


About
Past Makes Future is an experimental micro-conference exploring the opportunities and potential interventions between heritage organizations, artists and emerging technology leaders within Portsmouth and nationally. The conference has three main aims -
-To create collaborative opportunities for experimentation and creation
-To radically enable the arts to inspire empathy
-To exhibit new creative works that stoke critical discourse

2025 Delegates
KLONN | Artist Drag Performer
Bored Peach Club
Jacob Salida | Creative Technologist
Heritage Malta
Vince Briffa | Professor / Artist
Sarah Ticho | Director
Soul Paint
Livi Wilmore | XR Artist
Livi Wilmore
Hannah Prowse | CEO
Portsmouth Historic Quarter
Gemma Nichols | CEO
Portsmouth Creates

2024 Delegates
James Turnbull | Producer, Digital Development
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Ricardo Reverón Blanco | Curator/Programme Manager
Aspex Portsmouth
Tom Dingle | Director
ArtHouse Jersey
Helena Berry | Heritage and Archive Manager
Chichester Festival Theatre
Pippa Bostock | Development, Engagement &Marketing Director
The Mary Rose
Alex Counsell | Technical Director
Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality
Deniz Beck | Director
Sustainable Conservation Trust

PAST MAKES FUTURE 2026 DATES TBC
The tickets for next Edition of PAST MAKES FUTURE will be released in 2026
