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Creatives collide in Margaret River

Edith Cowan University (ECU) South West is proud to sponsor the Emergence Creative Collision festival '25.

People listening at outdoor conference. The 2025 Emergence Creative Collision festival will take place in the Margaret River region on 18 - 19 September.

Edith Cowan University (ECU) South West is proud to sponsor the Emergence Creative Collision festival '25.

Taking place in Margaret River on 18 - 19 September, Emergence Creative is a unique two-day "anti-conference" blending creative industry talks, hands-on collaboration and immersive local experiences.

The event aims to connect and inspire anyone from arts and culture or creative and tech industries. The festival also offers discounted attendance for students looking to engage with top creative minds and expand eir industry networks.

Keynote speakers include adventurer and filmmaker Beau Miles, advertising executive David Nobay, behaviouralist and humanitarian at Museum of Freedom and Tolerance Suzanne Rosa, and Chair of Founders Factory, Rohan Silva. Eskimo Joe frontman and songwriter Kav Temperley will also be there, along with ArtsiX co-founder Beth Temperley.

Co-Founder and Chair of Emergence Creative, and Director of Creative Tech Village, Mat Lewis, said the multidisciplinary event is aimed at anyone whose work draws on creative skills and knowledge, or who is curious about creating a positive impact on our communities and economies.

"Emergence Creative champions diversity, collaboration, the imagination and importance of creativity in every sector," he said. "It smashes silos and enables incredible connections to occur, upskilling for all who attend and global networks to flourish."

To find out more and secure tickets, visit Emergence Creative.

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