Media & Entertainment

The Future of Media Manchester 2026

5 weeks until it opens.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
17 September 2026
Organiser
Adwanted Events
Industry
Media & Entertainment

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Design
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Advertising
  • Research
  • Future
  • Strategy
  • Business
  • Content
  • Journalism
  • Commercial
  • Academic

On stage

Speakers

  • Kally BoshnakovaCreative Lead, Sport & Entertainment, Wavemaker
  • Tim AinsworthHead of Data & Intelligence, McCann
  • Joe GoldbergHead of Brand, Marketing, and Communications Strategy, Santander
  • Rob EdwardsHead of Media & Digital, Arla Foods
  • James AddlestoneCo-Founder, Dose of Reality
  • Caroline CockellSenior Director, Marketing - UK Student, Student Roost
  • Tom CurtisHead of Creative Strategy, WPP Media
  • Lindsey JordanHead of Creative Strategy, WPP Media
  • Paul EvansFounder and Chief Positioning Engineer
  • Nik WheatleyCo-Founder, Notorious
  • Jessica ScottCo-Founder, Notorious
  • Andrew JerinaHead of Research, Flume Group
  • Dom DwightFormer Strategy & Innovation Director

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Travelodge

    100 m from the venue

    31 Piccadilly, Manchester

  • The Merchants Hotel

    120 m from the venue

    Back Piccadilly, Manchester

  • Sachas

    140 m from the venue

    12 Tib Street, Manchester

  • Ibis Styles - Manchester Portland Hotel

    160 m from the venue

    3-5 Portland Street, Manchester

  • Gardens Hotel

    170 m from the venue

    55 Piccadilly, Manchester

  • The Light Boutique ApartHotel

    220 m from the venue

    20 Church Street, Manchester

  • Cove Minshull Street

    250 m from the venue

    6 Minshull Street, Manchester

  • easyHotel

    310 m from the venue

    33 Dale Street, Manchester

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