AI Creative Summit Returns to BFI Southbank With Bigger 2026 Programme

The AI Creative Summit will return to London's BFI Southbank on Wednesday 11 November 2026 with an expanded programme examining how artificial intelligence is changing film, television and the wider creative industries. The fourth edition is designed as a full-venue event, moving beyond discussions of what AI might do towards questions about how professionals are already using it.

Organisers describe the 2026 summit as their most ambitious edition yet, bringing together creators, technologists and industry leaders. With three parallel streams, the programme aims to offer different perspectives on the artistic and practical consequences of the technology.

Three ways to explore AI in production

The published programme covers creative ideas, applied industry experience and technical innovation. Attendees can expect a mixture of keynote presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations and case studies rather than one continuous series of talks.

Those formats address different questions facing producers. A filmmaker may want to understand whether AI can support a particular visual style, while a production executive might be more concerned with costs, workflow, consent or the ownership of creative work.

Why the BFI setting matters

BFI Southbank is one of the UK's best-known venues for cinema, which gives the gathering a different context from a technology trade show. Holding the summit there places AI conversations directly within the British screen industry, where the roles of writers, directors, actors and crews remain central.

The official event information confirms 11 November as the date and BFI Southbank as the venue. Its organisers also say this year's format involves three simultaneous content streams, giving visitors the option to select discussions most relevant to their work.

A useful moment for independent creators

For independent filmmakers and AI series makers, an event like this offers an opportunity to move beyond isolated experiments.

Understanding production practice, creative rights and responsible use can be just as important as knowing which model generates impressive footage.

How to attend the AI Creative Summit 2026

The AI Creative Summit takes place on Wednesday 11 November at BFI Southbank, London SE1 8XT. Registration opens at 8.40am, with the main conference sessions beginning at 9.30am and continuing throughout the day. Networking drinks are scheduled until 7pm.

Tickets are available through the official AI Creative Summit booking website.

Can you watch the AI Creative Summit online?

The 2026 summit is currently advertised as an in-person event, and organisers have not confirmed a public livestream, television broadcast or online catch-up service.

Anyone unable to attend can check the official AI Creative Summit website for updates about potential recordings or digital coverage following the event.

The full conference programme, including confirmed speakers and individual session details, is also available online.