Teach Inspire Create Conference: meet the exhibitors!

Abacus Creative Resources LTD is a 3^rd generation family business, based on the border of the Lake District and we supply art, design, graphic, photography, printing, modelling and textile supplies as well as art classroom and studio furniture and equipment.

We are very well suited to organisations running UAL courses due to our customised student pack services for all courses available and ability to offer a vast range of products for the type of courses on next day delivery.

C-Learning Ltd is a UK-based educational technology company that specialises in leveraging Google's tools and platforms to transform education. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, C-Learning works closely with schools, universities, and other educational institutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences. The company offers a range of services, including developing custom e-learning solutions, providing Google for Education training and support, and creating engaging digital content. C-Learning's mission is to empower educators and learners by harnessing the power of technology and transforming education for a brighter future.

CREATE Britain is a new FREE online platform for finding and showcasing everyone and everything creative.

Promoted on the OfS website and working with 90+ colleges and universities, it connects educators, students and established creatives with micro, SME and larger organisations who struggle to find talent and opportunities - often hidden on their doorstep! CREATE Britain provides digital badging to validate profiles, generate networks and allow educators to track student careers. They are also building regional communities across the country to highlight local skills, training, jobs, events, groups and creative spaces.

Cyberlabs is dedicated to advancing digital entertainment within education, sports, community and leisure venues globally. Headquartered in London, UK our services cover every aspect, from strategic planning and bespoke design to outfitting with cutting-edge equipment and ongoing operational support.

ERIC is a free app helping young people break into the creative industries and become work-read. The app makes it effortless for you and your students to find local &remote entry-level schemes, programmes and initiatives. ERIC partners with thousands of creative employers, councils and training providers across the UK and has supported over 150,000 young people into the creative industries.

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 300,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

The National Saturday Club gives 13–16-year-olds across the UK a unique opportunity to study subjects they love for free, on a Saturday at their local university, college or cultural institution.

Saturday Clubs are currently offered in eight subjects: Art&Design, Craft&Making, Fashion&Business, Film&Screen, Performance&Theatre, Society&Change, Science&Engineering and Writing&Talking. Club members attend weekly Saturday classes led by expert tutors in their local community, and take part in national events throughout the year including visits to leading cultural institutions, Masterclasses with industry, a Summer Show exhibition of all Club members’ work at London’s prestigious Somerset House, and a Graduation Ceremony.

The National Saturday Club programme is free, has no exams and offers a transformational opportunity to build skills, develop confidence and discover pathways to further study and future careers. A remarkable national network of further education, higher education, the cultural sector, and industry works together in partnership to deliver these enriching extracurricular activities. With a particular focus on engaging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented communities, the National Saturday Club’s established model has proven impact. The charity receives public funding from the Department for Education and the National Lottery through Arts Council England. It is also supported by the British Film Institute, British Fashion Council, Clore Duffield Foundation, Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, and industry partners.

The National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) is the professional body for art, craft, and design education in the UK.

Founded in 1888, NSEAD represents art educators nationwide, advocating for high-quality education in these fields. As a combined trade union, subject association, and learned society, NSEAD supports its members through professional development, resources, and advocacy.

The Carbon Literacy Project offers everyone a day’s worth of Carbon Literacy® learning, covering – climate change, carbon footprints, how you can do your bit, and why it’s relevant to you and your audience.

The Carbon Literacy Project is globally unique – there is nothing else quite like it anywhere. It was recognised as such by the UN at COP21, in Paris, where it was awarded as a TAP100, one of 100 worldwide Transformative Action Programs.

Carbon Literacy (CL) is aimed at three distinct audiences – Those that live, Those that work, and, Those that study. This allows us to capture all audiences in our aim to offer every citizen Carbon Literacy learning.

We support all types of organisations, from small community groups to large businesses, including educational institutions and those in the arts. Our range of accreditations allows both individuals and organisations to showcase their Carbon Literacy efforts and expertise.

UK New Artists champions the next wave of creativity, supporting collaboration and intercultural dialogue, ensuring a vibrant and diverse creative future for the UK. We develop artists’ practice through cross art form opportunities and celebrate creativity at national & international presentations.

Since 2008, we have supported over 2300 new artists. Our programmes bring artists from all disciplines together to collaborate and expand their practice, from our seaside Weekender residencies; to our intercultural gatherings in Norway and Leicester, to our digital talks and masterclasses.

Our Talent Development programme, Creative Citizens is an ongoing series of work for, with and by young people (predominantly 14-19yrs). This strand of work has worked with over 1000 young participants from across the UK on projects connecting them to over 75 artists and exploring every major art form area.

At UKNA, we are committed to creating pathways for everyone to engage with the contemporary art world, fostering a vibrant and diverse creative economy in the UK. Our mission is to build a brighter future for emerging artists, regardless of their background or education.

The Woolmark Company (TWC) is a subsidiary of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and is the global authority on Merino wool. As a not-for-profit organisation, our purpose is to equip the entire industry, from the Australian woolgrowers who produce wool, through to the designers who create with it, with the resources, information and tools to succeed in the industry. More than 60,000 Australian woolgrowers support The Woolmark Company. The Woolmark Company builds awareness and promotes the unique traits of nature’s finest fibre.

USP College was formed in 2017 following the merger of Seevic College in Benfleet and Palmer’s College in Grays. The College’s history dates back to 1706 when Palmer’s first opened after merchant William Palmer founded a charity school for the parish of Grays, while the Seevic Campus opened in 1972 as a Sixth Form college.

Later in 2021 we opened our XTEND Digital Campus in Canvey Island to support our dedication to digital innovation and extended reality. Home to a state-of-the-art motion capture studio, recording suite, infinity cove, editing suite, discovery lab and an emerging technology studio, our XTEND Digital Campus is paving the way for the UK’s next generation of immersive content.

As the first academic institution in the UK to have this innovative technology, we offer a unique and invaluable opportunity for you to learn the theory of extended reality development and put the latest developments in the field into practice. We work with leading industry experts in virtual reality content creation, and other leading employers to plan and deliver our curriculum to help you learn the skills you need to succeed in the industry.