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Academy of Live Technology Symposium

Just spent two fantastic days at the second Academy of Live Technology Symposium in Wakefield. Great to see so many different nationalities, and also to hear how common some of the challenges and opportunities are: AI as a double edged sword The need for a rethink of how we educate […]

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Come say hello at the Academy of Live Technology next Monday

I’m presenting HOW CREATECH IS RESHAPING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES at the 2024 International Academy of Live Technology Symposium, Wakefield, United Kingdom, 15th-16th April 2024. https://www.academyoflivetechnology.co.uk/symposium-2024 Come say hello!

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Createch sustainability tool and networking events

With help from Trevor Davis & Associates in 2023, The Centre for Sustainable Design ® (CfSD) launched a web-based self-help tool for Createch founders, CEOs and CTOs to help them benchmark their sustainability maturity and devise actions plans at no cost to the user. The tool provides: Actionable guidance written […]

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Createch

Creativity meets technology, but what are the social, environmental and economic effects? A new golden age of creativity and innovation or an undermining of fundamental human endeavours and the environment?

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New research – Createch in the UK

Delighted to be working again with Professor Martin Charter at the University for the Creative Arts. This time we are digging deep into Createch – those working at the interface of creativity and technology – to understand how technology and sustainability intersect. This is an important topic as Createch companies […]

Sustainable Innovation 2021

This is the 23rd Sustainable Innovation conference, and is a partner event of the United Nations International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, 2021. I’m delighted to have been asked to give a presentation on technology and fashion, and quite a few people have asked for a recording.  Attached […]

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Creative Industries (CI) in 2030: New foresight report

So what has been keeping me busy during the COVID-19 lockdown?  Well, amongst other things I have been working with Prof. Martin Charter of the Centre for Sustainable Design (University for the Creative Arts) on Creative Industries (CI) in 2030: New foresight report published with a focus on Sustainability & […]

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Pangborn 2019

I’m delighted to be attending Pangborn 2019 in Edinburgh.  I’ll be giving a plenary talk on Thu 1st August on the end of Big Data.  Yes, you read that right.  But don’t sweat, Useful Data is coming to the rescue. You can see the full programme here http://www.pangbornsymposium.com

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Sustainable Innovation

AI, blockchain and the Internet of Things in combination are already enabling new, more circular business models, as well as accelerating the transition to services and experiences.

Africa

New Consumers; New Markets

Population growth and middle-class lifestyles create financial opportunities for the companies behind the brands we love. These are also companies that recognise that they have relationships with consumers that can be used to shape demand and hence supply.