We are back in Bristol for 2026 to celebrate the 14th annual SPARKies.
Please note: St George’s Bristol does not have a cloakroom or secure storage for bags or personal belongings. We encourage you not to bring bags where possible. If you do bring one, you’ll need to keep it with you throughout the event.
The SPARKies is back! We’re once again celebrating the very best people, products and companies that make the tech scene in Bristol, Bath and the wider West of England so exceptional.
With 18 award categories, we’re shining a light across the entire tech spectrum. From game-changing startups to ambitious scale-ups, tech for good pioneers, and the brilliant individuals who power our ecosystem.
Making the event accessible: We keep ticket prices low for startups and freelancers to ensure everyone in our community can join the celebration. If you’re from a larger company, recruitment firm or professional services organisation, we’d still love to see you. Please grab a “Recruiter, Professional Services & Large Company” ticket.
What’s included?
A meal from one of our Food Vendors
A welcome drink + three drink tokens
Pre-awards treats
This is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about tech in the West of England—don’t miss out!
Minimum age 18, no pets, service animals welcome.
Creative industry events in and around Bristol
Coffee Meet Up – Bristol Sounds Good
10.30am
-12pm
Watershed Cafe Bar
Networking
If you’re an audio creative based in the South West, we’d love to meet you! Everyone welcome!
Free summer co-working days at Square Works
9:00
-5:00
17-19 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
BCI Networking
Looking for a change of scenery this summer? Bristol Creative Industries members are invited to enjoy a series of complimentary co-working days at Square Works – one of Bristol’s leading flexible workspaces and private members’ club for the creative industries.
Agency Masters: The client behind the client
10am
-11am
Online
Webinar
Discover how to uncover hidden decision-makers, map client stakeholders and protect relationships by understanding the people influencing projects behind the scenes.
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