Creative Operations London 2024

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08:00
Registration and Breakfast - Exhibition Opens
Start your day with a bite to eat and a chance to visit the exhibition.
 
09:00
Introducing The Power of Change
Step into the future of creative excellence as we unite communities from Creative Operations, Creative Production, Design Operations, and Photo Studio Operations, where “The Power of Change” takes centre stage.
Speaker
Nicky Russell, Managing Partner, WDC
 
09:15
Let's All Agree NOT to Collaborate: A Guide to Successful In-House/Agency Relationships
As the in-house landscape evolves businesses must adapt to new behaviours, processes and expectations. External agency partners also need to embrace this change. The shared goal is to achieve efficiency and effectiveness, but the question remains: how? One default method is for all parties to ‘ju...
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Speakers
Mat O’Brien, Executive Creative Director, Three UK
Aidan McClure, Co-Founder and CCO, Wonderhood Studios
 
09:45
The Intersection of Creative Operations with Technology
Step into an engaging conversation between Sitecore, a leading Content Operations software provider and Avanade as they present the transformative impact of technology on Creative Operations from their unique vantage points. This session promises a lively exchange of ideas, experiences, and insig...
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Speaker
Roger Connolly, Vice President, Product Management – Content Pillar, Sitecore
 
10:15
Networking and Visit the Exhibition
Your chance to visit the exhibition and network with your fellow Creative Ops Professionals.
 
11:00
Welcome Back from Nicky Russell
Creative Operations Conference Chair
Nicky Russell, Managing Partner, WDC
11:05
Leading an Award-Winning In-House Creative Team
The Secret Recipe for Cultivating Top Talent For more than 20 years, Innocent's creative team has been talking about the benefits of fruit and veg. Carol, who leads a team of 22, shares the ups and downs of managing a group that works in-house and how she keeps the team motivated. This session wi...
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Speaker
Carol Feeley, Executive Creative Director, Innocent Drinks
 
11:35
TechAlchemy: The Evolution of Technology in Creative Operations
Engage in a thought-provoking exploration of the dynamic landscape where creativity and technology intertwine. Covering: The changing role of technology in the creative process - the pivotal role Creative Operations plays in ensuring that technology is implemented in a way that compliments creati...
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David Russell, A Few Good People
Katie Farmer, Global Head of Production , Gravity Road
 
12:05
Creativity vs.Control: Elvie’s Secret of Finding the Right Balance
Elvie empowers women through radical female-first technology. Big blow-up boobs in Time Square. This is how Elvie promoted its radical female-first technology last year in New York City, London and Paris. With their bold and creative campaigns such, as "All boobs welcome here" to promote breastfe...
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Speakers
Joanna Willams-Kahil, Senior Customer Success Manager, Frontify
Ben Cridland, Creative Lead - Brand and NPD, Elvie
 
12:35
A Creative Revolution at Ocado: Meeting the Previously Unanswered Challenges to Tailored Operational Success
Michele Fry, Creative Studio Lead at Ocado Retail Ltd shares how her creative experience coupled with Ocado’s adaptability, transformed a lack of established solutions into a bespoke operational model. Discover the pivotal role of a creative’s viewpoint in shaping Ocado’s in-house model. As someo...
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Speaker
Michele Fry, Creative Studio Lead, Ocado Retail
 
12:55
Lunch and Visit the Exhibition
Time to have some lunch and visit the exhibition. See you back at 14:10 PM for the afternoon sessions!
 
14:10
AI Integration into the Creative Workflow
“AI will not take over., But humans who can fully utilise AI will.” - Anish Singh Walia Like any new technology, the first thing AI will replace is the need for basic tasks to be done manually. In Creative Operations, the need for less specialised talent will be reduced, as our creative workers ...
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Speakers
Jeff Garner, SVP, Global Agency Operations , Aquent Studios
Shima Carroll, Director, Global Creative Operations , Aquent Studios
 
14:30
Sustainability in Creative Operations - Navigating our Roles and Practices with Purpose
As Creative Operations professionals, we find ourselves at the intersection of creativity and efficiency. We constantly adapt to the ever-changing, fast-paced demands of both individual businesses and the wider industry. In this era of heightened sustainability consciousness, we must align our op...
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Moderator
Natalie Brewster, Senior Global Creative Operations Director
Panellist
Cat Long, Carbon Calculator Manager, AdGreen
Seb Royce, Creative Director, Nuevo
Amy Goodman, Executive Producer, Spark Studios
Mandy Cayford, Responsible Production Lead, Sky Studios
 
15:15
Unlocking Human Brilliance Through Technology – Getting Better Content to Consumers faster
With an explosion of channels, formats and audiences to reach in every market, you can no longer rely on outdated processes, methods and legacy tech to meet content demand. Join Storyteq’s Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Guido Derkx, to discover how a fully connected technology ecosyste...
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Speaker
Guido Derkx, Founder & CEO, Storyteq
 
15:35
Cultivating Change: People-Powered Progress
Bex Watson, Head of Global Marketing Operations at Just Eat Takeaway draws on her experience of setting up a Marketing Operations team of project, programme and change specialists to highlight the importance of placing people at the heart of every change process. Obvious thing to do, but the real...
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Speaker
Bex Watson, Head of Global Marketing Operations, Just Eat Takeaway
 
16:05
Networking and Visit the Exhibition
Your chance to visit the exhibition and network with your fellow Creative Ops Professionals.
 
16:40
London Creative Summit 2024: Embracing ‘The Power of Change’ Four Chairs of the Four Events Reveal Key Takeaways
Unmissable! We bring together the chairs of the four co-located events: Creative Operations, DesignOps, Photo Studio Operations, and Creative Production to delve into the profound impacts of change on the creative landscape. This end-of-day gathering transcends the ordinary. The chairs share insi...
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Moderator
Patrick Burgoyne, Co-Founder, In-House Agency Leaders Club
Panellists
Nicky Russell, Managing Partner, WDC
Patrizia Bertini, Design Operations Strategy, 8x8
Mark Stocker, Senior Creative Manager, The Very Group
Mali Okoi-Obuli, Founder, OURHouse
 
17:30
Drinks and Networking Reception
Continue networking, sharing ideas and celebrate a great day at the official drinks reception!
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18:30
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HS Creative Operations events provide me with the opportunity to sit in a room with like-minded people who understand each other’s daily challenges, sharing experiences and insights for the greater good of all Creative Operations.

Anna Waldeck-Evans
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Imprint Group

I left the event feeling inspired and motivated, with a ton of practical takeaways that I could immediately apply to my own work. I would highly recommend this event to anyone in the creative industry looking to learn more about Creative Operations and improve their workflows.

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National Highways