Panel Talk - Future of work for creative industry

Dr Dale Whelehan (4-Day Week Global), Kevin Devine (NearForm), Jed Chapman (Empower Agency), Jessica Fuller (Western Development Commission)

Moderator: Conor Buckley (Piquant)

Thursday 10:45am - 11:45am

Dr Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4-Day Week Global, Kevin Devine, Design Director of NearForm, Jed Chapman, Social Media Manager at Empower Agency and Jessica Fuller, Atlantic Innovation Region, Creative Enterprise Development, Programme Manager at Western Development Commission.

This insightful panel talk delved into the future of work for the creative industries with four leading experts and creatives in the field. The discussion focused on the changing work environment, the movement towards a 4-day week, the impact of remote working from the perspective of location, work-life balance, and creative stimulation. Our panelists also considered the potential implications of AI on creative practice, client expectations, and production output.

We were joined by Dr. Dale Whelehan (CEO of 4-Day Week Global), Kevin Devine (Design Director at NearForm), Jed Chapman (Social Media Manager at Empower Agency), and Jessica Fuller (Atlantic Innovation Region, Creative Enterprise Development, Programme Manager at Western Development Commission). The talk was moderated by Conor Buckley (Director at Piquant).