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SUMMARY:Beyond The Music 2026 — music & creative industries festival and conference\, Salford
DESCRIPTION:Beyond The Music is the co-operative global music and media conference and festival\, returning to MediaCity\, Salford for its 2026 edition — four days and nights where the music\, film\, broadcast\, gaming and innovation worlds actually sit in one room and try to agree what they build together. \nWhat’s on \n• Festival (6–9 Oct) — 150+ artists across MediaCity venues\, with curation from SXSW\, BBC Introducing\, The Line of Best Fit\, Amazon Music +44 and more. Second wave announced includes Tom A. Smith\, ALT BLK ERA\, JayaHadADream\, The Slow Readers Club and Cody Frost.\n• Conference (7–9 Oct) — 100+ speakers in round-stage Summits (not panels)\, each built to reach a decision with a delegate vote closing every one. Speakers so far include Stacey Tang (Co-President\, RCA Records UK)\, Dr Jo Twist OBE\, Tom Gray\, Nazir Afzal OBE\, Sophie Jones\, Nina Nesbitt and Catherine Martin.\n• Opening night (Tue 6 Oct) — a 24th anniversary premiere of 24 Hour Party People\, with Michael Winterbottom\, Steve Coogan and Andrew Eaton in conversation\, plus a launch party.\n• The Creative Industries AI Summit (Fri 9 Oct) — the first global summit where every content industry agrees a position on AI\, built around licensing\, provenance\, attribution and enforcement\, convened by Andy Burnham.\n• Billboard UK 40 Under 40 — the first ever UK edition debuts at the 2026 Opening Lunch. \nThe 2026 theme: everyone who makes creative work has a moral and material claim on it — a right to be credited\, and a right to be paid. \nDelegate passes from £255; 3-day festival tickets from £70. A Pay It Forward scheme supports access. \nFull programme and tickets
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/beyond-the-music-2026-music-creative-industries-festival-and-conference-salford/
LOCATION:MediaCity\, Salford Quays\, Manchester\, M50 2EQ
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:INsight '26 — UK Screen Alliance's first business conference for VFX and post-production
DESCRIPTION:UK Screen Alliance is launching a new conference this autumn\, and it’s refreshingly honest about what it is: INsight ’26 is about the business of VFX and post-production\, not the tech demos. \nOn Wednesday 8 October at the Courthouse Hotel in Soho\, the inaugural edition brings together studio leads\, operations managers and strategists for a day grounded in data and industry intelligence. The programme draws on newly released research covering production activity\, workforce trends and business performance\, and digs into the questions actually on people’s minds: \n• How is the UK VFX and post market really evolving\, domestically and internationally?\n• What do commissioners now need from suppliers in a shifting production environment?\n• How should businesses handle cybersecurity and risk in an AI-enabled pipeline?\n• Where are the practical opportunities and challenges for AI integration? \nTicket includes refreshments\, buffet lunch and a networking drinks reception. UK Screen Alliance members pay £99+VAT — 60% less than general admission — so worth flagging if you’re a member or know one. \nDetails and tickets: https://www.ukscreenalliance.co.uk/subpages/insight-26-the-post-production-and-vfx-business-conference/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/insight-26-uk-screen-alliances-first-business-conference-for-vfx-and-post-production/
LOCATION:Courthouse Hotel\, 19-21 Great Marlborough Street\, Soho\, London W1F 7HL
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:Web Dev Conf (WDC) 2026 — the UK's longest-running creative web conference
DESCRIPTION:WDC (Web Dev Conf) is the UK’s longest-running web conference\, returning on 9 October 2026 at the Watershed in Bristol. A single-day event designed for developers\, designers and web professionals\, it features five deep-dive talks plus rapid-fire lightning sessions. With a reputation for curated content and a genuinely creative audience\, WDC is one of those rare events that keeps the craft of web-building front and centre. Tickets are £99. \nDate: 9 October 2026\nVenue: Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol BS1 5TX\nTickets: https://webdevconf.com/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/web-dev-conf-wdc-2026-the-uks-longest-running-creative-web-conference/
LOCATION:Watershed\, 1 Canon's Rd\, Bristol BS1 5TX
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110914Z
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SUMMARY:FDUK 2026 — the UK's premiere fulldome and immersive festival returns to Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:FDUK 2026 is the UK’s leading celebration of fulldome and immersive media\, returning to CULTVR Lab in Cardiff on 9–10 October 2026. \nThe festival brings together artists\, technologists\, planetarium professionals and immersive storytellers working with 360° projection\, spatial audio and dome-based experiences. It’s a genuinely niche but growing corner of the immersive ecosystem — and one that increasingly overlaps with VR\, VP and location-based entertainment. \nExpect screenings\, artist talks\, technical workshops and plenty of space to meet other people building in this format. \nMore info and tickets: cultvr.cymru/cy/events/fduk2026
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/fduk-2026-the-uks-premiere-fulldome-and-immersive-festival-returns-to-cardiff/
LOCATION:CULTVR Lab\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T235959
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SUMMARY:SwiftLeeds 2026 — the North's iOS conference hits Leeds this October
DESCRIPTION:SwiftLeeds returns to Leeds Playhouse on 12–14 October for its sixth year. The non-profit\, volunteer-run conference brings together iOS and Swift developers from across the UK and beyond for talks\, drop-in mentoring sessions\, and an Evening Talkshow hosted by Hidde van der Ploeg\, Sean Allen\, and others. Tickets from £180. A solid option for North-based DCN members working in Apple’s ecosystem. \nTicket link
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/swiftleeds-2026-the-norths-ios-conference-hits-leeds-this-october/
LOCATION:Leeds Playhouse\, Playhouse Square\, Leeds\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:Game Republic New Horizons 2026 — UK flagship games conference lands in Middlesbrough
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s longest-running professional games conference returns 14–16 October 2026 at Middlesbrough Town Hall. New Horizons brings together developers\, publishers\, investors and service providers for three days of talks\, networking and an indie showcase. This year Ken Kutaragi — "Father of the PlayStation" — keynotes\, alongside confirmed speakers from Rebellion\, FuturLab and more. There is also a dedicated Investor Zone for studios seeking funding. \nThe event runs in-person at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Tickets are £95+VAT.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/game-republic-new-horizons-2026-uk-flagship-games-conference-lands-in-middlesbrough/
LOCATION:Middlesbrough Town Hall\, Concert Hall\, Middlesbrough TS1 2QJ
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110832Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Pixel LIVE! 2026 — virtual production and AI demos in London
DESCRIPTION:A full day of live demos on how virtual production and AI actually get used — and the human skill behind them. Two tracks\, the Demo Jam\, and the Student Showcase. \nWhen: Wednesday 14 October 2026\nWhere: Rich Mix\, 35–47 Bethnal Green Road\, London E1 6LA\nWho for: Filmmakers\, VFX artists\, game devs\, real-time technologists and anyone curious about VP + AI workflows\nTickets: Via the Starting Pixel website \nThis is the community event Framestore and others have backed — practical\, demo-led\, and focused on the convergence of filmmaking\, VFX\, gaming\, digital humans and AI.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/starting-pixel-live-2026-virtual-production-and-ai-demos-in-london/
LOCATION:Rich Mix\, 35–47 Bethnal Green Road\, London E1 6LA
CATEGORIES:AI,In person,XR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260818T150852Z
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SUMMARY:Game Republic New Horizons 2026 — UK flagship games industry conference
DESCRIPTION:Game Republic New Horizons is the UK’s flagship games industry conference\, returning to Middlesbrough for its second edition on 14–16 October 2026. Hosted at Riverside Stadium\, the programme spans three days: the main conference day (15 Oct) with curated panels\, fireside chats and a funding forum\, plus fringe events\, an expo floor and networking across the full run. Speakers include senior voices from Supercell\, Double Eleven and Airship\, and the event draws a strong Northern games community alongside national and international attendees. Day tickets from £149. \nDate: 14–16 October 2026\nVenue: Riverside Stadium\, Middlesbrough TS3 6RS\nTickets: https://grnewhorizons.gamerepublic.net/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/game-republic-new-horizons-2026-uk-flagship-games-industry-conference/
LOCATION:Riverside Stadium\, Middlesbrough TS3 6RS
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T172000
DTSTAMP:20260923T164107Z
CREATED:20260923T164107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T164107Z
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SUMMARY:Green Circles Manchester — a free AI hackathon with all ten Greater Manchester boroughs
DESCRIPTION:Here’s something a bit different: a free\, one-day AI hackathon at the Renold Building on Friday 16 October that puts Greater Manchester’s ten boroughs at the centre of the build. \nThe format is genuinely interesting. Each of the ten boroughs — Bolton\, Bury\, Manchester\, Oldham\, Rochdale\, Salford\, Stockport\, Tameside\, Trafford and Wigan — gets its own team: a council representative who owns a real local challenge\, a tech mentor\, a business mentor\, and three mentees. Challenges are the kind of thing councils actually wrestle with — residents navigating services in plain English\, matching volunteers to community groups\, routine enquiry triage\, skills-matching for school leavers. \nYou spend the day building a prototype\, then pitch it to a panel of VCs\, council leaders and industry figures. Strong projects could lead to employer introductions\, continued development support\, and investor exposure. \nThere are 60 mentee places and the whole thing is free\, supported by Barclays Eagle Labs and Silicon Mingle. You don’t need to be an expert — students\, recent grads\, career-changers and self-taught AI tinkerers are all explicitly welcome. A rare chance to get hands-on AI experience on a real problem\, with actual decision-makers in the room. \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-circles-manchester-ai-hackathon-supported-by-barclays-tickets-1996447720876
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/green-circles-manchester-a-free-ai-hackathon-with-all-ten-greater-manchester-boroughs/
LOCATION:Renold Building\, 32a Altrincham Street\, Manchester M1 7JR
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:Investors for Creative Technology — free techUK session with reverse investor pitches (London\, 16 Oct)
DESCRIPTION:techUK is running a free afternoon session\, Investors for Creative Technology: Understanding the Landscape and Reverse Pitches\, on Friday 16 October 2026\, 3–5pm at techUK’s London office (10 St Bride Street\, EC4A 4AD)\, organised in partnership with BRAID. \nThe focus is CreaTech investment — where creative skills meet emerging tech to build new digital products\, services and experiences\, a sector the UK government has flagged as a high-growth frontier. The ‘reverse pitches’ format means investors pitch to founders\, which flips the usual dynamic and makes it genuinely useful if you’re building a creative-tech business and want to understand what backers are actually looking for. \nDetails: 16 October 2026\, 15:00–17:00\, techUK\, 10 St Bride Street\, London EC4A 4AD. Free — registration via techUK’s event page.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/investors-for-creative-technology-free-techuk-session-with-reverse-investor-pitches-london-16-oct/
LOCATION:techUK\, 10 St Bride Street\, London EC4A 4AD
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:AI LIVE: The London Summit 2026 — exec-level AI conference at Olympia
DESCRIPTION:A new two-day summit at Olympia London (20–21 October 2026) bringing together Adobe\, Ericsson\, Capgemini and other global players to talk AI strategy\, tooling and implementation. Expect keynotes\, roundtables and an expo floor. Tickets are on sale now with early-bird pricing still live.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ai-live-the-london-summit-2026-exec-level-ai-conference-at-olympia/
LOCATION:Olympia London\, Hammersmith Road\, London W14 8UX
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T235959
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SUMMARY:Converge 2026 — zeroheight's design systems conference comes to Newcastle\, 22 October
DESCRIPTION:The fifth edition of Converge is heading north this year\, taking over The Glasshouse in Gateshead on Thursday 22 October. \nzeroheight’s annual design systems conference is built for people doing the actual work — from those just starting out to teams scaling systems across large organisations. It’s a full day of big ideas\, real stories and a speaker line-up drawn from across the design systems community. \nWant to go deeper? There’s an exclusive workshop on Wednesday 21 October led by TJ Pitre\, focused on building context-based design systems for AI-driven product teams. (Separate ticket required.) \nExplore tickets and full details
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/converge-2026-zeroheights-design-systems-conference-comes-to-newcastle-22-october/
LOCATION:The Glasshouse\, St Mary's Square\, Gateshead Quays\, Gateshead\, NE8 2JR
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T165700Z
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SUMMARY:Un-Convention Manchester 2026 — the UK's grassroots music industry conference
DESCRIPTION:Un-Convention Manchester returns: 22–23 October 2026 \nUn-Convention Manchester is back at Band On The Wall on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October 2026 — the 116th edition of the long-running grassroots music conference and showcase. \nThe two-day conference brings together hundreds of pioneering artists\, managers\, labels\, promoters and festivals from over 50 towns and cities across the UK to explore the state of the independent music sector\, build networks\, and develop ideas for a more prosperous\, diverse and equitable music industry. Alongside the daytime panels\, there’s a Thursday-evening showcase gig at Night & Day Cafe featuring Cooper T\, Congratulations and Voka Gentle. \nThis year’s speakers \n• Simon Raymonde (Bella Union co-founder) on the record label panel\, alongside reps from Dirty Hit and Because Music UK\n• Matt Johnson (Sugababes co-manager) and Ali Raymond (Arlo Parks) on the MMF-led management panel\n• Festival best-practice session with ArcTanGent\, Y Not and Belladrum directors\n• AI in music session led by Music Ally’s Joe Sparrow and CMU’s Chris Cooke\n• Plus Dave Rowntree (Blur)\, Tom Kiehl (CEO\, UK Music)\, Bev Whitrick (COO\, Music Venue Trust)\, Jon Collins (CEO\, LIVE) and David Martin (CEO\, Featured Artists Coalition) \nTickets \nEarly Bird passes are on sale now via Skiddle: \n• Full Event Pass — £50 + booking fee (conference both days + Thursday showcase)\n• Conference Only Pass — £42.50 + booking fee (9:15am–5pm\, 22nd & 23rd October)\n• Showcase gig only — £14 + booking fee \nUn-Convention is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner\, founded in 2008\, and has run 115 events across 5 continents. \nFull details: https://www.unconventionhub.org/\nTickets: https://www.skiddle.com/e/42289190
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/un-convention-manchester-2026-the-uks-grassroots-music-industry-conference/
LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 25 Swan Street\, Manchester M4 5JZ
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:React Advanced London 2026 — AI meets React engineering this October
DESCRIPTION:React Advanced London 2026 \nReact Advanced returns to London this October with a heavy AI angle. Running as a hybrid event (in-person + remote)\, the conference dives deep into how AI is reshaping React and web development. \nKey tracks:\n• AI Agents and Assisted Coding — agentic workflows\, AI-powered code reviews\, and migrating components at scale with AI\n• AI Engineering — building MCP apps with React\, in-browser ML for smart UIs\, and server components as intelligence boundaries\n• Full-Stack Development & Architecture — Next.js cache components\, server components\, and DevOps for React developers\n• Growing to Senior & TechLead — career progression from engineer to staff/principal roles \nFormat:\n• 23 October — In-person day at The Brewery\, London + streamed online with hybrid networking\n• 26 October — Remote day with both tracks streamed across time zones\n• 5+ free and pro workshops around the main event days \nTickets: Various tiers available including remote-only passes. Book at reactadvanced.com \n40+ speakers\, 800+ attendees in London\, 5\,000+ developers joining remotely.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/react-advanced-london-2026-ai-meets-react-engineering-this-october/
LOCATION:The Brewery\, 52 Chiswell Street\, London EC1Y 4SD
CATEGORIES:AI,In person,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T170000
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SUMMARY:SensoriaPro 2026 — Sheffield's music-for-games-and-film industry day is back
DESCRIPTION:SensoriaPro is an informal industry gathering for composers\, filmmakers\, music publishers\, music supervisors\, games developers and festivals. The 2026 edition takes place on Friday 23 October at the Creative Lounge in Sheffield’s Workstation. \nThis year’s guests include Ivor Novello and RTS-nominated composer duo Aaron May and David Ridley (A&D)\, plus TV\, film and games composers. It’s a practical day for anyone working at the intersection of music and visual media — particularly useful for indie game devs looking to understand music supervision\, licensing and collaboration. \nTickets are available via Eventbrite. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensoriapro-2026-tickets-1991979474230
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/sensoriapro-2026-sheffields-music-for-games-and-film-industry-day-is-back/
LOCATION:The Workstation — Creative Lounge\, 15 Paternoster Row\, Sheffield\, S1 2BX
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T210000
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SUMMARY:VR Manchester Meet Up @SODA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for VR MCR: October Meetup & Demos! \n\n\nGet ready for an evening of immersive tech\, presentations\, and hands-on demonstrations at the next VR MCR event. Whether you are a developer\, creator\, or just curious about the future of virtual reality\, come connect with the local VR community. \n\n\nShowcase Your Work: VR Demos Wanted! We are actively looking for VR demos to feature during the event. If you have a project\, game\, or application you would like to share\, we want to see it. Please fill out this form to secure your spot and arrange setup. \n\n\nWhen & Where \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 29 October 2026\nTime: 18:00 – 21:00\nLocation: SODA Manchester Metropolitan University\nAddress: 14 Higher Chatham St\, Manchester M15 6ED\n\n\nEvent Schedule \n\n\n18:00 – 18:30: Arrival & Welcome\n18:30 – 19:00: Immersive News\n19:30 – 21:00 VR Demos & Networking\n21:00 – onwards: Post-Event Networking at The Salutation Pub\n\n\nExclusive Attendee Perk: The conversations don’t stop when the venue closes. Join us directly outside at The Salutation Pub for our post-event social. Make sure to grab your VR MCR delegate badge on arrival: showing it at the bar unlocks a 10% discount on all alcoholic drinks. \n\n 
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/vr-manchester-meet-up-soda/
LOCATION:SODA Manchester Metropolitan University\, 14 Higher Chatham St\, Manchester\, M15 6ED
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T235959
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SUMMARY:frame:work:london 2026 — the live-pixel conference returns to 180 Studios (Nov 5–8)
DESCRIPTION:The fourth edition of frame:work:london lands at 180 Studios this November\, bringing together media server programmers\, screens producers\, content designers and systems engineers for four days of talks\, workshops and hands-on exploration. If you work at the intersection of live events\, installations and virtual production\, this is where the people building next-generation visual experiences gather. Early-bird registration is open now. \nGet tickets and full details
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/frameworklondon-2026-the-live-pixel-conference-returns-to-180-studios-nov-5-8/
LOCATION:180 Studios\, 180 The Strand\, London WC2R 1EA
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T142032Z
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SUMMARY:Creator Brands LIVE — the O2 summit for creator-led businesses\, 5 November
DESCRIPTION:A new one-day summit at The O2 Indigo exploring how creators evolve into founders and build scalable consumer brands. Creator Brands LIVE unites creators\, investors\, brand founders and service providers across the full creator-commerce value chain. \nThe agenda covers the shift from "creator to CEO" — including panels on no-code brand launches\, AI-powered content and product development\, social storefronts (TikTok Shop\, Instagram)\, valuation and investor truths\, and the convergence of creators\, platforms and commerce. \nThe practical stuff:\n• When: 5 November 2026\n• Where: The O2 Indigo\, London SE10 0DX\n• Tickets: From £95 (Open Access) / £175 (Insider Pass) / £395 (VIP Founders Circle) — early bird ends August\n• Format: In-person with global live stream from 2:30pm\n• Who it’s for: Creators thinking about product or brand extensions\, founder-creators\, investors in the creator economy\, and anyone interested in the business infrastructure behind influence \nA focused day with serious operator content — less "inspirational keynote\," more "here’s how the numbers actually work."
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/creator-brands-live-the-o2-summit-for-creator-led-businesses-5-november/
LOCATION:The O2 Indigo\, Peninsula Square\, London SE10 0DX
CATEGORIES:In person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:UX Brighton 2026: Emerging Methods — find out what's worth trying next
DESCRIPTION:UX Brighton returns to the Brighton Dome on Friday 6 November with a theme that feels purpose-built for the current moment: Emerging Methods. \nThe team has gathered practitioners experimenting at the edges of UX\, ready to cut through the noise and tell you what’s actually working. Confirmed speakers include Vivek Gopinath (Lead User Researcher at IBM\, specialising in ML-driven UX innovation)\, Prama Ayalasomayajula (leading research at HubSpot\, writing for UX Collective and Mind the Product)\, and Chiara Scarabotti (UX Lead at Springer Nature\, focused on untangling complex systems). \nThe promise is practical: leave with a clearer sense of which new approaches deserve your attention\, which borrowed techniques translate well to UX\, and which old methods are finally practical. Whether you’re a researcher\, designer or developer\, the aim is to send you home knowing exactly where to focus next. \nBook now for 2026
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ux-brighton-2026-emerging-methods-find-out-whats-worth-trying-next/
LOCATION:Brighton Dome\, Church Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1UE
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:UX Brighton 2026: Emerging Methods
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of UX haven’t changed — find out what people need\, design solutions\, test them\, build them. What’s changing is how we do each of these things. UX Brighton 2026 brings together practitioners experimenting at the edges to tell you what’s actually working: which new approaches are worth your attention\, which borrowed techniques translate well to UX\, and which old methods are finally practical. Seven speakers cover mixed-method research\, behavioural design\, AI-driven personalisation\, and more. Group discounts available (5+ tickets save 20%\, 10+ save 25%).
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ux-brighton-2026-emerging-methods/
LOCATION:Brighton Dome\, Church Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1UE
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T235959
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SUMMARY:AdventureX 2026 — the UK's only narrative games convention\, London 7-8 Nov
DESCRIPTION:AdventureX is the UK’s only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming. Now in its 15th year\, the volunteer-run event brings together developers and gamers passionate about interactive storytelling. Expect exhibits\, talks\, panels and game demos spanning retro pixel-hunts to rich branching narratives. The event is fully inclusive with professional BSL interpreters for all talks and panels. \nSaturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026 at LSBU Hub\, London. Applications to exhibit and speak are open now.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/adventurex-2026-the-uks-only-narrative-games-convention-london-7-8-nov/
LOCATION:LSBU Hub\, London South Bank University\, 100–116 London Road\, Elephant and Castle\, London SE1 6LN
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260715T100838Z
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SUMMARY:AI and Games Conference 2026 returns to London this November
DESCRIPTION:Europe’s leading conference on AI in game development is back for its third year\, moving to Here East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park\, London. \nWhen: Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 November 2026\nWhere: Here East\, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park\, London\nWho: Game AI developers\, researchers and enthusiasts from across the industry \nOver two days and two parallel tracks\, you’ll hear in-depth talks from the teams driving AI in today’s biggest titles. Past speakers have included Creative Assembly\, Electronic Arts\, Epic Games\, CD Projekt Red\, Sony AI\, AWS for Games\, Unity\, Ubisoft\, Riot Games and more. \nTickets: Early-bird tickets are on sale now from £75\, with subsidised indie and student options available. Book here. \nSpeak: The call for speakers is open until 3 August 2026 — whether you’re indie\, AAA\, mobile\, console\, researcher or hobbyist\, submit your talk at submit.aiandgamesconference.com. \nNo hype\, no nonsense — just real insights on AI in video games. Follow updates at aiandgamesconference.com.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ai-and-games-conference-2026-returns-to-london-this-november/
LOCATION:Here East\, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park\, London
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:The Funding Formula 2026 — Ukie's games finance conference returns to Glaziers Hall
DESCRIPTION:Ukie (the UK games and interactive entertainment trade body) is bringing back The Funding Formula on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Glaziers Hall\, London — a full-day B2B conference (9:30am–5:30pm) positioned as a one-of-a-kind event in the gaming calendar for studios\, founders\, and anyone trying to navigate how games and interactive entertainment actually get funded. \n\n\n\nExpect investors\, funders and industry operators in the room\, with sessions focused on the money side of making games — a gap most creative conferences skip entirely. Tickets run £99–£299 depending on tier. \n\n\n\nDetails: 10 November 2026\, Glaziers Hall\, 9 Montague Close\, London SE1 9DD. Tickets and agenda: The Funding Formula 2026 on Eventbrite
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/the-funding-formula-2026-ukies-games-finance-conference-returns-to-glaziers-hall/
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:AI Creative Summit 2026 — BFI Southbank takeover for media and entertainment AI
DESCRIPTION:The AI Creative Summit returns for its most ambitious edition yet\, taking over the iconic BFI Southbank and transforming it into a dynamic\, festival-style hub dedicated to the future of AI in media\, entertainment and the creative industries. Three content streams across the venue. \nWhen: Wednesday 11 November 2026\nWhere: BFI Southbank\, Belvedere Road\, London SE1 8XT\nWho for: Media professionals\, broadcasters\, filmmakers\, producers and creative technologists exploring AI in content\nTickets: On sale now via the AI Creative Summit website \nOrganised by Broadcast / MBI\, the summit has grown year-on-year and now expands to a full BFI Southbank takeover.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ai-creative-summit-2026-bfi-southbank-takeover-for-media-and-entertainment-ai/
LOCATION:BFI Southbank\, Belvedere Road\, London SE1 8XT
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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SUMMARY:ffconf 2026 — the UK's web conference for developers who still give a damn
DESCRIPTION:A room full of people who still give a damn about the web and its community. ffconf returns to Brighton’s Duke of York’s Cinema on Friday 13 November for eight sessions covering accessibility\, AI\, web components\, tools\, community and workplace culture. Curated by Remy Sharp and Julie Sharp of Left Logic\, the day is designed to be experienced rather than bookmarked — with incredibly comfortable cinema seats\, an after-party to socialise and play board games\, and an inclusion scholarship programme to lower barriers. Whether you’re a developer\, designer\, or anyone who works with the web and hasn’t stopped caring about it\, this is one of the UK’s most welcoming and genuinely inspiring days out.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/ffconf-2026-the-uks-web-conference-for-developers-who-still-give-a-damn/
LOCATION:Duke of York’s Cinema\, Preston Circus\, Brighton BN1 4NA
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:Animex 2026 — the UK's biggest animation\, VFX and games festival returns to Teesside
DESCRIPTION:Animex is an international festival of animation\, VFX and games hosted by Teesside University for over 27 years. The 2026 edition runs 16–21 November with a packed programme including Animex AVFX\, Animex Game\, Animex Concept Art\, professional workshops\, portfolio reviews\, and a dedicated research and innovation conference. It’s one of the longest-running creative tech festivals in the UK and draws speakers from major games and film studios. \nIf you’re working in animation\, VFX\, games or immersive media\, this is a cornerstone event. Student and industry passes are typically available — check the site for ticket tiers. \nhttps://animex.tees.ac.uk/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/animex-2026-the-uks-biggest-animation-vfx-and-games-festival-returns-to-teesside/
LOCATION:Teesside University\, Digital Life Building\, Middlesbrough\, TS1 3BX
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:BEYOND 2026 — the UK's leading immersive and creative tech conference\, MediaCity Salford\, 23–25 November
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND 2026\n23–25 November 2026 · The Lowry\, MediaCity\, Salford \nThe UK’s leading conference for research and innovation at the edge of culture\, research and emerging technology. Now in its 8th year. \nThree days of talks\, workshops\, showcases and networking. First speakers announced include Kim-Leigh Pontin (Interactive Experience Creative Lead\, Merlin Entertainments) and Ruth Mackenzie CBE (Director of Arts\, British Council). \nStrong focus on immersive experiences\, XR\, and creative R&D. Right on our doorstep at MediaCity. \nhttps://beyondconference.org/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/beyond-2026-the-uks-leading-immersive-and-creative-tech-conference-mediacity-salford-23-25-november/
LOCATION:The Lowry\, Pier 8\, Salford Quays\, Salford M50 3AZ
CATEGORIES:In person,XR
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SUMMARY:Artist Social at FACT — celebrate the 2026 Digital Artists in Residence
DESCRIPTION:FACT Liverpool is hosting a free Artist Social on Friday 27 November 2026\, 6pm\, to celebrate the work of its 2026 Digital Artists in Residence — Jessica El Mal\, April Martin and Zara Truss-Giles. \nThe three artists have spent their residencies in FACT’s Studio/Lab working with Unreal Engine as a starting point — experimenting with game technologies\, digital world-building\, movement\, sound and interactive storytelling. Expect early iterations of everything from imagined digital landscapes and interactive performance to experimental instruments and spatial sound. \nFree\, but booking is essential. The 2026 residencies are delivered by FACT in partnership with DaDa\, Homotopia and Lucid Games. \nDetails: 27 November 2026\, 18:00\, FACT Liverpool\, 88 Wood Street\, L1 4DQ. Book via FACT’s event page
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/artist-social-at-fact-celebrate-the-2026-digital-artists-in-residence/
LOCATION:FACT Liverpool\, 88 Wood Street\, Liverpool L1 4DQ
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T235959
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SUMMARY:CVMP 2026 — Europe's visual media production conference returns to BFI Southbank
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd ACM SIGGRAPH European Conference on Visual Media Production — CVMP 2026 — is back at BFI Southbank on 8–9 December\, and the first keynote alone makes it worth a look. \nVictor Perez — VFX supervisor whose credits include The Dark Knight Rises\, Rogue One and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — opens with "The Beauty of Imperfection: Human Craft in the Age of AI"\, arguing that as AI makes flawless imagery trivial\, what defines the future of the image is craft: selection\, restraint\, and meaning over spectacle. That’s a proper thesis for anyone working in film\, VFX or virtual production right now. \nCVMP’s whole thing is bridging research and practice — it brings together production and post specialists from film\, broadcast and games with imaging\, graphics\, computer vision and animation researchers. Expect full and short papers\, demos and industry talks\, plus the CVMP Technical Awards recognising research innovation. \nThe call for submissions (papers\, demos\, industry talks) is currently open if you want to present\, and award nominations are open too. Registration details are on the site. \nMore at https://www.cvmp-conference.org/2026/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/cvmp-2026-europes-visual-media-production-conference-returns-to-bfi-southbank/
LOCATION:BFI Southbank\, Belvedere Road\, London SE1 8XT
CATEGORIES:AI,In person
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