Meet the CoSTAR Foresight Lab and Board

The CoSTAR Foresight Lab is researching the adoption, use and impact of new technologies in Games, Film, TV, Performance and Digital Entertainment. Our findings will inform research, development and innovation across the Creative Industries, including the R&D taking place through the convergent screen technologies and performance in real time (CoSTAR) programme, the UK R&D network for creative technology.

CoSTAR is a £75.6 million national R&D network of laboratories that are developing new technology to maintain the UK’s world-leading position in gaming, TV, film, performance, and digital entertainment sectors. Delivered by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council, the programme is supporting new innovations and experiences that will enrich UK’s creative industries, economy, and culture. The network comprises the National Lab, the Realtime Lab, the Live Lab, the Screen Lab and the Foresight Lab. CoSTAR is funded through UK Research and Innovation’s Infrastructure Fund, which supports the facilities, equipment and resources that are essential for researchers, businesses, and innovators to do groundbreaking work.

The Foresight Board is a group of industry leaders whose role is to provide expertise, knowledge, and insight on matters of relevance to the Foresight Lab’s Research Questions, to the wider CoSTAR network, and to the Creative Industries more generally. Its members are at the cutting edge of Createch R&D whether as researchers, CTOs or artistic directors.

At this reception you'll have the opportunity to hear more about the work of the CoSTAR Foresight Lab and the Foresight Board and to network with Lab staff and Board members. Light refreshments will be served.

The event will take place at The Lowry, Salford Quays, which will be hosting the Beyond conference 2024.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lowry, 8 The Quays, Salford, United Kingdom