It can be a challenge to know what opportunities are out there for young people interested in developing their creativity. This panel talk will share workshops, courses and events designed specifically for under 18’s across the UK, from the V&A Upstart Festival to Fashion Minority Report workshops.

Meet the speakers:

Kemi Danielle Gbadebo is a member of The Fashion Accelerator Cohort and founder of Gbadebo, a fashion brand and creative platform rooted in identity, heritage and contemporary design. Her work focuses on building a distinctive creative voice while navigating the realities of growing an independent fashion business, offering insight into entrepreneurship and brand-building within today’s industry landscape.

Daniel Peters is Founder of Fashion Minority Report, a platform dedicated to championing diversity, inclusion and representation within the fashion industry. Through research, industry commentary and community-led initiatives, he has become a leading voice advocating for systemic change and greater visibility for underrepresented talent across fashion and creative sectors.

Emma Calder is Course Leader in the School of Creative Industries at Southampton Solent University, where she supports and develops the next generation of creative students entering fashion, media and related disciplines. With a focus on industry-relevant education and creative development, she plays a key role in shaping curriculum and guiding students into professional practice.

Catherine Nicholson is Senior Producer: Learning, Young People at the V&A, where she develops programmes and initiatives designed to engage young audiences with art, design and fashion. Her work focuses on widening access to cultural institutions and creating meaningful learning experiences that connect young people with creative industries and museum collections.