About this Event
BEYOND DESIGN: Creative Industry Conference 2026 is a one-day event that brings together creatives, industry professionals, and thought leaders to explore ideas, opportunities, and the changing landscape of the UK creative sector.
Built around the theme Talent | Industry | Opportunity, the conference creates a space for meaningful conversations about building creative careers, developing professional skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, culture and creating sustainable opportunities within the industry.
The event brings together speakers from brand communication, technology, visual arts, design, education, content creation, fitness and business, offering different perspectives and experiences.
Attendees can expect panel discussions and real conversations, practical insights on developing creative careers, opportunities to network and connect with other creatives, and discussions around jobs, business and industry opportunities.
Whether you're a designer, artist, photographer, filmmaker, content creator, student, entrepreneur or simply interested in the creative industries, BEYOND DESIGN is an opportunity to learn, connect, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Saturday, 10 October 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
129 Cottingham Road, Hull, HU5 2DH
FREE FOR ALL
BEYOND DESIGN - People. Ideas. Opportunities.
Arrivals
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Arrival, Registration & Networking
Info: Guest arrival, registration and an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and industry professionals.
Welcome & Introduction
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Welcome to BEYOND DESIGN
Info: Opening remarks introducing the conference theme: Talent, Industry & Opportunity.
Speaker Sessions
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:40 PM
Speaker Sessions – All Speakers
Info: Hear from five speakers across branding, technology, visual arts, design, education, content creation and business as they share practical insights, experiences and perspectives on creativity, career growth and opportunities within the creative industry.
Panel Discussion & Q&A
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:20 PM
BEYOND DESIGN: Panel Conversation & Q&A
Info: All speakers come together for a wider conversation on creative careers, industry challenges, opportunities and audience questions.
Networking
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
Info: Wrap up the conference with key takeaways, acknowledgements and an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships with speakers and fellow creatives.
Event venue & nearby stays
129 Cottingham Rd, 129 Cottingham Road, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
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