3 hours
The Anvil
Free Tickets Available
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm (GMT+00:00)
The Anvil
Churchill Way, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Note: To be eligible to attend this free funded event (courtesy of Hampshire County Council) you must be based within the Hampshire County Council region and either a creative business/agency owner or working in a creative role within an organisation.
Ever wondered what magic happens when a designer meets a developer?
Whether you're a maker, freelancer, musician, artist, code wizard, game builder, or somewhere beautifully in between this is your morning to connect, collaborate, and create something unexpected.
What's on the menu?
🎨 Creative Sparks Networking
Get matched with people from "the other side" — because the best ideas happen when different worlds collide. Three fast-paced rounds of brilliant conversation. Think of it as creative matchmaking, but for your business.
🚀 CreaTech in Action Showcase
Hear from Hampshire businesses already smashing it at the intersection of creativity and technology. From AI-powered design studios to gaming innovators, these are the stories that'll make you think "I could do that."
🤝 Open Networking & Demo Zone
Explore hands-on tech demos, chat with the Hampshire Creatives’ Advice Hub team, and make the connections that could change your business. Plus, pastries. Really good pastries.
Who should come?
Designers, developers, animators, data scientists, filmmakers, AI specialists, photographers, gaming studios, content creators, immersive tech pioneers – is this you?
Why bother?
Because Hampshire is becoming a genuine hotspot for CreaTech innovation, and you should be part of it. This is your chance to:
The practical bits
When: Thursday 19th March, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Anvil Arts, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR
Cost: FREE (but limited to Creative and Tech companies or individuals in creative roles)
Includes: Welcome refreshments, networking, inspiration, and potentially your next big collaboration!
Parking: Details here (not available on site)
Organised by Hampshire Creatives’ Advice Hub (IncuHive) for Hampshire Growth Hub & Hampshire County Council
Part of UK Tech Week 2026
Sign up for the Hampshire Creatives' Advice Hub:
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Also check out other Arts events in Basingstoke, Entertainment events in Basingstoke, Music events in Basingstoke.
Tickets for SPARK: Where Creativity Meets Technology – Hampshire CreaTech Event can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |