UK DELEGATION

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Marc André Boyer

British Council

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, working in over 100 countries to build connections, understanding and trust between people worldwide. Through its programmes in arts, culture, education and the English language, it supports international collaboration, promotes British creativity and expertise, and fosters long-term partnerships between cultural institutions, artists and creative professionals.

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Ling Mao, Danielle Royer & Eneni Bambara-abban

Senior Digital Programme Manager, Arts, British Council - Senior Relationship Manager Digital Innovation Arts - Creative Technology Relationship Managerar

Mediale York

Mediale York is a UK-based contemporary media arts organisation that commissions, produces and presents innovative artistic projects at the intersection of art, technology and digital culture. Through exhibitions, commissions, artist development and international collaborations, Mediale supports experimentation and explores how emerging technologies can shape artistic practices and public experiences.

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Tom Higham

Creative Director

Tom Higham is Creative Director of Mediale, leading the organisation’s artistic vision and strategic development. His work focuses on supporting contemporary media artists, developing ambitious interdisciplinary projects and building international partnerships across the digital arts and creative technology sectors."

IJAD Dance

IJAD Dance is a UK-based dance company founded in 1999 that explores the intersection of choreography, science and technology, creating innovative hybrid performances that combine live dance, digital media and immersive technologies. Its work includes interactive and XR experiences designed to engage audiences across physical and online spaces.

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Joumana Mourad

Founder and Artistic Director

Joumana Mourad is the founder and Artistic Director of IJAD Dance Company, a choreographer and digital performance specialist whose work merges embodied performance with emerging technologies, including XR, mixed reality and AI, to develop immersive, interactive and accessible artistic experiences.

Canary Wharf Group

Canary Wharf Group is a London-based property development and management company that integrates contemporary art into the public realm through an extensive collection of outdoor sculptures, permanent installations and temporary exhibitions.

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Lowri Harries

Associate Curator of Public Art

Lowri Harries is Associate Curator of Public Art at Canary Wharf Group, overseeing its permanent collection of more than 100 artworks and curating temporary exhibitions and public art events, including Winter Lights, the annual light art festival held in Canary Wharf.

FACT Liverpool

FACT Liverpool is a leading UK centre for contemporary art, film and creative technology, presenting exhibitions, artist commissions and public programmes that explore the intersections of art, digital culture, technology and society. It also supports artists and emerging creatives through research, skills development and its Studio/Lab programme.

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Nicola Triscott

Director and Chief Executive

Nicola Triscott is Director and Chief Executive of FACT Liverpool, a curator and cultural leader specialising in the intersections of art, science, technology and society. She previously founded and led Arts Catalyst, a pioneering organisation dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations between artists and scientific researchers, and brings extensive experience in developing ambitious artistic commissions and international partnerships.

Barbican Immersive

Barbican Immersive is the immersive exhibition and production programme of London’s Barbican Centre, developing and curating major exhibitions that explore contemporary culture, emerging technologies and digital creativity, from virtual reality and artificial intelligence to sound and climate change. Its immersive experiences are designed to engage audiences in new ways and tour internationally. Source: Barbican Immersive.

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Claire Spencer Cook

Producer

Claire Spencer Cook is a producer at Barbican Immersive, working on the development and delivery of immersive experiences and exhibitions that bring together artists, technology and audiences. She has been involved in projects such as In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, an immersive virtual reality experience exploring the UK acid house scene

Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre is one of the UK’s largest arts centres, located on London’s South Bank, presenting a wide-ranging programme of contemporary art, music, dance, literature and performance. Through its festivals, exhibitions, commissions and public programmes, it supports artistic experimentation, emerging talent and access to culture for diverse audiences.

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Cathy Astley

Cathy Astley is Head of Producing at Southbank Centre, where she leads the development of its producing capacity and approach, expands its touring programme and oversees the delivery of ambitious artistic projects in collaboration with artists, producers and international partners.

Serpentine Galleries

Serpentine is a leading contemporary art institution in London, known for its exhibitions, public programmes, architectural commissions and interdisciplinary projects exploring the relationship between art, society and emerging technologies. Through its Arts Technologies programme, it commissions experimental works and fosters collaborations between artists, researchers and technologists, exploring areas such as artificial intelligence, video games and immersive media.

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Kay Watson

Kay Watson is Head of Arts Technologies at Serpentine, a curator, researcher and producer specialising in the intersection of contemporary art and advanced technologies. She leads experimental artistic commissions and interdisciplinary collaborations, working with artists to explore emerging technologies and develop new creative practices.

FACTORY International

FACTORY International is a Manchester-based creative company and cultural charity responsible for Manchester International Festival (MIF) and Aviva Studios. It commissions, produces and presents ambitious interdisciplinary work spanning contemporary art, music, theatre, dance and digital experiences, while supporting artists, developing international partnerships and creating opportunities for local communities.

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Gabrielle Jenks

Digital Director

Gabrielle Jenks is Digital Director at Factory International, working at the intersection of digital culture, creative technology and contemporary arts. Her work focuses on developing digital initiatives and exploring how technology can create new ways for artists to engage audiences and expand cultural experiences.

Cryptic / SONICA Festival

Cryptic / Sonica Festival is a Glasgow-based producing arts organisation dedicated to audiovisual art, experimental music and digital creativity. Founded in 1994, Cryptic develops and presents multidisciplinary performances and installations combining sound, visual arts and emerging technologies, notably through Sonica, its biennial international festival of audiovisual art and experimental music.

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Cathie Boyd

Founder and Artistic Director of Cryptic and the creator of Sonica Festival.

Cathie Boyd is the founder and Artistic Director of Cryptic and the creator of Sonica Festival. An internationally recognised director, producer and curator with over 30 years of experience, she specialises in innovative productions at the intersection of music, opera, film and digital arts, championing pioneering artists and developing international collaborations