Client: Weatherbys Bank
Event: Creating the Future 2025
Date: 8th October 2025
No of guests: 400
Event space: Illuminate
What was the event brief & objective?
A flagship conference featuring thought leaders, academics, and changemakers who challenge conventional thinking and propose bold solutions.
To explore and address some of the world’s most pressing and complex challenges, ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, and the future of democracy. The event aimed to spark meaningful dialogue, inspire action, and promote innovative thinking that contributes to a better future for generations to come.
Purpose & Themes:
Planet: Tackling ecological crises, climate change, and marine restoration.
Health: Examining the food industry, public health, and medical innovation.
Democracy: Strengthening democratic systems and protecting privacy.
Technology: Understanding the impact and ethics of AI and surveillance.
Why was the Science Museum chosen for this event?
We previously hosted Creating The Future at the IET, but wanted a change of venue to better reflect the evolving identity of the event. The Science Museum was selected as it aligns strongly with the CTF brand: forward-looking, innovative, and rooted in scientific and technological progress. It also offered the flexibility and facilities needed to accommodate our specific event requirements, making it an ideal setting to inspire and engage our audience.
What sort of experience did you want to create?
We aimed to create an experience that was immersive, thought-provoking, and future-focused, one that would leave attendees feeling inspired and empowered to engage with the big issues shaping our world. The event was designed to spark curiosity, encourage bold conversations, and foster meaningful connections among changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders. By choosing a venue like the Science Museum and curating a programme around pressing global challenges, we wanted to create an atmosphere that felt both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
What made you decide on Illuminate for your event?
Illuminate was selected as the venue for Creating The Future because it offered a modern, flexible space that aligned perfectly with the event’s forward-thinking ethos. Located within the Science Museum, it provided a visually striking and immersive environment that complemented the themes of innovation, technology, and progress. The venue’s capacity, AV capabilities, catering services and layout suited our programme and audience suggestions from previous events, while also enhancing the overall experience we wanted to deliver: dynamic, engaging, and future-focused.
How did Illuminate work for your event? What were the standout features?
We used the Level 5 as the seated space as the views were the major wow factor. This brought in natural light which meant we were able to use uplighters and lighting to really make an impact. It was open landscape with the ability to go and use the downstairs Level 4 too. The big standout was the view, location and the amenities we were able to incorporate with lighting.
Who were your catering and AV partners?
Catering – Moving Venue (They had sustainable menus)
AV – White Light
Agency Partner – Staging & On-The-Day Management
What feedback did you receive from guests?
‘Cool new venue – open and edgy.”
“Blown away by the speakers, the topic, the venue – everything.”
“Incredible speakers and a great location!”
“The venue was awesome.”
Client testimonial:
”The event was a great success and beautifully delivered thanks to the dedication of all the teams involved. Moving Venue were exceptional, not only was the food creative and delicious, but their team were present and responsive throughout, which made a huge difference on the day. White Light were our AV superheroes, their onsite team were brilliant and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The space itself was fantastic and clients loved the connection between the museum and CTF.”
– Olivia Bullard, Weatherby’s Bank
