Midlands Conference

The Midlands PR Conference is back, and this year’s agenda is jam-packed with insightful sessions and incredible speakers, all centred on the theme of Future Focused: The Evolution of PR.

With BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman as our keynote speaker, plus three other expert keynote addresses and nine breakout session options, the Conference offers a full day of inspiring learning and networking opportunities. 

You’ll have the chance to meet around 200 PR professionals from across the Midlands and beyond - whether working in-house, in agencies or independently. With the agenda allowing delegates to choose three sessions from the nine options offered, in addition to keynote addresses, the Conference offers a great professional development opportunity for PRs at all stages of their career.

Here's what’s on the agenda: 
• Zoe Kleinman, BBC Tech Editor: How big tech is rewriting the media playbook
• Nikki Dean, TV Presenter: Perfect the art of “Bloody Brilliant Speaking” 
• Sheeraz Gulshuer (People Like Us) and Mel Rodrigues (Creative Access): Insights on future-proofing and expanding diverse teams in PR
• Joss Freestone (Eulogy): The overlap between paid and earned media

Delegates can also dive deeper into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of PR with breakout sessions covering:
• Visual storytelling: Power up your PR with Craig Gunn, PA Media
• Podcasts in PR Strategy: The essential guide with Fiona Fraser, Pow PR
• Crisis Management: Rethink risk and reimagine crisis response with Rod Cartwright
• Navigating Westminster: Practical tips from Rachael Clamp, Founder, Ardesey & CIPR Vice President
• Inspiring Leadership: Discover five ways to motivate and inspire with Emma Ewing, Big Fish Training
• Diversity in Action: Become a better ally with Koray Camgoz, CEO of Taylor Bennett Foundation