[Workshop] Zero Geography: Live in Australia and Work in the World
Moderator // Michael Smellie (QUT Creative Enterprise Australia)
Panel // Margaret Manning (The Reading Room); Andrew Mason (Hopscotch Features); Tracey Robertson (Hoodlum)
Is going global only for the bold, risk-taking and most dynamic business people or can anyone aspire to live in Australia and work in the world? Join our panel of industry leaders to learn how to launch and build a successful creative business and position it as a global brand. Learn what it takes to compete with overseas businesses in your industry sector, find new niche markets, expand your commercial horizons through new partnerships and build international networks.
[Workshop] Dare to Share: Collaboration as Cornerstone for Creativity, New Digital Content and Business Success.
Moderator // Simon Goodrich (Portable.tv)
Panel // Pip Jamieson (The Loop); Mitch Olson (Small Worlds); Mario Andreacchio (Film Producer), Shainiel Deo (Halfbrick Studios)
This interactive panel session will explore how businesses can collaborate across creative disciplines, networks, and platforms to develop new products, content and services. It brings together some of the creative industries most seasoned practitioners and talented start-ups to discuss the nature of collaboration and the new enabling technologies changing the way we work, play and create. Discover how through a culture of connectivity you can attract new clients, increase your competitive advantage and develop mutually beneficial partnerships.
6.30 for 7.00 Start
Welcome Dinner & Networking // Victoria Park Golf Club
***EXCLUSIVE performance by EMMA LOUISE*** (Award Winning Singer-Songwriter)
Day 2: 27 October 2011
State Library of Queensland (South Bank)
8.30 » 9.30
Registration & Networking
9.30 » 10.00
Welcome to Day 2
MC // Kevin Finn, Finn Creative
10.00 » 11.00
Creativity: The Intersection of Commerce and Conscience
Keynote Speaker // Craig Davis (Brandkarma, Publicis Mojo)
11.15 » 11.45
Morning Break
11.45 » 1.00
Keynote Presentation // Stefan Sagmeister: Design and Happiness
Stefan Sagmeister will explore the possibilities to achieve happiness as a designer; his tactics to make sure his work remains a calling without deteriorating into a job as well as the chances to design pieces that induce happiness in the audience. Sagmeister will focus on his recent work over the last couple of years as a focus for his presentation.
2.00 » 3.00
Presentation // Alexander Lotersztain, Studio Derlot
Panel Session // In Search of Sustainability
Moderator // Kevin Finn (Finn Creative)
Panel // Alex Lotersztain (Studio Derlot); Caroline Hamilton (Icebreaker Management Services); Vince Frost (Frost Designs); Craig Davis (Publicis Mojo); Gretha Oost (Half-a-Teaspoon)
We are all familiar with the term sustainability and its association with the environmental movement. But how does sustainability actually translate to business, to policy, to creative endeavours, to everyday life and to our personal philosophies. Join our esteemed panel of creative and business experts as they discuss and grapple with the search for sustainability in today’s world, be that environmental, economic or personal. Sustainability is a complex issue, one so important it will shape our future. This is a panel discussion not to be missed!
3.00 » 3.30
Afternoon Break
3.30 » 4.00
Presentation // Vince Frost : Frost Designs
4.00 » 5.30
[Workshop] Future Proofing Your Business
Moderator // Nick Pritchard (Decoder)
Panel // Vince Frost (Frost Designs); Pip Jamieson (The Loop); Kevin Finn (Finn Creative); Caroline Hamilton (Icebreaker Management Services)
Future proofing is about ensuring your company is on a good footing today to meet the challenges of tomorrow. As the owner of a SME you need to be fit and ready for whatever comes your way. In this open and casual discussion our industry veterans will share their experiences and tips on a range of topics including: leading creative teams, monitoring and reacting to changing business environments, measuring success, liking your clients, and most importantly maintaining creativity.
4.00 » 5.30
[Workshop] Ideas to Deliverables
Session Facilitators // Adam Blake (CIIC’s Programs and Partnerships Director), Sonya Henderson-Edbrooke (CIIC QLD Business Advisor), Anthony Merrilees (CIIC QLD Business Advisor)
After working with over 430 creative enterprises, the Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC) understands that the most common challenge for creative SMEs is business strategy, irrespective of size, sector or location. CIIC has worked successfully with creative SMEs to use the Business Model Canvas tool to help turn ideas into deliverables and underpin future business growth.
This introductory workshop is an opportunity to learn about successful creative business models and to discover tools which you can use to help shape your future business model and strategy. The team will guide you through a hands-on session to enable you to understand the Business Model Canvas, a one-page visual business plan, to see your business in a new light. A key part of the Business Model Canvas is defining your creative business value proposition which is essential in attracting new customers, markets and revenues. This session will help you systematically understand, design and differentiate your business model.
5.30 » 7.30
Cocktail Reception
(Queensland Terrace Room)
Day 3: 28 October 2011
QUT Gardens Theatre (Brisbane CBD)
8.30 » 9.30
Registration & Networking
9.30 » 9.45
Investment Marketplace Official Opening
MC // Ruth Drinkwater, Australian Association of Angel Investors
9.45 » 10.15
Presentation: The Power of 3 – Raising Investment
Speaker // Rebekah Campbell (Posse.com)
Rebekah Campbell will share her insights into ‘What it takes to be a successful creative entrepreneur’.
Creative3 2010 Winner Perspectives: 321 Water
Speaker // Gretha Oost (Half a Teaspoon)
10.15 » 11.15
Investment Marketplace Pitches//
[Workshop] Social Media Boot Camp
Facilitator // Sarah Vick (The Reading Room)
This workshop will offer practical guidance to arts organisations and emerging creatives with limited budgets/resources on how they can build and engage new audiences through their social media and digital presence. This workshop will give participants an overview of the social media landscape in Australia and as well as teaching the basics of setting up a social media campaign/presence and measuring your return on investment. It will offer practical knowledge and relevant case studies to help you implement more effective social media strategies straight away.
11.15 » 11.30
Morning Break
11.30 » 1.00
Investment Marketplace Pitches //
[Workshop] New Models, New Money
Facilitator // Cathy Hunt (Director, Positive Solutions)
Panel // Margaret Bolton (UK Arts Consultant); Belinda Drew (CEO, Foresters Community Finance); Yaron Lifshitz (Artistic Director & CEO, Circa)
‘New Models, New Money’ is the title of an on-going research project exploring new approaches to financing the arts and creative sectors, in particular for enterprises with a focus on cultural and social outcomes. This session will review ways to build financial resilience in the arts from a policy to practitioner level, and opportunities for cultural organisations to leverage both short term and longer term investment solutions.
1.00 » 3.00
Lunch
Panel Perspectives // The Power of 3 (Investment)
Announcement of Investment Marketplace Winner
Judges // Michael Smellie (Chairman; QUT Creative Enterprise Australia); Brian Richards (BDO); Caroline Hamilton (Icebreaker Management Services); Margaret Manning (The Reading Room)
3.00
Delegates Depart
Debrief Session // with pitching companies until 4.30
