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BEYOND 2026

Now in its 9th year, BEYOND is the UK’s leading conference for research and innovation, bringing together bold ideas and forward-thinking voices shaping the future of the creative industries.

Over three days at MediaCity (Nov 23-25) and with over 100 speakers across 50+ sessions, BEYOND convenes an international community of creative leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore what’s next – from cutting-edge thinking to real-world impact.

PROMOTIONAL ASSETS

The table below allows you to download a range of branded assets* for social media, email and web, partner-specific graphics, plus essential copy about the conference. Please review the BEYOND brand guidelines document here.

OUR GROWTH

Attracting an audience from across the globe, BEYOND is a rare space for businesses in and supporting the creative sector, as well as academics and researchers across the creative industries. Delegates include a cross-section of cutting-edge creative organisations and top academic institutes.

Last year’s conference saw a 120% year-on-year growth in overall attendance. We received excellent feedback from delegates and saw significant growth in traffic and engagement online.
Read the full BEYOND 2025 Audience Report.

PROGRAMME Partner

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, funds internationally outstanding independent researchers across the whole range of the arts and humanities, contributing both to UK economic success and to the culture and welfare of societies across the globe.

Programme Partner

BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2022-23 we reached 600 million people.

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

Salford City Council is committed to supporting its residents and local businesses to create a fairer, greener and healthier city.

The focus is on connecting the city and its residents to the growing opportunities and helping to secure jobs, investment and regeneration. 

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

The University of Salford, formed from a merger of technical colleges and institutes, was created to educate and train a growing workforce. Our forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our unstoppable institution is bolstered by countless industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving education community in Salford and beyond.

MEDIA CONTACT

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