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San Francisco

November 21, 2024, 12:00 – 07:00 PM

Content Studios Connect

Hey there, studio & creative production professionals in the Bay Area — we're back! Join your industry peers for a free event centered around connecting with other local teams, exchanging ideas, and a really fun afternoon. Request your seat today!

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Studio Connections & Private NightLife Afterparty

Join us on Thursday, November 21, for a gathering of studio and creative ops professionals from the Bay Area and beyond.

We’ll kick off at the Interval at Long Now, Fort Mason, with a welcome reception—perfect for reconnecting with industry friends. Then, dive into a panel discussion on future-proofing content studios and enhancing operations, followed by an engaging Q&A.

Afterward, join small group discussions with peers.

We'll wrap up at the California Academy of Science's Thursday NightLife event in Golden Gate Park with a private room, dinner, a full bar, a museum tour, and access to the event until 10 PM. Don’t miss it!

Panel Discussion

Unleashing Creative Potential: Navigating Studio Maturity

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Jeff von Spangenberg
Creative Operations Executive, Restoration Hardware
Bimi
Bimi Ibok
Director, Photo Studio, Nogin
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Sarah Gates
Director, Marketing & Creative Operations, Beyond Yoga
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Jean-Francois Ortiz
Director, Photo Studio & Production, Columbia Sportswear Company

Join us for an insightful discussion on Studio Maturity where industry leaders and creative professionals will explore the evolution of content production studios and the frameworks designed to assess their operations and output. We’ll discuss the various benchmarks of a studio’s operations, from leadership to technology to team collaboration. 

Key Takeaways
  • Understanding the different stages of studio maturity: Reactive, Managed and Sustainable, and Optimized.
  • Practical advice on fostering collaboration, optimizing technology, and enhancing leadership within creative studios.
  • Strategies to align studio operations with broader business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
 
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Our venue

The Interval at Long Now (at Fort Mason)

The Interval is a bar, café, museum, and the home of The Long Now Foundation. Featuring a floor-to-ceiling library of the books you might need to rebuild civilization, mechanical prototypes for a clock meant to last for 10,000 years, art that continually evolves in real-time, and a time-inspired menu of artisan drinks.

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The Afterparty

NightLife at California Academy of Sciences

End the day with us at an exclusive private event at the California Academy of Science's Thursday NightLife event in Golden Gate Park.

We'll be treated to a private room with dinner service, a full bar, a tour of the museum, and full access to the regular event for the rest of the night until 10 PM.

Event agenda

12:00 – 01:00 PM

Arrivals and Welcome Reception

01:00 – 01:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Creative Potential: Navigating Studio Maturity

01:45 – 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 – 03:00 PM

Small Group Discussions

03:00 – 04:00 PM

Networking Reception

04:00 – 04:30 PM

Travel to California Academy of Sciences

05:00 – 07:00 PM

Private "NightLife" experience

Questions?

Who can attend?

This event is open to creative production professionals from across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Additionally, since this is a local, half-day event, we know it’s easier for teams to attend together and strongly encourage them to do so.

Is the event free?
Yes! Both the content and networking portion of the event at The Interval and the private event at the California Academy of Sciences are free. That said, space is limited so request a seat as soon as possible.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We will have an assortment of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. If you have other specific requirements or allergies, please email Sean O'Meara at sean@creativforce.io so we can do our best to accommodate you.
More questions? Large group registrations?
If you have additional questions or would like to register more than 4 additional team members, please email Sean O'Meara at sean@creativforce.io.