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Broadcasting legend Michael Grade and design maverick Wayne Hemingway are just two of the luminaries set to share the secrets of their success at the UK’s first ever creative business  conference to be held in Bristol.

The two day conference called Vision, is aimed at owners, managers and directors of the South West creative industries and aims to inspire and inform creative businesses, helping them to not just survive but thrive in today’s tough economic landscape.

The major event in September will encompass digital, TV, film, publishing, design, PR, animation, marketing and advertising.

Former BBC and Channel 4 boss Michael Grade will be the conference keynote speaker on the first day, calling upon his vast broadcasting experience to give a talk on leadership and management in the creative sector.

Entrepreneur, fashion designer and co-founder of Red Or Dead Wayne Hemingway will host an interactive workshop on the topic “Your Culture Is Everything”.

Nicolas Roope, the founder of one of the UK’s most awarded digital agencies, Poke will host a session on how to develop kick arse creative teams sharing his experience and secrets of success around building multi award winning creative teams.

Over 25 workshops, masterclasses and seminars covering topics such as pitching, client development, team dynamics, leadership techniques, what clients look for, how to grow and develop your business  and how to develop new business models will be held across the two days.

The Vision conference is being organised by Bristol Media and will be held on September 15 and 16.  The conference  is open to any creative business across the South West.

Vision will focus on three key themes: inspirational and creative leadership and management; practical, real-life business skills and personal/professional development; and new ideas, innovation and creativity. Workshop topics will include business planning and strategy, talent retention, sustainability, funding and thinking differently.
 
Attending Vision costs £1,000 per delegate – but Government funding and a bursary scheme could pay for up to three-quarters of this sum if your business is eligible.

For more information, visit www.visionbristol.com

For further information regarding the Business Link funding email Kirsty Lovell Kirsty@bristolmedia.co.uk