Calling all women, non-binary, trans & gender-fluid people working in, or curious about, immersive & emerging technologies!
Join the Ida Network for a vibrant and welcoming meet-up in Bristol, hosted by Ida XR Studio at Watershed, and is supported by MyWorld via the Watershed’s IDEAS programme, funded through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) ‘Strength in Places' fund.
This event explores the full range of skills that bring immersive projects to life, whether you're deep in the code, or never touched a headset. Together, we’ll open up an honest conversation about value in our industry: how it's defined, who gets to belong and how we can reframe our contributions in technical spaces.
Whether you’ve built your confidence through learning new tools, or you prefer to work analogue and hands-on, you’ll hear from speakers across the spectrum of immersive work – sharing real stories, lessons learned and creative strategies for growing your craft.
Why attend?
🗣️ Be part of an open, empowering conversation on skills, confidence and inclusion.
🤝 Connect with others in the field through a relaxed, informal meet-up.
💬 Gain insights from peers and speakers with a wide range of experience – technical and otherwise.
🌈 Join a supportive community committed to reimagining what it means to “belong” in tech.
We’re passionate about creating inclusive, comfortable spaces for everyone who attends.
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How to find us
The event takes place in a room outside the Pervasive Media Studio on the first floor at Watershed. The event will be signposted throughout the building, but you can also follow main signage for the Pervasive Media Studio. The room is situated on the left just before the double doors of the Pervasive Media Studio co-working space. For detailed access information please refer to these guides:
Access + how to get there:
How to get to Watershed: https://www.watershed.co.uk/visit
See here a detailed guide about how to get to us (particularly the Pervasive Media Studio): https://www.watershed.co.uk/studio/about/visit-access
See here a detailed guide about how to navigate the Watershed building: https://www.watershed.co.uk/visit/access
About the funder
MyWorld is a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. See https://www.myworld-creates.com/