CREATIVES & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Scotland's GoNORTH

The 12th GoNORTH workshops are set for Inverness Scotland 6-7 June 2012, to attract, network and match Highlands and Islands creatives with emerging technologies.

"In recent years goNORTH has featured an international array of talent spanning not only Scotland and the wider UK, but also the USA, Russia, Scandinavia, The Netherlands, Australia and Japan. "

AllMediaScotland.com reports that this year's event focuses on cutting edge technologies with free workshops in the creative industries. Topics/events will include:

• Pinterest
• 3D printing
• Augmented reality
• Textile and trends
• 70 bands showcasing a broad range of music
• music and writing workshops/seminars
• on-line radio goNORTH [sample preview link]

"... the two-day goNorth festival is open to people interested in the creative industries and creates a good opportunity for them to meet experts working in the music, fashion and screen world. They will also be able to network with other writers, designers or composers and to contribute views on the future of creative industries."