Bucks Culture Conference 2026 - Creative Landscapes

Bucks Culture Conference 2026 - Creative Landscapes realiza-se a 5 de novembro de 2026, Union Baptist Church, em High Wycombe.

Creative Leadership, Culture and AI in a Changing World. Bucks Culture invites you to explore challenges, share ideas and consider trends across the cultual sector in order to work together for a better creative and sustainable future. The day will consider how the arts can adapt to change whilst honouring the ethos and ethics of socially engaged practice Your ticket includes: Inspiring discussion around creative leadership and emerging technologies Practical insight into AI and its impact on the creative and cultural sectors Opportunities to share challenges, ideas and solutions with peers Meaningful networking throughout the day Interactive creative experiences and workshops Connections with artists, organisations and creative businesses from across the region Celebration of the creativity, talent and innovation flourishing in Buckinghamshire Lunch & refreshments throughout the day This isn't just a conference. It's a chance to be part of the conversation about what comes next. Join us as we explore how creativity, community and innovation can help shape a more inclusive, sustainable and imaginative future. Conference Format The Conference runs from 09:30 – 16:30 as follows: 09:30 - 10:00 Refreshments, orientation and networking 10:00 - 10:05 Kerry Lanigan, Bucks Culture, Welcome to the Space , health & safety, house keeping and intro to Compere. 10:05 -10:10 John Prebble Creative Producer at Poetry Exchange , a poem to set the tone of the day, introduction to Rob Lehmann, Co-chair at Bucks Culture. 10:10 – 10:15 Rob Lehmann - Reflecting on 5 years of Bucks Culture , thank you to our hosts - intro to Lallie Davis, Director of Bucks Culture 10:15 – 10:20 Lallie Davis Reflecting on 5 years as Director at Bucks Culture - Shares insight into impact, evaluation and showcases the work of Bucks Culture. 10:20 – 10:40 Will Gompertz , Director at Sir John Soanes Museum, opens the conversation with a welcome and invites the sudience to "Think Like an Artist". 10:40 – 11:05 Owen Hopkin , Director of New Technologies and Innovation at Arts Council England - How does an 80-year-old cultural institution adapt in the face of rapid technological change and how does it continue to support new and evolving forms of practice? 11:05 - 11:15 Musical Interlude – Rosie Axon Founder at Chiltern Music Therapy 11:15 – 11:40 Christopher Kelly , Artist practitioner & Founder of Neuroverse Artists Collective Integrating Technology and Adopting AI into Creative Practice 11:40 - 11:45 Musical Interlude with Vache Baroque 11:45 – 11:50 Moving into Lunch with Liezl de Wouters Founder at Dew Dance 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch and Creative Networking, Rachel’s Event Catering, a selection of plant based street food bowls and cakes . 13:00 - 13:45 – Choose from a series of workshops and breakout sessions 13:00 - 13:45 – Making, Materials & Being Human - How can working with materials and developing ideas through creative practice deepen our understanding of what it means to be human? - Alex McIntyre , Visual Artist 13:00 - 13.45 - Workshop: Managing sustainability with(out) AI : Join Pietari Kaapa , Professor in Media and Communications at Warwick University for an interactive workshop to evaluate responsible ways to apply AI tools in managing cultural production 13:00 - 13.45 - Workshop: Shared Environments - offering a glimpse into how disabled-led performance group Signdance Collective explore phrase, gesture and simple shared rhythm. 13:00 - 13:45 - Workshop: Talking About AI in Culture, join founder Jocelyn Burnham for a structured group discussion exploring the ethical use of AI across the cultural sector. 14:00 - 14:10 - Building networks and celebrating place-based projects, in conversation with We Make Wycombe 14:10 - 14:20 - Together We Grow Celebrating 5 Beautiful Years at Bucks Culture, with Lallie Director at Bucks Culture 14:20 - 14:30 - Snapshot Showcase - Showcasing the Best of Culture in Bucks. Snapshot is a short-form documentary and digital storytelling project commissioned by Bucks Culture to showcase the breadth, ambition and impact of Buckinghamshire's creative sector. 14:30 – 15:15 Conversation, Cake and Coffee - Panel Conversation, how can creativity, community and innovation help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future - Bucks Birthday Cake 15:15 – 15:25 Drinks and Snacks. 15:25 – 15:45 Bucks Spark Awards - HM Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe 15:45 - 16:00 Closing Speech, Bucks Culture Co Chair Rob Lehmann Event Closes – 16:30 . About The Union Baptist Church The Hub at the Union Baptist Church is a convenient and welcoming venue in the centre of High Wycombe. Situated 5 minutes from the town centre, High Street and shopping centres and within a 5-minute walk from the train station, with mainline links to London, Birmingham & Oxford. The Bus station is a 10 minute walk. Disabled parking at the venue is limited but paid parking is availble at the train station itself and Railway Place car park is a 5 minute walk away. Further parking available here Eden Shopping Centre Wycombe Swan . Bucks Spark Awards Bucks Spark Awards returns, celebrating outstanding contributions to the cultural vibrancy of Buckinghamshire. Recognising and honouring voluntary groups and organizations that have made a significant impact in the cultural sector within our county. Best Exhibition Award Best Event Award Best Collaboration Award Best Access/Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Project Award Best Green Project Award All Awards recognise work and projects carried out between November 2024 and September 2026.