Investment for Growth: The Big Creative UK Summit

There has never been a more exciting time to explore investment opportunities in the creative sector.

Recently named as a priority in the UK Government’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy, the Cultural and Creative Industries are currently growing at three times the rate of the rest of the UK economy.

At The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment for Growth, hear more about the kinds of commercial success that can come from investing in a sector worth £125bn to the UK.

• Proven Success Stories: Learn more about scalable growth and successful commercial investment with our programme of panel discussions
• Investment-Ready Opportunities: Access exclusive opportunities to invest in high-growth potential creative businesses, from a range of sub-sectors (fashion, design, film and more) from across the UK
• Strategic Insights: Gain insider knowledge on how national and regional government policies are actively supporting growth and shaping the future of the creative economy.

Info: ​The UK Government have made it clear: national inclusive growth is their priority. Chaired by Lara Carmona, Creative UK’s Director of Policy and Engagement, this panel will explore how growth can be achieved through targeted investment across the UK, using the Create Growth Programme (CGP) and the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme (CCIP) as two clear examples of success. With insights from Stephen Welton, Chair of the British Business Bank, as well as representatives from central government and the North East Combined Authority, this session will also reflect on the value of creative placemaking, where ROI is both economic and social.

Info: The Cultural and Creative Industries contribute £125bn to the economy every year. But the value of creativity goes far beyond GVA – and when investors and creatives join forces, the results can be astonishing. In this session, Caroline Norbury OBE, Chief Executive of Creative UK, is joined by Robert Peston, ITV News’ Political Editor – and co-host of ‘The Rest is Money’ podcast, to reflect on the incredible opportunities within our world-class creative industries, and how investing in creativity can drive real economic returns.

Info: Creative businesses are built on vision – but how is that vision sustained and scaled over time, and what does a great creative business plan look like? This session offers a fascinating insight into how pragmatism and passion can work together, exploring the creative / producer partnerships which are often at the heart of global success. Hear from successful founders and drivers in the worlds of TV & screen, fashion, games, advertising and marketing and other sub-sectors within the Creative Industries. Featuring Vanessa Spence, Senior Creative Director at ASOS.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, United Kingdom