Festival Programme

We have a jam-packed three days with more than 50 different events. Explore the full programme here and plan your visit.

Wednesday 1st March 2023

13:00 – 14:00

Festival Opening

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Welcome to Creative Coalition Festival 2023. Find out what’s in store across our three-day programme of free virtual events.

14:00 – 15:00

A Case for Creativity

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Creativity is the answer to our future – vital to business, technology and wellbeing. So how will it guide us through our time of upheaval and change?

15:00 – 16:00

Pigeonholed: Sir Ian Livingstone CBE

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Join Caroline Norbury OBE as she interviews industry heavyweight Sir Ian Livingstone CBE for Pigeonholed: Creatives Who Refuse to be Put in a Box.

16:00 – 17:00

Ideas to Save the World

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Assembling designers, entrepreneurs, and creative change-makers – we explore how creativity is the key to unlocking global challenges.

Thursday 2nd March 2023

10:00 – 11:00

State of the Nation

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Dharshini David, BBC’s Economics Correspondent, discusses inclusive growth, and the greatest challenges of the next 12 months. 

11:00 – 11:20

The Futurists: Phil Rowley 

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Stay ahead of the curve, as we unpack the trends, technologies and insights that will take the world by storm.

12:40 – 13:40

Tomorrow’s Company

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What will tomorrow’s company look like? Leaders at a vanguard of newly structured organisations explain how governance has improved operations. 

16:00 – 17:00

The Attention Economy

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With so much content out there – from tv shows to podcasts and playlists – how are companies adapting in order to reach global audiences? 

18:00 – 19:00

Make ‘Em Laugh: Comedy Networking Evening

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Tickle your funny bones with stand-up-comedy from the North East. Followed by a networking event for all movers and shakers in film and TV. 

10:00 – 11:00

An Exploration of Augmented Reality 

The Factory
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Curious about using Augmented Reality in your business? Learn how QUAD, an arts space in Derby, has embraced AR across its organisation.

11:00 – 12:00

Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Innovation  

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How can small companies influence the major players to adopt sustainable practices and affect change from the ground up? 

13:00 – 14:00

Survive the Next Seismic Shock

The Factory
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The next major global shock is never far away. Creative leaders: learn to thrive through tough times with James Burstall, CEO, Argonon. 

14:00 – 15:00

Two Heads Are Better Than One

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What does it mean to scale up by joining forces? With each company bringing unique knowledge and skills – is this a future trend for growth? 

Friday 17th February 2023

15:28 – 15:00
15:29 – 16:00

Beyond Buzzwords

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Why are Gen Z ‘quietly quitting’ from their jobs and why are they turning their back on the hustle culture? What does it all mean? 

Friday 3rd March 2023

12:00 – 13:00

Rebuilding Creative Britain

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The creative economy is at the heart of Labour’s vision for growth. Hear from Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell MP on Labour’s plans. 

14:00 – 15:00

Pigeonholed: Steve Bell 

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Join Caroline Norbury OBE as she interviews industry heavyweight Steve Bell for Pigeonholed: Creatives Who Refuse to be Put in a Box.

17:00 – 18:00

Sky Arts Hour

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Join Sky Arts each day for an interactive hour of workshops, masterclasses and talks with leading creatives Sky Arts: I Can Dance.

12:00 – 13:00

Plugging the Freelance Knowledge Gap in Education 

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Convening both students and educators, this session asks: how can we better embed essential freelancing skills in teaching? 

13:00 – 14:00

Tackling Bullying and Harassment

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Jennifer Smith, interim CEO of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, discusses how we can tackle bullying and harassment. 

12:00 – 12:00

The Role of Investment in the Immersive Economy

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Open Access

Immersive tech has the potential in transforming our World. What should investors be doing to bolster the immersive economy?