This was a one day training event aimed at those working or volunteering for museums that are Accredited or working towards Accreditation with the south east.  The training objectives for the day were:

• Find out about innovative developments within the sector
• to identify ways that digital resources such as websites, social media and other digital assets can be used to support your museum
• consider your audiences when you wish to create or develop new digital resources
• develop an understanding of which digital resources to use, whether to reach specific audiences or improve access

The Speakers were:

• Anra Reynolds, Culture 24 “Providing the Cultural context, what’s new, what’s working…”
• Adam Koszary, Museum of English Rural Life, “Absolute Unit and other tales of going viral”
• Georgina Brooks, Gardens Libraries and Museums, University of Oxford “Developing an effective content strategy for cultural institutions”
• Nick Seagrave, Hampshire Cultural Trust “Creating a new digital resource”
• Kevin Bacon, Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museums, “Digital programming through the ages”
• Helen Adams, Digital Engagement Lead, Gardens Libraries and Museums, University of Oxford “Trends, best practice and 21st-century visitor expectations”