Creative Conference: The Art of Significance

Creative Conference 2026 brings Manchester’s creative community together for a day of ideas, insight, inspiration and networking.

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In a world of constant noise, Creative Conference: The Art of Significance explores what it really takes to earn attention.

This one-day conference brings together marketers and creatives who want to move beyond the chaos of “more” and focus on creating work that truly matters.

Join us as we bring together leading voices from across the creative industry for a day of thoughtful conversation and fresh perspectives. Through a series of keynotes, panels and fireside chats, alongside opportunities to connect with others shaping the future of creative work, we’ll explore how ideas, design and storytelling can transform complexity into clarity, and attention into impact.

Whether you’re a startup or a global brand, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical thinking to help elevate your ideas, products and creative output.

The future of creativity isn’t about doing more, it’s about making things more meaningful.

We’re building the agenda day by day, so stay tuned for updates on speakers, sessions and the full programme.

Early Bird tickets are now available and close on 17th August.

Speakers

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Michael Taylor
Editor
The Business Desk
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OJ Borg
Broadcaster
BBC Radio 2
IR B2B (29 30/04/26)
Dr Amna Khan
Senior Lecturer
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Paul Hine
CEO
Made By Mortals
Jo
Jo Scott
Founder & Group Managing Partner
Truth Creative
Steve Connor Haedshot
Steve Connor
Founder & Director
Creative Concern

Discover Creative Conference 2026.

Sponsored By

Bruntwood SciTech
Manchester Metropolitan University
HGF
HGF
Open Kitchen