Creativity, AI and Collaboration: Looking Back on CreaTech 2026

Between February and June 2026, the CreaTech Network Series brought together researchers, creatives, cultural organisations and industry partners from across Greater Manchester and the North West to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging digital technologies. Delivered by Digital Futures, Creative Manchester and Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, the series explored creativity and AI through three events focused on entertainment, cultural heritage, and free and open-source technologies. Each event combined short talks with panel discussions and audience questions, c