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Digital Culture Podcast episode #26 – The human side of digital transformation with Ankur Bahl

The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. 

In this episode, James Akers and co-host Adam Sykes speak with Ankur Bahl, actor, writer, consultant and former Director of Digital Stage and Studio at Sadler’s Wells. Together they discuss how cultural organisations can approach digital transformation, understand evolving audience expectations, and make better use of data and technology. Ankur also shares his perspective on AI, organisational change, and the importance of creating authentic connections with audiences. 

They discuss: 

  • Why digital transformation is about people, processes and strategy, not just technology 
  • How cultural organisations can better understand audience behaviour and meet rising expectations 
  • The role of AI in arts organisations and why leaders need governance rather than avoidance 

Links and resources discussed in this episode: 

Music by ⁠⁠SHAR 

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