WE CONNECT 2024 – CONNECTING US

This year’s conference has been curated to enhance the connections within our creative community, our residents, and the wider communities of Portsmouth. It is designed as a platform for unity, growth, and inspiration, ensuring our creative and cultural sector thrives.

What to Expect:

• Inspiration: Hear from standout local, regional, and national organisations, offering insights to elevate your practice.

• Collaboration: Build partnerships that lead to innovative projects and new opportunities.

• Contribution: Shape Portsmouth’s creative future by sharing your voice and expertise.

Across the day learn about funding opportunities and strategies for securing support for your initiatives. Discover practical ways to enable meaningful connections and mutual understanding in our community, prioritising accessibility and inclusion in every collaboration. Plus delve into the true meaning of co-creation and how it can be implemented to drive collaborative success.

 

Thursday, 12th September 2024 |10am – 4pm | Fratton Park

9.30 Open for registration and refreshments

10:00 Welcomes and Introductions by our host The Fabulous Josh

• Bernie Topham, Chair – Portsmouth Creates
• Gemma Nichols, Chief Executive – Portsmouth Creates
• Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader Of Portsmouth City Council

10:35 Case Study Speakers with end of session Q and A

• Jodie Anthony, Pompey in the Community
•  Zoie Golding, ZoieLogic Dance Theatre
•  Alicia Smith & Sarah Vasey, Culture Liverpool

12:15 Lunch

13:00 Welcome back

13:20 ​ Breakout session one

• Funding for Community Projects: Learn about available funding opportunities and strategies for securing support for your initiatives. The session is with Lorna Reavley from Hive, Tony McCarthy & Kat Wayne from The National Lottery Community Fund and Sarah Madden from Arts Council England.
• Connecting and Understanding: Explore effective ways to build meaningful connections and foster mutual understanding within our community with accessibility and inclusion at the heart of collaboration. The session is with Alisha Smith & Sarah Vasey, Culture Liverpool, Rachel Clare from Crying Out loud and Zoie Golding from ZoieLogic Dance Theatre.
• Defining Co-Creation: Delve into the true meaning of co-creation and how it can be implemented to drive collaborative success. The session is with The Fabulous Josh from Downtown Pompey and  Majid Dhana from 432 Nomads.

14:10 ​ Breakout session two

• Funding for Community Projects: Learn about available funding opportunities and strategies for securing support for your initiatives. The session is with Lorna Reavley from Hive, Tony McCarthy & Kat Wayne from The National Lottery Community Fund and Sarah Madden from Arts Council England.
• Connecting and Understanding: Explore effective ways to build meaningful connections and foster mutual understanding within our community with accessibility and inclusion at the heart of collaboration. The session is with Alisha Smith & Sarah Vasey, Culture Liverpool, Rachel Clare from Crying Out loud and Zoie Golding from ZoieLogic Dance Theatre.
• Defining Co-Creation: Delve into the true meaning of co-creation and how it can be implemented to drive collaborative success. The session is with The Fabulous Josh from Downtown Pompey and  Majid Dhana from 432 Nomads.

14:55​ Introduction to closing speakers

• Lorna Reavley, Chief Executive – The Hive
• Ousame Drame, Cheif Executive – URBOND
• Dominic Jones, Chief Executive – Mary Rose Museum

15:55 Event to close, guests to depart

16:00 Post-Conference Networking session begins (Location: Staggeringly Good)

To follow, share and contribute through socials on the day #WECONNECT24

Read the WE CONNECT 2024 Speaker Biogs here