Wednesday 16 July
Crafty Networking
Wednesday 16 July
10.30am - 12.30pm
Want to try out or share a STEM-related craft with your fellow BIG Event attendees? This session is a very low-key, informal networking event where you are welcome to bring a craft to do or share (preferably related to a STEM subject), or have a go at a selection of our favourites. You can talk about them if you wish or simply listen to others share their projects. Drop in and out as you want, join in the conversation or use the time to relax while letting your creativity run wild.
Samantha Durbin, The Royal Institution of Great Britain
samanthamdurbin@googlemail.com
Debbie Syrop
Public Engagement Officer, Cardiff University
Amy Hooker
Masterclass Coordinator, The Royal Institution
TBC
Putting Maths in STEM shows/talks
Wednesday 16 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Now’s your chance to ask four mathematicians (Katie Steckles, Alison Kiddle, Kat Phillips and Sam Durbin) and discuss with other STEM communicators how to bring out mathematical content in your STEM talks and shows. Bring along your existing or planned talks/sessions, and we’ll give you some ideas for how to get your audience thinking in mathematical ways.
Katie Steckles, Freelance
katiesteckles@gmail.com
Alison Kiddle, Freelance,
Kat Phillips, University of Warwick,
Sam Durbin, Royal Institution of Great Britain,
Why do we need to worry about disability in science?
Wednesday 16 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Science is all around us but is science inclusive for all? Disabled scientists are underrepresented in STEMM. People are more than one aspect of their identity, and we need to take an intersectional perspective when looking at diversity and inclusion in science. Join us to watch our short documentary on Marginalisation in Science: Disability and Inclusion followed by a reflective, creative workshop exploring why is it important that disabled scientists are at the forefront of science and new discoveries and how can we achieve it? Like an alloy, together we are stronger.
Emma FitzGerald, University of Kent, SupraLab,
e.fitzgerald@kent.ac.uk
Professor Jennifer Leigh,
University of Kent,
NADSN STEMM Action Group,
SupraLab
A new approach to climate change and sustainability education
Wednesday 16 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
“If climate education is to raise awareness of green careers [amongst school leavers]..., increased awareness of mitigation and adaptation strategies is vitally important.” DfE 2024 Come along to this session to learn about a new research-based model on how to structure teaching about climate change and other environmental sustainability topics through a solution-focused approach, and explore some case studies of how it has been applied. There will also be time in this session to try out applying this model to one of your own activities or programmes.
Kim Biddulph, EngineeringUK
kbiddulph@engineeringuk.com
Mike Hardisty, Head of Environmental Sustainability, EngineeringUK,
Science communication spaces – sharing round table
Wednesday 16 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
What makes a brilliant building for science communication, and how has this changed over the years? Science communication happens in all kinds of buildings, and many science centres have been built over the years. How have these spaces and places for science communication changed? What went in to getting them built and developed? What do you remember about your early experiences of science centres, as a visitor or working there? What’s changed, and can that help us plan for the future? Share your memories as we look back, to get a feel for the future of the sector.
Scott Keir, Science and Technology Studies, UCL
scott.keir.18@ucl.ac.uk
tbc
Science on Socials
Wednesday 16 July
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Join a panel of science social media specialists who between them have helped Prince William extract DNA from a strawberry, brought a 200-year-old institution into the 21st Century, and cracked the code of crow calls with AI, and much more. Reaching hundreds, thousands, even millions online is no easy feat, so now is your opportunity to learn from those who have uncovered the secrets of connecting with audiences and cracking the algorithms. We'll delve into the good, bad and bizarre of social media, from savvy softwares for making viral videos to the dangers lurking in the DMs, this is the ultimate AMA (ask me anything)!
Sam Ridgeway,
sgr277@nyu.edu
Daniela Valla - The Royal Institution -
Science Communication in the Age of AI
Wednesday 16 July
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Artificial intelligence is reshaping many aspects of life and science communication is no exception. Yet, it cannot replace our capacity for innovation, storytelling, and genuine connection. I will explore whether AI can alleviate writer's block, streamline workflows, and amplify creativity, considering the critical challenges of mitigating bias, ethical use, and the risks of misinformation. You’ll leave with practical strategies for successfully integrating AI into your workflow whilst steering clear of common pitfalls. Can AI really summarise documents and lengthy recordings? Are custom GPTs good personal assistants? Come find out how to harness the power of AI ethically and effectively.
Dr Claire Malone, Freelance
info@drclairemalone.com
Dr Eleonore Mason,
Dr Malone's assistant,
Whose Science Is It Anyway?
Wednesday 16 July
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Whether you're busking, putting on a show, or running a workshop, nothing shuts down an eager mind faster than being told that they're wrong after answering one of your questions. This session is about techniques for thinking on the fly and finding ways to "yes and" even the most off beat answers from your participants without getting thrown too far off course. This session will include about 20 minutes of group discussion followed by 40 minutes of classic improv games that have been given a sci comm twist.
Thaddeus Papke, We The Curious
thaddeuspapke@gmail.com
Allyship, Advocacy & Activism in SciComm
Wednesday 16 July
3.30pm - 5.00pm
How do allyship, advocacy and activism differ? How do they overlap? How and when do we embed these practices into our science communication? With examples from our own practice, and plenty of time to share your experiences - this session will explore these questions and more. Along the way we’ll consider intersectionality, the successes and challenges we’ve all faced, and the importance of focussing on continuous action.
Hana Ayoob (she/her) , Freelance & British Society for Immunology
hello@hanaayoob.co.uk
Sarah Cosgriff (she/they), Freelance,
Hannah Ford Tomlinson (they/them),
Thursday 17 July
Co-creating a guide for excellent online engagement
Thursday 17 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Online science engagement events can reach a large, non-local audience. When done well, they can create a sense of community, providing for people who might not otherwise be able to participate. However, engaging people remotely and sometimes without visual feedback can be tricky, plus there are access challenges to consider. In this interactive session, we want to develop a guide on how to deliver excellent online engagement, drawing on our recent successful experiences alongside your valuable perspectives and insights. Join us in co-creating a best practice resource that everyone can share and learn from.
Joana Leitão, King's College London, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Science
joana.leitao@kcl.ac.uk
Kathryn Boast, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Science,
Katie Steckles, Freelance,
Kat Phillips, University of Warwick,
Making the A in STEAM work for you: scientific storytelling
Thursday 17 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Discover how arts, humanities and telling a good story can enrich and enhance your science communication in this interactive session. From the very beginning of our lives, we are taught about the world through colourful storybooks, and traditionally stories have always been used to explain and teach. Why should that stop at a young age? This session explores how to explain a scientific concept through story, with a chance to make and share your own stories.
Eloise Aston,
eloise@seahorsesciencecomms.com
Chloe Trotter
Science Communicator, International Centre for Life
Working with Sports Organisations
Thursday 17 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Sports clubs have deep ties to the communities that they are part of, and often their work in these communities extends far beyond sport. In the Ri Comptuer Science Masterclasses programme, our partnership model has traditionally extended to schools, universities, science centres and industrial partners. By working with sports organisations, we have been able to bring our workshop programmes to whole new audiences who would previously have been less likely to engage. In this session, we will give both sides of the story - from members of the Masterclasses team and from community workers within sports organisations - about how this opens up new avenues for science communication, and what sports organisations are looking for in STEM partners. Panel members will be joining this discussion from the Royal Institution, Surrey Cricket Club and Everton in the Community.
Ben Dornan, The Royal Institution
bdornan@ri.ac.uk
Allysse Marshall
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
Mick King
Everton in the Community
Jon Surtees
Surrey Cricket Club
Is my laser safe
Thursday 17 July
1.00pm - 2.00pm
If you have ever wondered if the laser you got cheap from amazon is actually the power it says it is, bring it along and we can test it with our laser tester. In the past we have found lasers that were 100 times more powerful than they said they were, and which you really shouldn't be using without PPE.
Rosy Ansell, Sciansell
rosy@sciansell.co.uk
Lunchtime LinkedIn Clinic
Thursday 17 July
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Join us for a drop-in LinkedIn clinic at the BIG Event 2025! Whether you're just starting out or looking to supercharge your LinkedIn skills, we’ve got you covered. Bring your questions to this casual, lunchtime session and we’ll provide expert guidance on both personal and company LinkedIn pages. With a combined four years of professional LinkedIn experience, we’ll provide tips, resources and support for making your own post about the BIG event. We are excited to offer this flexible format that allows you to learn, network, and get back to mingling in no time!
Petra Gudelj, , The Faraday Institution
petra.gudelj@faraday.ac.uk
Sophia Constantinou
Freelancer
Working Outside Your Comfort Zone
Thursday 17 July
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Looking for a new challenge? Maybe we can inspire you! Hear from Lucy, who has been taking science into care homes, so their elderly residents can do activities with younger visitors. Naomi used her personal experience to take a multicultural group of families to a remote youth hostel. Eloise is leaving the safety of a desk job in medical writing and stepping into the spotlight of live science communication. Sarah, who works with young children, was challenged to write a popular science book for adults. Come and share your own experiences and see if you can inspire us too.
Sarah Bearchell, Freelance
sarah@childrens-science.co.uk
Lucy Catto, Fossils and Fireworks,
Naomi Foster, North Pennines National Landscape and Geopark,
Eloise Aston, Seahorse Science Communications Ltd,
Failing to Learn / Learning to Fail
Thursday 17 July
2.30pm - 4.00pm
We’ve all had experiences where something has gone wrong – whether for a participant in an activity, or for us. In this session, we’re going to explore failure in all its glory, giving you a chance to reflect on different experiences of failure. We’ll combine some time for individual reflection with different perspectives on failure from both literature and lived experience, giving you some ideas of how to approach stuckness, challenges or problems in different areas of your work and through an in session example – all while also letting you fire things at each other, courtesy of some ping-pong catapults.
Amelia Doran, Northumbria University
ameliamdoran@gmail.com
Matthew Tosh,
Exploring coding, bit by (micro)bit
Thursday 17 July
2.30pm - 4.00pm
The BBC micro:bit is a great platform for teaching coding and more, enabling learning through trial and error, creative problem solving and delivering highly interactive experiences. It can be also a great way to add interactivity to shows and workshops that don't have an explicit focus on coding. In this interactive session, we’ll show you how we have used micro:bits, from workshops with robotics and micro-satellites to powering escape room experiences and even triggering effects during science shows. You'll have the chance to get hands-on and code for yourselves, so come along ready to learn the basics and see how you could use micro:bits in future projects.
Peter Gallivan, King's College London, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Science
peter.gallivan@kcl.ac.uk
Andy Briggs
Software Engineer & STEM Ambassador
Fredrik Motland Kirkemo
Jærmuseet Science Circus
Fran Scott
Great Scott! Productions
Imagining and Creating Better Worlds
Thursday 17 July
2.30pm - 4.00pm
Storytelling can change the world through how it inspires, invigorates and challenges us. Taken a step further, collaborative storytelling through games and play allows us to explore meaningful subjects in a safe environment, learn new skills and contribute to positive change. This can facilitate discussions about the ethics, practice, and dissemination of science in society. Join Science & Sorcery, a team of science communicators and roleplay performers, as they host a discussion alongside some of the UK’s finest tabletop game designers, and design your own simple game concept in a quickfire prototyping exercise.
Khalil Thirlaway, Science & Sorcery
me@khalilthirlaway.com
Rachel Williams
Science & Sorcery
Evie Moriarty
Epigram Games
George Bickers
Three Sails Studios
Let’s Play a Game!
Thursday 17 July
4.00pm - 5.00pm
With all this talk about the power of games and play for public engagement, how about we try it out and experience that power for ourselves? Come and play with Science & Sorcery, a team of science communicators and roleplay performers, as they host a set of games with science communication at their core. We’ll have a mix of established games and Science & Sorcery home-brewed systems available for you to play and explore, so take a break from the slideshows and come play with us!
Khalil Thirlaway, Science & Sorcery
me@khalilthirlaway.com
Rachel Williams
Science & Sorcery
Building girls confidence in STEM – with Engineering UK and Zoolab
Thursday 17 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Join us to learn more about approaches, activities and topics that are shown to develop confidence in girls in STEM. It will include learnings from a biomimicry workshop collaboratively designed with Engineering UK and Zoolab to demonstrate how these look in practice and highlight new research in this area. It will be a place to share challenges, ask questions and explore best practice. You will leave with clear evidence-based actionable ways, and places to find out more, on how you can develop the confidence in girls you are engaging with.
Rebecca Hale, Engineering UK
rhale@engineeringuk.com
Phillip Burnett, Zoolab,
Voicing your science and self through short form video
Thursday 17 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Short form videos on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube can help you deliver the science you share to millions. It provides the chance to reach new audiences, bring STEM subjects you care about right to them and have fun doing so! This session will explore why short form videos are important, how short form video can be used to help break down barriers, be a platform to explore advocacy, and discuss the experiences of being online.
Elizabeth Mills, MarineMumbles
marinemumbles@gmail.com
Ayliean MacDonald
Shivani Dave
It’s All About the Demo (or is it?)
Thursday 17 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Are demonstrations a frivolous way to engage the audience shoe-horned into a talk? Yes. Should they be? Absolutely not. Here, Fran Scott (20 years experience in demos), Michael Cutts (of the Ri Heritage and Demo Team) and Sarah Bearchell (inclusive demonstration designer) share the methodical process they use to ensure their demonstrations enhance the audience’s educational journey rather than distract from it. Full of tips and tricks on selecting the right demonstrations, and ways to ensure they are successful on-stage. Bring along a theory or explanation you would love to be able to use a physical demonstration to show.
Fran Scott, Great Scott! Productions
fran@franscott.co.uk
Michael Cutts, The Royal Institution,
Sarah Bearchell, Freelance,
Sticky Situations: Flexibility and Problem-Solving at the YSC
Thursday 17 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Step into our laboratory and tackle our real-world challenges! At the Royal Institution’s Young Scientist Centre, adaptability is essential—whether we’re delivering workshops for Key Stage 2-5 students, collaborating with SEN schools, or adjusting to diverse environments. From tech glitches to unpredictable weather, in this interactive workshop we’ll share how we adjust presentations on the fly to ensure an engaging experience for all. Through hands-on teamwork and problem-solving, you’ll explore how we adapt scientific demos to any situation. Get ready to think fast, innovate, and discover how adaptability shapes our science communication at the YSC.
Maria-Elena Ensignia, Royal Institution of Great Britain
mensignia@ri.ac.uk
Rosie Curran Crawley
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Friday 18 July
Mathematical Art
Friday 18 July
There’s a rich crossover between maths and art, and in this session we’ll showcase some forms of maths/art developed recently (including a series of mathematical art workshops for a range of formats/audiences, an online workshop on making art using dynamic geometry software, a maths/art project funded by a research grant, and a variety of ways of sharing mathematical art online). There’ll also be time for discussion around ways to build maths/art ideas into STEM workshops/activities.
Katie Steckles, Freelance
katiesteckles@gmail.com
Alison Kiddle, Freelance,
Kat Phillips, University of Warwick,
Ayliean MacDonald, Freelance, (TBC)
Create, Craft and Click Comp
Friday 18 July
Join us to create a gallery collection, full of photos, art, poetry and more in this mini-competition. At BIG we will release a STEM related phrase that we hope will get your creativity flowing to craft or click whether at the conference or watching online at home! Upload photos of your creations and the BIG community will vote to choose a winner. Silly, sciencey or stunning scenery - the choice is yours!
Elizabeth Mills, MarineMumbles
marinemumbles@gmail.com
Affelia Wibisono
Designing Engaging Workshops for Teenagers
Friday 18 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
As adults we might feel out of touch with what appeals to teenagers and how to reach them on their level. Developing activities and workshops that are interactive, fun, relevant and challenging, but not too childish is often easier said than done. Apps and technology are often popular with teens but a challenge to implement in schools. Low tech approaches are certainly simpler and school friendly but may be deemed boring? In this session we will channel our inner teens and take part in 2 interactive pandemic themed workshops, one high tech and one low tech, whilst comparing approaches and embracing the shared experiences of the audience.
Sean Elias, University of Oxford
sean.elias@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Truth, Lies and Power: Health communications and global politics
Friday 18 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Science communication is often a battleground where politics, power, and public health intersect. Join us to explore how political forces shape global health narratives and how science communicators can navigate these complexities to ensure accurate, inclusive, and effective messaging. Through this practical workshop, we'll take a deep dive into case studies of good practice for engaging global communities about their health in a turbulent political climate. Prepare to share your experiences, take part in discussion (if you'd like) and build a toolkit of how to navigate the ever changing climate.
Faye Watson, collaborACTION (self-employed)
hello@fayewatson.co.uk
Ajwan'g Okeyo, Under the Microscope Kenya,
Hana Ayoob, British Society for Immunology/Self-employed,
Finding Your Feet Freelancing
Friday 18 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Stepping into the world of freelancing can be exciting, but also full of questions. How do you get started? How do you balance freelancing with other work? Do you really need a website? And what should you charge? This interactive panel discussion brings together experienced freelancers to share their insights, lessons learned, and practical advice. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your freelance approach, this is a space to ask your burning questions and hear a range of perspectives. All career stages are welcome—because in freelancing, there’s always something new to learn!
Elizabeth Mills, MarineMumbles
marinemumbles@gmail.com
Duncan Yellowlees
How to Engineer Memorable Interactions
Friday 18 July
12.00pm - 1.00pm
When we dream up new shows and exhibits we are aiming to rewire peoples brains. In this session we will be looking for the tools and techniques that help to support memorable interactions. Shows, workshops, videos and exhibits are very different but we will be looking for the intersections and opportunities. If you are thinking about how to craft engaging experiences, bring along your brains and we will use the session to map out some best practice, what transfers and what doesn't.
Dave Ansell, Sciansell
dave@sciansell.co.uk
Dan Bird
Whitefire
Wendy Sadler
Story Time
Friday 18 July
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Storytelling is a popular way of sharing science. The best way to see how it can work is to hear some stories. This informal session wont ask how stories work, teach you to tell them or explain how techniques can be used in sci comm. It's just a chance to hear some old and new stories over lunch. Bring a story if you have one or just bring your dinner and listen
James Piercy,
mailthepiercy@gmail.com
Engaging LGBTQIA+ Audiences
Friday 18 July
2.00pm - 3.30pm
In recent years, we have seen an increase in LGBTQIA+ visibility in STEM. Alongside this, we have seen a worrying rise in bigotry aimed at our community, with science used as a weapon. It is vital as a sector to challenge this and to embed LGBTQIA+ inclusion into our practice. In this session, we will explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with science, and showcase how we have developed activities, events and best practice for engage LGBTQIA+ audiences. Attendees will have opportunities to share their own practice, identify opportunities and barriers, and plan next steps forward.
Sarah Cosgriff,
sarah.cosgriff@gmail.com
Alfredo Carpineti, Pride in STEM
Florence Schechter, Museum of the Home
Liam Cini O'Dwyer, King’s College London
Grab a Grant
Friday 18 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
From science communication to arts community grants - what is it that makes a winning proposal? How can you save your time and target your choices, and what are the hot current themes? From the RSC, IOP, STFC to more obscure local grants, what is there, and how do you make it worth it? Hear from grant applicants, decision-makers, and grant administrators alike. We’ll touch on different grant formats and conditions, such as grants rounds, rolling grants, multi stage grants and match funding, highlight some specific grant schemes, and draw out similarities and differences, finishing with a Q&A.
Dr Rowena Fletcher-Wood,
rowena.fletcherwood@gmail.com
Dr Geri Kitley, Community Engagement Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry
Claudia Antolini, STFC Nucleus Panel for Public Engagement
Chris Snowden-Smith, Careers and Engagement Officer, British Society for Immunology
Dominique Sleet, Public Engagement Manager, Royal Academy of Engineering
Lessons in Origami
Friday 18 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
This session begins with a brief overview of my journey in science communication since winning the Josh Award in 2024. I will reflect on what I believe works well, areas for improvement, and provide suggestions for different outreach scenarios. Attendees are encouraged to participate in an open discussion, sharing their thoughts and experiences on topics such as finding outreach opportunities, developing effective sessions, and gathering meaningful feedback. This session may be particularly helpful for individuals who have another job but are also interested in developing their skills or pursuing careers in science communication.
Chenying Liu, Christ Church, University of Oxford
chenying.liu@chch.ox.ac.uk
As Clear As Mud
Friday 18 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Do you feel your blood boil when people don’t follow directions? Tear your hair out when they skip steps in your carefully crafted instructions? This is the session for you. At best this habit of humanity is annoying, but at the worst it can be dangerous, so how do we get better at getting it right? Join us on the path to acceptance that people just aren’t the mind readers we want them to be. Along the way we’ll deliberately misinterpret instructions, identify potential pitfalls and discover how we inadvertently create confusion on our quest to craft clear, concise, repeatable instructions. Our first aid records depend on it!
Michelle Spence, Centre for Life
michelle.spence@life.org.uk
Hannah Ford Tomlinson, Lightyear,
Sharing the low hanging fruit
Friday 18 July
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Every method of communication comes with a bunch of tips and tricks that seem obvious in hindsight and allow us to achieve better results with minimal effort. This session will bring together expertise from attendees to share those little game-changers that make everything better. From hidden features in PowerPoint to working with stage equipment or posting on social media, there are tonnes of simple things that could take years to figure out on your own but which could be explained to you in just a few minutes. Our goal is to do the latter!
Robin Hayward, University of Leeds
r.hayward@leeds.ac.uk
Sarah Cosgriff, Association for Science Education,
Em Truman, National Space Academy,
Behind the Scenes of Careers in Science TV
Friday 18 July
9.30am - 10.30am
What makes Brian Cox a great presenter but a bad lecturer? How many takes to film a RI Christmas Lecture? Is YouTube better than TV? This panel session discusses the ins and outs of science and factual television, from how to get started to what makes a good on-screen expert. Media freelancers from different career stages and roles will lend their top tips and behind the scenes insights from some of your favourite shows. Plus, there's advice from the world of TV on how to market your science and transferrable skills for other science communication activities.
Sam Ridgeway,
sgr277@nyu.edu
Sophia Constantinou
Television Researcher
(may become lead contact)
Fran Scott - Science Communicator and Presenter -
Paper, Props and Pizzazz
Friday 18 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Many science shows and workshops are full of explosions, experiments and high tech stuff. Ours, shows and workshops on the other hand, are full of painted paper pieces, items found in nature, costumes cut and crafted with highly debatable sewing skills, and props that you can buy for pennies! In this session, we will chat through some ways you can integrate props and costumes to create memorable and engaging demonstrations on a budget but leave you with a memorable and engaging science show. We will share our fears, motivations, and thoughts on accessibility.
Elizabeth Mills, MarineMumbles
marinemumbles@gmail.com
Phil Bell-Young
Rowena Fletcher-Wood
Communities unseen in STEMM Outreach
Friday 18 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Science communication isn’t just about facts. It’s a reflection of the scientists and technicians that have been involved in the research, and the backgrounds from which they have emerged. Whilst diversity in STEMM has increased, certain communities are always overlooked. Have you ever reached out to Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman or Boater (GTRSB) communities through your engagement activities? This interactive session led by a Romany Gypsy scientist, will challenge perceptions of these communities and illustrate that by working alongside GTRSB communities in STEMM we can break down barriers.
Marie Bowers, University of Aberdeen
t.bowers.23@abdn.ac.uk
Dr Iain Rowe, University of Glasgow
Build your own science festival
Friday 18 July
9.30am - 10.30am
Science festivals come in all shapes and sizes with processes and budgets that baffle even the organizations running them. They're all looking for something different, often with vague ambitions mixed with seemingly arbitrary requirements. A panel of existing festivals invite BIG members to help design our ideal festival, to bring together the creativity of the sci-com providers with the needs of the organisers. Rather than pitching your products to a panel, we'll work together ways to bring your creative offer into our programming needs. We can also go through the dull stuff like how to get in touch, and how to pitch too, but festival programming is an art not a science, so this session will help freelancers get inside the minds of the festival programmers, work out what makes them tick, and give you the best chance of getting booked!
Roderick Hebden, Festival of Tomorrow, New Elements
rodhebden@newelements.uk
Charlotte Hodgson, Colliderfest
Louise Halliday, Festival of Tomorrow,
Others tbc
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