IW Creative Industries Conference 2024

IW Creative Industries Conference - ‘The Art of Creative Collaboration, Innovation, and Enterprise’

Thu 3 Oct 2024, 9:30am – 5pm FREE
Building 41, Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8BX

Mark your calendars for an unmissable day of creative inspiration, collaboration, and growth! Join us for the IW Creative Industries Conference, a dynamic event designed to empower freelance creative professionals and organisations on the Isle of Wight.

This full-day conference will explore the vital role and future of the creative industries on the Island. Through expert-led keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, you’ll dive deep into the benefits of diversifying income streams, building networks, and fostering innovative collaborations.

This event is carefully curated by the IW Creative Network in partnership with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, offering a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives, expand your horizons, and gain practical insights that can transform your career or business.

• Network with Over 50 Creatives: Engage with a diverse group of creative individuals and organisations from across the Isle of Wight and beyond.
• Expert Insights: Access to thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the creative sector.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Discover new ways to collaborate, innovate, and diversify your creative practice, with a focus on practical advice and real-world applications.
• Personalised Support: Bookable 121 sessions with creative business advisors, offering tailored advice on everything from fundraising to finding new revenue streams.
• Leave Inspired and Informed: Gain a deeper understanding of the creative landscape and leave with actionable ideas and strategies to advance your projects and career.
• Live Streaming: Can’t attend in person? The main event will be live-streamed and documented, making it accessible to all by media company Skinny Mammoth.
• Free Lunch! A light buffet style lunch will be provided as well as tea/coffee and biscuits to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

More information to be announced very soon on guest speakers, keynotes, and bookable 121 sessions. Watch this space!

Priority Booking for IW Creative Network Members: IW Creative Network members receive priority booking, so secure your spot asap! Early bird tickets are FREE, but spaces are limited. Book now via the Eventbrite link below.

Venue Information: Building 41 is a modern, fully accessible venue with excellent transport links with a bus stop located just outside on Newport Road. The venue is conveniently located between Ascensos and BAE Systems, just outside of Cowes in Northwood. For those driving, a long-stay car park is a short walk away, at Somerton Park & Ride (Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 7ER) offering affordable rates for the day. We always recommend car sharing where possible – which you can arrange through posting a notice on the IW Creative Network Facebook Forum, to other members of the network.

Accessibility: The venue offers dedicated parking for those with health conditions or impairments, a disabled lift, wide doorways, and accessible toilets. Please email any access requirements to [email protected].

Electric Vehicle Charging: Two 7kW charging points are available in the car park.

Host or Publisher IW Creative Network