2pm – 2.15pm – Assembly Hall

Welcome and Introduction by Ellie Browning and Kaya (CPT)

2.15pm - 3pm in The Old Servery Room – Programming Insights

Peter Moreton (Artistic Director at Applecart Arts), Marie McCarthy (Artistic Director at Omnibus Theatre), and James Haddrell (Artistic Director at Greenwich Theatre)

2.30pm - 3.15pm in The Mayor’s Parlour Room - Programming Festivals

Amy Clare Tasker (Creative Producer at The Cockpit), Bec Martin (Head of Programming at VAULT Festival), and Cath Mattos (Producer of Wandsworth Arts Fringe festival)

2.30pm – 3.30pm in the Large Committee Room – Freelancing in a Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Beth Watson (founder of Bechdel Theatre)

3.15pm - 4pm in The Medium Committee Room – Studios and Spaces to Make

David Ralf (Executive Director at Theatre Deli), and Daniel Pitt (Creative Director & Chief Executive at the Old Diorama Arts Centre).

3.45pm – 4.45pm in the Large Committee Room – Demystifying ACE DYCP Grants

Beth Sitek (a queer, freelance live arts producer)

4.15pm - 5pm in The Mayor’s Parlour Room - Programming work for children and families

Peter Glanville (Artistic Director of Polka Theatre), and Oliver Hymans (Puppet Maker & Director at Little Angel Theatre)

5pm – 6pm in the Large Committee Room – Demystifying ACE Project Grants

Alistair Wilkinson (Creative Director of WoLab)

5.15pm - 6pm in The Old Servery Room  - Programming Insights

Brian Logan (Artistic Director at Camden People's Theatre), Ellie Browning (Head of Cultural Programme at Shoreditch Town Hall), and Valentina Vela (Artist Support Programme Producer at ArtsAdmin)

6pm – 7.30pm – Assembly Hall, Front Room Bar

Drinks reception