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SEMINAR PROGRAMME

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Our seminar programme unpacks the most pertinent industry topics, from safety and standards to parenthood and leadership. 

All sessions are held in the Royal Armouries and are free to attend with an entry badge. No need to sign up, but seats are allocated on a first come first served basis.

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Barton Room
    • Production
    • Technology
    Barton Room
    The Future of AI & Technical Theatre

    This talk presents an intriguing but provocative exploration of the intersection between AI technologies and the evolving landscape of technical theatre...

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    • Business
    Barton Room
    The Hidden Side of Freelancing 2024 - Survey Results

    A session exploring the results of the recent freelancers survey and providing advice and best practice.

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    • Technology
    • Sustainability
    • Business
    Barton Room
    How Can we Make our Products Greener? - AND - Getting Ready for the EU Digital Product Passport

    Attend this joint session to explore how we can improve the environmental impact of products and learn about the EU Digital Product Passport.

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    • Production
    Barton Room
    Convergence: Video Games Meet Live Entertainment

    James Simpson will unveil the rapidly expanding universe of live events within virtual worlds, showcasing how music and entertainment are being integrated into computer games like Fortnite.

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    • Audio
    • Production
    Barton Room
    Sound Technology in the Creative Process

    A talk about the intersection of recent developments in sound technology and how the creative process for Sound Designers is shifting. This session will look at seminal shows that have defined the use of sound, and how the process may develop further in the future.

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Bury Theatre
    • Audio
    Bury Theatre
    How do we Adjust to the Spatial Audio Workflow?

    Sound designers and mix engineers are being met with new ways of creating mixes and dispersing audio. Leading experts reveal just how easy it really is – or not.

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    • Lighting
    Bury Theatre
    Sources for Courses

    A journey into why CRI and colour rendition really matters when choosing LED lighting.

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    • Audio
    Bury Theatre
    Spatial Audio: What's Immersive?

    OutBoard director, Dave Haydon, explores What’s Immersive? Examining not only the allure of spatial audio but also the motives and aspirations behind the concept. The seminar aims to demystify the principal processes and clarify how spatial audio enhancements will upgrade the audience experience across a wide range of applications.

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    • Audio
    • Technology
    Bury Theatre
    Sound Quality: What’s Power Got to Do With it?

    Amplification is part of the new networked audio ecosystem. The experts will discuss exactly where it belongs, how much it gives and how much it takes away.

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    • Production
    • Business
    Bury Theatre
    The Making of Live Events: uncovering careers & opportunities in the music industry

    Yes...#WeMakeEvents…but what makes a live event and what careers are involved? Join Adlib for this special video presentation.

Pearl Suite
    • Technology
    • Sustainability
    • Business
    Pearl Suite
    Cybersecurity in Entertainment Technology

    Cybersecurity in Entertainment Technology has become an urgent and mainstream topic. The EU and US are moving forward with onerous legislation on network security. How should the industry react?

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    • Production
    • Business
    Pearl Suite
    ABTT Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment

    The Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment are constantly updated! Join ABTT for an outline of the amendments that have been made since 2023.

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    • Audio
    • Business
    Pearl Suite
    Getting Your Foot in the Door

    This seminar delves into the essentials of navigating the Live Sound Industry, honing in on the key factors that contribute to your employability.

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    • Lighting
    • Production
    • Technology
    Pearl Suite
    When Art Meets Technology

    A discussion about lighting design practice and when and why technology enters the process.

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    • Lighting
    • Business
    • Wellbeing
    Pearl Suite
    Losing the Plot? Navigating Motherhood as a Freelance Lighting Designer

    For the last 20 years, Katy has worked in theatre lighting and has been a parent for the last 7 years. In this seminar, Katy will explore the challenges and barriers mothers face whilst trying to sustain a career as a freelance Lighting Designer for the stage. What can make a difference and how can we best support parents in this role?

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    • Production
    • Business
    • Wellbeing
    Pearl Suite
    Setting the Scene: Priorities for Health & Safety in 2024

    Discussing the focus of the Regulator in 2024 and beyond and why good health is just as important as good safety management.

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    • Production
    Pearl Suite
    Bradford 2025: Over 1000 Events in 12 Months

    Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture is getting ready to bring you 12 unforgettable months of creativity, culture and the arts.

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Barton Room
    • Business
    • Wellbeing
    Barton Room
    The Cost of Working Crisis

    Join this panel to discuss how the cost of living crisis is impacting the cost of working for freelancers and organisers alike. Should audiences or providers foot this ever-growing cost?

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    • Audio
    • Production
    • Technology
    Barton Room
    What is a 'Good Sound'?

    As sound engineers we seem to get little commentary beyond 'Sounded good, I could hear all the words' to 'Sounded rubbish, couldn't hear the words' and little in between. This talk will explore what Burton thinks is a good sound and all that entails.

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    • Business
    • Wellbeing
    Barton Room
    Unionising During a Cost of Living Crisis

    A discussion and Q&A about issues workers face in live events during the cost of living crisis.

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    • Business
    Barton Room
    Essential Networking – Why You Should Make Connections Not Sales

    Are you a networking enthusiast, or do you tend to avoid it? In today's world, establishing a network of individuals who know, like, and trust you is essential for achieving more sales and more growth, both personally and professionally.

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Bury Theatre
    • Lighting
    • Sustainability
    • Business
    Bury Theatre
    Transitioning from Tungsten to LED Lighting: How to Plan for Success & Sustainability

    Making the leap from traditional tungsten to LED isn’t straightforward. This seminar will give you a framework for identifying your needs and will consider financial and sustainability factors whilst preparing you to engage stakeholders in building a successful plan.

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    • Lighting
    • Business
    Bury Theatre
    Time for an Upgrade: The Processes & Challenges of Enhancing Your Lighting Rig

    Learn about the processes behind upgrading in-house lighting equipment and the challenges that may come with this. 

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    • Business
    Bury Theatre
    CREATE, SHARE and BE FOUND!

    CREATE Leeds is a new regional ecosystem, designed to ensure that everyone and everything creative in Leeds can be easily found and connected. The session will highlight problems they're solving and their ambitions to expand.

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    • Audio
    Bury Theatre
    Challenges and Key Success Factors in Sports Arenas Sound Systems

    With more than 25 years of experience and numerous references in sports stadium sound systems, this presentation aims to share challenges and key success factors for an optimal sound experience from a manufacturer's perspective. 

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Pearl Suite
    • Production
    • Wellbeing
    Pearl Suite
    HSE Campaigns: Work-Related Stress and Asbestos at Work

    Outlining HSE’s Working Minds stress and mental health campaign and the free resources available, and the Asbestos & You and Asbestos Your Duty campaigns, which look to protect those working in older buildings.

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    • Production
    • Business
    Pearl Suite
    Disruptive Innovation: Reflections, Top Tips and a Live Experiment

    A practical, interactive session designed to provide new and unique insights from the world of innovation and design.

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    • Business
    • Wellbeing
    Pearl Suite
    You, But Better!

    Using real world scenarios and examples Brian discusses his experiences and explains how you can improve and secure personal outcomes, developing your commercial and personal resilience and understanding of external forces across the industry, government legislation, and the wider world.

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    • Wellbeing
    Pearl Suite
    Wellbeing in the Industry

    Learn about the latest wellbeing initiatives and activities offered by industry charities and organisations that support wellbeing in the industry.

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