Below are a list of industry wide events, perfect for those working in, or looking to get into the digital, marketing, creative, product and tech industries. These events provide the perfect opportunity to network with industry leaders, explore the latest trends, spark collaborations and enable opportunities.
Each month we will curate our favourites and provide a round up of the latest going's on:
February Events:
Bloom UK
Bloomfest 2024: The Lift – Wednesday 7th February, 10:00am-7:00pm - TICKETED EVENT - London
The biggest event in the Bloom calendar, Bloomfest is an unmissable open-to-all one-day festival, bringing together 300+ women and allies to raise each other to new heights.
A day of provocation, up-skilling and coming together to overcome these barriers to success. This event brings to life what Bloom stands for: providing support, driving change, building connections, and having fun. It’s safe to say attendees will come away from Bloomfest feeling inspired, entertained and with an expanded network of brilliant women.
A space for women to be unapologetically themselves, find motivation to reach higher, and lift each other up. The lift is our rallying cry to empower women, offer practical wisdom, champion gender equality, and celebrate the essence of womanhood. The day will include:
A stellar line up of 40+ speakers, facilitators and artists
22 sessions, including panels and workshops
The Booth of Truth, our annual safe space for anonymous story-sharing
Deeper content with speakers via our Bloom Voices podcast
Networking Session
CV & career workshops (hosted by Major Players)
Wellbeing activities / moments
Entertainment, food & drinks
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Four Agency Worldwide
Allyship and Inclusive Leadership – Wednesday 7th February, 5:30pm-7:30pm – FREE - London
This interactive session will equip you with:
Practical tools and strategies: Become a more effective ally and leader, fostering acceptance and belonging within your own sphere.
Actionable insights: Explore impactful approaches to building inclusive workplaces, from tackling unconscious bias to implementing flexible work arrangements.
Meaningful dialogue: Spark conversations that ignite change within your organization and beyond.
Here from an esteemed panel of experts:
Michele Golunska, Aviva's Managing Director for Wealth & Advice: Learn from a champion of diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.
Jo Rzymowska, Travel Industry Leader & former VP of Celebrity Cruises: Discover how inclusivity fuels success, even beyond the boardroom.
Peter Matthew, Oxford City Council Executive Director for People & Communities: Gain insights from a public servant dedicated to building inclusive communities.
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D&AD
Insights from The D&AD Annual Trends Report – Thursday 8th February, 6:00-9:00pm – FREE – London
Join D&AD for an evening delving into the trends coming out of the D&AD Awards, with drinks and networking before and after the main presentation.
Following the success of their first Insights Event in October 2023, we've decided to explore the report in further detail, with a focus on Augmentation and AI.
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Product School
ProductCon London: The Largest Product Conference – Tuesday 20th February, 9:00am-5:00pm – FREE (& TICKETED) – London
Organized by Product School and structured around the hottest topics in Product, ProductCon takes place four times per year in San Francisco, New York, London, and Online, and gathers over 15,000 product professionals from all over the world.
ProductCon highlights Product Leaders from diverse backgrounds and leaders of colour. You’ll learn from inspirational Heads of Product, VPs, and CPOs from tech giants such as Amazon, Meta, Disney, and more. You’ll learn the best practices behind the most successful products, and have the opportunity to interact with all our sponsor companies interested in recruiting PMs. Get ready to level up your product skills, network with a global community of fellow product leaders, and have a ball!
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Fuck Being Humble – Stefanie Sword-Williams
Master Your Next Negotiation – Monday 26th February, 6:30pm-8:00pm, TICKETED – London
Getting the money you want is all about knowing how to clearly communicate your business value. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to showcase your worth with impact and confidently handle your next money conversation. You will leave understanding how to:
How to financially assess your career achievements and experience to date
How to confidently communicate the money you are asking for and why you are worth the investment
How to overcome mental barriers and get comfortable with negotiating
How to ensure you get the results you want
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Upcoming Events:
Creative UK
The Big Creative UK Summit 2024 – Wednesday 6th March 2024, 09:00am-6:00pm – TICKETED EVENT – London
As the Creative Industries face great change – from the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a shifting political landscape, requests for new skills, and the future economy becoming a creative economy – so comes the possibility for growth.
Join Creative UK and hear how creative leaders, entrepreneurs, and organisations are harnessing technologies to carve out our shared future, utilising the power of creativity to adapt, build resilience, forge innovations and impact society. Expect unexpected connections, essential debates, business insights and the brightest sparks of creativity.
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Creative Equals
RISE: Inclusive Brands & Inclusive Leadership – Wednesday 24th April 2024, 09:00am-5:00pm – TICKETED EVENT - London
RISE 2024: A summit for marketers: Inclusive brands, inclusive leaders
This year, RISE 2024 by Creative Equals dives into the new ROI, the Return Inclusion, where equity, diversity and inclusion come first for our people, our businesses and society. In 2024, we dig into inclusive brands shaped by inclusive leaders to understand how EDI underpins thriving cultures and drives growth when it is at the heart of product innovation, marketing, supply chains and sustainability. We invite all progressive CEOs, brands and marketers to an unmissable day with some of the world’s leading experts.
Hear from:
Steven Bartlett, founder, investor, podcaster ‘Diary of a CEO’
Cristina Diezhandino, Chief Marketing Officer, Diageo
Ije Nwokorie, Chief Brand Officer, Dr Martens, ex-Apple
Sara Denby, Head of Unstereotype Secretariat, UN Women
Lee Edwards, Global Brand Strategy Lead, Lego
Richard Robinson, Managing Director, Xeim
Becky Verano, Global VP Creativity and Capabilities, Reckitt
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Design District
The robots are coming: AI & the Creative Industries – Thursday 27th April, 6:00pm-9:00pm – TICKETED EVENT - London
We'll be talking about the pros and cons of AI and Web3 with the aim to ultimately define new roles for people in the Creative Industries.
Remember to bookmark this page if you’d like to see more events from across digital, marketing, creative, product and tech. Alternatively, if you’d like to advertise an event then please message us at talk@majorplayers.co.uk.
