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MAD//UpNorth will land at Manchester’s funky Aviva Studios on 26-27 Feb to connect the north’s iconic brands, exciting disruptors, agencies, publishers, tech providers + platforms.
Frankly, such a buzzing ecosystem with unique specialisms, a culture of collaboration, strong sense of community + industry-leading talent pool deserves a major event that puts the north’s outstanding work, businesses + people on a global stage.
MAD//Fest isn’t your average dull trade show or yawn-inducing conference.
Featuring 4,000 industry leaders, superstar speakers, game changing disruptors, £20k brand innovation pitches, experiential activations, parties, DJs + entertainment, we’re putting on a punchy, vibrant + distinctive major festival to create a ‘moment’ where marketing tribes from across the north + beyond gather to learn, connect + talk shop.
The programme is currently in production - subscribe here for speaker alerts + more!
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Who Attends?
80%
of tickets are for top tier brand marketers, agency leaders + media leaders via our complimentary guestlist initiative.
20%
of tickets are available to buy for martech/adtech innovators, platforms + solution/service providers.
MAD//UpNorth ‘25 - Get Involved
Interested in speaking, attending, sponsoring, exhibiting or meeting 4000 industry decision makers? Contact us to get involved with a punchy, vibrant + distinctive meeting of the north’s marketing tribes.
Sponsor//Exhibit at MAD//UpNorth ‘25
4000 attendees. 100% brands, media and disruptors. 0% time wasters.
MAD//Fest is all about bringing together the industry’s top brands + agencies in cool, creative spaces. So we’re excited to be hosting the first ever MAD//UpNorth at Factory International.
Aviva Studios is at the heart of Manchester's new neighbourhood for the creative industries where big name brands, major agencies + innovative businesses are changing the city’s landscape - physically and metaphorically.
And when MAD//UpNorth is in town, expect Aviva Studios to be filled with 4,000 influential marketers, inspiring content, the best solution/service providers, DJs, parties, entertainment, food, drink + much more. Why? To connect the marketing community, inspire new thinking + crystalise what sets the north apart!
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