Festival of Creative AI

Experience the future of creativity at UCA’s FREE Festival of Creative AI. 

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is set to supercharge the conversation on artificial intelligence with our Festival of Creative AI (FoCAi) – a free, five-day online and in-person event running from May 19-23.

This exciting festival will explore the limitless possibilities of generative AI in creative practice, showcasing UCA’s cutting-edge research and innovation while offering the public a unique opportunity to gain insight into AI tools and skills. There will be workshops held, both online and at our four campuses, in Canterbury, Farnham, Epsom, and in China.

Registration is free and open to all – book your place now

This event is part of the Creative Education Conference in June – please see the conference event page for more details.

What to expect

• Daily creative challenges: Unlock creativity with hands-on AI experiments using accessible, free-to-use AI tools.
• Inspiring workshops at 11am: Hear from creative professionals who are using AI in visual art, music, and ethical discussions.
• Showcase your work: Share creations on the FoCAi community platform, with selected projects featured on UCA’s social media and festival website.
• On-campus engagement: UCA students and staff can take part in in-person events on campus.

A unique opportunity to learn and experiment

AI is reshaping the creative world, and FoCAi provides an exciting chance for anyone interested to explore its potential. Whether you are an artist, musician, writer, designer, or simply curious about AI, this free event offers:

• Insights into cutting-edge AI tools and trends.
• A chance to develop new creative skills using AI.
• An opportunity to engage with experts and fellow creatives.
• The chance to contribute to UCA’s ongoing research into AI in creativity.

Open to everyone

Registration is free and open to all.

Registration is required, and a detailed programme and reminders will be sent to all registrants via email in due course.

To ensure a safe and inclusive environment, participants will sign up via a verified email address and can post under a nickname.