Rapid Sessions 006: Brian Collins (COLLINS), Mary Doherty (Red Dog) & more.

World-class branding expert Brian Collins, Co-Founder of New York agency COLLINS, is coming to Belfast for the next Rapid Sessions event — supported by Ulster University and the Belfast School of Art.

Known for his work with Spotify, Nike, and Twitch, Collins will share insights and inspiration with Belfast’s creative community at ICC Belfast on Friday, 2nd May. This event marks the 175th anniversary of the Belfast School of Art, celebrating its legacy as a leader in design education.

On the day you’ll also hear from Mary Doherty, Managing Director of Red Dog, as well as a panel of local business owners who will share their personal journeys, challenges and invaluable lessons learned on the road to success.

This is a rare, invaluable opportunity for all creatives to hear from world-class talent right here in Belfast.

Rapid Sessions Unplugged

There will be an intimate Rapid Sessions Unplugged event at the Harp Bar on the evening of Friday 2nd May, where you will have the opportunity to network with a variety of creative minds from Belfast, Ireland and beyond, and get to know Brian Collins with an exclusive Q&A session and unheard talk. Inviting ulster University students to take the stage and share their projects with us.

Overview

Rapid Sessions 006 with Brian Collins (COLLINS), Mary Doherty (Red Dog) & more

• Friday 2 May 2025 – 10.30am
• ICC Belfast

Rapid Sessions Unplugged with Brian Collins

• Friday 2 May 2025 – 6.30pm
• Harp Bar Belfast

Get Involved

To get tickets, visit Rapid. There are 3 ticket options to choose from:

• Student discounted ticket
• Rapid Sessions - admission to Rapid Sessions at ICC Belfast only.
• Sessions Unplugged - admission to Sessions Unplugged at Harp Bar only.
• Rapid Sessions + Sessions Unplugged - admission to both events at ICC Belfast and Harp Bar (the full Collins experience).

Photography and Video during Events

Please note that photographs and/or video footage will be taken throughout this event, by confirming your attendance you are confirming your consent.

This footage could be used by the University for marketing and publicity, including but not limited to

• publications
• campaigns
• social media
• our website

Please contact the event organiser in advance of the event if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.

For further information on how we process photographs and/or video footage, please visit our Marketing and Communications Privacy Notice

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