The Modern Independent Agency: Adapting the Model for Growth

Join independent agencies from across the North for an evening of networking, drinks and peer-to-peer discussion.

Our panel, The Modern Independent Agency: Adapting the Model for Growth, will bring together agency leaders to explore how the traditional agency model is evolving in response to tighter budgets, changing client expectations, talent challenges and AI.

We’ll discuss where sustainable growth comes from today, why human connection remains key to retaining clients and talent, and how collaboration between complementary agencies could become the new new business.

Tuesday 22 September 2026
5:00pm–8:00pm
Manchester

Event timings

5:00pm–5:30pm – Guest arrival, drinks and networking
5:30pm–5:40pm – Opening remarks
5:40pm–6:30pm – Panel discussion: The Modern Independent Agency: Adapting the Model for Growth
6:30pm–8:00pm – Drinks and networking
8:00pm – Event concludes