Digital Creative Network west- Showcase talks, Drinks + Pizza

Description

The DCN is an exciting opportunity to convene large anchor organisations, startups and academia and accelerate innovation in west London.

West London is one of the most important global clusters for creative industries with a competitive advantage of superior connectivity, major studios, international screen corporates, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. We are seeking to promote innovation and collaboration amongst industry, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers, increasing studio space, and fostering sustainability.

Join us for a series of inspirational talks from industry leaders with sector-leading expertise to serving film clients worldwide, Esports giants and more! Followed by Q&A & networking opportunities to meet like-minded creatives in the borough.

Who should come: All those who work in TV/Film, media, gaming, advertising and the wider digital creative space in West London (or close enough!) – regardless of size of organisation. If you love innovation, care about collaboration, want to solve common challenges and enjoy meeting like-minded creatives, this is the place for you.

SPEAKERS

Elaina Boateng (Asst. Producer, BBC Studios): BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. Elaina is a multi-faceted broadcast professional with a vast amount of experience at the BBC, with work including live studio programmes, outside broadcasts, prime-time magazine show formats and premium podcasts.

Nicola Poupard (Head of Operations, Sky Studios) : Sky Studios develops, produces and funds original drama, comedy and documentary for Sky’s 24m customers and beyond. Nicole is an experienced manager whose experience includes an extensive period at Sky as well smaller studios.

Ben Bushell (London College of Music, University of West London): London College of Music (LCM) is the largest specialist music and performing arts institution in the UK and has been in existence for over 130-years. Ben is the course leader for BA(Hons) Music Management and BA(Hons) International Music Business(Top Up). In this role he has worked with RCA/Sony to boost inclusivity for black women and non binary individuals in music.

Nageela Yusuf (CEO, TikBox): Built in response to the mass scraping of the internet for commercial generative AI training, and as a means to identify deepfakes, TikBox helps digital content creators assert copyrights, add provenance details, and monetise on the assets they post online. Nageela is a strategic thinker, who works to create technology solutions for challenges in the media and communications industries.

Jai Khan (Sales Director, Push): Push are Google’s largest European Channel Partner (based on spend managed) and use AI to run marketing campaigns for a diverse range of global businesses, across Google, Facebook/Instagram, Bing & Amazon with a focus on business growth.

PROGRAMME:

17:30 – Registration

18:00 – Short talks and Q&A

19:15 – Drinks, pizza and networking

20:30 – Event ends

The Digital Creative Network Community: The West London Boroughs (via West London Alliance), West London Business, Film London and London and Partners, are working together to promote the West London sub-region as the “Screen Capital”, a globally significant cluster recognised as a world-leader for talent, innovation and sustainability in the TV/Film industry.

West London and the surrounding environments have a competitive advantage with superior connectivity, major studios, international screen corporates, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. While this cluster has grown organically over the years, there is now a need for collaboration amongst industry, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers, increasing studio space, promoting networks, innovation and sustainability.

If you’re not on the DCN mailing list, then you’re missing out! Sign up here.

KINDLY HOSTED BY: Huckletree White City

SPONSORED BY: University of West London

Refreshments sponsored by the West London TV & Film Skills Hub.