Human Rights Watch researcher, author and former Four Corners reporter Sophie McNeill will speak about her journey from reporter to activist There’s no denying our planet is in danger and we urgently need to work together to make a safer, more equitable world. But when it all feels so insurmountable, where do you start? And […]
Musician and Curator Brian Ritchie will demonstrate and speak about the Japanese concept of Ma, or negative space. Musician and Curator Brian Ritchie will demonstrate and speak about the Japanese concept of Ma, or negative space. This is the space between notes in music, between lines in drawing and between objects. Ma relates to all […]
Steve King, of Atlassian, will explore the ways in which we can create more inclusive patterns of teamwork and collaboration for the 2.1 million working age people who identify as having a disability. How can we create more inclusive patterns of teamwork and collaboration? When we design workspaces, processes, software, systems and compliance to better inform, shape […]
A panel discusson on building creative communities The panel will discuss topics related to building creative communities, sharing knowledge, collectivism, how great design doesn't need to be expensive and the importance of making space for diverse or underrepresented voices - Inclusivity, opportunity, outcomes rather than aesthetics.
This session invites three very different speakers from the arts, and tourism sectors to explore their approaches to truth telling. This session invites three very different speakers from the arts, and tourism sectors to explore their approaches to truth telling. Modes of storytelling will be discussed as an effective means to tackle issues that are […]
A panel discussion exploring how to weave the biodynamics of Indigenous story into the modern context of culturally diverse Australia. Understanding the biodynamics of story means exploring the pre-story space. It means being curious about what environmental, cultural, gender, faith and physical preconditions contribute to our story origins. It means considering how these pre-story factors […]
Grace Lam and Jason Capobianco chat with Leila Saba about needing a ‘sense of humour’ when they face the creative world together. Grace and Jason are big on having a ‘sense of humour’ when they face the creative world together. The types of topics they'll cover together in the discussion include... Where they each began, […]
This workshop aims to unveil music licensing mysteries Have you ever been watching a film or your favourite television show, then suddenly you find yourself frantically trying to Shazam the song playing over that intense montage scene? Maybe you’re making a cuppa during the ad break and you suddenly hear an absolute bop that you […]
A skills building and idea generation workshop to help participants uncover new opportunities for industry collaboration. A skills building and idea generation workshop to help participants uncover new opportunities for industry collaboration. An interactive session in which we will use design thinking and rapid ideation techniques to uncover potential new industry collaboration opportunities. The purpose […]
A interactive workshop with industry leaders to develop your pitch skills How well do you sell yourself? Pitching yourself or your business is a skill that requires constant refinement. This Emergence session features: An interactive workshop to develop your pitch skills and learn from industry experts. Discover the finer points of presenting your case, whether […]
The Cultural Conversation Series investigates new areas of culture and the people and content it impacts. From the noisy clash of the State of Origin, to fiery debates over whose local café serves up the best flat white, the ties between community and Australian identity run deep. For some time now, unifying moments of disruption […]
Exploring a Pro's Analogue Photo Archive with Sam Harris Join international photographer Sam Harris as he takes you through an intimate and tactile look at the process that went into some of his most inspiring work. His collection of contact sheets, concept sketches, work prints and finished portfolio prints, reveals how he captured and edited […]
Get ready to launch into time, space and action with SpaceDraft. Planning for events, film shoots and video games can be fun and creative. SpaceDraft is a cloud-based web app that won WA's Startup of the Year prize for 2020. Founded by Perth girl Lucy Cooke, her team are building a world first real-time collaboration […]
Melanie Wiese will walk you through the why and how of co-designing with customers. The premise Customer centricity is the new black. If you haven’t pivoted, transformed or centred your business around your customer, you’d better get a wriggle on. To get ahead of the competition, we’re told we are to find out what customers […]
Learn the core concepts of startup thinking with Nate Sturcke In partnership with the Plus Eight startup accelerator program (backed by Spacecubed) this workshop will introduce participants to the core concepts of startup thinking, specifically deep customer validation, rapid testing and building for scale.
Amanda Morrison will share her story, what's guided her decisions and how to navigate the future for film and content creation. In the increasingly cluttered and fragmented screen entertainment marketplace, Amanda Morrison at Komixx is creating content for the iGeneration who have grown-up with digital and mobile delivery of on-demand and linear programming. They are […]
Discover how to capture incredible imagery on a device we all use everyday - your mobile phone. Photography is all about how you create an image, and less about your equipment. In this creative and feature packed workshop, you will discover how to capture incredible imagery on a device we all use everyday - your […]
Don't miss the Emergence Closing Night at Colonial Brewing Co, Margaret River, where you'll be partying with our keynote and colab speakers. Don't miss the Emergence Closing Night at Colonial Brewing Co, Margaret River, where you'll be partying with our keynote and colab speakers. Tickets include entertainment and free drink on arrival. Savvy street food […]
Take a walk, catch some winter sun or rug up inside with lunch provided by the Supper Rd team. Fancy a cheeky vino over lunch? Our friends at Howard Park Wines and Swings & Round Abouts have you covered. Take a walk, catch some winter sun or rug up inside with lunch provided by the […]
Stretch, chat and muse over morning tea with refueling provided by Margaret River Roasting Co, Seven Seas Tea and the Supper Rd team. Stretch, chat and muse over morning tea with refueling provided by Margaret River Roasting Co, Seven Seas Tea and the Supper Rd team.
Take a walk, catch some winter sun or rug up inside with lunch provided by the Supper Rd team. Fancy a cheeky vino over lunch? Our friends at Howard Park Wines and Swings & Round Abouts have you covered. Take a walk, catch some winter sun or rug up inside with lunch provided by the […]
Stretch, chat and muse over morning tea with refueling provided by Margaret River Roasting Co, Seven Seas Tea and the Supper Rd team. Stretch, chat and muse over morning tea with refueling provided by Margaret River Roasting Co, Seven Seas Tea and the Supper Rd team.
Start as you intend to continue. The Emergence opening party is invite only and provides dedicated anti-delegates the chance to ease their way in to the next two days of complete creative immersion. Start as you intend to continue. The Emergence opening party is invite only and provides dedicated anti-delegates the chance to ease their […]