CreatorFest 2026 will be bigger and better than ever. We’re bringing you expanded networking experiences tailored to every corner of our community, so you can spend less time searching and more time making connections.
Whether you’re sparking collaborations at a creator mixer, sealing partnerships over a brand dinner, or exchanging big ideas at a terrace meetup, this is where the industry’s most meaningful relationships begin.
2026 Features
Brand Mixer
We’ve scheduled an afternoon dedicated to Brands in our Growth Studio, with an exclusive brand mixer designed for exchanging industry insights over relaxed conversations, alongside workshops designed for different seniority levels.
Speed Dating
New for 2026, we’re bringing speed ‘dating’ to CreatorFest. Held in our Terrace Tent, you’ll have five minutes to make an impression and spark connections that lead to exciting partnerships.
Day 1: Creators and Brands
Day 2: Unmanaged Creators and Talent Agencies
The Creator Craft Awards (AKA The Crafties!)
When: Tuesday 14 July, from 5.30pm
Where: Fringe Stage on the Terrace
Watch our winners take the stage! Celebrating the best of the last year in creator craft.
Hosted Meetings Programme
Fast-track your success by joining our curated Hosted Meetings Programme. Designed specifically for Tech Enablers and Agencies, you’ll secure guaranteed face-to-face meetings with Brands actively seeking influencer marketing solutions.
You’re in Control:
Both sides opt into meetings, ensuring relevance and genuine mutual interest.
Quality, Not Quantity:
Every 15-minute meeting is carefully matched to your business needs, maximising value and ROI.
Actionable Leads:
Meet brand decision-makers from mid-market and larger brands to fuel your pipeline.
Creator Content Studio
Our brand new interactive space for Creators to connect, collaborate and create. Think dedicated areas for interviews, networking and collective brainstorming, plus the home of our very own CreatorFest Collective interview space.
Afters @ TBC
When: Tuesday 14 July, from 7.30pm
Carry on the chats over drinks at an exciting nearby venue, where we’ll be showing the football World Cup semifinal. There’ll be a chance to grab some food from their traders until 9pm too!
Sundowner Drinks
Time to wrap up Day 1 in style with a cold one on the Terrace as you recharge with the community. Take stock of all you’ve learnt and everyone you’ve met with stunning views of the London skyline!
Creator Advice Corner
Visit our drop-in station to get advice from creator experts, with expertise ranging from video editing and starting podcasts to financial and legal queries and wellness coaching. Each of our experts will have a one ‘office-hour’ slot across the festival, so don’t miss out on 1-on-1 time with them!
Exclusive Brand & Creator Dinners
(By Invitation Only)
Curated invite-only dinners bring senior marketers and brands together in an intimate environment for strategic conversations and relationship-building.
Interested in hosting your own dinner?
Choose your preferred attendees from our opt-in programme and host a private dining experience with targeted, senior-level decision-makers.
Networking App
With over 85% attendee adoption, our app facilitates easy meeting scheduling, personalised agenda planning, and effortless navigation across event activities.
Over 5,000 connections were made at CreatorFest last year!
Schedule, plan, and maximise your event experience seamlessly.
Fringe Stage
A relaxed outdoor stage for fresh ideas, new formats and a different kind of energy. Think music, comedy and entertainment alongside informal sessions on soft skills.
VIP Lounge
Where invited brands and VIP passholders can meet, snack, recharge devices – or themselves, with good vibes, drinks and mini massages to keep you fresh all day.