A must attend event for ambitious agencies looking to kick-start their growth
Join us for From Growth to Gold for keynotes, roundtables, and panels packed with insights, strategies, and networking. Book your spot now!
Running an agency isn’t just about delivering great client work. It’s about building a sustainable, valuable business. Whether you’re focused on scaling, securing funding, or planning for an eventual exit, the journey is full of challenges. That’s why we created From Growth to Gold – a day designed to give agency leaders real insight, practical advice, and meaningful connection.
The 2026 Leeds edition builds on the best of this year’s event, with even more room for shared ideas and honest conversations through a series of focused roundtable sessions open to all attendees.
So, what can you expect on the day? (For the full agenda, scroll down)
Morning Kickstart
We’ll open with a keynote from someone who’s walked the agency path – sharing real-world lessons from growing and leading a business in today’s market. It’s not about theory or trend-chasing, just honest stories and valuable insights.
Plus, you’ll hear from other agency experts via a fireside chat and panel.
A bit more info about the panel sessions:
Growth is vanity, profit is sanity: re-engineering agency operations
Across the industry, many agencies are feeling the squeeze of decreasing profits despite steady revenue streams. So, how do you stop the bleed? This panel brings together operations, performance, and commercial finance experts to discuss how to build a resilient, highly profitable agency model.
The magnet effect: building an agency that attracts better clients
Shifting your agency from “survival chasing” to winning premium, high-value clients requires more than just a great sales pitch—it requires a powerful brand engine. So, how do you stop competing on price and start winning on value? This panel brings together agency growth, brand marketing, and business development experts to share the exact strategies needed to build a standout brand reputation and consistently land better-fit clients.
Deep Dive Roundtables
This isn’t a sit-back-and-listen kind of event. You’ll take part in small, focused roundtable discussions led by seasoned operators who’ve faced the same challenges you have. While the final topics are still being shaped, you can expect practical, honest conversations on issues like leveraging technology for growth, tackling talent challenges, exploring international expansion, and preparing for M&A or exit.
These sessions are designed to go deeper – giving you space to ask questions, share experiences, and come away with useful ideas you can actually apply.
Looking Ahead
We’ll close the day with a final discussion bringing together our speakers and facilitators to reflect on the key themes, highlight common threads, and offer a grounded perspective on where the agency world is heading. This isn’t about vague predictions – it’s about practical foresight.
Who is this event for?
This event is designed for agency owners and senior leaders who are
- Looking to scale their business in a sustainable way
- Exploring funding or investment opportunities
- Considering a future exit strategy
- Focused on increasing their agency’s long-term value
- Eager to learn from those with real-world experience
Because of the nature of the conversations, we purposely limit the event to a smaller audience.
Due to the nature of this event, tickets are limited.
