Speaking. Talks and workshops on making with AI.

Conference talks, guest workshops, meetups, university sessions. From 20-minute talks to full-day workshops. Audiences from 10 to 300+.

Stylised illustration of Chris mid-talk holding a microphone

What I speak about

Vibe-coding and conversational AI development
The compression gap and what doesn't compress
Creative AI in practice: 50+ projects, not hypotheticals
Responsible AI adoption for creative organisations
Immersive tech: VR, AR, WebXR for culture and creative work
Running an innovation hub: what works, what doesn't
2025·11·20 conference talk

The future of creative AI and vibe-coding: from fast prototypes to responsible practice

What works, what breaks, and what responsible practice looks like when AI writes your code. Part of the ASC's Beyond the Hype programme on real-world GenAI for research and insights.

ASC Conference
The Kia Oval, London
2025·06·26 meetup talk

Human-centred AI

How generative AI can empower grassroots creatives through accessible, open-source tools. Drawing on PhD research and seven years running The FuseBox.

XReative Tech Meetup
Barclays Eagle Labs, Brighton
2023·05·11 guest workshop

Cinematic synthesis: generative AI in creative storytelling

Half-day hands-on workshop for multimedia students. Short film trailers in four hours, using Midjourney, NeRFs, motion capture, and AI video.

Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway campus
2023·02·09 workshop

Emerging technology Discovery Day

Full-day workshop exploring emerging tech from AI to 3D scanning and VR/AR, with demonstrations, explanations, and hands-on activities.

Wired Sussex / The FuseBox
The FuseBox, New England House, Brighton
2022·04·13 meetup talk

Emerging technologies

AI-based tracking systems, 360-degree video for mental health, and the Alternative Stages WebVR platform from the Brighton 5G Music Festival.

The Track
The Track, Bognor Regis
2019–2024 community programme

FuseBox Show & Tell, Discovery Days, resident showcases

Regular community programme hosting and introducing emerging-tech demonstrations, resident showcases, and industry networking.

Wired Sussex / The FuseBox
The FuseBox, New England House, Brighton

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