EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Forum 2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Forum 2026, taking place on 11–12 May in Alicante, hosted in collaboration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

What to expect

The Forum is designed as a space for strategic dialogue, combined with practical insight into how creative innovation translates into scalable ventures, investable opportunities and stronger market positioning.

Participants include start-ups, SMEs and larger companies across architecture, cultural heritage, audiovisual media, fashion and gaming.

Across two focused days, the Forum moves from high-level strategy to hands-on execution:

• Day 1: IP as a strategic asset, founder perspectives and emerging opportunities
• Day 2: scaling challenges – including financing and market access – alongside practical discussions on AI, venture building and responsible growth

We invite you to review the full agenda for a detailed overview of sessions and speakers.

Best regards,

EIT Culture & Creativity