UPCOMING EVENTS.

21 January

Your First AI Employee: Building a Team Member That Never Sleeps

Forget the hype about AI replacing everyone. The real opportunity is simpler: what if you could hire someone who works 24/7 and handles the repetitive tasks your actual team shouldn't be wasting time on? With Bertie Cordingley from NotLuck.

28 January

A Human Approach to Business Support

A grounded, honest session exploring what meaningful business support looks like for creatives today, beyond funding pots and quick fixes. With Filomena Rodriguez

10 February

Brand Storytelling for Good

The power of human stories in a world of disconnection. As the world seeks more meaning & belonging, the stories we tell at work, in our organisations & communities matter more than ever.

25 February

Designing Work that Works

This session offers an honest, lived perspective on working as a neurodivergent person & alongside neurodivergent people in creative, digital and tech environments.

21 January

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New events & opportunities coming soon.

21 January

We're All Ears - Tell Us Your Ideas!

COLLECTIVE. exists to support the creative, digital and innovative minds shaping the East Midlands. If you’ve got a community, an idea, or a space that needs bringing together — we’re listening.

RECENT EVENTS.

13 January

Branding Revival

Join Andy Cogdon as he uncovers why brands are rediscovering character, confidence and distinctiveness, and why authentic identity matters more than ever.

9 December

TBC

Rob Dawes, Creative Director at Briight spoke about how authenticity and innovation can fuel the next wave of marketing growth in an AI-driven world.

19 November

TBC

Taz Jammali, Shot By Taz, joined us to speak about AI, immersive tech and creativity combine to shape the next generation of brand storytelling.

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