# Event Details - **Event Name**: ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Build a creative career that can adapt and thrive. ABC Projects: Built to Last brings together emerging talent, freelancers, the industryAbout this EventThe creative industries are changing quickly. Routes into work are less predictable, audiences are moving across platforms, and automation and AI are reshaping the skills employers value. Getting into the sector is difficult; building a career that lasts can be harder still.ABC Projects: Built to Last - Creative Careers in a Changing Industry is a practical, welcoming event designed to help people enter, sustain and develop careers across television, film, marketing, advertising, social content and digital production.Delivered at ABC Buildings in partnership with SHARPFUTURES, the event brings emerging talent, freelancers, established professionals and hiring managers into the same creative ecosystem. Through behind-the-scenes studio tours, practical workshops, a senior industry panel and informal networking, attendees will explore how transferable skills can open doors across traditional sector boundaries.Sessions will cover the realities of securing work in 2026: creating CVs and portfolios that cut through; using AI thoughtfully; building a stronger LinkedIn presence; producing quick, high-quality social content with Canva and CapCut; and presenting yourself confidently in interviews and networking situations. Professional LinkedIn headshots will also be available during the day.The closing panel, The Business Skills Pivot, will bring together business owners and senior producers to discuss how organisations are adapting to digital-first audiences, new commercial models and changing patterns of content consumption. It will examine the production, creative and business skills employers are competing for - and how talent can remain relevant as the industry evolves.The day concludes with networking drinks, creating space for useful conversations, new connections and potential routes into paid work or experience.Who should attend?People seeking their first opportunity in the creative or digital industriesStudents, recent graduates and early-career creativesFreelancers looking to win more work or broaden their offerCreative professionals adapting to new platforms, tools or rolesHiring managers, producers and employers looking to meet emerging talentAnyone interested in behind-the-camera careers, including editing, live production, content creation, marketing and social mediaWhat attendees will gainPractical ways to strengthen a CV, portfolio and personal brandA clearer understanding of where transferable skills fit across the creative sectorHands-on insight into accessible content tools including Canva and CapCutGreater confidence in interviews and professional networkingCurrent insight from employers and senior industry leadersNew contacts across Manchester's creative community - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/abc-projects-built-to-last-creative-careers-in-a-changing-industry/100001999265269239 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: ABC Buildings - **lat**: 53.4789171 - **long**: -2.2530042 - **full address**: ABC Buildings, Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/969593980b41f0f825c08a42b1a027645f7931dc71be225572d06bfa769b6ef1-rimg-w1200-h1800-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1789246145 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry being held? - **A:** ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at ABC Buildings, Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry? - **A:** ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry is organized by ABC Building. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ABC projects - Built to Last: Creative Careers in a Changing Industry is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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