Fast Forward Friday

Fast Forward Friday

Fast Forward Friday is the umbrella title for several content streams on the final day of ISE 2025 themed around recruitment, skills and career development. Content is produced by ISE partners.

All sessions are free to attend.

Production Futures Live Events Stage Takeover 

Stand 6B100

If you have from zero to five years' experience in the live events industry, this event is for you,

Join us for a day of learning, networking and inspiration that will equip you with the technical skills and contacts to move confidently into the next phase of your career. 

Learn more here or see the programme below.

Production Futures

 

Clúster Audiovisual de Catalunya: Jóvenes Talentos y Technología: Proyectos del la semana del talento

Room CC5.2

Conoceremos varios proyectos de creación propia basados en nuevas tecnologías procedentes del Pitching Audiovisual Universidad-Industria 2024, organizado anualmente por el Clúster Audiovisual de Catalunya. Se presentarán Eclipe, de Lara Fusalba, El cignes salvatges, de Laia Tarragó, Espectres de Clàudia Peguera, Estudi i visualització de les característiques tèxtils a través del mitjà audiovisual, INSTINT(O): fuera dentro, dentro fuera, de Paula Martín García, i Momentums, de Bet Pons.

Catalan AV Cluster

Saber-ne més

Impulsa Talentum: Audiovisual Forum

Room CC5.3

The Impulsa Talentum Foundation is a hub for recognising and promoting talent in Catalonia. Since its inception, it has focused on creating a collaborative framework to connect companies with talent, innovation, and knowledge.

At the Audiovisual Forum at ISE you can hear from some industry luminaries about their career journeys, as well as from the Foundation's Award Winners.  

Impulsa Talentum

AXIXA Xchange LIVE

Stand 3R150

On Friday, frame:work,  a community organisation for 'live pixel people', take over the Xchange LIVE stage to present a series of sessions around AV career opportunities.

AVIXA Xchange LIVE

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Universitat Pompeu Fabra: Future of Content Workshop

Room CC5.1

Two 90-minute discussions - one in English, one in Catalan - about the future of broadcast TV content in the age of streaming subscriptions. 

 

ISE Hackathon: Results Presentation and Awards Ceremony

Pitching Stage - Congress Square

Following their intensive work in ISE's first-ever Hackathon, the competing teams present the outcome of their projects and a winning team is chosen in each of the three tracks.

AVIXA and CEDIA: AV Career Day 

In this invitation-only event, students learn about career paths in the AV industry and take part in 'speed dating' with prospective employers. 

AVIXA and CEDIA

Fast Forward Friday Programme

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10:30
  1. Live Events Stage
    30 mins
    • Production Futures Takeover
    In this interview, Elliott will share his career story, giving insights, and advice on success, drive and innovation, navigating his first ten years into the entertainment industry. followed by an audience Q&A.
  2. CC5.1
    90 mins
    • Future of Content Workshop
    After the explosion of the third golden age of TV fiction and the rise of subscription models through streaming platforms, where is the media ecosystem - specifically television - headed next?
  3. CC5.3
    5 mins
    • Audiovisual Forum
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10:35
  1. CC5.3
    25 mins
    • Audiovisual Forum
    Bridging the skills gap and addressing the challenges and opportunities in audiovisual talent development.  The International Observatory of Talent Keynote is given by Sarah Joyce, Chief Global Officer at AVIXA, on the paper she and ISE Managing Director, Mike Blackman, co-authored on the challenges and opportunities facing the AudioVisual industry and on finding and keeping the right talent.
11:15
  1. CC5.3
    15 mins
    • Audiovisual Forum
    How cutting-edge audiovisual (AV) technology, is revolutionizing cardiovascular research, diagnostics, and education.
  2. Live Events Stage
    45 mins
    • Production Futures Takeover
    Richard Wear is joined by Breakthrough Talent Award winners join us to talk about their experiences and share advice. AV, Audio, Video, Lighting Newcomers of the Year 2024. This newcomers panel will give you a firsthand look at the early career experiences of professionals who are about to enter or have recently entered the industry. Listen to their stories of challenges, learning, and growth as they navigate the path from newcomers to established professionals.
11:30
  1. CC5.3
    15 mins
    • Audiovisual Forum
    Drawing parallels between innovation in the culinary world and fostering creativity and collaboration in the AV sector.
11:45
  1. CC5.3
    25 mins
    • Audiovisual Forum
    Exploring strategies to nurture creativity, develop new talent pathways, and address workforce shortages in the AV sector.
12:00
  1. Pitching Stage (CS700)
    180 mins
    • ISE Hackathon
    The competing teams in the first-ever ISE Hackathon present the outcome of their projects. 
13:00
  1. CC5.3
    30 mins
    • Audiovisual Forum
    Exploring the evolving role of talent in an increasingly tech-driven audiovisual landscape, balancing traditional skills with digital proficiency.
13:15
  1. Live Events Stage
    45 mins
    • Production Futures Takeover
    Learn from world leading Audio brands the training and work opportunities they offer to newcomers and upskilling tools.
15:00
  1. Live Events Stage
    60 mins
    • Production Futures Takeover
    An informal, end-of-show gathering to continue conversations and expand your professional circle.

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