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Events
Our events programme is designed to spark innovation, build skills, and support creative businesses across the West Midlands. From hands-on workshops and expert talks to networking sessions and industry roundtables, we bring together creatives, technologists, and researchers to share ideas and unlock new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to explore emerging technologies, get support to innovate or develop your creative practice, our events offer practical support, fresh insights, and the chance to connect with like-minded innovators. Join us to shape the future of the region’s createch ecosystem—one idea, collaboration, and breakthrough at a time.
CreaTech Freelancer Forum: Birmingham
Join our regional forum designed to bring together West Midlands freelancers and micro-businesses working in creative technology.
November 13 / 10:00 am
CreaTech Frontiers – Foundations Fund – Lunch and Learn 1 (Online)
An online session on the recently launched CreaTech Frontiers Funding Call.
September 11 / 1:00 pm
Let’s Co-Work
Let’s Co-work is a relaxed and welcoming space for you to playtest, prototype and share your ideas amongst like minded peers. Whether you are a freelancer, a solo dev, part of a small studio or just starting out then you’re welcome to attend.
September 11 / 11:00 am
Black Country Call Launch
Our aim is to uncover and connect more of the people working across creativity, technology and innovation in the Black Country.
September 10 / 10:00 am
Coventry Call Launch and Drop-in Clinic
Explore funding, innovation, and collaboration in creative technology – right here in Coventry. These sessions are designed for freelancers, microbusinesses and SMEs across the West Midlands creative sector who are curious about using technology in bold, innovative, and responsible ways.
September 9 / 1:30 pm
Stoke-on-Trent Call Launch
Get ready to dive into the future of tech funding and innovation with the CreaTech Frontiers Foundations Fund Call 2026!
September 9 / 1:00 pm
Foundations 2026 Funding Call Launch: ONLINE Briefing and Q&A
Join our online launch on Tuesday 8th September. Learn about the opportunity, priorities, and how to apply.
September 8 / 1:00 pm
Creative Futures Incubator: Discovery Session
An open event for Creative Businesses to find out more about the Creative Futures Incubator, and the application process.
August 28 / 12:00 pm
Creative Futures Incubator: Discovery Session
An open event for Creative Businesses to find out more about the Creative Futures Incubator, and the application process.
August 21 / 12:00 pm
Creative Futures Incubator: Discovery Session
An open event for Creative Businesses to find out more about the Creative Futures Incubator, and the application process.
August 14 / 12:00 pm
Let’s Co-Work
Let’s Co-work is a relaxed and welcoming space for you to playtest, prototype and share your ideas amongst like minded peers. Whether you are a freelancer, a solo dev, part of a small studio or just starting out then you’re welcome to attend.
August 14 / 11:00 am
CreaTech Frontiers: A Showcase of the West Midlands
Explore how groundbreaking ideas, immersive technologies and collaborative R&D are shaping the future of CreaTech innovation.
July 16 / 4:00 pm
Let’s Co-Work
Are you a creative practitioner or independent developer working on your own game project? Join us on Friday 10 July at Dice Box in Leamington for the first in a series of free game design co-working afternoons.