GENR8 is a one-day program that combines thought leadership and innovative practice. We will cover areas including AI, games development, the creator economy, the legalities of utilising tech, IP and audience, and what they all have to offer to advance screen projects, careers, and the industry. 

The 2024 program promises to be as exciting, engaging, and thought-provoking as ever, with key focus points to be discussed by esteemed speakers including:

• Getting in Bed With AI: Empower Your Creative Process with a keynote on how we can ensure the artist is at the core of creative expression
   
• Getting Intimate with IP and How to Be Led by Audience. Breaking down how the IP boom can be leveraged by producers across multiple formats 
   
• The AI Open Forum. How Not to Be a Dodo. An interactive forum where we approach AI from all angles, opinions and perspectives of the creative and regulated debate.
   
• Creator Economy as the Missing Piece Between Short and Longform. We meet producers who sustainably thrive online finding new pathways and removing the need for that elusive commissioning deal.
   
• Producer Update on the Latest Legalities for Incorporating Tech Within Development and Production. How to ensure you cover all your legal bases when considering tech advancements within your screen project. 
   
• The Abundance of Opportunity in Games Development for Storytellers. We hear from a collection of Australia’s stars of games development, and how they are finding narrative freedom.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career in the industry, this forum offers fresh perspectives, unconventional methodologies and valuable opportunities for growth and advancement. GENR8 is sure to generate new relationships, original ideas and fresh thinking that will give you a competitive advantage.

Meet the GENR8 Speakers

 

WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2024 | 8:15AM - 4:30PM
 

MELBOURNE, VIC

 SPA MEMBERS: $55 (inc.GST)

NON-MEMBERS: $77 (inc. GST)
 

ONLINE

SPA MEMBERS: $27.50 (inc. GST)

NON-MEMBERS: $38.50 (inc. GST)

 

In-person attendees

GENR8 will take place at the RMIT Kaleide Theatre, Building 8 (Swanston Academic Building), 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

The cost is $55 (inc. GST) for SPA members and $77 (inc. GST) for non-members. Registration is essential.

Meals and beverages are available within RMIT cafes at your own cost.

Online attendees

Online registration is also available. The cost is $27.50 for SPA members (Inc. GST) and $38.50 (Inc GST) for non-members. 
Registration for online attendees is essential.

Full Terms and Conditions are available here.

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