Conference 2026
On November 5th, Bucks Culture invites you to their annual conference to explore the role of art and culture in times of rapid change.
Creative Leadership, Culture and AI in a Changing World
Join artists, makers, cultural leaders, freelancers, creative businesses, educators and innovators from Buckinghamshire and neighbouring regions for a day of inspiration, connection and future-thinking.
As technology rapidly reshapes how we create, communicate and collaborate, what does creative leadership look like now? How can we embrace the opportunities of AI while protecting what makes culture deeply human? And how can artists and creative organisations thrive through change rather than simply react to it?
Creative Landscapes 2026 brings together the region’s creative community to explore these questions through thought-provoking conversations, practical workshops, networking, creative experiences and shared learning.
Expect a welcoming and energising atmosphere where ideas are exchanged, collaborations begin, and new perspectives emerge. Whether you’re an independent artist, creative entrepreneur, producer, arts organisation, student, educator or cultural leader, this is an opportunity to connect with others who are shaping the future of creativity across Buckinghamshire and beyond.
Your ticket includes:
- Inspiring discussion around creative leadership and emerging technologies
- Practical insight into AI and its impact on the creative and cultural sectors
- Opportunities to share challenges, ideas and solutions with peers
- Meaningful networking throughout the day
- Interactive creative experiences and workshops
- Connections with artists, organisations and creative businesses from across the region
- Celebration of the creativity, talent and innovation flourishing in Buckinghamshire
- Lunch & refreshments throughout the day
This isn’t just a conference. It’s a chance to be part of the conversation about what comes next.
Our Line-Up includes
- Owen Hopkin – Director, New Technologies & Innovation, Arts Council England
- Christopher Kelly, Director Christopher Kelly Design and Co-Founder at Neuroverse Artists Collective
- Alex McIntyre – Artist and Facilitator exploring creativity as the antidote to the digital world
- Pietari Kaapa, Professor in Media and Communications at the Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies
- Jocelyn Burnham – AI For Culture
- John Prebble – Compere and Poetry
Join us as we explore how creativity, community and innovation can help shape a more inclusive, sustainable and imaginative future.
About The Union Baptist Church
The Hub at the Union Baptist Church is a convenient and welcoming venue in the centre of High Wycombe. Situated 5 minutes from the town centre, High Street and shopping centres and within a 5-minute walk from the train station, with mainline links to London, Birmingham & Oxford. The Bus station is a 10 minute walk.
Disabled parking at the venue is limited but paid parking is availble at the train station itself and Railway Place car park is a 5 minute walk away.
Further parking available here
The Venue is fully accessible