Looking to stay ahead? Well, then it’s time to join the conversation!
Below is a curated list of industry events, perfect for those working in, or looking to get into the digital, marketing, creative, product and tech industries. There is huge value in being part of these shared experiences. Each event a different flavour, but all offer the opportunity to taste the sweetness of sparking ideas that shape careers.
We’ll be updating the list throughout the year, so bookmark this page and keep checking in. Remember, levelling up starts with showing up.
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Digital FMCG
3 - 4 March | London
fmcg.wbresearch.com
Competing for the attention of demanding consumers requires advanced tools to showcase products and win shoppers. To learn from those who deploy the best tech and processes, connect with other digital leaders working from the UK’s and Europe’s top FMCG brands. This event will give you concrete takeaways to implement immediately.
PMW Unlocked
3 - 4 March | London
www.performancemarketingunlocked.com
Are you ready to unlearn everything you know about marketing? PMW Unlocked is the modern marketer's playbook as we refuse to shy away from the difficult questions keeping marketers up at night. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of influential keynote speakers and real-life case studies equipping you with the latest skills and tools to stay ahead in the dynamic world of marketing.
Marketing Camp Conference: The Storytellers
5 March | Oxford
www.marketingcamp.uk/conference
Learn how to spot, shape, and share great stories in your marketing work - because stories are how all humans connect. Through 10 talks, the line-up of smart and down-to-earth speakers will help you develop your brand story, and also dig into what good storytelling looks like in the AI era. Even in 2026, storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools we’ve got in marketing.
Employment Rights Act: What Employers Need to Act on Now
12 March | Online Webinar
www.eventbrite.com/e/employment-rights-act-what-employers-need-to-act-on-now-tickets
The next wave of employment legislation will materially affect UK employers, so get clarity and join an in-depth explaination of the upcoming Employment Rights Act. This 60-minute webinar, delivered by JourneyHR in partnership with Major Players, will focus on what's shifting, what it means in practice, and where organisations should act now to reduce risk and avoid costly missteps.
Understanding Your Worth - Positioning, Confidence & Negotiation
17 March | Online Webinar
ruvo.co/events/understanding-your-worth-positioning-confidence-negotiation
Understanding your value is the foundation of everything as a freelancer. Led by Rosa Rolo, MD of Major Players, this session is for freelancers who want to stop guessing what they are worth and start making decisions grounded in clarity, confidence, and real industry insight. Explore how the freelance market is shifting and where value is being created or missed, so you can negotiate better.
Packing a Punch
19 March | London
allindependentagencies.org/media-effectiveness-packing-a-punch
The AIA is delving into media effectiveness with this session - something that's increasingly hard to define, and even harder to prove. It's a practical morning that will look at how smart spending beats big spending, by focusing on strategies, growth and the measurement genuinely drives results for small-to-mid sized advertisers.
Marketing Procurement iQ Conference 2026
24 -25 March | London
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marketing-procurement-iq-conference-europe-2026-tickets
This flagship two-day event brings together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving landscape of marketing procurement. Expect to get ahead with insights into latest trends, explore the bigger impact of AI and learn actionable strategies to apply immediately.
Advertising Week Europe
24 -26 March | London
advertisingweek.com/event/aweurope-2026
Expect more that the usual at the ultimate mashup of content for marketing, media, creative and tech professionals. This is where business gets personal, ideas get real and the smartest people in the business come to make things happen.
Food For Thought - Marketing Leaders Panel & Dinner
29 April | London
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-for-thought-marketing-leaders-panel-dinner-tickets
Exclusively for brand-side marketers, this thought-provoking panel will discuss the the future of social media marketing. Explore how audience behaviour is changing and whether brands need to rethink how they show up. After, continue the conversationg over a relaxed sit-down meal while exchanging perspectives with fellow industry professionals.
The Future of Brands
29 April | London
www.adwantedevents.com/FutureofBrands26
Expect some of the smartest minds behind the world's leading brands to explore the latest in media and advertising. This year's event will shine a light on what’s possible when human creativity and technologies converge and help you to prove that marketing is an investment, not a cost. Securing future growth starts with transforming how we think about media and advertising.
brightonSEO
30 April - 1 May | Brighton
brightonseo.com/events/april-2026
If you're a search marketer, uncover exactly how to do your job a little better at the world’s biggest search conference. The event brings together a friendly, curious, and sharp crowd so every attendee can learn and grow alongside the best in the business. Expect top-tier talks from search experts and hands-on training, all delivered on a global stage.
Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo™
11 - 12 May | London
www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/marketing-symposium-uk
Tackle priorities including customer experience strategy, marketing technology and analytics, and data management at the world’s most important gathering of CMOs and Marketing Executives. Discover exactly what you need to drive large-scale growth in your organisation.
Northern Marketing Festival
12 - 14 May | Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester
www.prolificnorth.co.uk/northern-marketing-festival
Join the biggest celebration of marketing and creativity in the North - the festival brings together the region’s brightest minds for a week of insight, ideas, and inspiration. Beyond showcasing the exceptional talent producing marvellous work, you can also enjoy engaging and thought-provoking talks unpacking the changing landscape of marketing.
The Digital Leaders' Collective - Evolution in Motion
14 May | Leeds
www.blacklabdigital.co.uk/black-lab-events-the-digital-leaders-collective
This is a dynamic quarterly gathering where forward-thinking marketers, visionary brand leaders, and innovative strategists converge to push share ideas, discuss and learn. As platforms, behaviour and expectations continue to shift, the challenge for marketing teams is no longer reacting to change, but learning how to move with it. This session will look for how strategies evolve in real time - understanding how to stay grounded while everything else accelerates.
Youth Marketing Strategy 2026
21 May | London
www.wearepion.com/event/yms-ldn
YMS will once again bring together the brightest minds and most relevant brands shaping the youth marketing landscape. Designed for the next-gen learning where marketers, creators, strategists and brand builders work together towards tomorrow. Hear directly from a diverse mix of young people and walk away with a clear action plan of how to engage youth audiences entering the marketplace.
Social Commerce Festival 2026
22 May | London
socialcommercefest.com/home
Strated in Los Angeles, this global tour is now coming to Longon. Designed for creators, brands, retailers, and digital entrepreneurs passionate about the future of commerce, content and community, this festival is all about connection and culture. This London edition has been thoughtfully scaled to focus on deep connection, inspiration, learning, and real-world networking in an intimate setting - all to explore how creative content fuels transactions in today’s digital economy.
SXSW London
1 - 6 June | London
www.sxswlondon.com
The global platform where ideas ignite, industries converge, and the future takes shape. More than a festival of ideas, SXSW London is a catalyst for bold thinking and real-world impact. It’s where open debate fuels discovery, so join to experience how unexpected conversations spark collaboration and culture.
UK Creative Festival
1 - 2 July | Margate
www.ukcreativefestival.co.uk
Connect with the brightest minds in advertising, design, music, film, tech and more through curated networking opportunities. The UK Creative Festival is the perfect space to supercharge your creativity - equipping you to turn your best ideas into impact.
Out Of Office: Marketing & Business Growth Conference
24 July | Newquay
www.eventbrite.ca/e/out-of-office-marketing-business-growth-conference-presented-by-marwick-tickets
This event is designed for ambitious marketing managers, business owners and brand leaders who want to drive measurable results in a changing commercial landscape. By focussing on practica insight rather than theory, the sessions will support driving growth against measurable goals.
DigiMarCon UK 2026
3 - 4 September | London
digimarconuk.co.uk
The premier digital marketing conference returns for it's 9th year. Packed with cutting-edge strategies, actionable insights, and the latest trends in the digital marketing world, this is an opportunity to dive deep into the next generation of tech and innovation. This is where the brightest minds come together to shape the future of marketing.
Nottingham Digital Sumit
25 September | Nottingham
www.nottinghamdigitalsummit.co.uk
As the Midland's bigges digital marketing event, the summit brings together more than 500 delegates from across the world of marketing, creative and technology. With talks from 35+ exceptional industry thought-leaders plus a networking floor to chat to experts across all realms of digital, every moment will help marketing pros stay ahead.
BEYOND Conference
23 - 25 November | Manchester
beyondconference.org
The UK's leading conference for creative industries research and innovation returns for its 9th year. Join an international community of thinkers, makers, investors and researchers exploring pioneering R&D and global opportunities. Expect inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, cutting-edge showcases and invaluable networking across three days at The Lowry. BEYOND is where the creative industries converge to turn bold ideas into impact.
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Check out these events and choose one to attend. Whether it’s your first or 1000th industry event, lifelong learning is paramount amid the rapid technological development. If you want to either advertise or partner with us for an upcoming event, please reach out to talk@majorplayers.co.uk.
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