Overview

Following a highly successful inaugural event, CIM North West returns with the second edition of 'Marketing in the Northern Powerhouse'. Proudly supported by headline sponsor Co-op Live, this flagship regional conference brings together senior marketers, business leaders and industry experts to showcase the innovation, ambition and leadership shaping marketing across the North of England.

Reflecting CIM's mission and celebrating the strength of the northern marketing community, the conference highlights organisations ranging from global brands and regional powerhouses to ambitious scale-ups. It also provides a valuable platform for meaningful connections, learning and collaboration.

Why attend?

Designed for ambitious marketing professionals, the event will explore how organisations across the region are driving growth, building powerful brands and navigating an increasingly complex marketing landscape. Through a combination of inspiring keynotes, expert panel discussions and practical case studies, attendees will gain fresh insights into:

• AI strategy and transformation
• Brand strategy and development
• Customer insights and experience
• Marketing-led business growth
• Leadership and innovation

Join marketing leaders and changemakers for a day of learning, networking and inspiration. Hear from an exceptional line-up of marketing leaders, strategists, creatives and innovators who are shaping brands, driving growth and redefining what's possible across the north and beyond.

Featured speakers

Dr Marina Hauer | Brand Builder in Chief | Apricity Studios

Imran Farooq | CIM Course Director & AI expert

Merce Cozen | Co-founder & Principal Consultant | Think Beyond

Penelope Silver | Manchester Digital

Adil Ladha | Auto Trader

Jake Third | CEO | Hallam

Mike Liall | Client Strategy & Planning Controller | ITV

Tom Mulcrow | Producer, Director & Co-owner | Seal Films

Daniel Thompson | Freedom Media Group

Additional speakers and session details will be announced soon.

From AI and digital transformation to brand building, audience engagement and customer strategy, our speakers will share practical insights, real-world experiences and forward-thinking perspectives designed to help marketers navigate an evolving landscape with confidence.

Proudly supported by:

Headline sponsor - Co-op Live

Merchandise sponsor - Allwag

Session sponsor - Hallam

Creative media partner - Disturbance Media

The prices shown when purchasing tickets are ex-VAT. When you get to the checkout the VAT will then be added to the price. You'll receive your booking confirmation after purchasing your ticket, and keep an eye out for a reminder email arriving in your inbox a few days before the event.

For those on our CPD programme, by attending this event you can claim the following credits:

CPD duration: 5 hours

On the day

Registration and networking from 09:30, the event starts at 10:00 and finishes at 17:00.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements please inform the team at [email protected] at the time of booking to ensure your dietary needs can be catered for.