The Creative Cities Convention (CCC) is a media industry event, jointly funded by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and the producers’ association Pact. It provides a meeting place for anyone interested in creative content production and distribution across the UK. We aim to get media people and local government leaders working more closely together to build the creative industries of the future.Each year the conference explores how the media industry can build on current success and produce content that reaches its full creative and commercial potential as well as better representing UK audiences. Additionally there are opportunities for one-to-one meetings with commissioners, a student masterclass and a glittering networking party.Furthermore, in a unique twist on most media get-togethers, each year the Creative Cities Convention features an Olympic-style pitch from big cities seeking to hold the event the following year, providing a fantastic opportunity to showcase media activity and talent in different parts of the UK.