Preview: Digital Cities Bristol 2018

From November 26-30, Digital Cities will be returning to Bristol for its fifth year. The week-long programme of events offers free inspirational learning and networking opportunities aimed at developing the skills of both the current and next generation of content-makers working in the creative industries.

Nineteen creative and digital companies across Bristol will be opening their doors for behind-the-scenes look at this buzzing industry. Here’s a roundup of who is involved:

Great State

Hear how this digital agency thinks and operates during their session on Tuesday, November 27 or Thursday, November 29 from 11am to midday. They’ll introduce you to their view of the digital world and debate the strategic, creative and technical challenges that they solve for their clients.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-great-state-tickets-50855427954?ref=estw

Knowle West Media Centre

On Tuesday November 27 from 1.15-2pm, tour this media arts organisation’s sustainable straw-bale building and find out more about the work it has done for over 20 years. From their base in south Bristol, the team support people to learn, create and innovate.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-knowle-west-media-centre-tickets-50854894358?ref=estw

Nology and Reach Robotics

Credit: Runway East

Join Nology and Reach Robotics on Tuesday, November 27 from 6-8pm to learn all there is to know about the tech behind gaming and robotics, and the wealth of opportunities that tech skills can create.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-nology-reach-robotics-6-8pm-tickets-51200785929?ref=estw

Evolutions

Come along to Evolutions to catch a glimpse of state-of-the-art tapeless technology and an introduction to colour grading for television with colourist Tim Bolt. Wednesday, November 28 from 10-11am.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-evolutions-tickets-51288541408?ref=estw

Calvium

Meet some of the team behind this leading creative technology agency on Wednesday, November 28 from 11am to midday. Find out about today’s mobile technologies and create your own predictions for the year ahead.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-calvium-tickets-50871019589?ref=estw

saintnicks

An event aimed at school-leavers, college or university graduates to meet the saintnicks collective and ask questions about how to break into the creative agency world. Wednesday, November 28 from 1.30-2.30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-saintnicks-tickets-51414345692?ref=estw

ADLIB

Get some advice about applying for career opportunities and learn more about different avenues within the tech, data, creative and marketing industries at this event on Wednesday, November 28 from 4-5pm. There will also be space to ask all the questions you have about the sector you are interested in.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-adlib-career-workshops-tickets-51004392511?ref=estw

Mr B & Friends

At this event on Thursday, November 29 from 11am to midday, you’ll hear how to blend design craft and technology to create powerful online brand experiences from one of the UK’s leading independent digital, brand, marketing and customer experience agencies.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-mr-b-friends-tickets-51503013901?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Icon Films

If you’re new to the industry and want to learn more about the various roles in TV, or if you are a media professional but have not worked with Icon Films, then secure your spot to take a peek behind the scenes of one of Bristol’s top independent production companies. Thursday, November 29 from 3.30-4.30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-icon-films-tickets-50852617548?ref=estw

Spike Island

Credit: Lisa Whiting

Meet the creatives behind Spike Island from 12.30-1.45pm on Thursday, November 29. Take a tour around the co-working space, specialist exhibition, production and post-production services and UWE Bristol Fine Art Studio.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-spike-island-tickets-50855190243?ref=estw

Prophecy Unlimited

Take a look at how creativity has been used to influence change across the world with this agency’s creative director and social media creative. Thursday, November 29 from 1-3pm.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-prophecy-tickets-51582554810?ref=estw

UWE Bower Ashton Film Studios

On Thursday, November 29 from 3-4pm, join a guided tour around UWE Bristol’s newest building on the Bower Ashton Campus, which has been purpose-built for film and digital media.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-uwe-bower-ashton-film-studios-tickets-51004272151?ref=estw

Proctor + Stevenson

Gain insight into the crucial stages of the creative and digital journey and take the opportunity to ask questions at the Q&A session from 5-7.30pm on Thursday, November 29. Stay for drinks and have more one-to-one conversations.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-proctor-stevenson-tickets-51200754836?ref=estw

Pervasive Media Studio

This creative community will be hosting guided tours throughout the day on Friday, November 30 (hourly from 10.30am until 2.30pm) which will introduce you to the space and its resident creative media and technology businesses.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-pervasive-media-studio-tour-tickets-51398264593?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Immediate Media

Positioning themselves as the special interest content company in the UK, Immediate Media will run through all aspects of what they stand for and the ever-changing world of media from 11am to midday on Friday, November 30.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-immediate-media-tickets-51582869752?ref=estw

Aspect Film and Media

Credit: Aspect

Meet the team and take a tour and watch some of this video content and production agency’s work in one of two slots on Friday, November 30 (either 11am to midday or 3.30-4.30pm).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-aspect-film-and-video-tickets-51706045173?ref=estw

Calling the Shots

On Friday, November 30 from 12.30-2pm, hear about this production company’s approach to the development of emerging talent and discover how they work in Bristol and beyond.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-calling-the-shots-tickets-50853329678?ref=estw

Six

This creative agency will give you a taster of the kind of projects they work on and allow plenty of opportunities to chat with members of their team to get a feel for what it’s like to work in this sector. Friday, November 30 from 1-2pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-six-tickets-51957550432?ref=estw

Fat Media

Expand your job prospects and learn how you can secure a job in marketing with this workshop delivered by this award-winning, full service digital marketing agency on Friday, November 30 from 3-4.30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cities-bristol-2018-open-doors-fat-media-tickets-50854864268?ref=estw

Digital Cities takes place from November 26-30. Find out more about each event and book your free tickets at www.businesswest.co.uk/grow/digital-cities-bristol-2018