GBJAM 14 GBJAM is one of the longest-running and most welcoming online game jams in the indie calendar. The challenge: make a game inspired by the Game Boy. The rules • Resolution: 160×144 pixels • Colours: maximum of 4 on screen at any time • Controls: D-pad, A, B, Select, Start • Duration: 10 days ... Read more
Half-day summit at Park Village Studios exploring creator marketing, influencer economy and brand-creator partnerships. For IAB members, agencies and advertisers.
PLAYBACK is Media Cymru’s two-day festival of innovation, showcasing years of R&D investment into the Welsh media sector. Taking place across Tramshed, Tramshed Tech and fringe venues in Cardiff, the event features keynotes, panels, lightning talks and immersive experiences. Keynotes include Takashi Kudo from teamLab — the Tokyo-based collective known for navigating the convergence of ... Read more
IAAPA Expo Europe is back at ExCeL London for the leisure industry's biggest European trade event. For anyone working at the intersection of immersive tech and out-of-home entertainment, this is the place to see new ride systems, XR attractions, and operational innovations before they reach the public. The show floor covers amusement parks, family entertainment ... Read more
A relaxed evening networking event for immersive creators to meet and meaningfully connect with each other. Open to creators involved in making all forms of live immersive entertainment — from theatre and experience design to VR, AR and mixed reality. When: Monday 21 September 2026, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Where: Temple of Art and Music (TAM) ... Read more
The region's longest-running search marketing meetup expands into a full one-day conference this September. SearchNorwichXL brings 12 of the best SEO speakers in the world to Norwich's historic Maddermarket Theatre on Thursday 24 September. Expect talks covering AI search optimisation, technical SEO for Shopify, how Google's index actually works, and multimodal search. Confirmed speakers include ... Read more
design + AI Summit 24–25 September 2026 · Brighton Dome Two days of talks and workshops for designers working with AI — 500+ designers, no hype, just real conversations about what's actually happening in practice. Topics include how teams are using AI day-to-day, what's changing in design workflows, where human judgement still matters, and what ... Read more
A one-day conference exploring lightfield displays, volumetric capture and spatial media workflows. Speakers include researchers, hardware makers and creative technologists. Thursday 24 September 2026, 10:00–18:00 UTC.
The biennial AND Festival returns for its 2026 edition in Barnsley, South Yorkshire — a weekend of extraordinary art, site-responsive installations, XR experiences, performances and talks. AND Festival (Abandon Normal Devices) is known for platforming radical international and local artists working at the intersection of technology and place. This year the festival activates Barnsley’s industrial ... Read more
Creative Conference: The Art of Significance Tuesday 29th September 2026 · 09:30 – 15:00 In a world of constant noise, this one-day conference explores what it really takes to earn attention. The event brings together marketers and creatives who want to move beyond the chaos of "more" and focus on creating work that truly matters. ... Read more
A two-day digital product and tech conference exploring commercial, creative and technical domains. Features industry-leading speakers, interactive workshops, and networking. Speakers include: Angus Allan (AI Innovation Lead, Version 1), Andy Clarke (Creative Director, Stuff & Nonsense), Mary Borysova (Product Designer, Amazon), Dan Dalton (Director of Product Management, Sage) and more. Early-bird tickets £225 (+VAT) until ... Read more
IAM: Gaming Expo is a new Scottish indie games event launching Saturday 3 October 2026 at UHI Moray in Elgin. Organised by Indie Game Squad, the expo is designed as a full gaming playground with B2B meet-ups, industry talks, tournaments, board games, tabletop sessions, cosplay and live music. Sponsors include Code Wizards Group, Flaming Fowl ... Read more