There will be a meeting of creative minds from across Australia in Wagga Wagga when Charles Sturt University (CSU) hosts the Symposia09 conference on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August. The two day creative arts conference brings together 14 speakers from across Australia including specialists in animation, lighting design, illustration, sound, web design, exhibition design, video, photography, multimedia, music, visual art and graphic design. “This is an intensive two day gathering of some of the leading creative practitioners in Australia,” said Associate Professor Margaret Woodward, Head of School of Visual and Performing Arts at CSU at Wagga Wagga. It will include a combination of visual presentations, music, discussion and an opportunity to meet informally with speakers. “Collectively the speakers have vast experience and knowledge to inspire the audience,” said Professor Woodward.