Kingston School of Art Industry Showcase 2026
Creative Industries & Innovation: From Ideas to Impact
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Kingston School of Art (KSA) is delighted to invite industry partners, businesses and public-sector organisations to our Industry Showcase 2026 – a dynamic, cross-disciplinary event connecting creative expertise with real-world challenges and opportunities
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural industry focused showcase, this expanded event brings together academics, practitioners, and technical specialists from across:
- Creative industries, journalism, curation and cultural studies
- Architecture & landscape
- Art & performance
- Film, photography & media
- Design (fashion, graphics, 3D, illustration & animation)
What to expect
As part of KSA’s Degree Show, this year’s Showcase offers a unique, immersive experience, giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the spaces where creative work is developed and delivered:
- Live studio walkthroughs – explore academic work and research in real-time, witnessing ideas evolve from concept to outcome
- Specialist facilities – visit workshops, studios, and digital labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology
- Meet the experts – engage with academics and technical specialists who support and drive creative research
- Meet our graduates – connect with this year’s graduates and discover the projects they have been developing, showcasing emerging talent and innovation
- Discover innovative approaches – see work spanning sustainable and circular design, digital production, storytelling, design innovation, and performance, highlighting the breadth of expertise across KSA
Why attend?
This Showcase is designed to foster practical, outcome-driven connections between industry and academia, providing opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and share expertise. Attendees will be able to:
- Access expertise – tap into creative, technical, and strategic insight
- Explore solutions – discover innovative approaches to organisational challenges
- Build partnerships – through:
- Consultancy
- CPD & executive education
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
- Collaborative / contract research
- Funded innovation projects
- Access to specialist facilities
By attending, you will gain first-hand insight into how Kingston School of Art can support your organisation’s goals while building meaningful partnerships that drive innovation and real-world impact.
Event programme
- Welcome – introduction from KSA leadership
- Knowledge exchange overview – highlighting applied research and collaboration potential
- Insight & impact sessions – short talks on research outcomes and industry application
- Studio showcase & walkthrough – guided tours across disciplines
- Networking & next steps – connect with academics and explore partnership opportunities
Drinks and nibbles will be provided during the event.
Book your spot
Whether you are an SME, corporate organisation, or public-sector partner, this is a unique opportunity to connect with Kingston School of Art as a partner for creative innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. Discover how we can work together to develop solutions and explore new opportunities.
