Transmissions is a series of inspiring and entertaining evening shows exploring innovation in the digital industry, with an interactive format that fuses keynotes, case-studies, hypothetical discussions and hands-on tech demos.

This first session of the series, titled “Transmission 1: Inspiration + Perspiration: A guide to managing innovation”, will feature keynote presentation from the creator of the iTeddy – Imran Hakim.

The session will also feature case studies on tools for innovation management, featuring Andy McLoughlin, co-founder of Huddle (the online project management and collaboration software), and Steve Clayton from Microsoft’s Software Plus Services team.

In addition, the Madlabs team will be providing live interactive demos of quirky technology to trigger some digital sparks over drinks and nibbles!

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Transmissions will run through until March 2010, and all-comers from the digital sector are welcome – from company leaders through to freelancers, coders to creatives.

Transmissions is part of Digital Sparks, a programme of training and development produced by Northwest Vision and Media to support businesses and individuals working right across the digital production sector in the North West.

For further information on Digital Sparks, go online to: web: www.digitalsparksnw.com | twitter: @DigitalSparksNW

This activity is funded by the Digital and Media Skills Programme, delivered by Northwest Vision and Media in partnership with Skillset, and supported by the North West Development Agency. The events are being delivered by The White Room.

Northwest Vision and Media

Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the Northwest to grow a world-class digital and creative economy within the region. We provide strategic leadership, help to build businesses, develop skills and talent, encourage and invest in production and inspire audiences. Find out more at www.visionandmedia.co.uk

The White Room

The White Room Creative Economy Consultancy was established in 2007 by Andy Lovatt (former Head of Creative Industries at North West Development Agency) and Phil Birchenall, former service manager at Manchester’s Creative Industries Development Service.

The White Room recently won the national contract to delivery Commitment 13 of the Creative Britain Strategy – identifying best practice for creative business support across the UK. Since its foundation, The White Room has completed projects for The Open University, In The City Music Conference, Foundation Degrees Forward, Business Link NW, BIS and DCMS. www.thewhiteroomcec.com