The DCN is an exciting opportunity to convene large anchor organisations, startups and academia and accelerate innovation in west London.
West London is one of the most important global clusters for creative industries with a competitive advantage of superior connectivity, major studios, international screen corporates, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. We are seeking to promote innovation and collaboration amongst industry, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers, increasing studio space, and fostering sustainability.
Join us for a series of inspirational talks from industry leaders with sector-leading expertise to serving film clients worldwide, Esports giants and more! Followed by Q&A & networking opportunities to meet like-minded creatives in the borough.
🧳🛩️This time, there's an international twist, as we are hosting a group of tv and film production companies from Catalonia, who are in the UK to see how we are utilising immersive technology and the expansion of AI. They will be showcasing new projects - spanning tv shows, film, documentaries, podcasts, music videos and commercials and there may be a need for your expertise!
🍷 There will also be a taste of Catalonia, with curated catering provided by the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in the UK, celebrating Catalonia’s designation as World Region of Gastronomy 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new synergies across borders and industries.
📽️Who should come: All those who work in TV/Film, media, gaming, advertising and the wider digital creative space in West London (or close enough!) – regardless of size of organisation. If you love innovation, care about collaboration, want to solve common challenges and enjoy meeting like-minded creatives, this is the place for you.
🎙️ Speakers - more to be announced
Joanna Alpe (CCO, Bild Studios)
Joanna is Chief Commercial Officer for Bild Studios which blends technology and creative direction, specialising in visual engineering and creative design for live productions. Joanna is a pioneer in creative design and visual engineering. Her work includes founding 'Makelight', an innovative mobile special effects and audience insight platform for mobile devices. Makelight collaborated with brands like Vodafone, Vice Magazine, Samsung, Nokia and Channel 4.
Ryan Dean (Founder, RD Content)
Ryan is Founder of RD Content, an award-winning video content agency, based in London, UAE, Singapore and New York. RD Content is a production company and creative agency combined that works for some of the biggest international corporate and commercial brands from Clifford Chance and Williams F1 to Booking.com and Angry Birds.
Laura Harrison (Executive Product Manager, Innovation Labs, BBC Research & Development)
Laura is an Executive Product Manager at BBC R&D, leading the Sound Lab and Sandbox Lab to support innovation in BBC Sounds and audio. She connects R&D with the wider BBC, focusing on personalisation, experimentation, and flexible media.
Laura evolved BBC Taster, launched MakerBox to share creative tools, and has led major initiatives like CultureUK, UnBoxed, and global projects with BBC World Service and News Labs.
Our visitors will be featuring a spotlight on Catalonia’s vibrant audiovisual ecosystem.
