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CREATIVITY IS
BIG BUISNESS
SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
BLOOMBERG PUBLIC INNOVATION FELLOW
CAROL COLETTA
TO OPEN THE 2026 CREATIVE ECONOMY SUMMIT
SUPPORTS, EMPOWERS, AND GROWS INDIANA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY.
WHAT IS THE CREATIVE ECONOMY?
It is an ecosystem where innovation, creativity and commerce converge to generate cultural, social, and economical value.
What is the Indiana Creative Economy Summit?
IT IS A 2 DAY CONVENING OF THOUGHT LEADERS, DECISION MAKERS, & FELLOW VISIONARIES TO DREAM BIG AND ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT, EMPOWER, & GROW INDIANA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY.
Join Indiana’s creative entrepreneurs, civic leaders, business builders, educators, funders, and policymakers to discover practical strategies for growing the creative economy — and building communities where talent, innovation, and culture can thrive.
WHY SHOULD
YOU ATTEND?
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
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Explore the trends, policies, technologies, and market shifts shaping the future of creative industries — from music, film, design, and entertainment to placemaking, entrepreneurship, and AI.
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Learn how creative businesses, cultural assets, talent pipelines, venues, festivals, districts, and public spaces contribute to economic growth, quality of life, and regional competitiveness.
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Learn how creative businesses, cultural assets, talent pipelines, venues, festivals, districts, and public spaces contribute to economic growth, quality of life, and regional competitiveness.
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Hear from communities, entrepreneurs, funders, and industry leaders who are developing practical approaches to creative economy growth — and consider how those ideas can be applied locally.
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Discover where creative entrepreneurs, organizations, municipalities, and institutions need support — and where strategic investment could unlock new economic and cultural value.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN INDIANA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND?
Legislators & Government Officials
For leaders shaping policy, funding, and community priorities that affect Indiana’s creative economy.
Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders
For makers, designers, filmmakers, writers, game developers, and creative business owners building products, services, and intellectual property.
Higher Education Leaders
For institutions preparing students for careers in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, design, media, and technology.
Civic & Philanthropic Leaders
For funders and community builders investing in stronger places, stronger talent pipelines, and stronger local economies.
Corporate Leaders & Decision-Makers
For companies that understand creativity as a competitive advantage in brand, talent, innovation, and place.
Economic Development & Tourism Professionals
For leaders focused on business attraction, visitor experience, downtown vitality, quality of place, and regional growth.
Investors in the Creative Economy
For those funding, developing, or backing creative businesses, cultural infrastructure, venues, districts, and talent.
Creative Industry Professionals
For people working across design, film, music, media, publishing, fashion, architecture, entertainment, gaming, and related fields.
THINK THE CREATIVE ECONOMY SUMMIT IS FOR YOU?
GET THE DATA
CROSS-SECTOR CONVERSATION
REAL-WORLD PLAYBOOKS
FRESH COFFEE ALL DAY
NETWORK WITH PURPOSE
IDEAS INTO ACTION
ENERGY + INSPIRATION
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
2026 VENUE
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