Schedule
May 8th
09:00 - 10:00 Registration
Registration and refreshments on arrival.
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome
10:10 - 11:00
Opening keynote
Lou Downe
RNCM Theatre 10:10 - 11:00
Bad Services: Why services fail and what we can do to make them work
This talk tackles the challenge of implementing good ideas, and Service Design's role in overcoming these organisational struggles.
11:00 - 11:10 Break
11:10 - 12:00
Second keynote
Julian Thompson
RNCM Theatre 11:10 - 12:00
What if every digital team had an Afrofuturist?
This talk will explore Afrofuturism as a critical lens to develop inclusive products and services - raising important questions about power and technological futures.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:30
RNCM Theatre
The Lecture Theatre
Brodsky Space
RNCM Theatre
Deborah Dada
RNCM Theatre 13:00 - 13:45
Panel discussion: Designing inclusive experiences: navigating challenges and embracing diversity
Deborah Dada leads a panel sharing experiences and actionable insights into the practical aspects of inclusive design and fostering diversity in digital.
Michael Gillett
RNCM Theatre 13:45 - 14:30
Inclusive by design: The intersection of AI and accessibility
In this talk, Michael delves into how AI technologies intersect with digital accessibility efforts.
The Lecture Theatre
Pritesh Mistry
The Lecture Theatre 13:00 - 13:45
Digital technology – The Pandora’s box of health and care
Pritesh will discuss priority emergent technologies for the NHS, and the implications for staff, patients and carers.
Coco Chan
The Lecture Theatre 13:45 - 14:30
Taking fun seriously: Building positive team culture in challenging environments
In this talk, Coco will make the case that fun is an essential part of creating and sustaining high-performing teams.
14:30 - 14:45 Break
14:45 - 16:15
RNCM Theatre
The Lecture Theatre
Brodsky Space
RNCM Theatre
Sharon O'Dea
RNCM Theatre 14:45 - 15:30
Lightning talks: Camp Digital x 300 Seconds
300 Seconds founder Sharon O'Dea hosts a session of lightning talks with up and coming speakers each delivering five-minute talks exploring their topic of choice.
Katy Arnold
RNCM Theatre 15:30 - 16:15
Design Maturity: How to have impact
Drawing on her experience building and leading design communities in the UK Government, Katy will explore what it really means to achieve design maturity.
The Lecture Theatre
Shaun Conner
The Lecture Theatre 14:45 - 15:30
So you’re compliant; Now what?
In this talk Shaun uncovers hidden gaps in accessibility that compliance often misses and discusses strategies to bridge the gap between compliance and true inclusion.
Rachel Morgan-Trimmer
The Lecture Theatre 15:30 - 16:15
How to exploit autistic people*
In this insightful talk, you will learn what it's like to be autistic, why autistic people are an asset, and how to ensure they're able to work at their best.
16:15 - 16:30 Break
16:30 - 17:30
Closing Keynote
Seb Lee-Delisle
RNCM Theatre 16:30 - 17:30
Coding Beyond the Screen: The unique challenges of programming massive public laser displays
In this fun closing keynote, Seb will discuss the unique challenges of working with computers at this scale, and demonstrate how to code mesmerising particle effects with an actual laser.
17:30 - Late Close and drinks reception
Drinks on us from 5.30pm at the BrewDog Manchester Outpost.