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. 

SPARK is Hampshire's new CreaTech networking experience, bringing together the region's most innovative creative minds and tech trailblazers – meeting  you at the crossroads of creativity and tech!

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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Sign up for the Hampshire Creatives' Advice Hub: https://incuhive.co.uk/acceleration-investment/hants-creatives-advice-hub