Interwoven: Business and Creativity at the Centre for Advanced Textiles

Are you ready to spark fresh ideas, tap into Scotland’s world-class creative talent, and discover how innovation can transform any business?

The GSA’s Centre for Advanced Textiles, in partnership with Skypark and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce invites you to Interwoven: Business and Creativity at the Centre for Advanced Textiles - an exclusive evening showcasing the power of creativity to drive business success.

Why attend?

• Discover how creativity gives businesses a competitive edge — from haute couture and global brands to local enterprises.
• Hear from a panel of creative leaders and business innovators, sharing real-world lessons on building networks, navigating challenges, and staying ahead in a fast-changing economy.
• See why cultural icons like Grayson Perry, and brands including Converse, John Lewis, and Timorous Beasties turn to Glasgow’s creative talent.
• Network with ambitious young leaders and industry professionals in an inspiring setting.

Celebrate Scotland’s creative impact

For 25 years, the Centre for Advanced Textiles (CAT) has built a global reputation as the first facility of its kind - pushing boundaries in digital textile printing, working with world-famous names and nurturing the next generation of creative talent. Based in the heart of Glasgow, CAT is where Scottish creativity meets global business.

Now, for the first time, we open the doors to celebrate this hidden gem — and share how its lessons in innovation and creativity can inspire your next move.

Who should attend?

Emerging business leaders, creative professionals, and anyone looking to bring fresh thinking to their sector. Whatever your industry — design, tech, manufacturing, professional services — creativity is your competitive advantage.

What you’ll take away

• Fresh Inspiration for your next business growth project
• insights into how to build meaningful connections and develop creative skills for growth.
• A rare chance to experience the global influence of the world renowned GSA up close.

Panellists

Gregor Aikman, Founder and Chief Product Officer of STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre)

Vicky Begg, Bureau Co-ordinator at Centre for Advanced Textiles

Vicky Begg is the Bureau Co-ordinator (job-share) at the Centre for Advanced Textiles. Vicky has worked at the Centre since 2002, having moved from London where she oversaw establishment and operation of one of the first UK-based commercial digital textile printing services, The Fabric Printing Bureau, for 3 years. Vicky specialised in textile print design graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, then Winchester School of Art at Masters level. Vicky boasts over 28 years of experience in digital textile print and textile design working with clients from a wide range of creative disciplines, linked to both business and education. Her role in the Centre allows her to focus developing the craft of digital textile printing through the individualised service provided to clients, the Centre’s Bursary Award and Volunteer Scheme.