Attend Liverpool’s Creative Industries Roadshow – Driving Success in the US and Canada

by Ian Hughes
2nd October 2023

Join the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) US-based team to learn about Creative, Media and Sports Economy programmes in North America, including:

Made in the UK - Sold to the world. Creative Industries Roadshow Liverpool

Made in the UK – Sold to the world. Creative Industries Roadshow Liverpool

DATE: Monday 9 October 2023
TIME:10:30 – 14:00
VENUE: 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP (map)

  • South by Southwest (SXSW)
  • Game Developers Conference (GDC)
  • Realscreen
  • Kidscreen
  • The British Sync Mission
  • US Regional Sports Events for sport tech exporters
  • Live Design & XLive Las Vegas
  • Toronto International Film Festival
  • World Cup 2026
  • LA28 Olympics

The US-based DBT team will be available for questions and one-to-one introductions following a short presentation that will cover an overview of the programmes and campaigns in North America. Find out about the opportunities and how you can get involved.

The UK is perceived as a global leader in creative industries, opening up opportunities  for businesses operating in the TV, music, publishing, design, film, games development, advertising and sports economy industries.

Confirmed Speakers

We have gathered together some of the most highly respected professionals in the industry to discuss the role in scaling companies in today’s environment. Among our esteemed speakers and panellists are:

  • Valentina Baccianella, Sr. Officer – Creative, Media & Sport | Southwest USBritish Consulate-General Los Angeles
  • Margaret Bourke, International Trade AdvisorUK Regions – Northern Powerhouse
  • Josh Goldsmith, Trade & Investment Officer – Creative, Media & Sport | East Coast USBritish Consulate-General, New York
  • Elliot Kim, Trade & Investment Officer – Creative, Media & Sport |Silicon Valley & Northwest USBritish Consulate-General San Francisco
  • Tom Woodley, Sr. Officer – Creative, Media & Sport | Southeast USBritish Consulate-General, Atlanta
Discover the opportunities for your creative sector business in the US and Canada. 
Ian Hughes
Ian Hughes
Marketing Manager
2nd October 2023