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SUMMARY:Creative Conference 2026: The Art of Significance
DESCRIPTION:Creative Conference: The Art of Significance\nTuesday 29th September 2026 · 09:30 – 15:00 \nIn a world of constant noise\, this one-day conference explores what it really takes to earn attention. \nThe event brings together marketers and creatives who want to move beyond the chaos of "more" and focus on creating work that truly matters. Expect keynotes\, panels\, fireside chats and plenty of chances to connect with others shaping the future of creative work. Whether you’re a startup or a global brand\, you’ll gain practical insights to help elevate your ideas and creative output. \nConfirmed speaker: Jo Scott\, Founder & Group Managing Partner at Truth Creative \nBook tickets \nCost: £75 + VAT (pro-manchester member) / £110 + VAT (non-member) early bird rate
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/creative-conference-2026-the-art-of-significance/
LOCATION:1 Circle Square\, 3 Symphony Park\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M1 7FS
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:DIBI 2026 — Edinburgh's digital design & development conference
DESCRIPTION:A two-day digital product and tech conference exploring commercial\, creative and technical domains. Features industry-leading speakers\, interactive workshops\, and networking. \nSpeakers 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. \nEarly-bird tickets £225 (+VAT) until 31 July.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/dibi-2026-edinburghs-digital-design-development-conference/
LOCATION:Dynamic Earth\, 112 Holyrood Road\, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:IndieGameBusiness® Sessions: The Path from Storefront to Success
DESCRIPTION:IndieGameBusiness® Sessions: The Path from Storefront to Success \nThe industry’s longest-running free video game conference for indie developers\, publishers\, and service providers returns this September with a focus on what happens after you ship: turning storefront visibility into sustained\, profitable success. \nWhat it covers:\n• Post-launch strategy and storefront optimisation\n• Marketing and community building beyond release week\n• Data-driven decisions for long-tail sales\n• Practical sessions from industry veterans \nThis is an online event\, free to attend\, with sessions running from 1 PM to 9 PM UTC (9 AM–5 PM EDT). The conference has previously featured speakers from Epic Games\, Google\, Kickstarter\, Global Game Jam\, and IGDA. \nSpeakers and full agenda are still being announced — the September 2026 lineup will be confirmed on the site closer to the date. \nRegister free on Eventbrite \nFull info on IndieGameBusiness.com
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/indiegamebusiness-sessions-the-path-from-storefront-to-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:RE:FORMAT Games x Tech Industry Summit — Liverpool\, 1 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:RE:FORMAT returns to Liverpool on 1 October 2026 for a full-day B2B summit bringing together the UK’s games and creative-tech industries. Hosted at Brabners in Liverpool\, the day features business networking\, panel discussions led by industry CEOs and business leaders\, and an evening mixer at Dicey Reilly’s with live music and keynote presentations. Organised by FORMAT Group — the UK’s largest video game events organisation — this is a solid opportunity for indies\, studios and tech founders looking to make real business connections outside London. \nDate: 1 October 2026\nVenue: Brabners\, Liverpool (evening mixer at Dicey Reilly’s\, Wolstenholme Square\, Liverpool L1 4JJ)\nTickets: Available via EventsList or direct from FORMAT Group
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/reformat-games-x-tech-industry-summit-liverpool-1-october-2026/
LOCATION:Brabners\, Liverpool\, (Evening mixer at Dicey Reilly's\, Wolstenholme Square\, Liverpool L1 4JJ)
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T235959
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SUMMARY:IAM: Gaming Expo — Scotland's new indie games expo debuts in Elgin\, 3 Oct
DESCRIPTION: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 Studios and Hunted Cow Games. \nCalls are open now for game submissions\, speakers/workshops\, vendors/artists and sponsors.
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/iam-gaming-expo-scotlands-new-indie-games-expo-debuts-in-elgin-3-oct/
LOCATION:UHI Moray\, Alexander Graham Bell Centre\, Elgin\, Moray IV30 1QH
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260715T100935Z
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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
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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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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:20261021T180000
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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:20261026T160000
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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: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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T235959
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T173000
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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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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
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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: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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DTSTAMP:20260811T155850Z
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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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