The Big Creative UK Summit – Investment in Cornwall and Devon

Showcasing the region's creative industries
Creative UK Summit
 

  • University of Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth

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The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment in Cornwall & Devon
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business is delighted to host the Creative UK regional summit in Plymouth, celebrating the Create Growth Programme and a showcase of the region's creative industries. The day will consist of bold conversations with industry-leading speakers, dynamic pitching, an exhibition of the creative companies supported by Creative UK and insightful networking.
Attendees can explore opportunities for investment and growth, and hear more about commercial success and creative innovation right across the economy, driven by areas such as film, TV, music, fashion and Createch.
  • Investment-ready opportunities: Access exclusive opportunities to invest in high-potential creative businesses, backed by innovation and commercial viability.
  • Strategic insights: Gain insider knowledge on how national and regional government policies are actively supporting growth and shaping the future of the creative economy.
  • Proven success stories: See firsthand examples of scalable growth, driven by innovation and sustained by robust public and private sector partnerships.
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University of Plymouth

12:15 – 13:30 | Expo open for networking
13:15 – 14:00 | The role of anchor businesses for industry success
16:15 – 17:00 | Investing in imagination and innovation
17:15 – 17:30 | Closing performances: Creativity follows the inspired
17:30 | Networking drinks and nibbles

Arts University Plymouth

12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch, networking and expo open
14:15 – 15:00 | Female founder investment stories and live pitch event
15:15 –16:00 | How the screen industry is reframing regional success
15:30 | Peninsular circular economies in design and manufacture

Additional activity

17:30 – 19:30 | The Box Exhibition Launch of John Lyons: Carnivalesque and Wind Rush in the Far South West (speeches at 18:00)
19:00 – 20:30 | Creative UK Short Film Selection – Devon and Cornwall: a free screening of the best short film commissions in 2024, curated by Screen Cornwall, Screen Devon and Exeter Phoenix's Two Short Nights. (Venue: Plymouth Arts Cinema)
 

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