Step into the UK’s biggest celebration of creative futures. At Create Your Future, you’ll meet universities, creative schools and industry employers offering courses, apprenticeships and careers across art, design, media, performance, fashion, gaming and more. It’s your chance to explore pathways, ask questions, and connect with people who bring creative work to life — all in one place.
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Let us help you discover your future. Book your place today!
Tuesday 13 October
10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 14 October
10:00 - 15:00
Create Your Future at London Excel is a free, high‑energy event designed for students who are curious about turning their creativity into a real‑world future. From art, design and fashion to journalism, music and drama - and so much more — it’s your chance to explore the full spectrum of creative opportunities beyond school or college. If you’re thinking about a creative pathway, this event is for you. During your visit, you can:
talk to unis, colleges, and conservatoires about creative courses
speak to current students about studying creative subjects
take part in hands-on workshops and watch live talks from creative industry experts
watch live performances from current students
chat to experts from UCAS and career advisers about your next steps
“There was an amazing variety of universities, and I discovered places I’d never even considered before.”
“I loved how interactive the event was – from talking to current students to activities and performances.”
See who's coming
Create Your Future is your chance to speak to over 100+ unis, colleges, conservatoires, and apprenticeship employers, as well as subject specialists, careers’ advisers and admissions experts. Plan who you want to speak to in advance to make the most of the event.
Get your students registered with your school group
Each student must register individually for one of your booked (group) tickets. To get your students to join your group booking and generate their personalised QR code ticket, share the following instructions with them:
Create or log in to a UCAS Hub account: https://www.ucas.com/dashboard.
Select Book Now > Student > Join Group Booking
Enter your group booking reference UCASBKN##### (add your booking reference here - found in your group booking confirmation email).
Complete the form and download your personalised ticket into your mobile wallet (also emailed to you).
You must bring this ticket on your phone wallet or as a printout.
Need help at any stage? View the Adviser Booking Guide for screenshots and a full walkthrough