German Creative Economy Summit 2026 - the meeting place for the creative industries

26.02.2026

The German Creative Economy Summit 2026 brings the cultural and creative industries together in Hamburg. The focus: AI, digital economy and new business models - with insights, workshops and strong networking.

The creative industries are currently experiencing the biggest transformation in recent years: AI, digital business models and new value creation channels are changing how creative companies, agencies and creative professionals work, make decisions and grow. Anyone who wants to know where the industry is heading should not miss the German Creative Economy Summit 2026.

On April 28-29, Kampnagel Hamburg will be the meeting place for all submarkets of Germany's cultural and creative industries. Two days full of insights, impulses and exchange around the focus topic "AI and Digital Economy": from AI use cases to digital value creation and new models of creative business strategies. Decision-makers, strategists and creatives will discuss what is important now and what opportunities are emerging.
The GCES brings together expertise from film, music, games, design, advertising, media, the creator economy, architecture, art, photography and more. You can also look forward to workshops, networking formats and sessions with practical added value.

All information on the program, speakers and tickets: german-creative-economy-summit.de