21–25 September 2026

National CreaTech Week

Where creativity meets technology.

1 week. 5 drops. Your guide to CreaTech careers.

CreaTech is behind the things you watch, play and use every day — from films and games to social media, design and digital experiences. It's about using creative ideas, digital tools and now AI to build exciting content, products and experiences. Learn how to explore, start and succeed in CreaTech through short talks, videos and real advice from people working in the industry. All online. All on demand.

Weekly Schedule

MondayWhat is CreaTech & where do I fit?
TuesdayCreaTech in the real world
WednesdayExplore Careers & Pathways
ThursdaySkills & Tools You Need
FridayHow do you get started?

What to Expect

Short, practical & valuable talks (10–15 mins)
Real insights from creatives, technologists & industry professionals
A downloadable toolkit with resources, tools and opportunities
Watch anytime, on demand
Live Q&A where you can ask your questions

Who It's For

Whether you're…

Curious about creative or tech careers and don't know where to start
Exploring different pathways and trying to figure out what fits you
Looking to build skills or take your first steps into the industry
A teacher or careers team supporting students exploring future careers

There's something here for you.

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Register Your Interest

Sign up for National CreaTech Week — 21–25 September 2026. Free for everyone.

FAQs

  • The Career Talk Library will launch on Monday 9th February 2026, kicking off National Apprenticeship Week. You’ll be able to access the library directly from this page once it’s live. We recommend registering your school/college/university so we can send you launch reminders and new content updates.

  • Yes , if you register, we’ll share a preview of the talks launching in February ahead of time, so you can plan them into assemblies, tutor time and lessons.

    You’ll then be able to watch the full library from 9th February.

  • Yes — the Career Talk Library is completely free to access and watch.

  • The talks are designed for young people who want to learn more about the creative industries and explore early career pathways.

    They’re most suitable for students aged 14+, including those in school, college, university, or at the early stages of their career journey.

    We’ll also be featuring talks specifically for teachers and careers teams, providing industry insights and labour market information to help you support and guide young people into creative careers.

  • Once the library is live, you’ll be able to browse by theme and use filters to quickly find relevant talks — including by:

    • Industry and sector

    • Career interests and goals

    • Route in (apprenticeships, university, alternative pathways)

    • Accessibility and support needs
      …and more.

  • Yes. All talks are hosted on YouTube, which includes accessibility tools such as captions, playback controls, and screen-reader support.

    We will also be featuring dedicated content focused on supporting SEND students and young people with additional needs, including talks from our partner Education & People, who support those facing barriers to employment — including disability, health conditions, disadvantage, and SEND.

  • The Career Talk Library is designed to be an on-demand resource available all year round, with new content added throughout the year.

    We’ll also be releasing an additional content drop on Monday 2nd March 2026 for National Careers Week.

  • Yes! If you’re an organisation or individual interested in delivering a talk as part of the library, please email:
    mae@meet-eric.com