Thinking Digital 2016 Pre-Conference Workshops:

1. The 5th Annual Thinking Digital Startup Competition

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Bunker, 9-11 Carliol Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6UF

We are inviting 10 great startups to Thinking Digital who'll be pitching before you and an expert panel of judges for a chance at flame, glory and prizes. Tristan Watson of Ignite100 returns to host the Competition.

2. Sharing The Air - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm 

Newcastle University, The Core, Science Central, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5QD 

Making the most of face-to-face meetings is a big challenge in our otherwise digital workplaces. You may question how often ‘unplugging' with colleagues is really worth taking time out from a busy schedule. Join Alison Freer to discover the tools, tips and tricks for making meetings count.

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3. Be The Hero Of Your Own Life - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm  

Newcastle University, The Core, Science Central, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5QD

David Bowie told us ‘We can be heroes, just for one day’.

This workshop shows you how you can be a hero not just for a day but every day. Mike Cockburn will help you to discover the way to be a positive influence on the people around you on a consistent basis. 

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4. A Lean & Agile Workplace - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm  

Newcastle University, The Core, Science Central, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5QD

Back by popular demand! Are you under pressure to deliver more value for less/same? Would you like insight into how to improve your personal and corporate productivity? Fred Pernet & Saul Gowens invite you to join them in this fun and interactive session where we will be playing some 'serious games' to impart the knowledge to help improve your ‘flow'.

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5. Thinking Digital Arts - Unusual Collaborations - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm   

Sage Gateshead, St. Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR

This seminar will be of interest to anyone involved in the creative industries, including artists and event producers wanting to develop digital dimensions to their work and programmers/coders/designers wanting to reach out to artists across all genres and art forms. The afternoon will explore the value and more particularly the evolving role of the arts within these collaborations and the support and skills needed to nurture further collaborations.

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6. Pushing Creative Boundaries - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm 

Drummond Central, 70 Jesmond Road West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PQ

‘If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.’ Henry Ford.

The rules of the game have changed. At Drummond Central, they believe boundaries should be pushed and rules are there to be broken for the greater good. This workshop is designed to give you the mindset to push your business to the next level and create ownership in a space where you can do it first or do it better.

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 7. Virtual Reality - Beyond Gaming - SOLD OUT 

Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm   

VRTGO Labs, 1st Floor, Baltimore House, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 3DF 

As 2016 emerges as a huge year for VR with the retail releases for hardware vendors Oculus, HTC Vice and possibly Sony PlayStationVR joining the Samsung GearVR, we take a look at the vast array of other areas that VR and AR are proliferating in. Join our friends at Gateshead's VRTGO Labs with workshop host Shaun Allan CEO of north east VR firm Vector76 for a look at the sectors already using VR and explore the endless possibilities of future applications in the field.

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Please note all workshop places are available on a first come, first served basis.  Once registered, further information will be issued closer to the time.

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REFUND POLICY

If you're unable to attend Thinking Digital 2016 we'll give you free access to our webcast and transfer your registration to Thinking Digital 2017.  This option remains open until 5pm, 29 April 2016.
If you'd like a refund, we grant:

• 100% refunds minus £10 admin fee until 10 March 2016
• 50% refund minus £10 admin fee 11 March - 11 April 2016
• No refunds after 12 April 2016