CREATIVE FUTURES 2026
A creative careers fair bringing together Southampton Solent University’s creative students and industry professionals.
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
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Southampton Solent University
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Tuesday 3rd March 2026 〰️ Southampton Solent University 〰️
Solent Creatives is hosting an exciting new event - Creative Futures 2026 - a dedicated creative careers fair celebrating our student talent and connecting them with real industry opportunities.
Creative Futures 2026 is all about linking creative students with
businesses that employ creative talent. We’re inviting companies like yours to host a stand, give a talk, or run a workshop - and meet the next generation of designers, filmmakers, writers, marketers, and artists.
GET INVOLVED!
This event brings together students and graduates from across Southampton Solent’s creative courses with professionals from the creative industries - inspiring the next wave
of creative talent.
We’re looking for:
Creative studios and agencies
Central South businesses employing
creative staff
Freelancers who can share real-world insight
Speakers & workshop hosts (CV/portfolio reviews, freelancing tips, networking confidence, etc.)
why take part?
Meet emerging creative talent
Share your expertise and expand
your network
Raise your organisation’s creative profile
Help shape the future of the creative industries in the Central South
It’s completely free to exhibit!