Tuesday 4th March 2025
King’s Place, London
The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment for Growth is a landmark event, showcasing the extraordinary power of the UK’s creative sector to supercharge economic growth through gaming, film, TV, media, fashion, design, publishing, CreaTech, heritage, culture and more.
Investors, creatives, entrepreneurs and policy makers are invited to join us for a day of bold conversations, dynamic pitching, and insightful networking.
The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks - sign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear!
Keynote speaker
Speakers
Vanessa Spence
Executive Vice President, Creative, ASOS
Vanessa Spence
Executive Vice President, Creative, ASOS
More speaker announcements coming soon - register your interest below!
£220 (Inc VAT + Fees)
£540 (Inc VAT + Fees)
TICKETS
Early bird tickets can be secured until 17th January 2025.
Discounted tickets are available for Creative UK members. Keep an eye on your inbox for a discount code, or get in touch with our team today to find out more.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss how your organisation could participate in this event, please contact events@wearecreative.uk.
ABOUT THE 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 in GVA to the UK.
Attendees can expect:
- 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.
Early bird tickets can be secured until 17th January 2025. Discounted tickets are available for Creative UK members. Keep an eye on your inbox for a discount code, or get in touch with our team today to find out more.
LOCATION
Kings Place is an exciting venue in central London located just a short walk away from the King’s Cross and St Pancras train stations.
Created by acclaimed architects Dixon Jones, the space includes a stunning concert hall, versatile event areas, and art galleries, all housed in a building designed with sustainability in mind.
📌 KINGS PLACE, LONDON, N1 9AG
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is your approach to accessibility?
We celebrate difference – respecting the humanity and creativity in everyone. We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities, talents and physical and cognitive differences.
The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment for Growth aims to provide an accessible experience for our speakers, performers, and guests. We try to make sure that there aren’t any barriers that make it difficult or impossible for anyone to engage.
We recognise there are many and varied requirements and if there is something we have missed, please bring this to our attention by emailing events@wearecreative.uk
How can I get involved as a speaker, performer or partner?
Great question! We'd love to hear from you. To get involved as a speaker, performer or partner please email events@wearecreative.uk
What is the programme for the event?
Please stay tuned for updates, including the full programme, over the coming months.
What sustainability measures are being taken?
Creative UK has recently partnered with tech start-up Zerofy, a UK-based sustainability and decarbonisation software platform. Zerofy will support our organisation’s mission to realise our Planet pledge, placing sustainability measures at the core of our business and creative operations.
You can read more about our partnership here.
Below are some ways you can help to make your participation in the Summit more sustainable.
Domestic Travel
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Coaches are the greenest way to travel.
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Record your train journey on the Trainline pledge website - every journey recorded will result in a tree planted.
International Travel
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Skip airport queues and reduce your carbon footprint.
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Flying economy class emits over 60% less emissions than business class.
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When all other possibilities for carbon reduction have been explored, look to off-set your remaining carbon emissions.
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Although some airlines offer you the choice to opt in to carbon off-set online, we recommend avoiding these.
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Hold an internationally recognised certification (VCS, Gold Standard).
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Do more than switch one fossil fuel for another.
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Be monitored to ensure carbon reductions are achieved.
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Cause no harm to local communities.
Accommodation
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The Corner Hotel in London puts sustainability at the core of it's operations and is redefining hospitality through its commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Compared to the industry average, The Corner Hotel emits 67% less CO2 emissions and uses 41% less water.
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To book, enter the promo code CREATIVEUK at the checkout.
Recycling
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There will be recycling bins around the venue, but it is your responsibility to ensure your waste goes into the correct bin.
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There could be samples and freebies at the event, so bring a bag with you to avoid any single use carriers.
This event is delivered with support from the Create Growth Programme.