We’re delighted to announce the launch of Digital Sparks — a new and innovative programme of training and support for digital industries in the north west.
The programme runs right across the digital production sector, incorporating a number of high-level events, seminars, workshops and training programmes for leaders, managers, techies, creatives, freelancers and newbies.
This site is the main hub for Digital Sparks, and includes programme information, event details and registration. We’ve worked alongside numerous people and businesses to develop Sparks, and there is still chance for you to influence the programme — we’d love your input into the Sparks programme as it develops. So, if you have any ideas for themes or speakers, or just want to give us some feedback, please use the influence tab (over there to the right –>).
Headlining the programme will be Transmissions — a series of inspiring and entertaining evening shows exploring innovation in the digital industry, with an interactive format that fuses keynotes, case studies, hypothetical discussions and hands-on tech demos. To date, confirmed speakers include Andy McLoughlin (Huddle), Chris Mills (Opera), Seb Lee-Delisle (Plug-in Media), and Matt Pollitt (ustwo).
iStudio+ is an intensive training programme developed to fast-track new employees within digital companies, equipping them with essential business skills that will enhance their existing roles and prepare them for greater responsibility in the future. The 5-day course includes modules on business and market awareness, teamworking, communications, creative thinking and project delivery.
The Technique residential training camp is for web developers of all codes, connecting together with visionaries from the global development community. While other events focus on thinking and talking, Technique is all about action — it will be intensive, practical and hands-on. Confirmed trainers include legends of code such as Peter-Paul Koch (Quirks-mode) and Luis Lavena (Area 17).
Finally, DMEX (Digital Media Exchange) aims to connect Digital Media companies with TV Professionals through flexible paid placements: providing a unique opportunity for businesses to work with, and learn from, established professionals from the television industries, sharing skills and knowledge between both.
Digital Sparks is funded by the Digital and Media Skills Programme, delivered by Northwest Vision and Media in partnership with Skillset, and supported by the North West Development Agency. The programme is being delivered by The White Room.
