Digital Culture Talks 2023

in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton

Dive into the world of creative and cultural digital content on a national scale as we discuss, engage, and explore ways to encourage and strengthen the cultural sector while celebrating the unique work created in the West Midlands.

This 3-day event featured keynote speakers from the creative industries, cultural sector, and broadcasters who shed light on the present and future of culture online.

 

Watch Day 2, Part 1 here:

 

Watch Day 2, Part 2 here:

 

Day 2 – Investing in our Digital Skills Ecology: Creative Professional Development for digital freelancers

Wednesday 19^th July (Online)

We examine why digital skills are so important for arts and cultural sectors and how we can nurture and support the next generation of talent – both within organisations and freelance. We also discuss what the risk is if we don’t.

Keynote: How should cultural industries evolve to meet the demands of a brave new digital world? Rebecca Gregory Clarke, (Head of Immersive at NFTS and StoryFutures), in conversation with Harmeet Chagger-Khan (The Space)

Case study: The Digital Skills Bootcamp – Hayley Pepler (Manchester International Festival) and Sophie Jolly (Solihull College and University Centre) in conversation with Natalie Woolman (The Space)

Roundtable discussion – Future-proofing our sector: How can we support the next generation of digital skills for professionals?

• Robyn Winfield Smith, Liminal Productions
• Holly Close, Freelance Digital Consultant
• Laura C Horton, Writer and Digital Creative
• Professor Margaret Ayliffe, University of Wolverhampton

Keynote 2: Getting training right.  What’s on offer?
Seetha Kumar (ScreenSkills Chief Executive)