Wednesday 9th July 2025

Main event from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Join us for Bristol and the South West’s own Marketing Conference and Exhibition at the SS Great Britain.

Featuring workshop sessions on video making, podcasts, social media, sales and marketing strategies, management and leadership planning, technology for marketing and networking.

Designed for decision makers, team leaders, owners, managers and directors from all sizes of business.

Whether you’re coming along for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro and attending all of our events, welcome!

The show features everything you might need for a great day of business. There’s an awesome array of things to do and people to meet.

SS Great Britain, Bristol

Great Western Dockyard, 
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol

The Marketing Confex Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors for making the event possible.

Speakers

Meet your presenters for the business event. Feel free to grab them afterwards for any questions and world class advice.

Brilliant Free Keynotes and Seminar Sessions

All sessions are free to attend, grab a seat and dive in to any you wish to participate in.

Book your expert session

Choose an expert and enjoy 15 minutes free advice and guidance
Limited Availability
Registration Opens
  • 09:30 - 10:00

Registration Opens

Welcome along, don't forget to download the event app and follow the excellent sessions and speakers.

Welcome Address
  • 10:00 - 10:05
  • Andrew M Charlton FCIM

Welcome Address

A brief comment on the day ahead and what you can expect from CEO of Hashtag Events and Fellow of the Institute of Marketing.

B2B Networking
  • 10:05 - 10:45
  • Steven J Innes

B2B Networking

Join your host Steven J Innes for a hgh paced sessions of connections to set you up for the day!

Joining up your marketing - with networking and social media
  • 11:00 - 11:45
  • Stefan Thomas

Joining up your marketing - with networking and social media

Stefan has worked with companies such as BT, Lloyds Bank, Oqema and Oxford Innovation by learning how to harness the power of joining everything up. When you become the business which is seen everywhere, people can't ignore you. Join Stefan and we'll turbocharge your marketing and win you the clients you know you deserve.

Disrupting the Digital Marketing World
  • 12:00 - 12:30
  • Kristjan Mar Hauksson

Disrupting the Digital Marketing World

Kristjan is Chief Operating Officer of one of Europes leading marketing disruptor agencies, Ceedr. Join him for a discussion and question session on future trends, pathways ahead and how to stay focused and at the cutting edge.

  • 12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break, Mingle, & Network

Grab something to eat at the on site Cafe, catch up on calls and emails, network with fellow delegates and meet the experts.

KEYNOTE: The AI journey you need to embark upon
  • 13:30 - 14:00
  • Petter Høie

KEYNOTE: The AI journey you need to embark upon

Join Petter, ex Facebook and chief commercial officer of one of Europes leading Marketing Agencies to discuss how AI will impact the marketing eco system (it will, and will disrupt massive) and how can AI be used to to help SMB business to scale, be a cost effective and bring speed to market.

Podcast your Business
  • 14:00 - 14:30
  • Geoff Nicholson

Podcast your Business

Join expert podcaster Geoff Nicholson for an insight into how to get your podcast started, promoted and listened to.

The LinkedIn Masterclass
  • 14:45 - 15:15
  • Sam Rathling

The LinkedIn Masterclass

In this presentation, Sam will share practical tips on prospecting, content and engagement to help you build your visibility and credibility on the LinkedIn platform. Unlock the power of LinkedIn to create both inbound and outbound leads, whilst building your brand and your business.

Questions to the Panel and Closing Remarks
  • 15:15 - 15:30
  • Steven J Innes

Questions to the Panel and Closing Remarks

This is your chance to ask anything of the panel that hasn't been covered and hear our round up from host and Master of Ceremonies, Steven J Innes

Mingle, Connect and Follow Up

    Mingle, Connect and Follow Up

    It's time to swap any last business cards, visit and exhibitors and make sure you've connected with everyone you need to and booked in those appointments to follow up.

    Event Closes
    • 15:30

    Event Closes

    Thank you for coming, we hope you've made some good contacts and connections and we wish you safe travels home and see you again soon!

    Create a Secondary Income
    • 15 minute sessions

    Create a Secondary Income

    Steven J Innes can help you build a sustainable secondary income and profitable business to supplement your income, come and have an informal chat.

    High Growth Sales & Marketing
    • 15 minute sessions

    High Growth Sales & Marketing

    Join Gavin Belton-Rose and get help to bridge the gap between sales and marketing with top-notch commercial strategies that blend conventional and modern methods. Identifying new market opportunities and nurturing strong relationships to surpass ambitious targets.

    Automate your Social Media with AI
    • 15 minute sessions

    Automate your Social Media with AI

    Meet Oyvind Harjo, world class entrepreneur leading the way in the use of AI in social media. Oyvind will show you how to generate a month of social media content in around 3 minutes for your business.

    Book your expert session

    Choose an expert and enjoy 15 minutes free advice and guidance
    Limited Availability

    Registration

    Register now for a complimentary ticket to the event. It takes just a couple of minutes and your e-ticket will arrive in your inbox.

    If you can’t register for using the booking tool above please visit us on Eventbrite.

    Exhibitors

    Meet our event exhibitors. They would love to see you at the Business Show so come along and visit their stands.

    Be an Exhibitor

    Join us as an exhibitor and you’ll be able to:

    • Promote your brand to hundreds of local businesses
    • Network and connect with new contacts
    • Build new links and renew and rejuvenate existing ones
    • Generate leads and close them quickly
    • Set yourself apart from the competition
    • Be regarded as a local, regional or national expert

    Exhibition Stand

    Standard Space Mid Row
    £ 225
    • 3m x 2m Exhibition Space
    • WiFi Access
    • Logo Listed on Website
    • Marketing Material
    • Exclusive Exhibitor Only Networking Online
    • Tagged Social Media Post on LinkedIn

    Event Data File

    Give your marketing an instant boost
    £ 100
    00
    • Available day after event
    • GDPR Compliant
    • Easy to use CSV format
    • Includes Email Addresses
    • Licensed for use for 180 days

    Clickable Backlink

    Enhance your SEO
    £ 20
    00 plus vat
    • Logo on website linked to your webpage
    • Enhance your website traffic
    • Can help you rank higher in search engines such as Google and Bing