PromaxUK

CONFERENCE

In 2012, The Promax UK conference will be split into 2 very unique areas, which we have rather imaginatively called UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAIRS.

DOWNSTAIRS will play out like your traditional Promax session space, hosting inspirational speakers, chairing chin-stroking debate and bringing you once again a vast array of prime creative and marketing talent for your delectation.

UPSTAIRS will run things a little different. Have you ever wanted to learn how to remix a tune? Ever wanted to see a 3D printer…er…printing? Ever wanted to play a rival broadcaster at table football (who hasn’t?).

These opportunities and very many more will live and breathe next door to some genuinely incredible (and surprising) sessions in our upstairs space.

So, who and what can you expect to see? Glad you asked…

Thursday 8th November

Yuri Suzuki is a sound artist, designer and electronic musician who produces work that explores the realms of sound through exquisitely designed pieces. Get your mind blown right here

Show us Your Moves – Marketing The Olympics & Paralympics It was only the biggest thing to happen in the UK this year, so just how did our media make it a success? Panellists from C4, BBC, BBH and McCann will discuss.

Tony Hayward Part of our ‘Practical Procrastination’ set of sessions, sculptor Tony will run a creative workshop designed to set your mind free. You can read more about Tony here

Building An Ad Tech Future The beautifully shot ad used to be enough, now you need something a little more… this session looks at the way technology has enhanced advertisers ability to engage with their audience.

The Marshmallow Challenge An interactive design exercise that that encourages teams to experience simple but profound lessons in collaboration, innovation and creativity.

Fan Culture – The Evolution Of Influence Hosted by Rick Edwards, this session will explore the importance and methods of brands harnessing fan power.

Charity Challenge The annual opportunity to make a difference by pitching to produce a promo for a charity chosen by Promax. This year it’s Change, a user-led charity working for equal rights for those with learning difficulties. Get involved now

The Clip-based Movie (& Other Adventures) Senna director Asif Kapadia in conversation with film critic Jason Solomons.

Drinks & Dancing Get up to the beautiful conservatory for conference PUK, courtesy of West One Music

Friday 9th November

The People’s Choice Your chance to vote for your favourite trail out of all those nominated for a Promax this year. Get there early and you could win tickets to see Florence & The Machine via Universal Music. latecomers need mot apply!

Cool(er) Shit is a curated showcase showing how brands from all over the world are establishing deeper and more meaningful relationships with their audience

Scandimania! Panellists including BBC head of Acquisitions Sue Deeks and UCL Head of Scandinavian Studies Dr Claire Thomson discuss the success of Scandinavian drama in the UK. There’s a rumour that Sarah Lund’s jumper could make an appearance. Guardian TV and Radio Editor Vicky Frost chairs.

Craft Guerilla More Practical Procrastination fun, this time with knitting needles…

Let’s Stay Together Industry blogger and creative Denny Tu quizzes successful Broadcast Creative/Marketing partnerships to discover what makes them tick.

Digital Food For Thought A whirlwind show and tell of all the latest digital cool stuff, including something new from Aurasma and a 3D printer in action… who will win the 3D printed Promax?

The Dark Art of the Title Sequence Title Sequence designers Richard Morrison (Frankenweenie, Scott Pilgrim, Brazil) and Nic Benns from MOMOCO (Fresh Meat, Luther, Misfits) discuss their work.

Jon Ronson The renowned author, broadcaster and screenwriter talks about, amongst other things, his internet documentary series Esc & Ctrl. If you haven’t seen it, see it here

Party Rock Is In The Hilton Tonight - The 23rd Promax UK Awards Come get your muse!

 

And that ain’t all, our sponsors this year will getting in on the action with contests both creative and otherwise to make sure that you always have a chance to be inspired, collaborate or compete. There is a lot you won’t know about till you get there, and thats just how we want it.

It all starts on the 8th November, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you…

Jennifer Carey & Rich Thrift | Chairs Promax UK 2012

Conference & Awards Registration Cost: £600 + VAT
Conference only registration: £450 + VAT
Awards only: £300 + VAT per person
Table x 10: £2,750 + VAT

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