Join our next IRL Networking event in partnership with Affinity!

Creative Lives in Progress; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

Networking is a term that can make many of us shudder: bad jokes, name badges, awkward conversation. But it doesn’t have to be this way...

On Thursday 11 September we’re back with the team atAffinity(part ofCanva) to bring you our next IRL Networking event! Hosted at Canva’s offices in London, you can expect:

• Top tips for first-time networkers
• Speed networking sessions with industry professionals
• Creative activities to get involved in, using Affinity
• An opportunity to ask creative career-related questions
• A swag bag, including a free universal license for Affinity’s apps (worth £159.99), plus lots of other goodies!

Be quick as registration closes at 11.59pm on 24 August 2025!

What’s happening on the night?

Tips and tricks
If you’re new to networking, fear not. In this interactive presentation, we’ll share some top tips on how to make the most of your networking efforts –both during and after the event.

Speed networking sessions
You’ll have the chance to chat 1-1 with at least three creative industry professionals in our structured, speed networking sessions.

Get hands-on with Affinity(all night)
Ready to unleash your inner creativity? Experiment with Affinity at our iPad station and try your hand at everything from illustration, design or photo editing.

️Creative station(all night)
Grab some pens, pencils or stickers and get creative with our playful worksheets to express your interests and skills. Then hang yours up and see what others have shared – who knows, you might just find your next collaborator!

Plus!
You won’t be leaving empty-handed... all attendees will get a free universal license for Affinity, a free virtual onboarding session, plus lots of other goodies on the night.

When and where will it be happening?

When?
Thursday 11 September, from 6pm to 10pm BST.
Please note there is limited capacity, so make sure you register your interest ASAP.

Where?
The event will take place at the Canva offices, 33 Hoxton Square, London N1 6PB.
The nearest underground stations are Hoxton; Old Street Station and Shoreditch High Street Station.

The space is located on the ground floor. You can let us know about any access requirements in the registration form, but for any additional questions please email us at [e-mail].

Who will be there?

This event is open to emerging creatives from any creative discipline – no previous experience or portfolio necessary.

This includes:

• Entry-level creatives, aged 18 and over
• Students and recent graduates
• Those with 0 to 3 years’ professional creative experience

Also joining us on the night will be creatives from ourCompany Partners, keep an eye out as we’ll be revealing our full lineup soon!

FAQs

️ How do we select attendees for our IRL Networking events?
Due to high demand and limited capacity, spaces are allocated through a lottery system. However, we do prioritise folks who have previously registered their interest, but haven’t attended an IRL Networking event with us before.

Those invited to attend will receive an email at least a week before the event to confirm their place. If you don’t get a spot this time, we’d love for you to register again next time. Just let us know on the form that you’ve applied before, and we’ll be sure to prioritise your application.

I’ve attended an IRL Networking event before, can I still register?
Yes of course – but please note that you will be automatically added to our waitlist. We love seeing familiar faces, but our goal is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend, especially those who haven’t yet had the chance.

I live outside of London, can I still register?
Absolutely! We welcome registrants from across the UK, but please note that we are unfortunately unable to cover any travel costs.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll be sure to do what we can to help. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see you – whether this time or at a future event!