KIKK Connect 2026: a day of strategic networking for the creative industries.
As part of its 15th edition, the KIKK Festival is launching KIKK Connect, a new format dedicated to fostering collaborations and business opportunities in the creative and technology sectors.
Held on the eve of the festival’s official opening, KIKK Connect offers a full day of targeted meetings between international players in the cultural and creative industries, including designers.
An opportunity to expand your international network
KIKK Connect brings together a diverse ecosystem comprising creatives, studios, institutions, investors, public bodies and international partners.
Delegations from several European and international countries are expected to attend, offering exclusive access to contacts who are rarely available in an informal setting.
A business-focused and collaborative programme
The programme for 21 October is structured around a range of formats designed to foster high-value exchanges:
- presentations on international ecosystems and delegations
- talks and panel discussions on opportunities in the ICCs
- networking lunch
- targeted B2B matchmaking sessions
- festival opening drinks reception
This programme aims to facilitate networking, initiate concrete collaborations and support participants’ international development.
Who is it for?
KIKK Connect is aimed in particular at:
- designers, studios and agencies working in creative tech
- cultural professionals (curators, institutions, festivals)
- public sector organisations, intermediaries and innovation platforms
- artists and creators
Why take part?
- to gain access to a qualified international network
- to identify partners and opportunities for collaboration
- to position your business within a creative and technological ecosystem
- to anticipate market trends at a European level