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BEYOND 2026 returns to MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester, on November 23-25. In this blog, get a taste of what BEYOND is all about, and find out what 2025 attendees said about last year’s conference.
What’s BEYOND like?
Each year, and since its inception in 2018, BEYOND becomes a more important event for the creative industries sector. It’s a place for sharing ideas with like-minded people, and an opportunity to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
Learn about the upcoming landscape for the creative industries from key thought leaders from across the sector. BEYOND attracts an international audience of both industry and academic leaders, as well as senior representatives from government bodies and investors. You’ll find plenty of time to chat informally with both speakers and delegates.
Explore topical sessions and workshops, hear from some great speakers, enjoy live performances and fantastic networking opportunities. Explore BEYOND’s hands-on R&D Showcase and Expo between talks and sessions.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be announcing the conference themes that guide our conference programme, plus our first speakers and other exciting updates for the 2026 conference – watch this space! Or sign up for the latest news by email.
Four good reasons to attend BEYOND
– We’re the UK’s leading conference for creative industries and innovation, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
– Hear from leading voices working at the intersection of culture research and emerging technologies.
– Meet peers, collaborators and partners and leave with relationships and ideas that extend beyond the event.
– Join practical workshops, labs and demos designed for real world creative practice.
What do others say about BEYOND?
“BEYOND25 offered me highly relevant insights into key aspects of funding, policy, partnerships and outputs in relation to the Creative Industries. As an academic and researcher, it is essential to have an absolutely current and informed “big picture” understanding of the territory, from production to dissemination, and BEYOND25 really offered that.”
Rebecca Nunes, Associate Professor, University of Staffordshire
“Just reflecting on two brilliant days at#Beyond25 in Salford — and a reminder if needed of how much creative & digital innovation is driving change across the UK. Salford Quays was buzzing with creators, technologists, funders, policymakers, and emerging talent everywhere you looked.”
Dan Wallman, TechNative
Delegate
“One of the best CCIs-related events I attended recently. New ideas, new connections, clear forecast and foresight for CCIs. Being part of the British Council Egypt delegation helped me a lot to benefit from this amazing arena. Thank you BEYOND and thank you British Council for such an enriching experience.”
Anonymous
British Council Delegation
“BEYOND 2025 was an exceptional opportunity to explore emerging creative-technology trends and engage with global partners. I am especially grateful for the meaningful collaboration and networking opportunities with participating organisations and international delegations. This experience has opened valuable pathways for future cooperation, and I hope it will lead to successful UK–KOREA initiatives, building what could become a strong “KK-WAVE” model for creative-tech collaboration.”
Hyoju Lim, Korea AI Immersive Metaverse Contents Association
British Council Delegation
“BEYOND is a great conference that brings together industry, academics and the cultural, arts and media sectors. It’s where you can meet people, be inspired and develop ideas that push the boundaries. BEYOND is an extremely friendly and welcoming conference, a place where creativity and strategic knowledge abound. A great vibe!”
Beth Hewitt, Creative Industries Producer and RTS Northwest Vice Chair
Delegate
“This is my third year at BEYOND and it has become a real highlight of my year. It is where I find likeminded people, zoom out to see the bigger picture in the creative industries, and come away with fresh ideas about what to explore next.”
Bengü Gün, DiaEterna
Delegate
“BEYOND 2025 in Salford Quays was one of the most informative and inspiring 3 day conferences I have been to in many years, giving a national and international focussed round up of emerging technologies, inventive methodologies and creative endeavour at scale in the immersive tech and media sector.”
Carl Grinter, Three Wise Monkeys Studio
Delegate
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