27^e année, 30 mars 2026.

Creative Industries: Technologies, Tools, and Transformations

11th June, 2026, London

Creative Industries Futures Symposium 2026

Rich Mix, 35–47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London, E1 6LA

This call for contributions invites academics, industry professionals, researchers, practitioners and students to submit proposals to present at our fourth annual event addressing the future of the creative industries. This year’s theme, *Technologies, Tools, and Transformations*, explores the integration and application of innovative technologies within the creative industries/practices, spanning music, games, film, and beyond.

ACM’s Creative Industries Futures offers a unique platform for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. We welcome submissions that engage with the theme from diverse perspectives, exploring topics such as:

Recent impact of technological advancements on industry practices

The role of technology in shaping the future of creative industries

Technologies as agents or inhibitors in creative practice

Technologies and tools as paradigm disruptors (intentional or accidental)

The development of new music-making tools: instruments, tools, periphery apparatuses.

Innovative developments in software/hardware

The evolution of technology and education

Types of Contribution

We invite submissions for the following formats:

1. Research Presentations

Abstracts of 250–300 words outlining your research, project, or findings related to the theme.

Presentations should be approx. 20 minutes in length, followed by a short Q&A session.

2. Panel Discussions

Proposals for engaging panel discussions (4–5 panellists) on critical
issues affecting the creative industries and education.

Panels should encourage interaction with the audience and cover a variety of viewpoints on the theme.

3. *Workshops/Interactive Sessions/Lecture-recitals

Proposals for hands-on workshops or interactive sessions that allow participants to explore practical aspects of education and the creative industries (desired length of workshop should be provided in proposal).

Workshops should provide takeaways or skills that attendees can apply in their own work or studies.

Lecture-recitals/-performances (desired length of lecture-recital should be provided in proposal).

4. Industry Case Studies

Submissions from industry professionals detailing real-world applications of innovative technologies in the creative sector.

These case studies should highlight specific collaborations, projects, or initiatives that have advanced the sector or related practices.

Submission Guidelines

Please submit your contributions through the symposium’s submission portal (from January) All submissions should include:

A title for your presentation, panel, or workshop etc.

A 250–300 word abstract describing your contribution

Names, affiliations, and bios of all contributors (up to five
participants for panel discussions)

Audio-visual or other technical requirements (if applicable)

We welcome submissions from a diverse range of contributors, including academics, educators, industry professionals, and students. All proposals will be reviewed by the symposium panel for relevance, originality, and engagement with the theme.

Key Dates & Info

Call for Contributions Deadline: 2nd April

Notification of Acceptance:* 14th April

*Event Date:* 11th June 2026

Symposium Website:

Proposal Submission Portal

Attendance Fee: Free (to attend, simply sign up via the Symposium Website link – this will be live from April once the programme of events
has been confirmed)

For any additional queries please contact or rperks@acm.ac.uk

The submission portal is now live and we look forward to receiving your proposals for this dynamic and thought-provoking symposium!.

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