Un-Convention Manchester returns: 22–23 October 2026 Un-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. The two-day conference brings together hundreds of pioneering artists, managers, labels, promoters and festivals from over 50 towns and cities ... Read more
React Advanced London 2026 React 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. Key tracks: • AI Agents and Assisted Coding — agentic workflows, AI-powered code reviews, and migrating components at ... Read more
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. This year's guests include Ivor Novello and RTS-nominated composer duo Aaron May and David Ridley (A&D), plus TV, film and games composers. ... Read more
Join us for VR MCR: October Meetup & Demos! Get 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. Showcase Your Work: VR Demos Wanted! ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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. The agenda covers the shift from "creator to CEO" — including panels on no-code brand launches, AI-powered content and ... Read more
UX Brighton returns to the Brighton Dome on Friday 6 November with a theme that feels purpose-built for the current moment: Emerging Methods. The 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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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. When: Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 November 2026 Where: Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Who: Game AI developers, researchers and enthusiasts from across the industry Over two days and ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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. When: Wednesday 11 November 2026 Where: BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London ... Read more