Manchester digital agency Embryo is returning as a strategic partner for the third edition of Prolific North’s Northern Marketing Festival (NMF) this May.
The Northern Marketing Festival will take place across three Northern cities — Liverpool, Leeds, and Manchester — from 12–14 May, bringing marketers together to showcase top talent and share the latest marketing insights, trends and strategies through talks, workshops, and interactive sessions.
“We’re so excited to be the strategic partner for NMF in 2026, across three industry leading events in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds,” said James Guerin, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Embryo.
“NMF brings a week of insights, ideas, and inspiration. It has become the North’s leading celebration of marketing talent and ideas, something we’re proud to be a leading part of.
“Embryo has set out to provide more value than ever across our clients and wider network, bringing fresh and actionable insights from our leading digital team. This partnership does exactly that!”
Following the festival’s continued success, Prolific North will soon announce an exciting speaker line-up and a host of opportunities for brand marketers and agency leaders to connect and share ideas.
And three key themes will shape Northern Marketing Festival 2026:
- Collective Grit – The Power of WE – Examining how collaboration across teams, agencies, and communities can strengthen the industry, foster resilience, and drive better results in a shifting economic and technological landscape.
- Humans + Machines – Exploring how brands can combine technology and human insight, highlighting where AI adds genuine value and where the human touch remains essential.
- Making the Case for Slow Marketing – In a fast-paced, “always-on” world, this theme champions thoughtful research, clear strategy, and deliberate execution over chasing every channel or trend.
Tickets are now on sale for all locations. Make sure you secure your place via Eventbrite: Northern Marketing Festival 2026.
