Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

Andria Gibbon, Vice-President for Events & Education for Association For Creative Industries, discusses what January’s Creativation show has in store for its visitors Here at the AFCI offices, we’re gearing up for the final countdown to Creativation 2018. While most people have calendars counting down to the holidays, our staff is centrally focused on January 18 th – the day we start our Creativation University education program, and the beginning of our five day event in Phoenix, Arizona. Our office is a buzz with finalising the plans for the new features at Creativation, such as the Creator Lounge, Tech Park and Camp Creativity, as well as bringing back some of the favourite features of 2017’s event, like the Bakery and Town Square. If you haven’t experienced Creativation yet, we invite you to join us in Phoenix for a creative experience like no other. Stop by our website at creativationshow.org to register, book your housing, and check out all that you’ll learn, who you will connect with, and what there is to discover. START YOUR SHOW JOURNEY Start your stay in Phoenix at one of the official discounted hotels, which you can book online. Rooms are starting to sell out, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible. learn, connect and discover show preview craft focus 35