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April 3, 2025, 12:00 – 06:00 PM

Content Connect

We’re Back in Manchester! 🎉
Come join your local studio and creative production community in Northern England. 
We invite you to an afternoon of networking, learning, and great conversations. Request your seat now!

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Industry Insights & Private Cocktail Masterclass

Join us on Thursday, April 3, for a gathering of studio and creative production professionals from Manchester and beyond.

We’ll kick off at Ducie Street Warehouse with a welcome reception—perfect for meeting industry peers and reconnecting with familiar faces.

A thought-provoking panel will follow, exploring how creative teams can prepare for AI’s evolving role in content production, acknowledging that while it’s not yet ready for large-scale commercial use, the time to future-proof workflows, technology, and talent is now. This panel will explore what’s on the horizon and how teams can set themselves up to take advantage of AI-driven opportunities as they emerge.

We’ll wrap up the day at The Alchemist with a hands-on cocktail masterclass, where we’ll explore the secrets of molecular mixology and craft our own drinks. Afterward, enjoy some light snacks as we close out the event in style.

Be sure to join us!

Panel Discussion

AI-Powered Content & Customer Experiences: Scaling, Personalizing & Future-Proofing

Join us for an engaging discussion where industry leaders and creative professionals will explore how AI is reshaping content creation for e-commerce. Rather than focusing on hype, we’ll dive into the real-world applications of AI—how teams are preparing their infrastructure, adapting workflows, and evolving skill sets to stay ahead. We’ll also discuss the shift from automation to innovation, uncovering what new content experiences will be possible as AI matures.

Key Takeaways
  • Beyond Automation: What new content experiences will AI unlock as it matures?
  • Building the Right Stack: Preparing technology infrastructure for AI-driven workflows.
  • New Roles, New Skills: How teams are hiring and upskilling for an AI-powered future.
  • Quality vs. Scale: Balancing efficiency gains with maintaining brand authenticity.
  • AI Adoption Roadblocks: What’s slowing teams down, and how can they move forward?
  • The Competitive Edge: How early AI adopters are reshaping content production.

Event agenda

12:00 – 01:00 PM

Arrivals, Welcome Reception, and lunch

01:00 – 01:45 PM

Panel Discussion

01:45 – 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 – 03:00 PM

Small Group Discussions

03:00 – 04:00 PM

Networking Reception with light bites

04:00 – 04:30 PM

Travel to The Alchemist

05:00 – 07:00 PM

Private Cocktail Making Masterclass at The Alchemist

Our venue

Ducie Street
Warehouse (DSW)

The event will be hosted at Ducie Street Warehouse—one of Manchester’s most vibrant creative hubs. Set in a beautifully restored former warehouse, this stylish space blends industrial charm with a warm, modern atmosphere. With its buzzing energy, and fantastic hospitality, it’s the perfect setting for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and inspiration.

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The After-Activity

Private Cocktail Making Masterclass 

We’ll wrap up the day at The Alchemist with a cocktail masterclass, where we’ll uncover the secrets of molecular mixology and craft our own signature drinks. After mixing our cocktails, we’ll enjoy some light snacks before the event officially comes to a close.

Questions?

Who can attend?

This event is open to creative production professionals from across the region and beyond. Since this is a local, half-day event, we encourage teams to attend together for a more engaging experience.

Is the event free?
Yes! Both the main program and the after activity at the event are free. However, space is limited, so be sure to request your seat as soon as possible.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We will have an assortment of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. If you have other specific requirements or allergies, please email Melanie Pedersen at melanie@creativforce.io so we can do our best to accommodate you.
More questions? Large group registrations?
If you have additional questions or would like to register more than 4 additional team members, please email Sean O'Meara at sean@creativforce.io.

Event Hosts 

About Creative Force

Creative Force is the leading platform for AI-driven content production management. We help the world’s largest online retailers simplify how they plan, produce, and deliver e-commerce content, reducing manual processes, improving cross-team collaboration, and ensuring visibility and transparency across every part of the organisation.

With industry-leading integrations including Capture One, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Workfront, Creative Force is the workflow platform of choice for the world’s biggest retailers and brands, including Columbia Sportswear, Selfridges, Superdry, PVH (Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein), BESTSELLER, boohoo, ALDO, OTTO, David Yurman, and more.

About Bright River

Bright River, a leader in AI-driven visual product content solutions, is the preferred choice for top e-commerce brands and retailers.

Bright River provides comprehensive end-to-end services, from analysis and optimization to post-production editing, including Interactive 3D & AR solutions. Its advanced offerings, such as virtual model imagery, virtual photography, augmented reality (AR), and computer-generated imagery (CGI), significantly enhance online shopping experiences. These solutions drive customer conversion and empower brands to increase revenue cost-efficiently.