Conference News has opened registration and launched its call for speakers for the 2026 edition of the CN Creative Leaders Summit, following its successful launch last year.
Taking place on 29-30 July 2026 at East Sussex National, the two-day summit brings together senior creatives, production heads and C-suite leaders from full-service event agencies for a peer-led programme of discussion, insight-sharing and networking.
Designed as a platform for leading creative minds from the agency community, the event explores how brand visions are brought to life through live experiences, tackling the real challenges, bold thinking and collaborative approaches shaping today’s most impactful work.
Through a curated mix of keynotes, candid panel discussions and interactive roundtables, the summit will provide space for agency leaders to share what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry is heading.
Call for speakers now open
Conference News is now inviting speaker submissions from agency and brand-side event professionals. Proposed sessions for the 2026 programme include:
- Inside the Creative Department
- Creative Workflows in the AI Era
- Selling Creativity
- Creative Confidence: Backing Your Instincts Under Pressure
- Too Many Voices: Navigating Stakeholders Without Killing the Idea
- The Pitch Is Broken, Now What?
- The Invisible Work of Creative Leadership
- Client Relationships That Unlock Better Creativity
- Creative vs Commercial: A False Divide?
Speakers are also encouraged to submit additional ideas relevant to senior creative and production leaders working within the events industry.
Max Agostini, chief communications officer at Mash Media, said: “The CN Creative Leaders Summit was launched to create a space for more honest, experience-led conversations around the realities of creative leadership in events.
“Last year’s launch showed there is a real appetite for senior creatives and production leaders to step away from day-to-day delivery and share perspectives with peers facing many of the same challenges. For 2026, we’re looking forward to continuing those conversations and welcoming new voices into the programme.”
The call for speakers is open until 22 May 2026, with all submissions reviewed by Conference News’ dedicated content team.
To submit a speaker proposal, click here.
Registration is open
The CN Creative Leaders Summit is designed specifically for senior agency-side creatives and production leaders responsible for delivering innovative and immersive live experiences.
Across two days, delegates will take part in focused discussions around leadership, creativity, client relationships, commercial pressures and the evolving realities of agency life, all within a carefully curated, peer-led environment.
Free-to-attend for qualifying agency professionals, the summit offers an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow senior leaders, exchange perspectives and explore the future of creative events alongside industry peers.
To register to attend, click here.
Conference News would like to place its thanks to all sponsors and partners supporting the event, including headline sponsors Optima1 and Visual Architects.
