The one-day conference one of the most significant gatherings of industry practitioners, policy makers and creative businesses taking place at the innovative Village Underground in Shoreditch on Wednesday 24th April 2011, 9:00am 5:30pm.
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Posted: 10/03/2022
Cr8net Volunteer Programme
About the Event
A conference for the creative industries especially for those whose role it is to support and develop others, Cr8net will bring together leaders in the sector from across the globe to discuss the pressure points of the industry.
The one-day conference one of the most significant gatherings of industry practitioners, policy makers and creative businesses taking place at the innovative Village Underground in Shoreditch on Wednesday 24th April 2011, 9:00am 5:30pm.
Hosted and Chaired by Matthew Taylor, CEO RSA London, CIDA have once again bought to you a formidable panel of speakers including:
Ed Vaizey MP (Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries)
Eze Vidra (Head of Google Campus, Google)
Alison Wenham (CEO, Association of Independent Music)
Pauline Tambling (CEO, Creative and Cultural Skills)
Rashid Kasirye (Founder of LinkUp TV)
David Parrish (Author of T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity)
Andrew Senior (Creative economy expert)
Mary-Alice Stack (Director, ArtCo/Arts Council England)
Fabio Santos (Artistic Director, Phakama)
Nancy Groves (Editor, The Guardian Culture Professionals Network)
Charmaine Hayden (Founder, Face 4 Music/ graduate of CIDAs Digital Womens Club
Frances Brindle (Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications, British Library)
Auro Foxcroft (Founder and Director, Village Underground)
Charlotte Higgins (Chief Arts Writer, The Guardian)
Adriana Marques (Advisor for Arts & Culture, London Legacy)
Claire Gervaux (The Legacy List)
Sam Gordon (Director, First Year In)
Audience
The target attendees will include national, London based and local business support providers, cultural and creative networks, professional services, suppliers, buyers, employers, funders, information resources and training providers – all of which support or offer services to the creative industries sector.
Previous attendees include representatives from Tate Modern, Pinewood Studios, Arts Council England, Arts & Business, Crafts Council as well as several leading universities such as the University of the Arts London, Goldsmiths University, Kings College and the University of East London.
Job Description
CIDA are looking for volunteers to assist with the smooth-running of this high profile event. The main duties will include:
Assisting with the set-up of the event
Assisting at the registration desk [delegates to sign in upon arrival]
Ushering delegates into the main conference space
Ensuring the smooth running of the refreshment breaks
Assisting with directing delegates to key areas of the venue [toilet facilities and fire exits]
Supporting CIDA on the smooth running of the event as a whole
This is an unpaid opportunity. Travel and food expenses will be paid for. You must be available for a briefing on Wednesday 17th April 2011, 11.30am 12pm at Village Underground.
All volunteers will need to start at 8am and work through until 6pm on the 24th April 2012 [refreshment breaks will be provided]. This is a great way for you to get some experience for your CV, as well as attending the conference and listening to the discussions taking place.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to admin@cida.co.uk with the subject Volunteer Application. The closing date is 1st April 2013.
