SPARK: Where Creativity Meets Technology – Hampshire CreaTech Event

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?

• Creatives exploring how tech can supercharge your work
• Tech folk building tools for creative industries
• Hybrid humans already living in both worlds
• The curious who just know something interesting happens when art meets algorithms

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:

• Find the tech partner who gets your creative vision
• Meet the designer who can visualise your platform
• Discover collaborators, not just contacts
• Learn about support available through Hampshire Creatives’ Advice Hub and other creative networks in the Hampshire region
• Be part of something bigger during UK Tech Week

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

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