Investment in West Yorkshire

09:30-14:30, 6 February 2025

Great Victoria Hotel, Bradford

Investment in West Yorkshire

Announcing the Big Creative UK Summit: Investment in West Yorkshire! Join us for a celebration of the Create Growth Programme and a showcase of West Yorkshire'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. Register for your free ticket today.

AGENDA

09:30am - Arrivals

Join us for breakfast in our exhibition space, where you can see first-hand the creative businesses the region has to offer.

10:00am - Welcome

An introduction from the day's host, Sharon Jandu

10:15am - Welcome from Caroline Norbury OBE, CEO Creative UK
10:30am - Keynote from Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
10:45am - Panel: Investment in the West Yorkshire Creative Sector
11:30am - Coffee break
11:45am - Pitch panel
12:15pm - Lunch

Join us for lunch in our expo space.

13:15pm - Panel: Economic legacy of city of culture
14:30pm - Expo

LOCATION

📌 GREAT VICTORIA HOTEL, BRADFORD

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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 helen.parker@wearecreative.uk

What is the programme for the event?

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

Create Growth Programme
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Innovate UK
Delivered in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority
With support from Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture