SparkLab Sessions
Join us for 2 engaging panel discussions on 24th October 2024 featuring experts in the creative and tech sectors.
Panel #1: Exploring the role of technology in shaping the future of creativity. We will be joined by the fabulous:
Amy Melia from Bloom North: Bloom North is a network for women working in communications, spearheaded by the advertising community. Their vision is to create an inclusive, supportive, positive that helps to address topics of interest across the industry.
Gulnaz Brennan from SheInspires: As the founder and driving force behind the annual ‘She Inspires’ awards (now in its tenth year), Gulnaz is enabling the important work of women to be acknowledged and promoted. Alongside this, her involvement in other initiatives, such as the UN’s ‘Orange’ campaign to end violence against women and girls, together with promoting improved financial literacy, confirms Gulnaz’s long-standing and wide-ranging commitment to helping others.
and Kate Sikora from Noble Performs: A digital performance marketing agency helping organisations achieve inspiring results. Kate is a highly Commended IOD Director of the Year, Taan European Governor and BCI Board Member
Panel #2: The future of work and the gig economy in creative sectors. We will be joined by the wonderful:
John Whalley from Use Space (our fantastic sponsors for the evening!): Creative Director, Brand Designer / Strategic Director of Use.Space, AccelerateME Advisory Board Member, Brand Director of Alltoogether, Team AgencyGMR, Co-founder ONEOFTHE8 Podcast AND Member Creative UK & Clean Creatives
and Allie Johns from MMU: Senior Lecturer in Rich User Experience & Digital Innovation Strategy at Manchester Metropolitan University with 25 years of top quality industry experience.
Mercy Fulani: Marketing Executive at GatenbySanderson - the UK's leading people intelligence advisory business. Mercy has also been named as one of the 'Top 24 Marketers to Follow in 2024'
You will also be able to chat with any of our exhibitors on the evening of the event, all whilst enjoying some free pizza and drinks 🎉
If you are interested in exhibiting for free at the event, please submit an application here: https://mailchi.mp/smallcitymarketing.com/sparklab-sessions-exhibit
Running Order
5:30pm-6pm: Networking
6pm-6:30pm: Panel #1: Exploring the role of technology in shaping the future of creativity.
6:30pm-7:15pm: Food and a chance to check out the exhibition
7:15pm-7:45pm: Panel #2: The future of work and the gig economy in creative sectors.
7:45pm-8:30pm: Networking
T&C's:
The event is free, however if you'd like to bring a friend please make sure to forward this invite link to them as capacity is limited and you will need to grab a ticket.
For accessibility requirements, please contact the venue directly by emailing contact@usespace.co.uk.
The venue is an 8 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station, is very easy to access by road, and they've got FREE car parking available on-site.