MEDIA WEEK LIVE

Wednesday 28 January 2026 to 1 Wimpole Street, London 

Designed for media planners and buyers looking to explore the trends and ideas shaping the media industry's future 


 The need for innovation and agility has never been more important as consumption habits change. Organisations are having to navigate opportunities and threats because of major industry shifts – such as the rise of AI-driven workflow and the growing demand for media efficiency.

So how do marketers, agencies and media companies adapt to engage a new generation of digital-savvy consumers?

Media Week Live – brought to you by Campaign, is aimed at connecting up-and-coming industry talent with today's media leaders. 

Thank you to all attendees, speakers and sponsors


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HIGHLIGHTS...

2026 SPEAKERS
2026 AGENDA

ABOUT THE 2026 EVENT 

Future-proofed skills you can use straight away 

Go beyond dashboards and learn how to tell compelling stories with data, plus design creative media plans that spark client buy-in.

The inside track from industry leaders 

Discover what agency heads and media owners actually look for in the future. You'll learn how to make an impact in pitch rooms, frame bold ideas, and stand out as AI transforms workflows

Career hacks from those who’ve been there: squiggly careers edition

Hear how today’s strategists, brand leads and directors started out in entry-level roles, the twists and turns they faced, and the lessons they wish they’d known in year one

Clarity on the big shifts shaping your career 

What's going to be the trends shaping the next decade? Retail media, connected TV, programmatic, the creator economy and sustainability. Learn how these forces will reshape the industry and open doors for the next generation of talent.

Interactive experiences designed for learning by doing 

Myth-busting sessions, live debates, team challenges and mentoring tables... all designed to sharpen your skills and connect you with peers and leaders

BENEFITS OF MEDIA WEEK LIVE

MAKE IMPORTANT INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

Get your foot in the door of the industry. Meet with peers, future colleagues and potential employers – hear from other professionals on how to be the next industry game changer

LEARN FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS 

Listen to live Q&A sessions, panel discussions and cast studies from leading industry pioneers. Hear why they think media is important and what gain tips on what they think will make someone the next best thing 

UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF MEDIA FROM A HOLISTIC VIEW

This event is for planners, buyers, account managers, and ad ops specialists, who turn business strategy into reality every day.

If you are starting out in the industry, get your head start at Media Week Live. This event brings together the world of media and advertising through a variety of engaging content sessions. At Media Week Live 2026 covered emerging trends, omni-channel marketing and a range of tips and ticks on how you can make it in the world of media. 


VENUE

1 WIMPOLE STREET

Based in the heart of Central London, this stylish venue encapsulates the perfect mix of traditional and modern London. Just a stone throw away from Oxford Circus and Bond Street, 1 Wimpole Street is the ideal spot to host Media Week Live. 

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2026 ASSOCIATION PARTNER


ATTENDEES HAVE SAID...

 "Found it really interesting listening to the 30 under 30 winners, and hearing from their experience  and how they've ended up where they are now" 

Mediahub UK 

"Thought this would be a really good opportunity to learn and get the chance to network with the industry"

BBJ&K Ltd

"Really important to have events like this to encourage and inspire people who are in the first 5 years of their career. And show them what it looks like to be successful at that early career stage"

MG OMD

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