The Creative Cities Convention was founded in 2018 in response to the rapid growth of the screen sector outside London, echoing a desire felt across the political and industry spectrum to better reflect communities across the UK. We're an annual event and visit a different city each year.

The CCC is the UK’s only meeting place for creative people working in film, TV and digital outside London

The full programme will be released a few weeks before the event. Stay tuned for updates on our website and socials or sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest information.

The Creative Cities Convention will take place from 6th - 7th May, 2026. Mark your calendars and prepare for an inspiring experience. We look forward to welcoming you!

The Skills Summit is not in the same venue as the CCC but is in a venue very nearby to allow skills summit delegates access to the conference marketplace.

Camp and Furnace,  67 Greenland St, Liverpool L1 0BY

The location of the screenings will be confirmed in the new year.

There will be two sessions:

Wed 7th May 11.00am – 12.45pm

Thurs 8th May 4.30pm – 6pm

Scheduling will be based on each commissioner’s availability.

Yes, we will let you know ahead of the convention which commissioner(s) would like to meet you and when.

The commissioners will receive the pitches of all the successful applicants they are meeting.

We are not able to connect you with commissioners outside of the sessions at the convention.

It is up to you to lead your one-to-one meeting and agree any further contact.

Yes, only convention delegates may attend the Commissioner One-to-One meetings. However, if you do not yet have a ticket when you find out that you have been asked to attend a one-to-one, then you will be able to buy a ticket at that time, if there are tickets still available.

The Skills Summit is a two-day event.  Day One is for mid-level career freelancers who have a minimum of three professional credits.  Day Two is for young people with a proven interest in the creative industries.  Day Two is by invite via schools, FE colleges and apprenticeship programmes.

The Skills Summit is open to mid-level career freelancers and young people interested in the screen and creative content industries.

Participants will gain practical insights through hands-on training as well as masterclasses discussing the most important topics of the day.

For mid-level career freelancers with a minimum of three professional credits, you will need to reserve a place via Eventbrite.  Our Eventbrite page will go live at 10am on Thursday 2nd April.  You will then need to share your CV - to show your three professional credits - to ultimately secure a place.

For new entrants - all places are allocated through local FE colleges and schools and there is not an Eventbrite page for the new entrant day.

Yes you can meet more than one expert.