Connecting the Creative, Digital & Tech Economy of the East Midlands
COLLECTIVE. brings together creative, digital and tech businesses with academics, institutions and funders to strengthen the East Midlands economy.
Born in Nottingham.
Working across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Strengthening the East Midlands creative economy
We create space for new ideas, new technologies and new ways of working by bringing together businesses, academia, institutions and funders.
Connection → Knowledge → Collaboration
Events that explore what comes next
From AI and immersive tech to sustainability and accessibility — we dig into the ideas reshaping the creative and digital sector.
Welcoming. Curious. Grounded in practice.
Upcoming Events
Real conversations, authentic connections, and inspiring stories from the creative community.
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