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BEYOND – WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS R&D

A unique, annual gathering of current and future innovators focused on Research and Development across the Creative Industries. Join us from 21-22 November 2023 for BEYOND – where thinkers, makers, investors and researchers across the creative industries come together to explore the relationship between creative research and business innovation.

2 DAYS OF BEYOND

Dozens of in-person and online sessions including keynotes, presentations, roundtables, showcases & demos.

SPEAKERS

A line up of established names and exciting new voices will share a diverse range of perspectives (speakers to be announced soon).

CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH

Explore the latest R&D in the showcase and poster exhibitions with top creative researchers.

NETWORKING

500+ delegates with ample networking opportunities across the programme and a speaker’s dinner (optional extra).

A HYBRID CONFERENCE

Watch, interact and network online or attend in person at the iconic Cardiff City Hall and National Museum Cardiff.

Parter Programming

Exciting, innovative and thought-provoking programming from BEYOND’s partners including conference sessions, workshops and expo.

Full beyond experience

Unlimited access to BEYOND in London including all the official programming plus extensive networking opportunities.

BEYOND online

BEYOND Online (21 Nov) offers access to our virtual platform, featuring online-only sessions plus access to on-demand videos from both days of BEYOND in London.

BEYOND 2023 PROGRAMME
21 – 22 NOVEMBER

Now in its sixth year, BEYOND 2023 is a new kind of hybrid event taking place 18-20 October, offering our global community the opportunity to join us in-person in Cardiff on 18-19 Oct and online-only on 20 Oct. Delegates can look forward to a bespoke programme of talks, expert speakers, workshops, showcases, dinners and networking.

IN-PERSON:
18 – 19 OCTOBER

Delegates and speakers are welcome in Cardiff, to experience the in-person conference including keynotes, workshops, showcases, networking and more on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 October.

ONLINE only:
20 OCTOBER

Exclusive online only sessions plus highlights from the in-person conference will take place on Thursday 20 October, for our global community and those that can’t make it in-person.

BEYOND DINNER:
17 October

The Speakers & Delegates dinner on 17 October features a three course Welsh Menu, in the Grand Hall of the National Museum of Wales. An optional extra for BEYOND ticket holders (limited tickets).

BEYOND 2022 Themes

Copy the summary description about BEYOND 2022 below to use in your own promotional channels:

This year BEYOND will address questions crucial to our future creative industries. What part should the creative industries play in designing a zero-carbon future? Alongside operating more sustainably themselves, what role do the creative industries have in designing solutions? Can they imagine a future we want to live in and tell the stories of how we get there? And how do young voices get heard and their priorities built into what happens next in a meaningful way?

A blog post introducing BEYOND 2022 themes and including the quote below from BEYOND Chair, Professor Andrew Chitty has also been published on the BEYOND blog.

PROF ANDREW CHITTY

Quote from BEYOND Conference Chair, Professor Andrew Chitty:

“This year BEYOND sets out to explore the global landscape.

There is a growing worldwide recognition of the power of the creative industries to drive innovation, growth and social change, from ambitious strategies to transform whole nations to small, equitable initiatives to sustain and grow creative communities.

What opportunities does this vast ecosystem offer for creative research and innovative creative business collaborations? Where are UK creatives driving change and where do international actors have new policies and methodologies we need to understand?

Join us at BEYOND 2023 to expand your creative horizons and networks.”

Tickets

Planned as a hybrid conference, BEYOND 2022 offers live and catch-up sessions online and in person. Delegates and speakers are welcome in Cardiff to experience a bespoke programme of keynotes, roundtables, talks, panels, workshops, networking, receptions and more.

In-person tickets to BEYOND 2022 are on sale now at just £399 offering unlimited access to 3 days of sessions, showcases, demos & more – buy tickets.

Including all of the below:

  • Unlimited access to BEYOND in Cardiff (18 – 19 October)
  • Full access to a curated programme of online only content on 20 October
  • Discounted ticket to the BEYOND dinner on 17 October (Optional extra as part of in-person + dinner ticket bundle)
  • Access to the Immersive Futures Lab showcase featuring industry-leading projects
  • Poster Exhibition showcasing innovative early career research
  • Highly regarded and inspirational speakers from across the creative industries

BEYOND 2022 Partners

BEYOND would not be possible without its programme, event and founding partners, especially UK Research and Innovation, a key part of the BEYOND programme since the inaugural conference in 2018. For BEYOND 2022 we are once again delighted to announce UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council as its Founding Partner, together with our Programme and Event partners below .

FOUNDING PARTNER

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, funds internationally outstanding independent researchers across the whole range of the arts and humanities, contributing both to UK economic success and to the culture and welfare of societies across the globe.

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PROGRAMME PARTNER

UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK is the once-in-a-lifetime celebration of creativity taking place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and online…

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PROGRAMME PARTNER

Immerse UK

Immerse UK brings together industry, researchers and research organisations, the public sector, entrepreneurs, innovators and end-users to support the UK…

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UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

EVENT PARTNER

Clwstwr

Clwstwr is a programme to create new products, services and experiences for screen, to build on South Wales’ success in making creative content…

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EVENT PARTNER

Creative Wales

Creative Wales is a Welsh Government agency set up in 2020 to support the creative industries in Wales; harnessing the power of our creative sectors…

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EVENT PARTNER

Invest in Cardiff

Invest in Cardiff is the city’s inward investment and business support team. They provide support on all aspects of investing in the city…

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EVENT PARTNER

Cardiff Capital Region City Deal

The Cardiff Capital Region City Deal is a catalyst for regional growth and sustainable success in South East Wales…

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Access further information on each partner, including quotes from partner representatives, here. A partner logo lock up is available for download from the BEYOND assets folder (Dropbox), if you would like to use it in any communications or please email us for any other partner visual asset requirements.

WHY ATTEND?

A global forum for creative innovators, thinkers, makers, investors and researchers and businesses from across the creative industries to connect. BEYOND is an essential opportunity to access thought-provoking insights from expert international speakers, ground-breaking showcases and demos, build strong networks and join a crucial debate.

  • CONNECT with future collaborators, researchers and funders
  • EXPLORE pioneering R&D projects across the UK’s Creative Industries
  • ENGAGE with the global conversation on innovation, creativity and opportunity

BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow the official BEYOND hashtag #BEYONDconf and take a look through our BEYOND social media channels below for lots of news and updates to retweet and share.

EXAMPLE TWEETS

BEYOND AUDIENCE

47k

Email subscribers

7k+

SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWS

1,500+

DELEGATES

Attracting an audience from across the globe, BEYOND is a rare space for businesses in and supporting the creative sector, as well as academics and researchers across the creative industries. Previous delegates include a cross-section of cutting-edge creative organisations and top academic institutes, including:

Accenture, Ada Lovelace Institute, Arts Council England, ASOS, Barbican, BBC, British Film Institute, Charisma.ai, Creative England, Edinburgh Television Festival, Imperial War Museum, London College Of Fashion, Marshmallow Laser Feast, Nesta, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal College of Art, Royal Shakespeare Company, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Alan Turing Institute, V&A and many more…

BEYOND 2022 NEWSLETTERS

Links to previous emails all about BEYOND are included below, feel free to copy and use the content for your own email audiences. This list will be updated with more emails to come in the run up to BEYOND full of the latest speaker, programme and showcase updates:

SUBSCRIBE TO BEYOND

Sign up to the BEYOND newsletter to receive all emails with regular updates and the latest on BEYOND:
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PROMOTIONAL ASSETS

The BEYOND 2022 promotional assets are available for download below via the BEYOND dropbox folder, with more assets added as updates on the latest news and announcements are confirmed. Please also review the BEYOND brand guidelines document here.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Includes all social media cards. For suggested copy (feel free to edit) with profile and hashtag attributions view this link. All posts, shares and likes very welcome.

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Suggested copy [AirTable]

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BEYOND LOGO

The BEYOND logo is available in a number of formats, along with a BEYOND UKRI logo lockup, graphics and images. Please email the Beyond team if you need any other formats.

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ABOUT BEYOND

Summary copy for site pages or newsletter inclusions. Plus benefits of attending to share with your network as relevant. Email us for any specific copy needs.

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MEDIA CONTACT

All promomtional support very much appreciated. For any specific requirements or queries, please contact team@beyondconference.org. Thank you