CESxLovable Portfolio Showcase Gala
Portfolio Showcase Gala & Pitch Night
Hosted by UAL’s Creative Entrepreneurs Society (CES) in collaboration with Lovable, this evening celebrates the most compelling student portfolio websites built and refined over the holidays.
Shortlisted students will pitch their personal portfolio websites live to an industry-level judging panel for recognition, prizes, and personalised feedback, followed by an open networking session with creatives, founders, and professionals.
Get ready for:
✨ Live portfolio pitches
Watch shortlisted students present their personal portfolio websites; concept, craft, and clarity in front of an industry panel.
🏆 Cash prizes & recognition
Top portfolios win prizes and visibility, with judges offering actionable feedback that is actually implementable.
👀 Industry exposure
Get your work seen by creative professionals, founders, and mentors beyond the classroom.
🤝 Networking & community
Meet fellow builders, designers, and entrepreneurs in a relaxed, celebratory setting after the pitches.
🎥 Captured moments
CES content creators will be documenting the evening from pitches to post-event conversations.
How to Take Part
Compete (open to all students)
• Submit your portfolio website to be considered for the live pitch competition
• Shortlisted participants will pitch on stage for prizes and feedback
Spectate (open to everyone)
• Attend the event to watch the pitches
• Learn from others’ work
• Network with peers and industry guests
📌 Portfolio submission link will be shared closer to the deadline.
Key Dates
🗓 Portfolio submission deadline (for competitors): 10 January 2026
🎤 Live Showcase & Pitch Night: Friday, 16 January 2026 [6:00-9:00 PM]
About Lovable (Our Sponsor)
Lovable is the world’s fastest-growing AI website builder. It allows creatives to build beautiful, personalised sites in minutes with guided workflows that feel intuitive, expressive, and fun.
About the Creative Entrepreneurs Society (Host)
CES is the UK’s largest student-led creative entrepreneurship network, having impacted 2,500+ students since 2023. We’ve partnered with organisations such as TikTok, Notion, Audemars Piguet, Goodnotes, ARUP, and more; creating real platforms for students to launch ideas, showcase work, and build confidence beyond university walls.
This gala marks the culmination of CES’s winter portfolio journey, turning quiet building into public momentum.
Event Details
📅 Friday, 16 January 2026
📍 BrainStation, Shoreditch
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎟 Limited capacity - early registration recommended
Happy building and see you on stage!