An evening reception hosted by Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA), a new digital and performing arts academy.

This event took place on 22 June 2011 but you can still read through the liveblog here.

The first of its kind in the UK, Birmingham Ormiston Academy will be transforming the way digital media talent is nurtured. Working with industry to develop the curriculum, the context, and tools, we believe the pupils will be able to build on the UK's digital creative strengths.

The highlight of the evening will be a panel debate with some high-profile industry figures including; Chris Deering, former President of Sony Entertainment Europe, Kim Blake, Education Liason Manager of Blitz Games, Leigh Thomas, CEO of First Light and Mike Nutley, former Editor and Chief of New Media Age. The topic will be Nurturing the Digital Talent of the Future.

Agenda:

6pm Arrival. Drinks in foyer area of Fazeley Studios
6.35 Welcome - Gaynor Cheshire (Principal, BOA)
6.35 Importance of industry engagement - Jonnie Turpie (Maverick) and Adrian Packer (Vice Principal, BOA)
6.45 Panel - Nurturing the Digital Talent of the Future
7.45 Networking with drinks and canapes
9.00 Carriages

You can register for this event at digitalpartnerforum.eventbrite.com.