Grab a cuppa and ease into the afternoon with early conversations with fellow agency leaders. Don't miss the opportunity to re-connect with someone you already know and connect with someone you don't.

Hear from your hosts as we set the scene for the afternoon ahead, including a series of lightning talks, panel discussions and high-quality conversations.

An inspiring talk or fireside chat with an industry expert to help your agency to thrive. More details to follow soon.

Topic: "AI Transformation: What Agencies Need to Do Now to Thrive in 2027"

AI is reshaping the agency world, affecting how teams work, deliver client value, and how agencies price, position and grow. As we look ahead to 2027, this panel will explore what ambitious agency leaders should be doing now to stay relevant, competitive and profitable. Led by Trenton Moss, this discussion will bring together three senior agency leaders and sector experts to share practical insights, honest lessons and future-focused thinking on AI transformation. The conversation will cover where the biggest opportunities are, what agencies risk getting wrong, how larger agencies are adapting, and what leaders should prioritise next.

Facilitator: Trenton Moss - Founder of Team Sterka

Panellists:
1. Victoria Sugg - CEO of Emperor
2. Dora Moldovan - Chief AI Officer of Tomorrow Group (Braidr)
3. Ian MacArthur - Global Chief Strategy Officer at Remarkable

Pause, recharge and reflect on the insights so far. Use this time to exchange ideas, challenge thinking and explore different perspectives with other agency leaders in the room.

Topic: "The Age of Taste: Why the future belongs to people who know what matters."

Speaker: Dines - Co-Founder - Studio BLUP

We are entering an era where tools, technology and content are becoming increasingly accessible to everyone. The challenge is no longer creating more, it’s knowing what deserves to exist in the first place. In this session, Dines explores why taste, cultural intelligence, curiosity and conviction are becoming the defining traits of the next generation of creative leaders. Through insights from design, music, fashion and brand building, he’ll share how agencies can remain relevant, distinctive and valuable in a world where execution is increasingly commoditised.

Topic: "Optimising Operations and Productivity: What Agencies Need to Do Now to Thrive in 2027"

For many agencies, the next stage of growth is not just about winning more clients, hiring more people or increasing revenue. It is about building an agency that runs better. With squeezed budgets, rising competition and pressure on margins, agency leaders need clearer systems, stronger delivery, healthier communication and teams who can do brilliant work without being pulled in too many directions. Led by Manish Kapur, this panel discussion will bring together three senior agency leaders and operations experts for an honest conversation about what is actually working inside larger agencies. The discussion will explore where inefficiencies often hide, how agencies can improve productivity and profitability, what needs to change in team structure and ways of working, and the practical steps leaders can take now to build a more focused, efficient and resilient agency going into 2027.

Facilitator: Manish Kapur - Agency Consultant (ex-Design Bridge)

Panellists:
1. Ryan McNamara - Global Operations Director at Rise at Seven
2. Joanna Hinchliffe - Chief for Regional Operations at AND Digital
3. Agency leader or industry expert to be announced soon.

A chance to pause, digest what you have heard and turn the afternoon’s ideas into practical action.

Note down your actions and continue the conversations with a cuppa.

For those keen to keep the momentum going, we’ll head to a local bar after the conference. It’s where conversations flow more freely, relationships strengthen, and the most valuable moments often happen.

A focused afternoon of quick-fire lightning talks, panel discussions and peer conversations, all designed to fit around busy agency schedules. The theme centres on the real game-changers behind agency growth, from operations and profitability to sales and culture. Expect practical insights, honest perspectives and open discussions with other agency leaders, all within a curated, high-quality room.

Speakers and Panellists include;

• Victoria Sugg - CEO of Emperor

• Dora Moldovan - Co-Founder of Braidr (CAIO Tomorrow Group)

• Joanna Hinchliffe - Chief for Regional Operations at AND Digital

• Ian MacArthur - Global Chief Strategy Officer of Remarkable

• Dines - Co-Founder - Studio BLUP

• Ryan McNamara - Global Operations Director at Rise at Seven

• Trenton Moss - Founder of Team Sterka

• Manish Kapur - Agency Consultant (ex-Design Bridge)

Date: Wednesday 4th November

Conference: 1:30-5:00pm

After Party: 5:15pm onwards

Venue: Impact Hub Euston - 1 Triton Square, London NW1 3DX

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HQshL7kcHybqrnWe7

Nearest Stations:
Warren Street, Euston, Euston Sq., Great Portland St., Regent's Park, Russell Sq., King’s Cross St. Pancras

This gathering is purposefully intimate for up to 100 agency leaders (primarily directors and decision-makers) at agencies with 50+ team members each, so this is a safe space for peer learning and support.

The types of agencies usually include branding, design, web development, SEO, videography, animation, PPC, copywriters, illustration, strategy, marketing, photography, software development, social media, translation, artificial intelligence, consultancies and everything in between. If you're a creative, digital, tech or marketing agency serving clients, you're probably a good fit!

Leaders from world-class agencies such as Ogilvy, Iris Worldwide, AND Digital, IMA, Emperor, Accenture, SAENTYS, Social Element, OMD, Havas Media, BrandPie, Assembly Global, Jack Morton, Future Group, Rise at Seven, Manifesto, Reboot, StrategiQ, GAIN, Ponderosa, NewGen, Pearlfisher, GOOD Agency, Tomorrow Group, Spindogs, Manifest Group, Matter of Form, Grey London, The Midnight Club, Torchbox, VCCP, Journey Further, Connective3, Reading Room, Brand Potential, Global, Spin Group, The Content Emporium, Latcham, Made Media, Definition, TMW, Ragged Edge, Conscious, Siya, Axelerant, Kaizen, Tank, Comtec, Great State, Born Ugly, True Agency, StudioHawk, Jungle Creations, The Boda Group, Didomi, Quickfire, FX Digital, CACI, Cyber-Duck, Digimaze, Squiz and many more have all signed up previously to our events.

Email michael@thehouselondon.com if you're unsure as we know some non-agency leaders bring a wealth of previous experience which the community can benefit from too.

Our events regularly sell out and have a 95%+ approval rating, so we must be doing something right. The events will give you...

💡 Fresh insights from experienced leaders you can apply immediately

👋 Meaningful connections with ambitious agency peers

👍 Practical solutions to your most pressing challenges

🤝 Opportunities to collaborate with like-minded agencies

🚀 Momentum to move forward with clarity and confidence

Yes, but not as you know it. You won't find a bunch of suits, a stuffy room or awkward conversations. Networking gets a bad rep sometimes, but just think of it as chatting with like-minded agency folk in a relaxed environment. Add to this a fast-paced afternoon with quick-fire sessions too and you're on to a winner!

As Agency Folk events are for agency leaders - directors and senior decision-makers, it's a business event. However, we're a relaxed bunch, so come as you feel comfortable.

There are a limited number of complimentary passes available, so apply now via the button below for your chance to secure one of these.

In addition to this, paid tickets are available to purchase from £55+vat. The price includes private room hire, service charge, venue staff, session guides, and light refreshments. Plus free access to the Story Cube framework (worth £250) found at www.storycube.co.uk.

Sure! We welcome sponsors who are able to add value to the agencies within our community and help create an even better event experience. There are a range of sponsorship packages which include the opportunity to host interactive sessions as well.

If you would like to find out more and review our sponsorship pack, please email michael@thehouselondon.com

For any questions, please email Michael Murdoch via michael@thehouselondon.com