Invited to the national launch of the Creative Industires Toolkit
The Creative Industries Council in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority invite you to join us for the official launch of the national Creative Industries Toolkit.
The creative industries have been the fastest growing sector of the UK economy over the last two decades, making it one of Britain’s greatest success stories. From music, film and TV to design, advertising and video games – our creative industries symbolise the global economy of the 21st century, and are amongst the world leaders in their fields.
Place matters when it comes to the creative industries. This exclusive event will celebrate the region’s creative offer and an expert panel will explore how we can maximise the value of this sector, to increase its impact across all parts of the region’s culture and economy.
Keynote speakers include:
Nicola Mendelsohn: Chair of the Creative Industries Council and Vice President of Facebook Europe, Middle East & Africa
will launch the national ‘Creative Industries Toolkit’
Andy Street: Mayor for the West Midlands
will set out his vision for creative and technology industries across the region
John Newbigin, OBE, CIC Chair, Regions & Clusters, Chair, Creative England
will chair a panel discussion between experts from the industry
Panellists include:
Joe Godwin: Director of BBC Birmingham & BBC Academy
Stephen Root: Vice President, Development Creative Services, Codemasters
Anita Bhalla OBE: Chair, Performances Birmingham
Rosy Greenlees OBE: Executive Director, Crafts Council
Debbie Isitt: Writer and Film Director