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OPEN 09 breaks with the normal conference model and creates a new participatory experience to explore, inform and create change in the Digital and Creative sectors.

Sessions will include open discussions alongside world class speakers, workshops and networking events.

OPEN 09 is for designers, developers, musicians, artists, photographers, journalists and gamers – in fact it’s for anyone working in the creative industries – so whether you’re a coder, strategist, information architect fashion designer, user experience professional or gallery curator, you’ll feel at home at OPEN 09.

And in the true spirit of social media, the content of the sessions will be decided by the delegates contributing to what will happen on the day via the OPEN 09 blogs. The blogs are the virtual spaces where the themes for sessions – we’re calling them ‘Turtles’ – will be debated and decided. We’ll be adding more Turtles that focus on particular areas of the creative industries.

So, if you want to find like minded people to talk about the things you’re interested in, select a ‘turtle’ from the list on the left side bar, click on it and join the conversation.

Venues, Schedule and Programme Confirmed!!!
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I run a creative business. Why would I go to OPEN09?

at OPEN09 you’ll find hundreds of other people running creative businesses who are looking to collaborate and partner on projects with you.

at OPEN09 you’ll run into people from other parts of the creative sector who may be looking for your services.

at OPEN09 you’ll meet like minded people who want to discuss the key challenges facing your business sector.

at OPEN09 you’ll get to work with others creative’s to produce a manifesto aimed at influencing the way decisions affecting our sector are made, locally and nationally.

at OPEN09 you’ll speak with dozens of high profile people who’ll become more than just ‘Facebook friends’ or members of your ‘linked-in’ network.

at OPEN09 you’ll be inspired by the creativity driving the whole event and the energy of the people participating.

at OPEN09 you’ll even be entertained.

You run a creative business. Why wouldn’t you go to OPEN09?