Event Opportunity in Manchester: Beyond the Lens: Exploring Virtual, AI and Cross-Platform Production in Action
Thu 26 Feb
|ABC Buildings
WFTV members are invited to this industry panel discussion.
Time & Location
26 Feb 2026, 18:00 – 19:00 GMT
ABC Buildings, Quay St, Manchester M3 4AE, UK
About the Event
Beyond The Lens returns to ABC Buildings for an evening of insight and networking for professionals across film, TV, live events, gaming, and digital production.
This edition explores how creativity, technology, and collaboration are transforming the way stories are made. Influencers from broadcast, virtual production, live-event studios, gaming, and education will share their perspectives on today’s production workflows and the platforms and formats that are proving most effective for today’s audiences.
Discussions will cover the full production journey - from creative development to delivery - including virtual production, AI, remote pipelines, gaming technologies, and live broadcast infrastructure. With Manchester emerging as a hub where industry and education intersect, Beyond the Lens offers a unique opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with the people shaping the region’s creative future.
The evening concludes with networking and drinks in collaboration with Visual Impact North.