PRCA Matchmaker NewBizFest25 Glasgow

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30 Oct 2025 09:30 am to 04:30 pm Europe/London
Conference

The Social Hub Glasgow
15 Candleriggs Square
Glasgow
G11TQ
United Kingdom

UK - Scotland

Following the phenomenal success of PRCA Matchmaker’s NewBizFest held in London earlier this year, we are thrilled to announce that we bringing this unique event to Glasgow on Thursday 30th October 2025

NewBizFest is the first ever one-day event dedicated entirely to helping agency leaders drive new biz growth.

This one day event is going to be fast paced engaging and filled with insights, tips and case studies to help drive agency growth and new biz success. 

If you are looking for fast, sustainable growth for your agency in 2026, NewBizFest is not to be missed.

We’ve got some incredible expert speakers and panellists from both the world of new biz and agency growth as well as inhouse comms lined up.

We’d love for you to join us on what is going to be an exhilarating new biz road trip.  

Suitable for:

Agency Founders, CEOs, Directors, Heads of Growth, Commercial Directors, and New Business Directors

With a full day of insightful sessions, you'll have the chance to dive deep into the latest strategies and trends shaping the new biz landscape. Plus, ample networking opportunities will allow you to connect with industry professionals and potential partners.
 

Agenda:

Time

Session

09:00

Kickstart & Connect: Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:30

Welcome from PRCA and Pre-Launch of the Pitch Forward Principles 
 
- Sarah Waddington CBE, CEO, PRCA

09:45

PRCA Scotland Committee Chair Welcome 
 
- Angela Hughes, Managing Director, Clark

09:50

Defining the Agency New Business Proposition
 - Mark Clark, CEO, jfdi

10:20

Emerging Trends in Marketing Procurement
- Tina Fegent, Marketing Procurement Consultant

10:50

Recharge & Refresh: Coffee Break

11:20

What Clients Want From an Agency (From Creds to Pitch)
 - Thom Watt, Whyte & Mackay
 - Tomos Rhys Edwards, Head of Global Research Communications, EMEA Bank of America
 - Moderated by: Angela Hughes, Managing Director, Clark.

12:00

Retaining and Growing Existing Business
- Simon Rhind-Tutt, Co-Founder, Relationship Audits®

12:30

The Future of New Biz: Fresh Perspectives on Winning Work
 - Speaker to be announced shortly

13:00

Networking lunch

14:00

2026 Vision: Digital Trends Shaping PR and Marketing
- Shade Chinsman, Agency Team Lead, Onclusive

14:15

Achieving Growth in 2026 - Key Growth Accelerators
- James Thomlinson, Founder, Sprint Partners

14:45

 AI - A Game Changer for New Biz 
- Stuart Bruce, PR Futurist

15:15

Recharge & Refresh: Coffee Break

15:30

Clients Galore - New Biz Tactics for Filling Your Pipeline
- Speaker to be announced shortly

16:00

Fill Your Agency with New Biz Activists
Speaker: 
- Mark Clark, CEO, jfdi

 

“Fantastic day at PRCA’s Matchmaker NewBizFest 25. I am really passionate about business development and new business. It is a chance to follow passions, feed curiosity and learn new things. Lots of inspiring stories and top tips on how to win and grow from the best in the business.”

 

Ticket prices:

CMS Accredited PRCA Agency Members
1 place £99 + VAT
2 places £169 + VAT

PRCA Member Agency (Non CMS)
1 place £169 + VAT
2 places £289 + VAT

Non PRCA Agency Member
1 place £349 + VAT
2 places £629 + VAT

Tickets are limited – reserve your place now!

 

Need accommodation? Get 20% off room rates at The Social Hub with code PRCA2025. Click here to book.

 

With thanks to our event sponsors, Onclusive