The Fluency Sessions: Early Careers In The Creative Industry

Becky and Gemma chatting

Where ideas flow. Where conversations matter.

The Fluency Sessions is Fluid Ideas’ event series designed to open up honest conversations around the themes shaping today’s creative, digital and brand landscape. Each session brings together practitioners, leaders and specialists for a few hours of insight, storytelling and shared experience - all in an open, inclusive space.

Whether you’re part of the creative sector, leading a team, shaping culture or simply curious to learn from real people with real stories, The Fluency Sessions invites you to join the conversation.

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Early Careers In The Creative Industry

🎓  A talk from some of our Fluid Ideas team about the step up from education to the workplace

💛 A talk from a local charity, The Margaret Adcock Foundation, about the work they do to support education

✏️ An opportunity for students and graduates to work on some live briefs related to the charity and create meaningful work that we will showcase on the Fluid website

💬 Lots of opportunities to start conversations and seek advice from our network of local professionals

If you’re a student or graduate interested in the creative industry, or you’re a local professional who would love to join us to offer some support and advice. This one is for you!

Event information:
Tuesday 14th July 2026
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Flux Studio, The Engine House, North Mill, Darley Abbey Mills, Derby DE22 1DZ

Event timings:
5.30 pm - Drinks and conversations
6.00 pm - Introduction and panel talk begins with time for Q&As
6.30 pm - A talk from The Margaret Adcock Foundation and the work they do with Education
6.45 pm - We'll set some live briefs that we'll showcase on our website
7.00 pm - Talk finishes, drinks and conversations continue
7.30 pm - Close

How to book:
If you'd like to come to the Fluency Session, please register here:

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