Creative Industries Federation
Launch of the first of our gatherings of all the creative industries, public arts and cultural education from across the UK.
Over the next 12 months, the Federation will be working with partners from architecture to digital design, from art colleges to galleries, large and small, in 24 cities and regions in a common cause.
We start with Manchester, the great Northern Powerhouse.
Together with its partners - the Whitworth Gallery, Nine Lives Media, Manchester School of Art, and in collaboration with BBC North and UKTI - the Federation looks forward to welcoming you on board.
In addition: We are pleased to announce that the UKTI will be hosting an introduction to export event from 5pm - 6pm at the Whitworth, we encourage you to attend both sections of the event.
Get involved and make a difference
This event is free to attend however spaces are limited so please register early.
Event Agenda:
Once at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, a resurgent Manchester is increasingly seen as the epicentre of a 'Northern Powerhouse' and crucible of a new Creative Revolution.
17:00 - 18:00 - UKTI 'Going Global' - Maximising International opportunities
An introduction from UKTI Regional Director Clive Drinkwater into how the UKTI supports the creative industries expansion into overseas territories, case studies from Manchester based K7 Media and Nine Lives Media.
18:00 - Introduction to the Federation - From Federation Chief Executive John Kampfner
18:15 - Keynote Speech - From a leading figure in the creative sector (tba).
18:30 – ‘Manchester: Capital of the Creative Revolution?’ - Panel discussion and Q&A
featuring local experts from across the creative sector who will debate and engage with the wider audience to address the issues facing Manchester's creative future.
19:30 – Networking Drinks Reception - The South Gallery
Your chance to continue the debate and network with leading national and local figures from across the creative industries.
To register your attendance please contact: rsvp@creativeindustriesfederation.com
Please note: Federation members will be given priority access to all events. To register your interest in membership please contact:membership@creativeindustriesfedration.com
For more information please visit: www.creativeindustriesfederation.com
