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SPEAKERS

Margate • 9–10 July 2025

GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? APPLY TO SPEAK

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN TWO DAYS OF UNMISSABLE CONTENT.

FEATURING WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS, THOUGHT PROVOKING TALKS AND GROUND BREAKING PANELS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF CREATIVITY. 

Past speakers include Simon Pegg, Tracey Enim, Russell Tovey, Rankin, Doc Brown, Priya Ahluwalia, Nils Leonard, Rory Sutherland and many more.

Connect with the brightest minds in advertising, design, music, film, tech and more through curated networking opportunities. Whether you're looking to expand your creative network with new partnerships, or simply spark meaningful conversations, the UK Creative Festival is the perfect space to make it happen.

FIND OUT MORE BELOW.

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THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL IS BIGGER AND BOLDER, BLENDING INSPIRATION, CONNECTION AND PURE CREATIVE ENERGY.

WHAT'S ON IN 2025

Kick things off with our opening day on Wednesday 9th July

It’s all about connecting and mingling down by the sea! Dive into a feast of fringe events across town, from beachside gatherings and culture drops and wellness activities to Creative Town Hall debates with the most celebrated creative minds and sponsored lunches with industry leaders.

Day Two Thursday 10th – Deep Dive into Creativity

Immerse yourself in a full day of thought leadership talks, hands-on workshops, meet the next gen of raw creative talent at the Creative Careers Fair, and join in with unbeatable networking opportunities. Meet disruptors and future collaborators.

🏆 Closing with a Bang – The Creative Circle Awards

We’ll wrap up in style at the highly anticipated Creative Circle Awards, honouring the best in UK creativity.

FROM INDUSTRY ICONS TO RISING STARS, OUR LINEUP OF SPEAKERS WILL SHARE INSIGHTS, SPARK IDEAS AND CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO.

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APPLY TO SPEAK AT THE UK CREATIVE FESTIVAL

KEY DATES

Submissions Open: 

8th January 2025

Submission Deadline: 

7th February 2025 @ 18.00 hrs GMT

Community Voting: 

March 2025 (date tbc)

Notification of Selection: 

April 2025 (date tbc)

READ ON BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO PUT TOGETHER YOUR APPLICATION, OR APPLY NOW

If you need any support with your application, please get in contact: sara@ukcreativefestival.co.uk

GET INSPIRED!

CHECK OUT THIS SHORT VIDEO OF PAST SPEAKERS SHARING WHY THEY LOVED BEING PART OF THE FESTIVAL AND WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY TOO.

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