We are very excited to announce that we are supporting Ida XR Studio to host their first Bristol meet up on Friday 23rd May at Watershed.
The Ida Network is for women, non-binary and trans people working in, or curious about, the immersive XR sector. We know that the world of creative technology can feel very homogenous and not always welcoming if you experience oppression because of your gender identity.
Ida believes that true change begins at the grassroots, by fostering a community that is non-judgemental, determined, and joyful. They aim to celebrate and make space for communities of women, non-binary and trans people through meet ups at events and festivals. They create inclusive spaces to meet new people, make new connections, build belonging at an individual level or even start a new collaboration or venture!
‘Beyond the Build: Valuing all skills in immersive projects’
This free, ticketed event explores the full range of skills that bring immersive projects to life, whether you’re deep in the code, or have never touched a headset. They’ll host an honest conversation about value in our industry: how it’s defined, who gets to belong and how we can reframe our contributions in technical spaces.
Whether you’ve built your confidence through learning new tools, or you prefer to work analogue and hands-on, you’ll hear from speakers from a wide spectrum of immersive work – sharing real stories, lessons learned and creative strategies for growing your craft.
Why attend?
• Be part of an open, empowering conversation on skills, confidence and inclusion.
• Connect with others in the field through a relaxed, informal meet-up.
• Gain insights from peers and speakers with a wide range of experience – technical and otherwise.
• Join a supportive community committed to reimagining what it means to “belong” in tech.
When: Friday 23 May, 2:15pm – 5pm
Where: Watershed, Room W4
Cost: Free
For further information and how to book, visit the Eventbrite page.
“We are dedicated to dismantling the systems of oppression present in our industry and society, challenging traditional norms to create an environment where new possibilities, collaborations, and opportunities can flourish, enabling everyone to prosper.”
‘The MyWorld programme brings a wealth of new technology and research capability to the West of England. We must support creating the conditions and opportunities for gaining access to these facilities and know-how beyond the status quo, but in a way where this community feels like they can be their authentic self. We are very excited to be able to support Ida and hope that many more events will follow.’