Further Education for the Industry? Closing the Gap Between Media and Academia

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Further Education for the Industry? Closing the Gap Between Media and Academia

11 Sept 2026
Ignite Stage
Future Tech Ignite

Strengthening the relationship between the industry and the education sector is seen as ‘mission critical’ in ensuring a healthy flow of technical and creative talent into media businesses. This session will explore what’s working and what’s not, the challenges educators face in designing curricula for an industry in the grip of transformation, and the initiatives bringing students and professionals together.

Moderator
Polly Hickling, VP Education - SMPTE
Panellist
Andy Beale
Andy Beale, Co-Founder, Rise Academy, and Director of Technology - Premier League Studios
Shant Bayramian
Shant Bayramian, Lecturer, Researcher, & Director of Emerging Tech - lnholland University of Applied Sciences
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