In Autumn 2024 we brought together delegates from across the arts and cultural sector in the UK and Ireland for two incredible events in London and Dublin. Attendees experienced a day of immersive learning with workshops, panels, and talks from top arts and culture leaders. They had the chance to connect with professionals across the UK and Ireland, share experiences, build lasting relationships, and gain inspiration from success stories and innovative projects.

At RECHARGE 2024, professionals from across the arts and culture sectors came together for an event unlike any other. Open to all and completely free, RECHARGE 2024 offered unparalleled opportunities for growth, whether attendees were looking to enhance their skills, explore innovative strategies, or stay ahead of the latest trends. This year’s theme, “Revitalise, Invigorate, Innovate” set the tone for an event packed with inspiration and the chance to unlock new potential. With sessions designed for both personal and team development, RECHARGE 2024 helped attendees rejuvenate their approach, spark fresh ideas, and lead the way in driving innovation across the industry.

London ⚡

• 10:00 | CHARGE ON: Join us for morning teas and coffees

• 10:30 – 10:45 | AIRPLANE MODE: An official opening by Paul Fadden, MD of Ticketsolve

• 10:45 – 11:20 | POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Positive impact is not just the preserve of huge entities with vast resources. Cathal Wogan and Malini Bhargav work with impact communications consultancy Blurred – and both have helped make tech inclusivity campaign I Am Not A Typo a powerful example of how activism and impact are in your hands, no matter how modest your means.

• 11:20 – 11:50 | MINDING YOUR ENERGY: Creative Health expert Rebecca Gordon Nesbitt introduces the field, exploring its transformative impact on individuals and communities.

• 11:50 – 12:30 | REWIRED THINKING: Keynote by Nick Stevenson, Head of Customer Success, and Chris Spring, Chief Product Officer of Ticketsolve

• 12:30 – 13:30 | GOOD FUEL GREAT VIBES: Lunch & Networking

• 13:30 – 13:45 | HIGH IMPACT: An insight into models and modes of keeping the energy brought to you by Team Ticketsolve

• 13:45 – 14:20 | THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: Featuring Professor Chris Kemp, director of Mind over Matters Consultancy and his special guests.

• 14:20 – 14:35 | BOLD MOVES: Mark Gordon from The Old Market talks about the venue’s transition from Limited Company to a Charity and their bold choice to avoid spending money on paid digital marketing for a whole year.

• 14:35 – 14:50 | AFTERNOON BOOST: A quick comfort break with teas and coffee

• 14:50 – 15:20 | RENEWED PERSPECTIVES: David Taylor hosts a session that challenges the traditional norms of the sector, from rethinking how you use your social media channels to shaking up your content to considering audience development in a new light.

• 15:20 – 16:00 | WARMING UP: An honest reflection on sustainability with a twist provided by Scottish comedian and sustainability researcher, Matt Winning.

• 16:00 – 17:00 | POWER DOWN: Join us for a closing reception at Leicester Square Theatre

• 17:00 – 20:30 | THE AFTERSPARK: Join us for an evening social at Arboretum featuring a pop-up of The Arts & Everything in Between Podcast

Dublin ⚡

• 10:00 | MORNING ELECTRICI-TEA: A warm welcome of teas & coffees for our attendees

• 10:30 – 10:45 | POWER ON: Conference welcome by Ticketsolve MD, Paul Fadden

• 10:45 – 11:15 | ENDURANCE ENERGY: An opening keynote from Easy Street Entertainment on working with Olympics Ireland and selling the Irish Olympics to the world this summer

• 11:15 – 11:30 | RECHARGE IN 15: The Visitor Experience with Drew Duggan of Book of Kells Experience

• 11:30 – 12:15 | POWERING SUSTAINABILITY: An honest conversation on the role of the creative industries in supporting climate action with Jed Dowling, Festival Director at Dublin Pride, Lisa Fitzsimmons, Strategy and sustainability lead at IMMA, Bernie McCoy of Creative Futures Academy and Irma McLoughlin, CEO of Performing Arts Forum. Chaired by Megan Best, CEO of Native Events.

• 12:15 – 12:30 | BRIGHT IDEAS: An insight into building a network with Gillian Hennessy, Head of Marketing, Development & Box Office with Triskel Arts Centre

• 12:30 – 13:30 | REFUEL & CONNECT
• Lunch & Networking. Please note, RIAM will be conducting a venue tour from 13:10. Spaces are limited and require further booking
• 13:35 – 13:50 | AMPLIFY THE AFTERNOON: A short music performance by students at RIAM joined also by Deborah Kelleher, Director of RIAM sharing the story of their redevelopment project and Whytes Recital Hall.

• 13:50 – 14:05 | HIGH IMPACT: An insight into models and modes of keeping the energy brought to you by Team Ticketsolve

• 14:05 – 14:35 | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES: Taking us beyond the chat bot, Brian Hanly CEO of leading AI firm, Brightbeam supports a movement towards AI models that support the arts and culture sector

• 14:35 – 14:50 | REFRESH & REVITALISE: Afternoon comfort break with teas & coffees

• 14:55 – 15:30 | FUELING GROWTH: A conversation with leading Irish consumer brands on the connections between consumer loyalty, brand values and your bottom line (or triple bottom line). Featuring Jennie McGinn, Director of Sister the Agency and Hannah Hewetson, Creative Operations Manager at Powerhouse and Founder of Creative Cailíní.

• 15:30 – 16:00 | FULL CHARGE: Closing keynote by Chris Spring, CPO of Ticketsolve

• 16:00 – 20:30 | AFTERGLOW: Join us for an evening social at Kennedy’s

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