Date: Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
Cost: FREE – Registration required (opens January 2026)
After six successful years, Spark returns in 2026 with Spark: Lite, a streamlined symposium designed for today’s fast-paced creative lives. Building on the successful pilot in 2025, this dynamic half-day event brings together thought-provoking presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Expect the return of popular features including:
- The Exhibition Space
- Presentations and panel discsussion
- Live Demonstrations
- The Makers’ Fair—back by popular demand
Whether you're looking to share your work, meet collaborators, or gain fresh perspectives, Spark: Lite is your creative pit stop for inspiration and connection.
Interested in showcasing your organisation, taking part in panel discussion, or delivering live demonstrations? Let us know via our online form:
Register your interest
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Pre session networking in the studio theatre
Dr Paul Roberts, welcoming delegates to the 2025 event
Delegates at the 2025 event
Spark 2025 delegates in the studio theatre
Just some of the Spark 2025 team
Stall holders in the main auditorium at Spark 2025
Demonstrations in the main auditorium at Spark 2025
Leamington Photographic Society outside the RSC after delivering their demonstration at Spark 2025
The Marketplace in the main auditorium at Spark 2025
Mookie's Indian Street Food providing lunch at Spark 2025
Mookie's Indian Street Food providing lunch at Spark 2025
Previous Spark events

Updates on Spark:Lite 2025 to follow

Spark:Ignite 2024 is unavailble due to technical challenges
Find out more about Spark:Ignite 2023
Find out more about Spark:Ignite 2022




