Presentation by Mark Elliot (CEO) - originally a film maker, making commercials for Disney and Coca Cola.
Mark was the original 'architect' of Digital City and it started in 2003. It is a regeneration project - unique across Europe - driving businesses into our communities.
Digital City is now split into two:
- Digital City business (small business, team of 10 - works to demand and inspires people)
- Institute of Digital Innovation (for business start up companies 'Digital City Fellowship Scheme' is the core activity for IDI, and they are involved with schools projects)
The Boho zone is a concept and the area we are currently in. We are in the Boho One building, for the programme today. Digital disciplines work in this building... but to have an impact on the town, there is Bohouse next door and studios for artists originally part of the train station and "we will aim to build the zone into the fabric of the town" of Middlesbrough. The place for digital and encouraging networking.
Mark said creativity isn't just about images, it's also knowledge and technology.
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