Dr Daniel Ford is Senior Associate Producer at British Underground (BU), an arts development organisation supported by Arts Council England. Here he manages British Underground's Connect Programmes, an initiative providing professional development, event orientation and financial support for those seeking to gain access to International Showcasing Events. In partnership with the award-winning B3 Media, BU have developed Future Art and Culture Connect, a scheme that supports emerging talent from those currently underrepresented in the creative tech sector with funding, soft skills enhancement, and direct access to SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas.