In a break with the traditional conference format, Open09, a new event from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), will let attendees set the agenda beforehand.

The free event aims to ‘explore, inform and create change in the Digital and Creative industries sector’ by running a series of group discussions and barcamps on relevant topics, including media and journalism.

The event is sponsored by the BBC College of Journalism and will take place between Novermber 16-17 at UCLAN’s Sandbox facility.

For more information and to help shape the agenda, visit the Open09 website or follow the event on Twitter.