Creative cities
Nov 25-27 | MediaCity, Salford, Manchester, UK
BEYOND 2024
NOVEMBER 25-27
MEDIACITY, SALFORD
City Stories. Influential Leaders. Bold Strategies. Game Plans. Creative Policies.
BEYOND 2024 comes from MediaCity, Salford, where the last decade has seen a transformation of Greater Manchester’s creative economy, now a key part of the north-west’s identity.
This year, we explore the innovative potential of Creative Cities, using MediaCity’s story as a launch pad amidst a new era in UK government.
What makes a world-leading creative city? With compelling stories from the UK and around the world, we’ll explore the building blocks and game plans that have brought creative cities to life.
We’ll hear how innovation can flourish, and how technology will shape future city regions.
We’ll delve into the roles of creative networks, hubs, cultural and research institutions, talent pipelines, networks, policy and culture.
We’ll learn about bold strategies placing creativity at the heart of urban growth, the rise of new creative cities, and how they navigate the challenges of change.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
AVAILABLE NOW!
We are excited to announce Early Bird tickets for BEYOND 2024 are now on sale.
Secure your BEYOND 2024 Early Bird tickets at the 2023 price of just £399+VAT – saving you more than £100 compared to our next ticket release. Plus, we’ll cover the booking fee!
Tickets include access to the full conference, partner events, exhibitions and social activities.
Concessionary rates are also available. See the ticket page for details.
2024 Programme
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Reflections on BEYOND 2024
A week after the conference we reflect on BEYOND 2024 and review some of the positive feedback we've received so far. This year, in Salford, BEYOND 2024 felt special. This was the conference’s first visit to the North West, and Greater Manchester provided the...
Christopher Smith on the AHRC’s Partnership with BEYOND 2024
BEYOND Conference is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funds internationally outstanding, independent researchers across...
What makes a MediaCity?
As BEYOND heads to MediaCity in Greater Manchester, Professor Andy Miah asks what made a ‘media city’ such a compelling idea. The concept of the “Media City” has enjoyed a varied history, born out of a set of specialised intellectual discourses that are found across a...