Sunday, 5th July
Kirsty Máté
Sustainability
Join designer Kirsty Máté on repurposing household items and discuss sustainability options in this pre-conference workshop.
Delamere Winery Network Drinks
Virtual Drinks
Network drinks with Delamere Vineyards. Enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine included in our virtual drinks ticket option and network with other delegates. Savour the flavour of a cool weather beverage from the Pipers River Estate.
Monday, 6th July
Festival Opening
Welcome
The virtual freelance festival welcome address. What to expect over the next two days.
Keynote - Dr Marcus Bowles
The Future of Work
What does the future of work look like and how do we meet the challenges ahead? Dr Marcus Bowles presents the latest research, what this means for freelancers and options for upskilling and diversifying your employment options.
Panel Discussion
The Future of Freelancing
Nina Hendy, Gary Nunn, Dr Penny O'Donnell, Fran Molloy, Danielle Cronin
Moderator: Aarti Betigeri
What will freelancing look like in a post Covid world? Join journalists, editors and entrepreneurs in this lively discussion on future freelancing directions.
In Conversation
Accounting demystified - Learn how to save time and improve your bottom line
Oliver Garside, Founder and Director of Rounded and Holly Shoebridge Director of Oceans Acccounting and Advisory will discuss financial futures.
Keynote
Me, myself, and my source — Staying secure
Whether you’re on the road or working from bed, it’s always important to keep security in mind. Simon Harman walks you through keeping your digital information safe in 2020.
Workshops
Choose from comedy writing, adobe software skills or the Google News Initiative. Details below:
Writing
The Joke's on You
Even if you have no interest in your local open mic night, knowing the structures and rhythms of comedy can be great for your storytelling skills.
Technology
The Google News Initiative
Keywords, data and deep searches. The Google News Initiative will demonstrate how freelance journalists and writers can delve deep into search engines to find stories.
Creative Software
Simple and powerful video production with Premiere Rush
Premiere Rush is a new and simple to use Adobe tool that allows freelancers to use their phone, tablet device or their laptop/desktop to capture and edit moving and still images as well as audio to help tell a story or share an idea in an engaging and creative way.
Tuesday, 7th July
Welcome Back
Day 3 Overview
General information about sessions and workshops.
In Conversation
Louisa Graham - The Walkley Foundation
Hear from the Walkleys Chief Executive Louisa Graham on the how the Walkley Foundation recognises outstanding freelance journalism and the opportunities available for the future
Panel Discussion
The Future of Film
Join Nick Tantaro (Director) and Owen Tilbury - BOFA Festival Director for a lively discussion on the future of film and television.
Keynote
The Future of Superannuation
Eric Black will discuss how to make sense of your super, what freelancers need to consider for their futures, how current circumstances have affected super funds, and what the future may hold for superannuation.
Lunch Break
Take some time off for lunch.
Session
Relaxation
Join Claire Bell for a wonderful relaxation session to calm your mind, soothe your body, and boost your immune system in this 20 minute session.
Workshop: Esther Coleman Hawkins & Denise Eriksen (2 hours)
Supercharging Your Freelancer Life!
In this session Esther and Denise from Media Mentors will build on the rest of the festival’s content to help you launch, relaunch or revive your freelance career. They will conduct a skills audit, teach you how to find new markets and pitch to them, find inspiration and the courage to get started and finally they will help you write goals that will transform your working life.
Wrap up
Where to from here
Festival overview and future directions.