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 the whole range of the arts and humanities: history, archaeology, digital content, philosophy, languages and literature, design, heritage, area studies, the creative and performing arts, and much more.
Professor Christopher Smith, Executive Chair, Arts and Humanities Research Council, explains in the video below, the value of BEYOND Conference as a moment to reflect on the extraordinary work of AHRC, with the creation of infrastructures such as CoSTAR, in taking the creative industries and creative R&D forward.
Professor Smith also said, “The conference provides a great opportunity to talk about the ways in which the creative industries can drive our economy, as part of the industrial strategy, now the creative industries are a critical part of the way that the UK will develop a skills-based economy for the 21st century.”
You can watch the full video of Christopher Smith’s comments here:
Each year, BEYOND Conference plays host to a global gathering of innovators, researchers, and investors focused on research and development across the creative industries.
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. It will explore the innovative potential of our Creative Cities, using MediaCity’s story as a launch pad amidst a new era in UK government.
The latest schedule and ticket information can be found on the BEYOND website.
Further information
About the Arts and Humanities Research Council
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: history, archaeology, digital content, philosophy, languages and literature, design, heritage, area studies, the creative and performing arts, and much more.
The quality and range of research supported by AHRC works for the good of UK society and culture and contributes both to UK economic success and to the culture and welfare of societies across the globe.
About CoSTAR
Convergent screen technologies and performance in realtime (CoSTAR) is a £75.6 million national research and development network of laboratories that are developing new technology to maintain the UK’s world-leading position in gaming, TV, film, performance, and digital entertainment sectors.
Delivered by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Arts and Humanities Research Council, the programme is supporting new innovations and experiences that will enrich UK’s creative industries, economy, and culture.
CoSTAR is funded through UKRI’s Infrastructure Fund, which supports the facilities, equipment and resources that are essential for researchers, businesses, and innovators to do groundbreaking work.
BEYOND Conference
BEYOND is a conference where thinkers, makers, investors and researchers across the creative industries come together to explore the relationship between creative research and business innovation.
Now in its 7th year, it has proved successful in showcasing individuals, teams and organisations powering ground-breaking projects and creative clusters both in the UK and globally. It draws positive feedback from its delegates and attracts a high number of regular visitors from around the world.
Previous events have been held in London and Cardiff, hosting a wealth of leading industry speakers, including actor and activist Michael Sheen and ABBA Voyage producer, Svana Gisla. The conference also features the Immersive Futures Lab, giving innovators a platform to put exciting XR prototypes, many featuring the latest VR and AR technologies, into the hands of new audiences and tell the stories behind their work.
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The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is Programme Partner for BEYOND 2024. For more information on all BEYOND’s 2024 Partners; including British Council, MediaCity, MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub, Salford City Council, GM Business Growth Hub, Innovate UK Bridge AI, Creative Manchester, CoSTAR, The Black XR Network UK, and IDA XR Studio, please see our Media Pack.