Check in from 09.30, collect your lanyard, programme and complimentary bag. Enjoy a coffee and a pastry with colleagues, friends, maybe do a little networking and make some new ones.

shots editors Danny Edwards and Jamie Madge are excited to welcome you and open the day’s proceedings.

A normality crisis is currently permeating throughout the creative industries, and weirdness is the only way to drag ourselves out of it. In this terrifying and hopeful talk, we'll examine the history of the weird and strange, and why the world will only get better (and more creative) if we make life easier for outsiders. 

This powerhouse, all-female panel, will deliberate how adland can continue to elevate female and underrepresented talent, reimagine inclusive hiring, and discuss the legacy left by Free The Work. Exploring solutions that ensure the industry continues to evolve into a more equitable and creatively rich space which drives business success and shapes cultural impact.

This session see’s our panel of top creative agencies discuss key challenges and solutions shaping the business, covering topics from evolving working practices and potential pitfalls to the impact of new technologies on production workflows.

A significant portion of this session will be dedicated to a Q&A, giving the audience the opportunity to get those big questions answered.

Speakers (L to R)
Brian O’Rourke, Global Chief Production Officer, TBWA\Media Arts Lab
Autumn Childress, Head of Production, Quality Meats Creative
Brett Alexander, SVP, Managing Director, Head of Production, The Martin Agency

Enjoy the culinary delights the Bike Shed's exquisite kitchen has to offer as part of your day pass.

With a focus on the impact of stoner culture, this session explores how one agency brought to life the visceral pleasure of eating.

Mother LA’s Biz Anderson and Jed Cohen break down the brand strategy behind Postmates' rise to dominance in the Los Angeles market. Discussing the intricacies of the campaign’s inception and the shift from physical delivery to highlighting why food isn’t just fuel—but a powerful dopamine booster capable of hijacking your brain.

Ever since breaking the internet (before that was even a thing) in 2006 with the viral video for Here It Goes Again, OK Go have been delighting global fans with their boundary-pushing visuals, precision choreography, and a DIY spirit that’s somehow both chaotic and meticulously engineered. Known for its symbiotic relationship with brands, the band’s frontman and Park Pictures director, Damian Kulash, joins DE-YAN CCO Jason Kreher, to talk about music video innovation, the intersection of art and advertising, and how curiosity fuels both commercial and creative success.

This exciting day comes to a close but for those attendees wanting to continue to catch up, the bar at the Bike Shed is an ideal place to continue.