Connect, Collaborate, Grow.

Join us at the St Helens Town Hall on Wednesday, 2nd September for the Digital & Creative Connect event. This will be a morning of insight, inspiration, and high‑value networking for businesses working in the digital and creative sectors.

This event brings together local businesses, sector specialists, and support organisations for a lively programme of short talks, open networking, and collaboration opportunities.

Whether you’re a digital agency, creative freelancer, tech start-up, designer, marketer, or simply curious about the sector, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and access to valuable business support.

Featuring insights from:

Helen Cross, Cluster Lead for Digital & Creative at Liverpool City Region

Sophie Alexander, MusicFutures

Sue Ennis, Skills Bootcamps

Mary Walker, Hartree Centre

Georgia Slater, Baltic Ventures

What you’ll gain

3–4 short, practical talks from organisations offering business support

Meaningful networking with local creatives, agencies, and professionals

Collaboration opportunities and fresh ideas

Insight into support available to help your business grow

Free refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming setting

Who should attend

Digital & creative SMEs

Freelancers and independent creatives

Tech, marketing, and digital professionals

Anyone interested in the local digital & creative sector

Why attend?

This event is designed to help you make valuable connections fast and walk away with actionable ideas and support.

St Helens Business Launchpad is delivered by The Growth Company, an award-winning social enterprise. To note: this programme is specifically designed to support businesses within the St Helens borough.

Description supplied by the event organiser.