An Inspirational Story of Resilience and Creativity, Presented by Advertising Week and PwC
Tuesday, 14 May, 12-2 pm, Toklas at 180 Studios
Invite Only
Join this exclusive lunch to hear Hamed Amiri — refugee, author and playwright of “The Boy With Two Hearts” — share his incredible story and offer lessons in resilience and creativity for the media and advertising world.
Advertising Week First Timers Meet Up
Tuesday, 14 May, 12:30pm, Culture Unleashed Lounge at 180 Studios
Open to All
Welcome to Advertising Week Europe! This meet up is your chance to grab a coffee with some of the Advertising Week team, learn how to make the most out of the event and also connect with other attendees to plan your week.
The New News, Presented by The Independent
Wednesday, 15 May, 8-10am, VIP Loft at 180 Studios
Super Delegates and Invite Only
There has never been a more exciting and challenging time to be in the news business. As The Independent joins forces with Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Tasty and Seasoned to create Independent Media, its leaders speak for the very first time on coming together, how news brands are changing and what that means for advertisers.
Join The Independent’s CEO Christian Broughton, HuffPost’s editor-in-chief Cate Sevilla and Buzzfeed’s director of video Homam Ayaso in conversation with Advertising Week Global President Ruth Mortimer, as we get behind the scenes of the new news.
Influencers and Entrepreneurs Meet Up
Wednesday, 15 May, 10:30am, Culture Unleashed Lounge at 180 Studios
Open to All
Join other influencers and entrepreneur shaping the future of the industry and expand your network.
Brand Marketers Meet Up
Wednesday, 15 May, 12:40pm, 180 Studios
Open to All
Connect with fellow brand marketers and The Marketing Society to expand your network. This is your opportunity to meet with other passionate marketing and advertising professionals, exchange insights, tackle common challenges and build invaluable connections.
The Shake Up: Join Our Table Meet Up
Wednesday, 15 May, 2:30pm, Culture Unleashed Lounge at 180 Studios
Open to All
Join Our Table is a UK initiative to celebrate and amplify Black female talent in the advertising, media, marketing and communications industries. Our aim is for Black women in our industry to feel seen, supported and visible.
At a time when the advertising industry is at risk of losing 30% of its Black talent, only 2.8% of leadership roles are held by Black women and only 1.5% of marketing executives are Black women (All in Census 2023), hear how influential Black women are driving the change they want to see, and that the industry desperately needs.
Join us for three fireside chats to discuss how they have done it, the lessons learned and what the industry needs to do next. The fireside chats will cover:
- The power of Data.
- The power of change from within.
- The power of mentoring/sponsorship.
Netflix in Conversation with Love is Blind: UK Hosts, Emma and Matt Willis
Thursday, 16 May, 8-10am, VIP Loft at 180 Studios
Invite Only
Following an insightful introduction to Netflix Ads by Damien Bernet, VP, Head of Ad Sales EMEA, join Rajiv Nathwani, Senior Director of UK and Ireland Marketing at Netflix, as he leads a captivating fireside chat with Love is Blind: UK hosts Emma and Matt Willis.
Together, they’ll unpack the UK’s deep fascination with dating shows, examine the influence of Netflix’s content on culture and share their experiences and observations of the evolving entertainment and advertising industry. After the session, stick around for the chance to network with Netflix and VIP delegates over breakfast bites.
WACL MEET UP
Thursday, 16 May, 2:50pm, Culture Unleashed Lounge at 180 Studios
Open to All
Connect with fellow female leaders in advertising and communications at the WACL meet up.
