Creative Partnerships Conference 2026

The Creative Partnerships Conference (CPC) is Scotland’s flagship conference, centring Black creatives and celebrating artists from other underrepresented backgrounds and their allies. This Be United programme delivers a series of vibrant national events where art, industry and inclusion meet.

Building from our four Scotland-wide Micro CPC events, this year’s main Creative Partnerships Conference event will take place on 15th and 16th October at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Glasgow, bringing together an innovative programme of workshops, showcases, panels, skill-sharing and networking sessions, and so much more.

Across the two days, we’ll explore a range of areas including Legal & Finance, Creative Development, Technology, Marketing & PR, and Wellness & Wellbeing.

The theme and full programme will be announced soon - watch this space!

Early bird tickets are available with a special promotional code, so you can secure your place at a discounted rate before the full programme is announced.

Keep an eye out for the early bird offer on our channels!

The CPC centres Black creatives and artists from underrepresented backgrounds, students, industry professionals and allies across the creative sector, creating a space to connect, learn, share experiences and celebrate your work alongside peers, industry leaders and allies. This is the place to build meaningful connections, discover opportunities, develop your practice and help shape the future of our industry.

The conference will take place at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow. For transport information, click here.

For detailed accessibility information about the venue, including step-free access, lifts, accessible toilets, and other provisions, please click the button below.

Accessibility Information

This is an industry-focused event intended for attendees aged 18 and over.

We would like to thank Creative Scotland, who supports our work through its Multi-Year Funding programme.

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports culture and creativity across all parts of Scotland, distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further information at creativescotland.com. Follow Creative Scotland on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

We are happy to announce our 2026 Creative Partnerships Conference sponsors. We’re deeply grateful for their support in bringing this year's conference to life.

NFTS Scotland is a regional hub of the National Film and Television School, delivering short courses, certificate courses, and diploma courses. They also offer bespoke courses, designed and delivered to support the breadth of talent in Scotland. Perfectly located in the heart of the Scottish Film and TV industry within the BBC Scotland building in Glasgow

BECTU Vision aims to make Scotland’s Film and Television workplaces safer, fairer and greener while developing a skilled and supported workforce. Their programme of events and training is driven by ongoing direct consultation with the industry and is supported by our team’s first-hand experience working in the Film and TV industry. They also provide invaluable networking opportunities to foster relationships and connections within the Film and TV industry no matter what stage of your career or life you are currently at. BECTU Vision is a member of the Screen Training Alliance Scotland which has a shared Code of Practice which promotes fairness, respect and openness across all our work.

Looking to start your career in the screen industries or wanting to build on your expertise? Discover more about training, events and activities funded by ScreenSkills as well as those offered by other training providers here.

DYW West Lothian connects local employers with schools and young people across West Lothian to help build the future workforce the region needs. We make it easy for businesses to get involved from apprenticeships and work experience to career talks and mentoring by handling the school-side admin and helping employers find what works for them. Our focus is simple: real support for real businesses and young people, creating opportunities that benefit both.

is a multi-award winning free arts, culture and events magazine that has been helping Glasgow and Edinburgh residents ‘get a life’ since 1985 and offers the UK’s largest events website. After nearly closing its doors in 2020 due to the pandemic, the magazine fully relaunched in March 2022 under the newly formed List Publishing Ltd, thanks to new investment and a successful crowdfunding campaign. The List won Best Relaunch at the 2023 PPA Awards and then went on to add international publishing to its list of accolades with the introduction of the award-winning Adelaide Summer Festivals Guide and The List Adelaide Winter Festivals Guide. It continues to grow its events arm with ListLive, The List Festival Awards and the award-nominated List Festival Party and Hot 100 events.

We’re proud to partner with The List to amplify the voices of creatives and share our opportunities with an even wider audience!

Don’t Miss Out and get your ticket today! This event is likely to sell out again!

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