Investment For Growth Summit | Cornwall & Devon

9.30am Arrivals & Expo of Creative UK Create Growth Businesses

10.45am Welcome Speeches

Creative UK host - Yasmin Jones Henry

Executive Dean of University of Plymouth - Professor Chris Bennewith

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Arts University Plymouth - Professor Stephen Felmingham

11am Creative Industries Keynote

Dawn Bebe, Founder, Co-CEO, Equality and Diversity Lead, Crowdfunder

11.30am Driving Growth in the Creative Industries: A Devon & Cornwall Perspective

Chaired by Professor Emma Hunt, Vice Chancellor & Chief Executive, Falmouth University.

Panellists: Joanne Evans (Creative Industries Consultant and Investor) Edward Tellwright (British Business Bank) & Lara Carmona (Director of Policy and Engagement Creative UK)

12:15pm Close of morning session and opening of second expo site: Arts University Plymouth

12.15 -1.30pm Expo open for Networking

1.15pm - 2pm The role of anchor businesses for industry success

Chaired by John Brown CEO Cornwall Chamber of Commerce

Panellists: Chris Weavill (Hertzian) Lindsey Hall (Real Ideas) Rob Davey (Silverstream)

4.15 - 5pm Investing in imagination and innovation

Host: Deborah Watson (Innovate UK)

Keynote by Steph Hammil (Innovation Consultant)

Pitching : MapYourEvent, Nautoguide Bosena, Filmily, Xig Xag

Keynote by Rob Vickery (Angel Investor & Entrepreneur)

5.15 - 5.30pm Closing Performances: Creativity follows the inspired

Yasmin Jones Henry

Guest performers: Matthew Thomason, Sue Hill & Malaika Kegode

5.30pm Networking drinks & nibbles

VJ/DJ Set by Mrs Animation

Projection mapping on The Box

12.45 - 2pm Lunch Networking & Expo open

2:15 - 3pm Female founder investment stories & live pitch event

Host & Speaker: Jody Tableporter (Director, Nations and Regions Investment Funds, British Business Bank

Keynote: Dr Vivienne Heyhoe (Wellspring Global)

Pitches & Lighting Talk: Impossible Producing, JamUp! ASONE, Top Stylista

3.15pm - 4pm How the screen industry is reframing regional success

Panel Chair: Mark Hewis (Aardman Animation & Academy)

Lightning talk: Satya, Alucinari, MindFeast, Yellow Mouse, Engine House

Panel: Denzil Monk (Bosena), Will Higbee (Screen Devon) Laura Giles (Screen Cornwall) Katie Goode (Triangular Pixels)

3.30pm Peninsular Circular Economies in Design & Manufacture

Fab Lab South West Panel Discussion and tour

Chair: Yasmin Jones Henry (Raeburn E20 & Financial Times Fashion Writer)

Panel: Ben Mundy Manager of Fab Lab South West) John Mathers (British Design Fund), David Kirklands (Kirkland Fraser Moor Architects & DLab) Associate Professor Stephanie Owens (Arts University Plymouth)

7.00 - 8.30pm Creative UK Short Film Selection | Devon & Cornwall

Date: Friday 7th February, 7pm - 8:30pm

Venue: Plymouth Arts Cinema

A free screening of the best short film commissions in 2024, curated by Screen Cornwall, Screen Devon and Exeter Phoenix's Two Short Nights.

5.30 - 7.30pm - The Box Exhibition Launch

John Lyons: Carnivalesque and Wind Rush in the Far South West

Date: Friday 7th February, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (speeches at 6pm)

Venue: The Box Plymouth

All welcome

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

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.

This is a must-attend moment to connect with key stakeholders, network with industry leaders, and get inspired by the businesses shaping our creative future. Secure your tickets today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question?

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 suzie.west@wearecreative.uk

What is the programme for the event?

Please stay tuned for updates, including the full programme, over the coming months.

Do you have any PARKING AND ACCESS information for the event?

For the UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Address: Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA

Guidance on getting to Plymouth and the University of Plymouth campus can be found here Getting here - University of Plymouth

Park and ride is a good option for getting into the city centre if you’re travelling by car. Services run Monday to Saturday from three locations around the city.

Access guides for the campus and buildings are available on AccessAble. If you have any questions, please get in touch with their Disability Inclusion Services team.

Find somewhere to park in Plymouth.

For the ARTS UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH

Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth PL4 8AT

If you are travelling via car, the postcode PL4 8BA , which will lead to Regent Street Public Car Park, just next door to our Tavistock Place campus. Alternatively, parking is available at the Drake Circus Shopping Centre just across the road, or the Barcode just off Bretonside. There is also a limited amount of on-street parking on Regent Street.

There’s limited parking for disabled access only at Tavistock Place. For more information about parking, visit the Plymouth City Council website at plymouth.gov.uk/parking, or plymouth.gov.uk/parkandride.