Events

Explore the cultural and industry-wide shift away from creative risk. We’ll examine the forces behind today’s cautious commissioning climate and how fear of failure, algorithms, and shrinking budgets have reshaped...

Karen Williams, Founder/ Visual Director / Black Visual Queen How can we rebuild trust in emerging talent? This session looks at why betting on fresh voices matters—and how to champion...

Christopher Whitten, Senior Art & Creative Producer, Red Bull Media In an increasingly commoditized creative landscape, it’s not enough to simply deliver great images. Inspired by Will Guidara’s philosophy of...

AI isn’t the threat—complacency is. Every industrial revolution has made some roles obsolete, but each wave has ultimately created more opportunities than it destroyed. AI is no different. It lies...

Reigniting Visual Boldness in a Saturated Market What does it mean to be visually arresting today? This session will unpack how to develop bold visual language that breaks through noise—and how clients and artists can co-create with impact.

Creative Leadership for the Next Generation A forward-looking conversation on how creative leaders can foster environments of risk-taking, curiosity, and purpose, paving the way for more diverse, daring, and dynamic work. Get Mischief, Translation and Uncommon in the same room – discuss how to stand-out in a distracted marketplace

Creative excellence isn’t enough—you also need the confidence and skills to charge what you're truly worth. In this session, we’ll explore why budgets are shrinking, how to recognize when a job isn’t serving your value, and what it takes to walk away when necessary. We'll dive into the practical tools that empower creatives to protect...