Northwest Vision and Media, which works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the region, has announced an innovative line-up of support for the region’s digital industries.

The programme, Digital Sparks, incorporates a number of high-level events, seminars, workshops and training programmes for leaders, managers, techies, creatives, freelancers and newbies right across the digital production sector.

Headlining the programme will be Transmissions – a series of inspiring evening shows exploring innovation in the digital industry, with an interactive format that fuses keynotes, case-studies, hypothetical discussions and hands-on tech demos. The first session takes place on Monday 9th November, with talks from Imran Hakim, creator of the iTeddy, Andy McLoughlin, co-founder of Huddle, and Steve Clayton from Microsoft’s Software Plus Services team.

The Technique residential training camp is for web developers of all codes, connecting together with visionaries from the global development community. While other events focus on thinking and talking, Technique is all about action – it will be intensive, practical and hands-on. Confirmed trainers include legends of code such as Peter-Paul Koch (Quirksmode) and Luis Lavena (Area 17).

iStudio+ is an intensive training programme developed to fast-track new employees within digital companies, equipping them with essential business skills that will enhance their existing roles and prepare them for greater responsibility in the future. The 5-day course includes modules on business and market awareness, team-working, communications, creative thinking and project delivery.

Finally, DMEX (Digital Media Exchange) aims to connect digital media companies with TV Professionals through flexible paid placements: providing a unique opportunity for businesses to work with, and learn from, established professionals from the television industries, sharing skills and knowledge between both.

Enda Carey, Head of Games and Digital at Northwest Vision and Media said: “The digital industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country, and here in the North West we’re determined to help our digital production companies to thrive.

“Digital services and interactive content is a core area of activity at Northwest Vision and Media, so we’ve put together the Digital Sparks programme to ensure that we’re supporting the sector as it expands. The range of schemes on offer means that there’s something for everyone across the digital sector, from brand new talent through to leaders.”

For further information on Digital Sparks, go online to:

To attend the first Transmissions event, CLICK HERE