Beyond is the research and development (R&D) conference for the creative industries. An annual conference addressing the challenges and themes influencing and impacting the future of the creative industries. This year’s conference will explore the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and creativity.

Attended by business leaders, creatives, researchers, policy makers, journalists, funders and anyone with an interest in the future. The inaugural Beyond, held at London’s Barbican in November 2018, featured leading thinkers and practitioners including Professor Alex McDowell, Design Futurist at the World Building Institute (USC School of Cinematic Arts), exploring the dynamic relationship between research, academia and business innovation. Read more about Beyond 2018 here.