How do you turn a simple idea into a brand that reshapes an entire industry? Kaye Sotomi takes the audience behind the scenes of his journey from launching a pop-up salon to being recognized as a sustainability leader, a pioneer in inclusive beauty, and the first beauty brand to feature at major global events. His story is one of vision, resilience, and an unshakable belief in the power of doing things differently. 

When budgets vanish and studio oversight disappears, something extraordinary happens: pure creativity emerges from necessity. This presentation explores how low-budget cult, exploitation, and genre films from the 1950s-1980s became laboratories for cinematic innovation, producing techniques and aesthetics that continue to influence contemporary filmmaking. In an era of algorithmic content creation and curation, these films remind us that true creativity flourishes not in boardrooms, but in garages, basements, and abandoned warehouses where passionate filmmakers refuse to let impossible odds (or even good taste) stop them from making cinema.

As AI revolutionizes creativity and skills, the statement "You Are Useless" provokes a rethinking of our roles. This talk explores how AI enhances, rather than replaces, human creativity. By embracing AI, we unlock new levels of innovation and efficiency, proving that humans and machines together can achieve remarkable outcomes.

Finding ideas, stillness and a sense of sheer delight in the places around us: how do we use the landscape to renew and restore inspiration.

Too many filmmakers spend years chasing funding, approvals, or the “right” equipment, only to end up with half-finished projects and shelved scripts. Permission Granted: A Microbudget Moviemaking Manifesto is a call to action. Drawing from his experience directing four feature films and a TV series, Stuart McBratney shares practical strategies for ambitious filmmakers keen to bypass the gatekeepers. He outlines a clear, hands-on approach to making cinema that gets seen, using grit, resourcefulness, and creativity, and includes a sneak preview of his latest film, Strangers in a Car Park (2025). If you're ready to create something bold and personal that actually gets released, this talk gives you the permission to start now.

Creativity That Breaks the Sound Barrier to Increasing Your Influence. How you can break through the noise and make a lasting impact in any industry or community.

Discover the hidden source of all creativity—not just ideas, but the very energy that gives rise to them. In this talk, Melinda reveals how curiosity activates the deeper dimension behind inspiration and imagination, turning fleeting sparks into sustained creative breakthroughs.

How to perfect the art of powerful and confident communication in a variety of different situations. If you are a leader, influencer, creator or business person this talk will be especially valuable for you

What was I thinking?

Turning your biggest weakness into your greatest strength

A screening of Myles’ new award-winning short film, hi from a mayfly.

With Gordon MacLellan, Myles Wheeler, Eloise Singer, and Dr. Dave Ranyard

With Maxim Jago, Dr Stefania Romano, Haydn Price and Olga Balakleets