Staffordshire Ambassador Event

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Following the launch of our Staffordshire Story and placemaking identity in 2020, we have launched a series of Ambassador events to showcase exciting projects and success stories from businesses across Staffordshire. With a line-up of inspirational speakers, you’ll hear about the latest developments and businesses that are shaping our great county.

We are delighted to invite you to our July Staffordshire Ambassador Event: A Place of Culture, held at World of Wedgwood.

We’ll be shining a spotlight on just a small selection the unique and historic attractions, projects and organisations that represent our county’s rich cultural and arts offering.

We’ll be exploring:

• The importance of our culture and arts organisations, events and offer to the visitor economy in Staffordshire
• How historic attractions are evolving to deliver ‘experiences’ as well as content and connect with today’s audiences so they are relevant in the 21^st century
• How culture and arts organisations/attractions are educating and inspiring future generations
• How nationally and internationally renowned brands can help put our county on the map
• How culture and the community can come together to challenge perceptions and improve our urban spaces

Presentations will be followed by a Q&A with all of the speakers, chaired by Simon Warburton, Executive Director, Lichfield Cathedral and We Are Staffordshire Place Board Member.

Afterwards, guests will be treated to a free, behind the scenes tour of the Wedgwood factory, and a self-guided tour of their V&A Wedgwood Collection.

Event speakers include:

• Simon Warburton, Executive Director, Lichfield Cathedral
• Olivia Thackstone, Visitor Experience Manager, World of Wedgwood
• Joanna Terry, Head of Heritage & Archives, Staffordshire County Council
• Lara Rowe, Castle, Museum and Archive Manager, Tamworth Castle
• Fiona Wallace, Managing Director, The New Vic Theatre
• Gemma Thomas, Director, Appetite

Click the link on the right to book your free place at this event.

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