Creative Summit

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Digital platforms, originality, ownership. Integrating AI in creative processes raises debates about authorship and distinctiveness as artists explore enhancing, not replacing, human creativity. Discussions on NFTs and blockchain in art and music monetisation focus on value and ownership. Balancing innovation with authenticity remains key as these fields evolve.

Photograph of a person (Actor Lupita Nyong‘o) speaking on stage at Web Summit. The person is gesturing with their hands.

Lupita Nyong’o
Actor

Generative AI

GenAI is shaking up the design world, making processes smoother, sparking innovation, and expanding creativity. But, authentic creativity must remain at the forefront of the industry. How can the perfect balance can be achieved?

Purpose-driven branding

Explore how brands are forging deeper connections by standing for something meaningful. Experts share insights into the pivotal role of brand purpose in shaping consumer relationships as they navigate the modern market landscape.

Creative process: Order in chaos

Industry experts share insights and strategies for successfully guiding projects from conception to delivery within the dynamic and ever-changing realm of design.

Next-gen creative tools

Explore the changing world of creative tools and learn how the democratisation of design is bringing equality to the creative industry, opening up new possibilities for creators to let their imaginations run wild.

Meet our 2024 creative speakers

Hovhannes Avoyan
Hovhannes Avoyan
Hovhannes Avoyan
Founder & CEOPicsart
Sairah Ashman
Sairah Ashman
Sairah Ashman
CEOWolff Olins
Nicolas Heymann
Nicolas Heymann
Nicolas Heymann
Founder & CEOKittl
Sofia Ribeiro
Sofia Ribeiro
Sofia Ribeiro
Actor, TV Presenter & Author
Ângelo Rodrigues
Ângelo Rodrigues
Ângelo Rodrigues
Actor
Oluwaseyi Sosanya
Oluwaseyi Sosanya
Oluwaseyi Sosanya
Co-founder & CEOGravity Sketch
Sami Tauber
Sami Tauber
Sami Tauber
ArtistVNCCII
Nini Andrade Silva
Nini Andrade Silva
Nini Andrade Silva
FounderAtelier Nini Andrade Silva
Fred Gelli
Fred Gelli
Fred Gelli
CEOTátil Design
Anie Akpe
Anie Akpe
Anie Akpe
FounderAfrican Women In Tech (AWIT)
Alex Hamilton
Alex Hamilton
Alex Hamilton
Managing Director, Dentsu Lab LondonDentsu Inc.
Steven Knight
Steven Knight
Steven Knight
Screenwriter, Director, Producer & CreatorPeaky Blinders
Claire Darley
Claire Darley
Claire Darley
SVPAdobe
Julia Beizer
Julia Beizer
Julia Beizer
Chief Operating Officer Bloomberg Media
Marco Bassetti
Marco Bassetti
Marco Bassetti
CEOBanijay Entertainment & Live

Companies that attend

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Tracks at Web Summit

Your ticket gives you access to all Creative Summit sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and 15 tracks covering more than 30 topics at Web Summit.

Photograph of a person (Hovhannes Avoyan, Founder and CEO of Picsart) speaking on stage at Web Summit. The person is sitting on a chair and gesturing with their hands.
Photograph of a person (Africa Brooke, Author) speaking on Creatiff Stage at Web Summit. They are gesturing with their hands. The Web Summit logo appears in the background.

“It might end up just being practical if we get used to doing difficult things.”

Africa Brooke, Author

Photograph of a person (Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications at DreamWorks Animation) speaking on stage at Web Summit. The person is standing and gesturing with their hands.

“Pieces of content – featured films – are infused with more technology than planes.”

Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications, DreamWorks Animation

Zoomed-in photograph of a person (Brian Collins, co-founder of COLLINS) speaking on the Creatiff stage at Web Summit 2023. The person is wearing a cap and an on-ear microphone. They are using their right hand to speak.

“Creativity is the tool that disrupts bad habits with originality.”

Brian Collins, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, COLLINS.

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