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5–6 November 2026 · The lineup

The speakers.

Copywriters, creatives, content designers and strategists, across five keynotes, six workshops and the Pitch It Live judging panel. Click any card to learn more about our contributors.

Show

Keynotes

5 speakers · plenary stage
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Workshops

6 speakers · 70-min hands-on sessions
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Your host

MC · both days
Your MCMel Barfield
Host · keeps the whole show moving, both days
Mel Barfield

Mel is a freelance copywriter and Managing Partner and Brand Voice Lead at Copy Or Die, the copywriting agency for brands who wanna live forever.

Full bio & what to expect →

Pitch It Live · the panel

3 judges · Day 2 finale
Brand-side commissioner
Plays the commissioning client
Senior marketer · TBA
Fri 6 Nov · Pitch It Live→
Creative director
Agency-side judgement
Creative leader · TBA
Fri 6 Nov · Pitch It Live→
Strategist
Skin in the game
Brand & content strategy · TBA
Fri 6 Nov · Pitch It Live→

Got a name?

We're always looking for new people to bring new perspectives and new ideas to our audience. Tell us who's great – or nominate yourself.

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What we look for Practitioners from the world of copywriting. People who teach by doing. Strong, specific takes on a real problem. No vendor pitches; no “thought-leadership” without the receipts.