Prolific North has revealed the first wave of speakers set to appear at this year’s Northern Marketing Festival 2026, offering an early look at the voices shaping the programme.
The initial line-up brings together a cross-section of senior marketers, strategists and creative leaders, reflecting the breadth of expertise across the UK’s marketing and media industries.
Eleanor Barker, UKI CMO, Lipton Teas & Infusions
Eleanor (Elle) Barker leads UK and Ireland marketing for Lipton Teas & Infusions, overseeing brands including PG Tips, Pukka, Lyons and Lipton. She specialises in building distinctive, modern brands, with experience spanning innovation, large-scale campaigns and the revitalisation of heritage names.
Bill Dennett, Regional Team Lead, Uber Advertising
Speaking at all 3 days as part of NMF, Bill Dennett heads regional sales and growth for Uber Advertising across the UK. With more than a decade of experience across out-of-home, publishing, digital and commerce media, he focuses on delivering cross-channel strategies that connect brands with audiences in real-world environments.
Dom Dwight, Strategy Advisor, Ex Yorkshire Tea
Hosting a panel in Leeds, Dom Dwight is best known for his tenure as Marketing Director at Yorkshire Tea, where he helped drive the brand to the number one spot in the UK. With a background in journalism, he now works as a strategy advisor, supporting brands and agencies to deliver impactful, values-led campaigns.
Will Jones, Director of Marketing & Customer Experience, DF Capital
Joining us on an excellent panel about regulated marketing in Liverpool, Will Jones leads marketing and customer experience at DF Capital. With close to 20 years’ experience across financial services, logistics and B2B sectors, he has held roles at Aldermore Bank, GE Capital and CEVA Logistics, with a focus on combining creativity and growth in regulated industries.
Helen Cross, Creative Industries Lead, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Kicking off the whole festival at Liverpool, Helen Cross leads on creative industries development for the Liverpool City Region, supporting growth across sectors including film, music, gaming and digital. Her role spans investment, skills and infrastructure, working closely with both government and industry partners.
Tickets now available
Tickets are now available for Liverpool, Leeds or Manchester (or all 3!) via the Prolific North Eventbrite page linked below. Bulk ticket discounts are available for 3 or more so please reach out to [email protected] if you would like to book 3 or more.
