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SUMMARY:Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:On November 5th\, Bucks Culture invites you to their annual conference to explore the role of art and culture in times of rapid change. \nCreative Leadership\, Culture and AI in a Changing World\nJoin artists\, makers\, cultural leaders\, freelancers\, creative businesses\, educators and innovators from Buckinghamshire and neighbouring regions for a day of inspiration\, connection and future-thinking. \nAs technology rapidly reshapes how we create\, communicate and collaborate\, what does creative leadership look like now? How can we embrace the opportunities of AI while protecting what makes culture deeply human? And how can artists and creative organisations thrive through change rather than simply react to it? \nCreative Landscapes 2026 brings together the region’s creative community to explore these questions through thought-provoking conversations\, practical workshops\, networking\, creative experiences and shared learning. \nExpect a welcoming and energising atmosphere where ideas are exchanged\, collaborations begin\, and new perspectives emerge. Whether you’re an independent artist\, creative entrepreneur\, producer\, arts organisation\, student\, educator or cultural leader\, this is an opportunity to connect with others who are shaping the future of creativity across Buckinghamshire and beyond. \nYour ticket includes:\n\nInspiring discussion around creative leadership and emerging technologies\nPractical insight into AI and its impact on the creative and cultural sectors\nOpportunities to share challenges\, ideas and solutions with peers\nMeaningful networking throughout the day\nInteractive creative experiences and workshops\nConnections with artists\, organisations and creative businesses from across the region\nCelebration of the creativity\, talent and innovation flourishing in Buckinghamshire\nLunch & refreshments throughout the day\n\nThis isn’t just a conference. It’s a chance to be part of the conversation about what comes next. \nOur Line-Up includes \n\nOwen Hopkin – Director\, New Technologies & Innovation\, Arts Council England\nChristopher Kelly\, Director Christopher Kelly Design and Co-Founder at Neuroverse Artists Collective\nAlex McIntyre – Artist and Facilitator exploring creativity as the antidote to the digital world\nPietari Kaapa\, Professor in Media and Communications at the Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies\nJocelyn Burnham – AI For Culture\nJohn Prebble – Compere and Poetry\nWill Gompertz\, Deborah Loeb Brice Director\, Opening Speech.\n\nJoin us as we explore how creativity\, community and innovation can help shape a more inclusive\, sustainable and imaginative future. \nAbout The Union Baptist Church \nThe Hub at the Union Baptist Church is a convenient and welcoming venue in the centre of High Wycombe. Situated 5 minutes from the town centre\, High Street and shopping centres and within a 5-minute walk from the train station\, with mainline links to London\, Birmingham & Oxford. The Bus station is a 10 minute walk. \nDisabled parking at the venue is limited but paid parking is available at the train station itself and Railway Place car park is a 5 minute walk away. \nFurther parking available here \nEden Shopping Centre \nWycombe Swan \nThe Venue is fully accessible
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/conference-2026/
LOCATION:Bucks
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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