# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Exploring how free and open-source AI tools support collaboration and innovation across creative industries and culture.About this EventThe third and final event of the 2026 CreaTech Network Series explores the role of free and open-source AI tools and platforms in creative and cultural practice, and how open technologies can support collaboration, innovation and sustainable development across the sector.This event will focus on the development and use of free and open-source software for machine learning and AI, and how these tools are being applied across creative industries, cultural organisations, academia and SMEs. It will consider opportunities for collaboration, skills development and community-led approaches to AI, as well as the challenges of building and sustaining open ecosystems.The session will include short talks from academic, community and industry speakers, followed by a panel discussion and open Q&A. Speakers will be confirmed shortly. The event is intended to bring together researchers, developers, creatives and industry partners to share experience and explore opportunities for collaboration.Location: To be confirmedDate: Thursday 25 June 2026A complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided.This event forms part of a three-part CreaTech Network Series running between February and April 2026, designed to strengthen connections across the CreaTech ecosystem in Greater Manchester and the North West, and to support collaboration between the University and the wider creative and cultural industries community.About Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of the University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.Register here to receive regular updates about Digital Future's activities. You can also connect with Digital Futures via X and LinkedIn.About Creative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platform based at The University of Manchester. The platform champions research in creativity and creative practice, bringing together research communities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities. Please visit the website for more information: Creative Manchester.Register here to receive regular updates on upcoming Creative Manchester news, events and funding opportunities. You can also connect with Creative Manchester via X, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.About Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC) is a new not-for-profit focussed on catalysing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Greater Manchester, using AI to power the growth of careers, businesses and the regional economy. TIC is funded as part of the GM Innovation Accelerator and is being incubated within the University of Manchester. Please visit the website for more information about TIC. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/creativity-and-ai-free-and-open-source-ai-tools-and-platforms/100001980191928363 - **Event Categories**: it, business, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: tbc - **lat**: 53.4669264 - **long**: -2.233578 - **full address**: tbc, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7bff898c1d7084bd8f7e525dca46b38efd2093fed1764b9003d6384325836a61-rimg-w1200-h600-dc121336-gmir.jpg?v=1769089535 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms being held? - **A:** Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at tbc, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms? - **A:** Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms is organized by Digital Futures. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creativity and AI: Free and Open-source AI Tools and Platforms is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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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