Seminar — Dr Bernardo Goncalves
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon seminar exploring the latest developments in AI research\, hosted by Digital Futures and Creative Manchester (University of Manchester Research Platforms). \nDate & time: Thursday\, 9 July\, 15:00 – 16:30 BST \nLocation: Alliance Manchester Business School\, Booth Street West\, Manchester M15 6PB \nAgenda:\n• 15:00 – 15:10 — Welcome and introductions\n• 15:10 – 16:00 — Talk and Q&A with Dr Bernardo Goncalves (Turing Scholar)\n• 16:00 – 16:30 — Networking with drinks \nThe session runs for 90 minutes\, mixing a research-focused presentation with open discussion and post-talk networking. It’s a good chance to connect with the Manchester AI community and hear from an active Turing Fellow.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/aimanchester-seminar-dr-bernardo-goncalves/
LOCATION:Alliance Manchester Business School\, Booth Street West\, Manchester M15 6PB
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T235959
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SUMMARY:Storytellers and Machines 2026: The End of AI — Manchester\, 8-9 July
DESCRIPTION:A two-day conference at Manchester Metropolitan University’s School of Digital Arts exploring the collision of AI and creative storytelling. \nWhen: 8-9 July 2026\nWhere: Manchester School of Digital Arts\, Manchester \nThe programme brings together writers\, game developers\, filmmakers\, technologists and researchers to examine how AI is reshaping narrative forms — from procedural storytelling to ethical questions of authorship. \nTickets and full schedule available via the Manchester School of Digital Arts website. \nhttps://www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/storytellers-machines-2026-the-end-of-ai/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/storytellers-and-machines-2026-the-end-of-ai-manchester-8-9-july/
LOCATION:School of Digital Arts\, Manchester Metropolitan University\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T220000
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SUMMARY:VR Manchester Casual Catch-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Virtual Reality enthusiasts\, developers\, and creators!\n\n\n\nIt’s time to step out of the metaverse and into the real world for our next VR Manchester Networking Event. We’re keeping things relaxed this time around\, no formal presentations or talks\, just a great opportunity to grab a drink\, connect with fellow community members\, and have a casual catch-up. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an industry veteran\, an indie dev\, or simply curious about the local VR scene\, we’d love for you to join us. \n\n\n\nThe Details\n\n\n\n\nDate: 30th June\n\n\n\nTime: From 6:00 PM onwards\n\n\n\nLocation: Rain Bar\, Manchester\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to bring along a friend or colleague who might be interested. We can’t wait to hear what everyone has been working on!
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/vr-manchester-casual-catch-up/
LOCATION:Rain Bar\, 80 Great Bridgewater St\, Manchester\, M1 5JG
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T170000
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SUMMARY:IGDA London Game Dev Co-Working — free weekly sessions at Loading Bar
DESCRIPTION:A free\, weekly co-working event for anyone in the games industry or hoping to break into it. Bring your laptop\, charger\, and headphones to Loading Bar in Stoke Newington and get on with your projects in a relaxed\, friendly environment. Run by IGDA London and hosted by Loading Bar — no membership required. Every Wednesday\, 11:00–17:00.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/igda-london-game-dev-co-working-free-weekly-sessions-at-loading-bar/
LOCATION:Loading Bar\, 129 Stoke Newington High Street\, London N16 0PH
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:Pixel Pioneers Bristol — front-end & UX design conference
DESCRIPTION:An affordable one-day conference of practical and inspiring front-end and UX/UI design talks at the Arnolfini in Bristol. \nWhy attend: eight actionable talks with speakers including Rachel Andrew (A Pragmatic Guide to Browser Support)\, Morgane Peng (Dev × Design × PM)\, Nick Lewis (Designing for the Low-Carbon Web)\, Heydon Pickering (Making HTML Make Music) and more. Includes drinks\, refreshments\, networking breaks and a free after-party social. \nDiversity scholarships are available.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/pixel-pioneers-bristol-front-end-ux-design-conference/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol BS1 4QA
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:The New Monday: Creative Networking Leeds
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nMeet fellow creatives\, discover opportunities and kick off your week with inspiration at this free breakfast event for creatives! \n\n\n\nWhat it’s all about\n\n\n\nThe New Monday is a creative collective for the North of England. Meet fellow creative individuals and organisations across creative\, digital\, TV and film. Over coffee and croissants\, you’ll get insider tips and practical information on emerging production sectors\, gain creative inspiration\, and open doors to collaboration opportunities. \n\n\n\nWe host free breakfast networking and speaker sessions at Department Leeds Dock on the first Tuesday of every month (it is The New Monday after all..) \n\n\n\nWho comes along?\n\n\n\nComposers\, artists\, producers\, game studios\, DOPs\, teams from Channel 4 to talent execs\, and heads of Indies – if you’re a creative in Yorkshire or beyond\, come along and have a good natter! \n\n\n\nWhat’s the vibe?\n\n\n\nTNM are networking for people who hate networking. We like to keep our events informal and friendly. We welcome audience questions and input. \n\n\n\nFollowing our guest speaker Q&A\, we invite audience members to share opportunities\, pitch a creative idea\, or ask for advice from a friendly group of fellow industry players. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors and partners!\n\n\n\nThis event is kindly sponsored by Channel 4 and Department Leeds Dock.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/the-new-monday-creative-networking-leeds/
LOCATION:Department Leeds Dock\, 4 The Boulevard\, Leeds\, LS10 1PZ
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:Making Social VR Safe\, Accessible\, and Meaningful
DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s been a hot minute\, but we’re back with another event at Colony King Street on Wednesday\, 29th April. We’ll have a full news update (lots to unpack there)\, a talk from Virtuware Founder Hamza Qureshi on Social VR\, plus a few demos to dive into. \nLagan’s Healthcare are graciously sponsoring pizza and drinks for all of us this time round – thanks to Carren Bell for organising this! Carren will also be giving us a little update on what they’ve been up to in the Immersive Space. \n\n\nWe’re also very excited to be helping baptise the new Colony King Street co-working space as they once again open their doors to our own particular brand of tech meetup nerdery. \n\nSchedule\n\n6:00pm: Doors open\, registration\, demos and networking.\n7:00pm: Immersive News & Community Updates\n7:30pm: Main speaker: Hamza Qureshi – Beyond the Chaos: Designing Safe\, Accessible\, and Meaningful Social VR.\n8:00pm: More networking and demos.\n9:30pm: Event end\, after-drinks (venue TBC)\n\nTalk Details\nBeyond the Chaos: Designing Safe\, Accessible\, and Meaningful Social VR\nWith massive social platforms already dominating the VR landscape\, why build a brand-new one? In this talk\, Virtuware founder Hamza Qureshi will share the strategic decisions and real-world challenges behind creating his new social platform\, StageTime. Drawing on years of experience building massive VR spaces and working inside major social platforms\, Hamza will explore the specific gaps he identified in the market. He will discuss how existing platforms often cater heavily to hardcore ‘enthusiasts’ at the expense of casual users\, leading to bloated interfaces\, chaotic environments\, and high user friction. This session dives into the realities of designing a virtual ‘third place’ optimised for standalone headsets\, human-centric expression\, and healthy community building. Attendees will leave with candid insights into what it takes to build a seamless and meaningful immersive community from scratch.\n \nAbout Hamza\nHamza Qureshi is the Founder of Virtuware Ltd\, an immersive technology company based in MediaCityUK. He has been building experiences in virtual reality since 2016\, initially making his mark by creating one of the most popular karaoke spaces in VR. After spending several years working internally at VRChat\, Hamza took his deep understanding of virtual communities and founded StageTime – a platform dedicated to immersive social experiences. He is passionate about the evolution of the metaverse\, community building\, and the unique design challenges of social VR.\n\n \nDemo Details\nStudio Liddell\nStudio Liddell is a multi-BAFTA nominated creative studio at the forefront of animation\, immersive storytelling\, and next-generation interactive experiences. With a heritage spanning high-end CGI production through to cutting-edge XR development. \n \nKnown for delivering award-recognised content including BooSnoo! for Sky Kids\, Studio Liddell is once again stepping into location-based entertainment with Battleverse – a scalable mixed-reality platform designed for high-energy\, social gameplay. \n \nSpellcaster\, is the initial flagship game and is intended to be highly accessible for all ages and venues.\n \n \nBattleverse | Spellcaster\nStep into Battleverse: Spellcaster—a thrilling mixed reality experience that transforms any space into a living\, breathing arena of magic and mild mayhem. Designed for the latest generation of immersive play\, Spellcaster invites players to dodge\, cast\, and compete as they harness ‘Water\, Fire and Ice’ elemental powers to try and defeat their opposing team. Fast-paced\, intuitive\, and endlessly replayable\, it blends the physical energy of sport with the spectacle of cinematic gaming—delivering a high-impact\, social experience that’s as exhilarating to watch as it is to play. Perfect for all ages\, Battleverse redefines what’s possible in location-based entertainment.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/making-social-vr-safe-accessible-and-meaningful/
LOCATION:Colony King Street\, 76 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4NH
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T183000
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SUMMARY:IMMERSIVE IMPACT 2026 – Want to drive value and stand out?
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unmissable afternoon of discovery\, demos\, and high impact learning during Manchester Tech Week \n\n\n\nIMMERSIVE IMPACT 2026 is where ambitious leaders experience immersive technology for real — and walk away knowing exactly how to use it in their business. \n\n\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nWhy explore immersive technologies now?\n\n\n\nBecause this isn’t future talk — it’s delivering results TODAY. \n\n\n\n1. Drive faster growth and stronger conversionAR users are 90% more likely to convert\, with higher engagement and positive feedback across sales\, marketing\, real estate\, tourism and live experiences. \n\n\n\n2. Train teams quicker\, safer\, and more effectivelyBusinesses using VR training report up to 16x better information recall and dramatically reduced time to competence — from soft skills to critical safety training. \n\n\n\n3. Make confident decisions and sell smarterImmersive visualisation cuts product design time in half\, accelerates sales cycles\, and helps teams explain complex ideas clearly — no physical prototypes required. \n\n\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nExperience the tech — don’t just hear about it\n\n\n\nGo hands‑on with proven solutions\, including Igloo immersive environments\, HTC VIVERSE\, AI smart glasses\, holograms\, VR training\, and no‑code AR creation. See real use cases that are already saving time\, reducing risk\, and closing deals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nLIMITED SPACES — RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW\n\n\n\nIMMERSIVE IMPACT 2026 is designed intentionally for a curated\, high‑value audience… which means spaces are limited. \n\n\n\nDon’t be the business that catches up later — be the one that leads. \n\n\n\nRegistration closes on 26th April 2026. \n\n\n\nPlease note that whilst the event starts at 4PM\, an extra demo will take place at 3.30PM. \n\n\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve brought to you a set of world-leading experience that have delivered proven return on investment for you to go hands-on with \n\n\n\nEven more like live demonstrations of AI Smart glasses and a new Mixed Reality device making waves currently replacing old HoloLens fleets. \n\n\n\nIgloo vision – Must be seen! Shared immersive spaces that can give new perspectives to reduce decision making from weeks to minutes \n\n\n\nHTC Viverse – 3D Immersive experiences that can enhance collaboration and reduce the cost of training and sales. HTC have collaborated with Igloo to also do live demonstrations of Viverse working inside the Igloo! \n\n\n\nProtohologram – Bringing holograms into the real world in real-time to reduce sales and marketing costs and make your brand more interactive \n\n\n\nGWPro – Highly effective training for various OSHA and NEBOSH standards reducing risks\, minimising post-training mistakes. Reducing cost and increasing quality \n\n\n\nTrac3d – No-code platform for creating and sharing high quality augmented reality for retail\, events and training. Quickly build experiences to help your brand stand out and be memorable \n\n\n\nVirtual Speech – VR based soft skills training with built in AI to help you learn conflict management and sharpen those presentation skills. Improved skill levels faster and with more confidence
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/immersive-impact-2026-want-to-drive-value-and-stand-out/
LOCATION:HOST Salford\, MediaCity UK\, Salford\, England\, M50 2ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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SUMMARY:DCN - Media City Co-Working
DESCRIPTION:Location: HOST – Media City \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDCN – April co-working @ HOST\n\n\n\nIt’s been a while\, but we are ready to leave the cold of winter behind and venture out once more. Join us for our first DCN gathering of the year! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect….\n\n\n\nWe’re mixing productivity with community. This is more than just a desk for the day; it’s a chance to connect with fellow freelancers\, founders\, and business leaders who understand the digital creative landscape. \n\n\n\n\nConnect: Meet the DCN team and expand your professional network in a low-pressure environment.\n\n\n\nCollaborate: Share ideas\, troubleshoot tech challenges\, and find inspiration for your next project.\n\n\n\nFlexible Format: It’s your day. We provide the space and sessions; you participate as you please. Feel free to drop in for specific talks or stay for the long haul.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Doors open\n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:30 – Co-working time – Find a spot\, open the laptop\, and get productive\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch break + open chat – Grab some food from the local spots and join us for a working lunch discussion\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:00 – DCN update and steering discussion – help us to shape DCN\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30 – “Talking tech” – round-table discussion of latest + useful tech – Rob is bringing his Meta display glasses and letting us know his expereince of using them\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00 – Free time\n\n\n\n\nCome for the co-working\, stay for the community\n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you there for a day of productivity\, tech-talk\, and connection! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/dcn-media-city-co-working/
LOCATION:HOST Salford\, MediaCity UK\, Salford\, England\, M50 2ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:Immersive 101: Drive Sales\, savings and skills with immersive tools
DESCRIPTION:Discover how immersive tech can boost sales\, cut costs and upskill faster. Join Immersive 101 and unlock growth for your business. \nImmersive 101 is a practical workshop and networking session designed specifically for SMEs in Greater Manchester that are looking for cost effective immersive solutions to:\n– Improve sales & marketing impact\n– Reduce training costs\n– Attract and retain talent\n– Increase engagement with customers\n– Differentiate your business in crowded markets \nYou’ll see live demonstrations and real-world applications that businesses like yours can deploy now. \nThe Challenge Facing SMEs Today\nSmall and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester are under pressure:\n– Rising operational costs\n– Harder competition for customer attention\n– Increasing recruitment and training challenges\n– Slower sales cycles\n– Growing demand for innovation \nAccording to PwC\, immersive technologies (AR/VR/XR) could contribute £1.4 trillion to the global economy by 2030\, with significant productivity gains for early adopters. \nResearch from Deloitte shows immersive training can improve knowledge retention and engagement compared to traditional methods — while reducing long-term training costs. \nWhat to expect on the day:\n– Expert talks setting the context and showing real-world immersive use cases\n– Live demonstrations you can try yourself\n– Industry-leading partners including VIVERSE and Vertical Realities Limited\n– Practical tools to help you introduce immersive tech into your organisation\n– Networking with local SMEs and innovators\n– Complimentary networking lunch \nLimited Places Available – To ensure meaningful demonstrations and high-value networking\, places are limited. Registration closes on 19th March 2026. \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/immersive-101-drive-sales-savings-and-skills-with-immersive-tools-tickets-1983084572339
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/immersive-101-drive-sales-savings-and-skills-with-immersive-tools/
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SUMMARY:Immersive Storytelling and Technical Workflows in Stereoscopic Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Immersive Storytelling and Technical Workflows in Stereoscopic Filmmaking \n\n\n\n25-26 March 2026 | 09:00 – 16:30 | CoSTAR Live Lab\, Production Park WF9 3NR \n\n\n\nRegister your interest \n\n\n\nImmersive storytelling for next-generation headset platforms is reshaping how audiences experience film – but the production rules are still being written. \n\n\n\nJoin CoSTAR Live Lab and the creators of The Present – the first UK scripted 180° immersive drama to use the new stereoscopic URSA Cine Immersive camera developed by Blackmagic Design for Apple Vision Pro – for a two-day professional workshop exploring how immersive stories are written\, captured and produced. \n\n\n\nAimed at immersive storytellers\, creatives\, crew and indie production companies from across the theatre\, film\, TV and immersive or XR industries\, this workshop explores the process of creating an immersive film experience with the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera\, from development and financing through to pre-production\, production and post-production. The event brings together award-winning filmmakers\, spatial-audio specialists and University of York researchers to present emerging immersive workflows shaping the future of spatial media. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nWriting and directing for immersive cinema\n\n\n\nStereoscopic capture with the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive\n\n\n\nStoryboarding\, previs and planning\n\n\n\nProduction sound strategies for immersive formats\n\n\n\nApple Spatial Audio Format (ASAF) mixing workflow\n\n\n\nDesigning accessible and inclusive spatial sound experiences\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers: \n\n\n\nDirector – Robyn Winfield-Smith\, Artistic Director\, Liminal Stage ProductionsScript Editor – Pippa Hill\, Associate Artist\, Liminal Stage ProductionsDirector of Photography – Jon Boyce\, Transmission (TX)Camera Operator – Andrew Yardley\, Transmission (TX)Image Capture Technician – Sidni Brener\, Transmission (TX)Editor – Conan Roberts\, freelance stereoscopic editorImmersive audio recording and Mixing – Oliver Kadel\, 1.618 Digital/ Bleat Productions \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend this two-day workshop\, please register your interest here. \n\n\n\nGiven that this workshop is 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\nYou 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\nFor any queries please contact us via email: costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/immersive-storytelling-and-technical-workflows-in-stereoscopic-filmmaking/
LOCATION:Production Park\, Langthwaite Business Park\, South Kirkby\, Yorkshire\, WF9 3NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In person
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ORGANIZER;CN="CoSTAR":MAILTO:costar@rhul.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T163000
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SUMMARY:Immersive Storytelling for Business: Turning Legacy into Spatial Experience
DESCRIPTION:A Practical Workshop for Turning Brand Legacy into Immersive\, Budget Ready Experiences\n\n\nHow do you transform decades of brand heritage into immersive experiences that audiences can step into\, feel\, and remember? \nFor many creative teams\, the challenge isn’t creativity — it’s framing the project\, defining the scope\, and understanding what’s realistically achievable within a budget. \nThis full‑day\, hands‑on workshop gives creative producers\, agency directors and in‑house marketing teams the tools to turn organisational heritage\, archives and identity into client‑ready immersive concepts\, using AI\, game engines and spatial storytelling. \nDesigned for teams responding to brand and heritage briefs\, the Lab focuses on practicality\, clarity and commercial application — not just inspiration. \n\n\nWho This Workshop Is For\nThis session is designed for professionals who create stories for brands\, audiences and clients\, including: \n\nCreative directors & producers in agencies\nIn‑house brand\, marketing\, design and communications leads\nAnyone tasked with unlocking the value of organisational legacy\n\nIf you’ve ever needed to answer: \n\n“What would an immersive experience of our brand look like — and what would it cost?” \n\nThis event is for you. \n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the day\, you will walk away with: \n\nA clear framework for immersive heritage projects: How to turn archives\, identity and brand stories into experience‑ready ideas.\n\n\nAI‑to‑3D workflows for rapid visualisation: See how old photographs\, documents and assets can become living spatial objects.\n\n\nHands‑on Unreal Engine prototyping: Collaboratively build simple immersive scenes to test concepts fast.\n\n\nUnderstanding of immersive deployment formats: 360 projection\, XR\, interactive environments — what each requires\, and when to use them.\n\n\nA budget & scope template for your own project: Learn how to build realistic cost structures\, timelines and scoping documents.\n\n\nA draft concept you can pitch internally or to a client: Leave with something tangible\, visual\, and commercially presentable.\n\n\n\nWhy This Matters\nHeritage‑driven brand storytelling is growing — but most organisations and agencies lack: \n\nA clear production framework\nThe language to explain immersive concepts to stakeholders\nAn understanding of what costs what\nTools to prototype ideas quickly\nA way to turn legacy into strategic value\, not nostalgia\n\nThis workshop solves those problems by bridging creativity\, technology\, and commercial clarity. \n\n\nWhat You Leave With\nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have: \n\nA draft immersive heritage concept\nA visual prototype or mood board\nA structured scope of work\nA clear budget framework\nA deployment recommendation\nThe confidence to pitch immersive concepts with clarity and costed structure\n\nReady to Turn Legacy Into Experience?\nIf your organisation — or your clients — have rich heritage\, deep archives\, or powerful brand stories\, this workshop will show you how to turn that into immersive\, interactive value. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent link
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/immersive-storytelling-for-business-turning-legacy-into-spatial-experience/
LOCATION:HOST Salford\, MediaCity UK\, Salford\, England\, M50 2ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:XR
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SUMMARY:Listen / Do / Play - A Practical Day for Immersive Makers
DESCRIPTION:A one-day practice exchange for people actively building immersive experiences across the North (and beyond). Listen / Do / Play is built for working reality – prototypes\, pipelines\, touring challenges\, audience flow\, technical constraints\, production fixes. This is not a talk-heavy event. The centre of gravity is practical: demos you can try\, workshops you take part in\, case study videos on rotation\, structured encounters that turn “nice to meet you” into real follow-up. Features four workshops including Decode – Pivoting Towards Innovative Technology\, The Future of Immersive Innovation\, Steal Like a Pro – Innovative Techniques for Expanding Audiences and Business Aims\, and Give the North a Voice – Local Issues for Immersive Companies in Greater Manchester. For studios\, start-ups and independent practitioners working in immersive experience\, researchers looking to connect practice beyond the university\, creative technologists and digital practitioners\, venues and cultural organisations developing interactive\, spatial or immersive work. \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listen-do-play-a-practical-day-for-immersive-makers-tickets-1982780922113
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/listen-do-play-a-practical-day-for-immersive-makers/
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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. 
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/costar-live-lab-presents-adaptive-vr-horror-experiences/
CATEGORIES:In person,Virtual,XR
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SUMMARY:Spatial Audio Exploration Day: From Broadcast to Immersive Installation
DESCRIPTION:Explore how spatial audio is used in broadcast\, XR and live events\, with live demos\, industry talks and studio sessions at HOST\, Mediacity. Spatial audio is moving beyond experimentation. It’s now shaping advertising\, live sport\, immersive installations\, games\, music\, theatre and broadcast. This full-day exploration brings together producers\, technologists\, audio specialists and immersive creators to examine how spatial and immersive audio is being used commercially\, and how you can apply it. You will move between talks\, lab spaces and live technical demonstrations inside HOST and MITIH’s specialist facilities. Morning: Industry Insight & Sector Direction (10:00–12:30) – Hear directly from practitioners deploying spatial audio across: Advertising & TV (Gary Hilton – Gas Music)\, VR/Immersive Storytelling (Mark Roscoe & Bernie Steer)\, Immersive Installation (Andrew Brooks & Simon Connor – Oden)\, TV Sports Broadcast (Rob Oldfield – Salsa Sound). Lunch + MITIH Labs Tour (12:30–1:30) – Tour of HOST facilities\, visit to the Spatial Audio Lab\, experience immersive audiovisual work inside Igloo. Afternoon: Hands-On Spatial Audio Environments (1:30–4:30) – Rotate through three live working environments: Installation-Based Immersive Sound (Igloo)\, Ambisonics & 7.1.4 Production (Spatial Audio Studio)\, Live Immersive Audio Systems (Echo Chamber). \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spatial-audio-exploration-day-from-broadcast-to-immersive-installation-tickets-1983875369635
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/spatial-audio-exploration-day-from-broadcast-to-immersive-installation/
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T170000
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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
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SUMMARY:The 'AI in Your Career' One
DESCRIPTION:AI is reshaping the world of work – so we’re dedicating this special AI User Group event to exploring how it can shape your career. Whether you’re levelling up\, pivoting paths\, or simply curious about what AI means for your future\, this session is designed to give you clarity\, confidence\, and practical next steps. Come along for an evening of learning\, community\, and great conversation\, with food\, drinks\, and plenty of inspiration. \nHosted By: Manchester AI User Group\nSponsored by: ANS Group\, Mazik Global\, Illuminate AI\, MS Talent & Columbus \nEvent Overview: Join us as we explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming careers across the tech industry and beyond. We’ll break down the real opportunities\, the emerging skills\, and the practical ways AI can support your professional growth — whether you’re a developer\, consultant\, leader\, or knowledge worker. This session is designed to demystify AI\, highlight the changing landscape of work\, and help you understand where you can thrive in an AI‑powered future. \nAgenda:\n| Welcome & One Minute Wonder |\n| Speaker One |\n| Pizza |\n| Speaker Two |\n| Speaker Three |\n| Closing |\n| Pub | \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.meetup.com/manc-ai-user-group/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/the-ai-in-your-career-one/
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SUMMARY:VR Manchester test - please ignore
DESCRIPTION:Testing the event system
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/vr-manchester-test-please-ignore/
LOCATION:Bruntwood Manchester\, No 1 Circle Square\, Manchester\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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SUMMARY:What AI says about your brand - and why it matters
DESCRIPTION:As more buyers turn to AI models like ChatGPT\, Claude and Gemini to research vendors\, the way brands earn visibility is changing fast. Traditional search is being replaced by single\, AI-generated answers. And in that shift\, PR and earned media have become core drivers of visibility and growth. In this session\, we’ll explore what this shift means for your brand: What LLMs actually say about your brand (and your competitors)\, How AI models choose who to recommend – and why media mentions matter\, Why PR is now central to brand visibility in AI search\, What ‘good signals’ look like in a world of LLMs and auto-generated shortlists\, How to operationalise comms (PR-ops) to influence the right outcomes. We’ll also share new data from over 100\,000 buyer-intent AI prompts – including which sources influence AI responses the most. If you’re a comms leader or a founder and want to understand your brand’s place in an AI-driven buying journey\, this session is for you. \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.pro-manchester.co.uk/event/what-ai-says-about-your-brand-and-why-it-matters/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/what-ai-says-about-your-brand-and-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:Glaisyers ETL\, 3 Hardman Street\, Manchester\, M3 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:Build an AI Workflow That Saves You Time as a Founder
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use multiple AI tools together to produce business materials faster\, from research and proposals to media and product conceptAs a founder\, you probably do not need another introduction to AI. You need a dependable way to use it inside the work you already do. This session is built around a simple question: how do you move from an early idea to pitch-ready materials without losing days to fragmented tools and half-finished outputs? Over the workshop\, we will take a shared business challenge and work through an end-to-end workflow that founders can reuse. You will see how to move from idea framing to research\, then into structured writing\, then into pitch content\, then into supporting assets. The goal is not to “learn tools” in isolation\, but to understand how outputs from one stage can become inputs for the next. You will leave with a clearer process for turning thinking into materials you can use: proposal language\, positioning\, pitch structure\, and content building blocks you can adapt to your business.This session would be led by Simon Benson from Talent for Tech\, a specialist technology consultancy who help to augment your business with their world-class expertise\, helping you to safely navigate the ever-evolving world of technology and deliver your project with confidence. What you will do in the sessionDuring the workshop\, you will work through a guided sequence that covers:Turning a rough idea into a clear problem\, audience\, and outcome statementProducing a first draft of positioning and value proposition languageGenerating a structured outline for a proposal or pitch narrativeTranslating that narrative into a pitch deck structure and slide copyCreating supporting content formats (one-pager\, web copy outline\, short-form content angles)Understanding how to move between tools without breaking the workflowSpotting where AI is useful\, and where founder judgement is still essentialThis is a working session with guided prompts and live build-throughWhat you will leave withA repeatable “idea-to-pitch” workflow you can apply to your own businessA set of structured templates and prompt patterns that support each stageDraft materials created during the session that you can adapt immediatelyClearer confidence in selecting tools for specific tasks.Who should attendThis session is designed for people who are actively building and need materials that help them sell\, fund\, partner\, or hire:Bring a business challenge (e.g. “We struggle to explain X / get people to care about Y”).Experience a curated set of examples across different settings and sectors.Map what could work for your organisation (with guided prompts and discussion).Identify what’s realistic now vs later.If selected for the next step: your brief can be taken to a team of artists to create a rapid demo concept.What you’ll leave withBy the end\, you’ll have:Founders\, co-founders and business ownersProduct-led service businesses and digital product teamsEarly-stage to scaling businesses based in Greater ManchesterPeople with decision-making authority inside their organisationThis is a guided workshop for Greater Manchester founders to turn ideas into pitch-ready materials using a connected AI tool workflow  funded by MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub. Register NowIf this sounds familiar:You’ve tested ChatGPT and other AI tools\, but they’re not part of your daily workflowYou’re still starting from scratch on proposals\, content\, and planning docsYou know AI could save time\, you just haven’t made it practical yet…then this session is built for you.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/build-an-ai-workflow-that-saves-you-time-as-a-founder/
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:Spatial Data and Mapping in R
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for this N8 CIR-hosted event to develop your skills in working with geospatial data. R has a powerful set of packages for working with geospatial data\, including spatial data analysis\, statistics\, and cartography. This workshop will introduce the spatial data types to R users\, demonstrate the GIS analysis functions\, and show how to make publication-quality maps. Sample data and tasks will be supplied\, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own data and problems. Attendance requirements: Knowledge of R is required and installed on your laptop. Financial support to attend the meeting: N8 CIR has a Bursary Scheme as part of our commitment to making events accessible to anyone in an N8 university who feels they have a financial barrier to attending. Please see our webpage for more information and to apply for a bursary: N8 CIR bursaries. An agenda will follow \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spatial-data-and-mapping-in-r-tickets-1980388860392
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/spatial-data-and-mapping-in-r/
LOCATION:Lancaster Castle\, Castle Hill\, Lancaster LA1 1YN United Kingdom\, Lancaster\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In person
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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:Building with Generative AI: The Tricks and Tips You Need to Avoid Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:**Title of talk:** Building with Generative AI: The Tricks and Tips You Need to Avoid Common Pitfalls\, by Ian Massingham\n\n**Abstract:**\nIn this talk\, you will learn about some of the common challenges that you might encounter while developing meaningful applications with generative AI models. Using non-deterministic systems as the basis for important applications is certainly an ‘interesting’ new frontier for software development\, but hope is not lost. In this session\, we will explore some of the well known (and less well known) issues in building applications on the APIs provided by Generative AI providers\, and on ‘open’ models\, such as Mistral\, Llama\, or DeepSeek. We will also (of course) dive into some of the approaches that you can take to address these challenges\, including agent/MCP integration and graph-based memory\, mitigating some of the inherent behaviors within Generative AI models\, and enabling you to build more reliable and robust systems on top of Generative models\, unlocking the potential of this new development paradigm.\n\n**Professional Bio:**\n\nIan Massingham is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in cloud computing\, data technology\, startups\, and developer relations. He is currently with Griptape\, an early stage startup focusing on agentic AI and LLM application development. Prior to 2021\, Ian spent nearly eight years at AWS\, joining the company in December 2013\, before AWS had gained significant enterprise adoption in Europe. During his tenure at AWS\, Ian held various roles in Developer Relations and Evangelism\, starting in this function and moving into a worldwide leadership position as Global Director\, Worldwide Solutions Architecture for Startups.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/building-with-generative-ai-the-tricks-and-tips-you-need-to-avoid-pitfalls/
LOCATION:Cross Street Chapel\, Cross Street Manchester\, Manchester M2 1NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AI
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