Welcome from the Creative Enterprise team & networking with all delegates
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10:00AM: Event Opening + Networking
10:30AM: Opening Keynote
Elle Osili-Wood
Elle Osili-Wood is an award-winning television presenter, specialising in entertainment. A warm, joyful on-screen presence, Elle's entertainment career has seen her named a BAFTA Breakthrough for her work at the BBC, and nominated for an ARIA as a presenter of Radio 4's Front Row. In addition, her extensive career in video games, presenting for brands like PlayStation and Xbox, as well as hosting the BAFTA Games Awards, has seen her named "one of the most influential women in games" by Google.
With a career spanning more than a decade on screen, Elle has built a reputation for fun, uplifting content that engages and entertains audiences. Whether red carpet reporting for Netflix, delving into neuroscience for BBC Sounds, or surfing round the UK for social media, Elle brings her trademark enthusiasm and extensive knowledge to every role.
Described by BAFTA as "an industry go-to" for entertainment coverage, Elle is known for her incisive work as an interviewer - whether she's hanging out backstage with Ralph Fiennes, unearthing scrapped scenes with the directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once, or persuading Elisabeth Moss to spill secrets about The Handmaid’s Tale. She's a regular host of BBC Radio 4's flagship arts show, Front Row, as well as a red carpet reporter for Netflix, BAFTA, and Channel 4. Elle was also chosen as part of the BBC's coverage of the Royal Coronation, hosting the series The Coronation Collection on BBC Radio 2, and in 2023 Elle was announced as the new host of BBC Radio 3’s Sound of Gaming. Most recently, Elle can be seen as the entertainment presenter on ITV's Katie Piper's Breakfast Show.
11:00AM: The Impact of Tech & AI in the Creative Industries
The swift advancements of digital technologies within the creative industries are having a profound effect on the way we develop, devise, generate and consume creativity. During this panel session, industry leaders will discuss how the landscape is evolving on an almost daily basis, how audiences consumer habits are changing, and as these resources are becoming readily accessible - how can creatives best use them to inspire and innovate their work flows in this digital revolution 4.0, as well as looking how can AI and tech to enhance human creativity, not replace it.
Panelists
Chair - Nicole Stewart Rushworth -Senior Producer - Digital Catapult
Jane Kinnaird - Creative Strategy Lead - Meta
Christina Matteotti - Head of Music and Culture - Google
Laura Harper - Partner - Lewis Silkin LLP
12:30PM: The Future of The Independent Games Industry
The gaming industry is currently estimated to be worth £7.8bn to the UK economy, and £250bn globally, almost double that of film and TV. But with almost 20,000 job cuts over the past 12 months globally, what does that mean for independent developers? We bring together experienced CEO developers, with games industry experts, to look at the future of the sector, how adaptive studios are thriving as well as what smaller studios can do to ensure their future.
Panellists
Chair - Elaine Dowman - Head of Games and Creative - Barclays
Dr. Tomas Rawlings - Vice President -Sumo Digital
Emily Bailey - Co Founder/Director at GREEN-BiT/Code Covern
Meg Clarke - Senior Games Scout - Team 17
13:30PM: Lunch + Networking
Enjoy a fully catered lunch and network with fellow delegates
14:30PM: How Commissioning and Financing Models Are Changing For Content Producers
What are the current trends for commissioners and financiers in the screen industries? With the TV sectors revenues finally returning towards their pre-covid levels, what has brought on this growth? In this session we bring together commissioners and industry leaders to discuss what is being funded and why and where producers should be targeting their efforts. What are audiences consuming, and what is financially viable for broadcasters and streamers. We delve into what financiers are looking for, and how to look out for trends to create the next big hit.
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16:00PM: Access to Female Investment
Studies show that Female Founders deliver twice as much revenue per £ invested as their male counterparts yet make up less than 2% of VC investments. There is more sight of the gender imbalance and more intention to make a change but who are the changemakers leading by example. Join British Business Bank, Investors and Investees as they explore the investment landscape for Female Founders, who is investing and how we can continue to address the challenges Female Founders face when trying to access finance.
Panellists
Chair - Tracy Sherrett - Senior Manager -British Business Bank
Dawn Bebe - CEO Crowdfunder
Susan Simnett - Film Producer and Angel Acadame investor