Join us for a dynamic afternoon event bringing together businesses, innovators, and industry leaders to explore your commercial potential.

Featuring a hands‑on workshop and inspiring talks from speakers across the film industry and cutting‑edge creative tech companies, the event offers practical, real‑world insight into how creative technology can drive business growth.

Who it’s for

Businesses looking to enter or grow within the creative technology sector

Entrepreneurs and founders exploring new commercial applications for creative tech

Innovators, creators, and R&D‑focused organisations

Companies seeking collaboration opportunities within the creative and digital ecosystem

What you’ll learn

How creative technology is being applied successfully across industries

Ways to unlock new revenue streams through creative and digital innovation

An overview of current R&D and funding opportunities

Practical insights from businesses already operating in the creative tech space

How to connect with and collaborate within a thriving creative technology community

Hosted in the heart of Surrey, this event is an opportunity to learn from those shaping the future of creative technology - and take the first steps towards shaping your own.

Speakers

Emma Osman - Google

Camilla Powell - Disguise

Dan Chidley - Business Surrey

Dan Burton - Pinewood Group

Location: Shilling Building, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, TW20 0EX

Travel: CAR: Entrance via main Egham Hill gate | TRAIN : Every half hour from London and Reading to Egham Station | BUS: Regular local bus services from Heathrow airport or Egham railway station https://www.firstbus.co.uk/ | CYCLE / WALK : Follow the signs to Spring Rise gate from Egham station

Parking: Car Park 4, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, TW20 0EX

Accessibility: Please detail any requirements via the registration form and contact costar@rhul.ac.uk for information.

Filming/Photography: We will be taking photos and filming at this event - please advise the event team on the day if you do not want your image to be shared, or contact costar@rhul.ac.uk.

Dietary Requirements: Please detail any requirements via the registration form and contact costar@rhul.ac.uk for information.

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