Fusion Fest 2026

Inspired by creativity. Driven by innovation.
About this Event

As the headline event of Glasgow's Tech Week, this years Fusion Fest is a half-day crossover event connecting the creative and tech sectors across Glasgow through a dynamic programme of ideas, experimentation, collaboration and performance. Delivered by Glasgow City Innovation District in partnership with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Glasgow School of Art, the festival brings together artists, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, researchers, students and industry leaders to explore the growing intersection between creativity and innovation.

Through talks, performances, installations and live demonstrations, Fusion Fest will showcase the people, projects and ideas redefining the relationship between the creative and tech communities- from AI and immersive storytelling to digital design, gaming, music, performance and creative entrepreneurship.

Fusion Fest is designed to inspire new partnerships, spark conversation and open up fresh possibilities for how creative thinking and technological innovation can work together to shape industries, communities and culture.

Our agenda for the event is based around the themes of Flow, Expand and Amplify. Flow: Every great idea begins in motion; Expand: When ideas move, they grow; Amplify: Ideas reach their greatest impact when they are shared. Check back for updates on speakers over the coming weeks.

Join us at Fusion Fest 2026 and be part of the conversations, collaborations and breakthroughs shaping Glasgow’s creative and technological future. Secure your place at Fusion Fest 2026 today.

During the event a photographer and videographer will be capturing the day. If you do not want your photograph taken please speak to a member of staff.

Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Flow: Registration and connection

Info: Register at our front desk, pick up a snack and then take the opportunity to connect with other participants, interact with our demo stands and take part in our live audit. Live demo line up: Afterlight (Lauren Hall); Line of Sight (Madeline Squire/Nicholas Shoesmith); Nightbox (Martin O'Neil); Performance Demo (Jazz Hutsby); The Journey in VR (Austin Wolfe); VR Pharm demo for STEM (B. Robertson); Empire Retold: Glasgow’s 1938 Empire Exhibition in Augmented Reality (Daisy Abbott); AI Research Tools (Kieran Gunn); Visually Impaired/Blind Website Access Support (Abdul Eneser).

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Expand: Welcome to Fusion Fest 2026
Host: Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburúa (Host)

Info: A welcome from your host and the Glasgow City Innovation District followed by our guest poet to set the scene for the day.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
Amplify: Lightening Talks - the Vanguards
Host: Arusa Qureshi (Community Host)

Info: An engaging range of stories and lessons learned from local talent working across both tech and creative industries. Hear from Stephanie Lamprea (Opera/AI); Max Scott Slade (Gaming/Health); Hina Khan (Space); Stacey Hunter (Design); and Andy Pennington (Architecture).

🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Flow: Refreshments and Connecting

Info: A further opportunity to connect with other participants, interact with our demo stands and take part in our live audit.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Expand: Keynote - Peers in Conversation
Host: Alex Reedijk (Community Host)

Info: An in-depth discussion focusing on the need for collaboration between the tech and creative sectors; the barriers that exist; and how we move forward.

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Amplify: 5 Things - The Alchemists
Host: Andy Irvine (Community Host)

Info: Speakers working across the tech and creative space share 5 things that have influenced their entrepreneur journey.

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Expand: Wrap up
Host: Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburúa (Host)

Info: Closing remarks from our host and final thoughts from our guest poet.

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Flow: Happy Hour

Info: Grab a complementary drink at the bar and enjoy music from our DJ, Petrichor (aka Simon Stokes). A final chance to connect with fellow participants and engage with our demo stands.