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#BEYONDCONF<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Beyond 2019 Tickets Button Section” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”0px||0px” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px|” global_module=”146″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ custom_margin=”||” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||” custom_padding_phone=”0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/tickets” button_text=”BEYOND 2021 TICKETS” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Beyond 2019 Tickets Button” module_class=”be19-button” _builder_version=”4.9.11″ custom_button=”on” button_font=”||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ button_text_size_tablet=”” button_text_size_phone=”0.85rem” button_text_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Beyond Section” module_id=”about” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n About Beyond<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Beyond-2018-Fashion-Panel.jpg” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Beyond-2018-Agenda-Pic.jpg” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ min_height=”442px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BEYOND is an annual conference for thinkers, makers, investors and researchers across the creative industries come together to explore the relationship between creative research and business innovation.<\/p>\n A unique, annual gathering of current and future innovators focused on Research and Development across the Creative Industries.<\/p>\n In its third year and due to the pandemic BEYOND 2020<\/a> became a fully virtual programme, successfully bringing together business leaders, creatives, researchers, policy makers, journalists and funders providing a unique forum to share learnings, explore opportunities and connect with leading experts in the UK and internationally.<\/p>\n The virtual conference in 2020 offered its global community provocations and insights from expert speakers from the worlds of theatre, music, gaming, TV and film, and visitor attractions; expect lively Q&As and discussions across breakout sessions, workshops and seminars. A showcase of industry leading projects will provide access to research talent through a poster exhibition \u2013 before, during and after the conference.<\/p>\n Held at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms, BEYOND 2019<\/a> focused on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and creativity, with themes addressing the opportunities, challenges and controversies these innovations present.\u00a0The inaugural conference\u00a0BEYOND in 2018 was held at London\u2019s Barbican,\u00a0showcasing the Creative Industries Clusters Programme<\/a> and the National Centre for Immersive Storytelling, launched in 2018 as part of the UK\u2019s Industrial Strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n \u27a4 Sign up for BEYOND email updates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Beyond 2019 Section” module_id=”beyond2019″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″ background_color=”#000000″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Beyond 2019<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Maya-Apanah_AHRC_Beyond_131118-224.jpg” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kate-OConnoer_AHRC_Beyond_131118-185.jpg” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Marian-Ursu_AHRC_Beyond_131118-233.jpg” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.5″ background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The 2019 conference was held at the Assembly Rooms<\/a> in Edinburgh – 20-21 November 2019 – funded by UK Research and Innovation<\/a> as part of the UK government\u2019s Industrial Strategy<\/a>\u00a0and produced by the Creative Economy Programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n This interdisciplinary R&D conference brought together researchers from the creative industries and showcased developments in the creative arts and industries. Attendees discovered groundbreaking ideas, experienced pioneering work and gained valuable insights on the impact of the latest technology innovations on the future creative industries.<\/p>\n Building on the success of the first year, BEYOND 2019 spanned two days to feature a single-track conference with keynote sessions, short-talks and panel discussions,\u00a0innovation showcase<\/a> and an early career researchers poster exhibition<\/a>.<\/p>\n BEYOND 2019 explored the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and creativity. Featuring insights from the cutting-edge of creative research and industrial application, conference contributors examined the realms of Informatics, to explore the current and future impact of machine learning, AI and data on the creative industries.<\/p>\n Delegates also tried and tested the latest innovations from across the creative industries first hand, with demos of new technology experiences using immersive experience, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and more in the Innovation Showcase and Poster Exhibition.<\/p>\n Plenty of chances to network gave delegates the opportunity to make lots of great connections, including a BEYOND AI Primer event (pub quiz style) to kick things off and test everyone\u2019s AI knowledge the night before day one.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ 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Institute, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sony Interactive Entertainment and many leading universities. Plus key government stakeholders and many of the UK\u2019s most innovative creative content producers.<\/p>\n An inspirational line up of leading thinkers and practitioners featured Professor Alex McDowell<\/a>, Design Futurist at the World Building Institute (USC School of Cinematic Arts) and many other renowned speakers from across the creative industries. For the full speaker list, agenda and videos of sessions from last year, head over to the BEYOND 2018 summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Beyond-2018-Agenda-Pic.jpg” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Audience Section” module_id=”agenda” module_class=”be19-agenda-left” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ background_color=”#000000″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Agend” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”right” text_text_align=”right” global_colors_info=”{}” text_text_align_tablet=”left” text_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n The Audience<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.5″ text_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BEYOND – where creativity meets R&D: A conference where thinkers, makers, investors and researchers across the creative industries come together to explore the relationship between creative research and business innovation.<\/p>\n In a year of absolute disruption, BEYOND in 2020 considers what we\u2019ve learnt about the adoption of new and emerging technologies and audiences across the creative industries, and how it\u2019s influencing future developments around the globe.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.5″ text_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CONNECT<\/strong> with future collaborators, researchers and funders<\/p>\n EXPLORE<\/strong> pioneering R&D projects across the UK\u2019s Creative Industries<\/p>\n ENGAGE<\/strong> with the global conversation on innovation, creativity and opportunity<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.5″ text_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BEYOND 2019 provided a chance for academics, businesses and organisations working in the creative industries to explore the future of the sector. This included companies and research organisations supported by over \u00a3110m of UK government funding as part of the Industrial Strategy including the Creative Clusters<\/a>, Audience of the Future<\/a> and Immersive Experiences<\/a> programmes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.2″ text_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAbout Beyond<\/h1>\n
Beyond 2019<\/h2>\n
Programme<\/h3>\n
Themes<\/h3>\n
Showcase & Demos<\/h3>\n
Networking<\/h3>\n
Beyond 2018<\/h2>\n
The Audience<\/h2>\n
WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS R&D<\/h3>\n
Academia & Business<\/h3>\n
Why Attend?<\/h3>\n
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