The Creative Industries Federation invites members of the North East's arts, creative industries and cultural education community to a meeting at BALTIC on Monday 16th November to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the region's creative future.

Date: Monday 16 November
Time: 16:30 - 19:30
Venue: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts, Gateshead Quays, S Shore Rd, Gateshead, NE8 3BA

Reserve a place: [email protected]

Event Agenda
16:30 - 17:00 - Registration

17:00 - 17:10 - Introduction to the Federation - From Federation Chief Executive, John Kampfner.

17:15 – 17:25 - Opening Remarks

17:30 – 18:30 - Who owns and drives the creative economy in a devolved landscape?

At the core of the North East’s bid for devolved powers, political leaders recognise the region's popular culture and the international standing of cultural institutions and landmarks as a key differentiator and competitive strength.

How will the creative industries assist them to realise a better future for this region through devolution?

This question will form the basis for a panel discussion and Q&A featuring local experts from across the creative and cultural sector. It will address the issues, challenges and opportunities facing Newcastle and Gateshead's creative future.

Panellists to be announced.

The event will be chaired by Federation Chief Executive, John Kampfner

18:30 – 19:30 - Networking Reception

Please note: There will be a cash bar at the event.