Southern Creative Catalyst | MAKE

MAKE is a series of fast-paced evening events for people working at, or curious about, the intersection of technology, art, and the creative economy.

Each event is a show-and-tell for the creative tech-curious, featuring short flash talks from artists, technologists, designers, developers, creative businesses, and students sharing what they’re building, testing, or exploring right now.

• Short flash talks (typically 6 speakers, 6 minutes each)
• Real projects, processes, and experiments
• Creative uses of AI, XR, immersive, sound, games, creative coding, and digital tools

Slides are optional. Demos are encouraged. Half-finished ideas are welcome.

MAKE is part of Creative Catalyst, connecting people, ideas, and opportunities across the Central South’s creative economy. Each event is free, locally rooted, and open to anyone with curiosity.

Browse the events in this series to find a MAKE near you, or get involved by sharing a project or experiment of your own by emailing Damian at YmVtYmVuZGFtaWFuIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

These events are open to RSA Fellows and friends. Follow the booking link above, to reserve your free spot

We're busy booking MAKE events across the region, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Farnborough and Bournemouth.

Tuesday 10th March 2026
5.30pm-8.00pm
Barclays Eagle Labs
Following the lovely feedback from our last MAKE event in Southampton, we’re back with a renewed focus and energy.

The fabulous lineup of speakers will be revealed here soon. In the meantime, be sure to secure you place by following the 'check availability' link above.

We are a growing network bringing together the South’s creative industries - from design and marketing to architecture, production, and creative technology. Our mission is to connect and represent the world-class creative talent that calls this region home, showcasing the South as a vibrant powerhouse of ideas, innovation, and collaboration.

The Southern Creative Catalyst series consists of

MEET events focused on community and connection. Book here >>
MAKE events showcasing creative technology

The Southern Creative Catalyst series is organised with our lovely partners Venturefest South, the RSA, Hampshire Prosperity Partnership and Creative Network South.

To participate in this event, you will need to register for a ticket so that we can manage capacity. Our events are frequently oversubscribed so if you are subsequently unable to attend, please cancel your Eventbrite booking so we can make room for others on the Wait List.

At the RSA, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all Fellows. We ask that you fill out the accessibility requirements box in your Eventbrite booking form in advance of our events to ensure that we can accommodate such requirements.

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Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.

Also check out other Arts events in Southampton, Workshops in Southampton.