A chance for visitors to the summit to explore the expo area featuring businesses from CGP programme. Teas and coffees served.
14:00-19:00 | 30 January 2025
The Bond, Birmingham
Investment in the West Midlands
Announcing the Big Creative UK Summit: Investment in the West Midlands! Join us for a celebration of the Create Growth Programme and a showcase of the West Midland'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. The Create Growth Programme is delivered by Creative UK in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority and Create Central. Register for your free ticket today.
AGENDA
14:00 Registration and networking
14:45 Introduction
Programme opened by summit host, Marverine Cole Journalist and broadcaster.
Introduction from Nick Pinks, board member of Create Central and founder Covatic.
15:00 Pitch presentations from Create Growth Programme Founders
With feedback from a panel including Ali Kazmi, Craig McVoy and Nick Pinks.
Coffee will be served at a break during these presentations.
16:25 Investment in the Creative Industries panel
Examining the opportunities and problem solving the barriers. Panel including:
Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE
Helen Oldham, Co-Founder of the Lifted Project
17:00 Fireside chat with Caroline Norbury CEO Creative UK and Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands
17:40 Drinks reception
Another opportunity to visit the expo area
LOCATION
📌 THE BOND,
180-182 FAZELEY STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B5 5SE
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 events@wearecreative.uk
What is the programme for the event?
Please stay tuned for updates, including the full programme, over the coming months.
