Art & Digital Technology panel will offer an opportunity for knowledge exchange and inspiration for new ideas about digital arts, creative technology and emerging trends in the UK and Turkey. The panel will host, Jonathan May, the Senior Programme Manager in Creative Economy at the British Council, Producer and Manager Nebi Cihan Çankaya from DECOL and multidisciplinary designer and new media artist Ufuk Barış Mutlu. The panel that will be moderated by Arts and Technology Curator Lalin Akalan, will try to address why the particular blend of creativity and technology is so critical for local economies.