Industry Showcase - Creative Industries & Innovation: From Ideas to Impact

Kingston School of Art (KSA) is delighted to invite industry partners, businesses, and public-sector organisations to our Industry Showcase 2026 — a dynamic, cross-disciplinary event connecting creative expertise with real-world challenges and opportunities.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural industry focused showcase, this expanded event brings together academics, practitioners, and technical specialists from across:

• Architecture & Landscape
• Art & Performance
• Film, Photography & Media
• Design (Fashion, Graphics, 3D, Illustration & Animation)
• Creative Industries, Journalism, Curation and Cultural Studies

What to Expect:

As part of KSA’s Degree Show, this year’s Showcase offers a unique, immersive experience, giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the spaces where creative work is developed and delivered:

• Live Studio Walkthroughs — explore academic work and research in real-time, witnessing ideas evolve from concept to outcome
• Specialist Facilities — visit workshops, studios, and digital labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology
• Meet the Experts — engage with academics and technical specialists who support and drive creative research
• Meet Our Graduates — connect with this year’s graduates and discover the projects they have been developing, showcasing emerging talent and innovation
• Discover Innovative Approaches — see work spanning sustainable and circular design, digital production, storytelling, design innovation, and performance, highlighting the breadth of expertise across KSA

Why Attend?

This event is designed to foster practical, outcome-focused connections between industry and academia, providing opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and share expertise. You will be able to:

• Access Expertise — tap into creative, technical, and strategic insight
• Explore Solutions — discover innovative approaches to organisational challenges
• Build Partnerships — through:

• Consultancy
• CPD & Executive Education
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
• Collaborative / contract research
• Funded innovation projects
• Access to specialist facilities

By attending, you will gain first-hand insight into how Kingston School of Art can support your organisation’s goals while building meaningful partnerships that drive innovation and real-world impact.

Event Programme:

• Welcome & Introduction
• Knowledge Exchange Overview
• Insight & Impact Sessions
• Studio Walkthroughs
• Networking & Next Steps

Drinks and nibbles will be provided during the event. Please provide any dietary and accessbility requirements when registering your place.

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