We’re delighted to announce that Atek will be exhibiting at this year’s UK Theatre Conference on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at the iconic Southbank Centre in London. If you’re heading along, please come and find us at our stand – we’d love to meet you and talk about how we support organisations across the theatre industry.
About the Conference
The Theatre Conference, is the UK’s premier annual event created for the industry, by the industry. Organised by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre, it brings together theatre leaders, producers, venue managers, and sector professionals for a full day of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking.
This year’s theme – Ambitious Futures: Theatre in a Changing World – sets the tone for a programme that tackles the real challenges facing our sector, while exploring pathways to a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative future. Keynote speaker this year is Julie Hesmondhalgh, acclaimed actor, writer, and Olivier Award winner.
What’s on the Agenda?
The 2026 programme is packed with sessions covering the most pressing topics in theatre today:
- Prioritising Innovation – Creating the conditions for new work to flourish – strategies to support theatre makers to innovate, unlock funding for creative risk-taking, and nurture audience appetite for the unknown.
- Audiences of 2040 – Nurturing the next generation – insights into future audience forecasting, behavioural shifts, and innovative approaches to broadening access and deepening engagement.
- Touring Reimagined – Building a national ecology that thrives – exploring the current pressures and opportunities in national touring and emerging collaborative, sustainable models.
- Exporting Excellence – The UK as a launchpad for globally ambitious productions – spotlighting UK theatre’s role on the global stage and the opportunities of international partnerships.
- The Future Workforce – Developing diverse and resilient leaders – strategies for nurturing the talent pipeline and embedding EDI within leadership development.
- Theatres of the Future – Accessibility in capital projects – insights and inspiration for venues seeking to create more inclusive performance, creation, and community spaces.
- Devolution & the Political Divide – Ambitious models for local investment and influence – exploring how devolution is reshaping local arts investment and strategies to engage local government.
- Embedding AI Literacy – Frameworks and practical tools that empower teams: examining policies for the ethical application of AI and strategies for embedding AI literacy across theatre organisations.
Come and Find Us
The Atek team will be at our stand throughout the day (Stand 22). Whether you’re looking for accounting support tailored to the theatre & creative industries, wishing to build financial confidence and clarity for your next production, or simply want to introduce yourself, we’d be delighted to have a chat. We’re looking forward to meeting so many brilliant people from across the sector.
As an added incentive to come and say hello, we’re running a competition on the day with a fantastic prize up for grabs – a pair of Sennheiser ANC headphones. Simply pick up an entry ticket from the Atek stand.
For the full programme details, visit uktheatre.org/theatre-conference.
