Dear Colleagues
An article about this was in the Western Mail yesterday and I thought some of
you might not see it, but could be interested in the conference - John
Crompton
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CISNET presents TRADE ROUTES: Thursday 14 July 2011, Founders’ Library,
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, Wales, UK, SA48 7ED.
TRADE ROUTES offers a unique opportunity for creative enterprises to meet with
heritage experts, technologists and researchers to explore new business ideas
in heritage and tourism.
http://www.cisnetwork.eu/index.php/2011/06/trade-routes-exploring-new-business-opportunities-in-maritime-heritage-and-tourism/
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Wales and the Atlantic Area working in
the creative industries — design, film & video, digital media, publishing,
software, broadcasting, arts & crafts, advertising, architecture, music,
heritage & tourism — are invited to attend.
This FREE event will be held in the historic Founders’ Library at the
University of Wales’ Lampeter campus. Complementary refreshments and a buffet
lunch will be provided for all those attending.
At TRADE ROUTES you will be able to:
• discover Wales’ rich and fascinating maritime history;
• learn how heritage can generate new business;
• join an ‘ideas workshop’ to explore new business ideas in heritage and
tourism;
• view the latest technologies for heritage interpretation and presentation,
including 3D laser scanning, mobile apps, 3D visualisation and more;
• find out how CISNET can provide sponsorship to help your business reach new
markets in the UK and Europe;
• find out how CISNET can support R &D partnerships and funding bids.
Those working in the creative industries in Wales and the Atlantic Area are
welcome to the event. Choose which sessions to attend — you don’t have to stay
the whole day.
Information and Booking
To enquire or to book a place at TRADE ROUTES, contact CISNET Project Officer
George Whale on 0776 291 6034 (mobile) or email him at [log in to unmask]
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Programme
9.45 Arrival
10.00 Introduction
Jill Venus, CISNET Leader, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Introduction to CISNET and overview of day’s activities.
10.15 The Future of Maritime Heritage in Wales
Nigel Nayling, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Maritime heritage expert Nigel Nayling presents a panoramic view of Wales’ rich
and varied seafaring history from prehistory to the present day.
11.00 Heritage Visualisation
Matt Gray, See3D, Aberystwyth
Presentation of See3D’s stunning three-dimensional animations of historic
buildings and artefacts.
11.25 Coffee
11.45 Maritime Heritage as Catalyst for Regeneration and Business
Richard James, Rising Tide
The role for maritime heritage in promoting regional regeneration and new
enterprise. Examples from around the world.
12.20 Networking Lunch
13.00 Technologies for Heritage and Tourism
Susan Fielding and Tom Pert, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical
Monuments of Wales
Exposition of the latest digital technologies for heritage interpretation and
display: computer modelling, reconstruction and visualisation, mobile apps, e-
trails and more.
13.50 Coffee
14.10 Business Ideas Workshop
Dewi Lloyd, Inventorium, Bangor
Workshop to generate and explore new business ideas in heritage and tourism for
Wales and the Atlantic Area.
15.10 Summing Up, Q & A and Feedback
Dr Jill Venus, CISNET Leader, Wales
15.30 End.
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