Workshop: AI and Future of Work in the Creative Industries

Staged by Ravensbourne University London, Emerging Technology, Business and Social Purposes (EBS Lab), in collaboration with the British Academy of Management (BAM) Human Resource Management SIG and the Cultural and Creative Industries SIG.

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Description

This workshop is organised by Ravensbourne University London, Emerging Technology, Business and Social Purposes (EBS Lab), in collaboration with the British Academy of Management Human Resource Management SIG and the Cultural and Creative Industries SIG. The event will be held in person.

The workshop examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, skills, and organisational practices, with a particular focus on the creative industries while drawing out implications for HRM within this context and the wider world of work. Bringing together academics and practitioners, the session will explore emerging challenges such as job and skill redesign, workforce capability development, ethical tensions, and evolving employer–employee relationships in AI‑enabled workplaces.

This workshop is suitable for academics, industry professionals, and early-career researchers interested in exploring AI, skills, and the future of work in the creative industries.

Programme

Programme

12:00 – 12:15
Welcome and Introduction

12:15 – 12:45
Topic: AI and the Future of Work in the Creative Industries

Keynote Speaker: 

Prof. Nisreen Ameen
Director of the Digital Organisation and Society Centre
AI Policy Advisor, Skills for England
Royal Holloway, University of London

12:45 – 13:15
Topic: Shifting Skills in the Creative Industry

Keynote Speaker: 

Jack Perschke
Co-Founder and CEO, Great Wave AI

13:15 – 13:45
Topic: AI, the Future of Work, and Job Crafting

Keynote Speakers: 

Dr Harish Jyawali
Associate Professor, Lead-EBS Lab
Ravensbourne University London

Prof. Christos Manolas
Course leader, Lead - AR-VR Lab
Ravensbourne University London

Panos Raptis
Associate professor of Emerging Technologies in Digital Film Production and a filmmaker.
Ravensbourne University London

13:45 – 14:30
Networking


Provider Information

Staged by Ravensbourne University London, Emerging Technology, Business and Social Purposes (EBS Lab), in collaboration with the BAM Human Resource Management SIG and the Cultural and Creative Industries SIG.


Guest Speaker
Dr Nisreen Ameen

Dr Nisreen Ameen

BAM2026 Conference Chair

Jack Perschke

Jack Perschke

Co-Founder and CEO, Great Wave AI

Dr Harish Jyawali

Dr Harish Jyawali

Associate Professor, Lead-EBS Lab, Ravensbourne University London

Prof. Christos Manolas

Prof. Christos Manolas

Course leader, Lead - AR-VR Lab, Ravensbourne University London

Panos Raptis

Panos Raptis

Associate professor of Emerging Technologies in Digital Film Production and a filmmaker., Ravensbourne University London


Chairs 
Justine Wilson

Justine Wilson

Ravensbourne University London


Event Fee

Event Ticket: FREE

Registrations are being organised by Ravensbourne University London. Please head to the registration link to book your place.

Contact

Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.