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Get ready for Up Fest 2026! Our one-day marketing festival to accelerate your career! 🎪
Thursday 16 July · Isis Farmhouse, Oxford
Up Fest is where marketers come to level up - fast. Get out of your inbox and into an unforgettable day of learning, inspiration, and career-defining connections.
⚡ Early bird ends 1 June — less than 20 tickets remaining
"Up Fest was the best marketing event I've genuinely ever attended in my career - the location, the panel of talks, the location and most importantly the lovely people (both organising and attending) made it so relaxed and friendly so that you could really get the most out of everything, I absolutely loved it!"
Olivia Eve, Social Media Manager
Why YOU need to be at Up Fest 2026 🥳
If you're a marketer looking to level up, expand your network, and gain insights that will set you apart, this is the event for you.
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✅ Escape the daily grind and think bigger about your brand
✅ Build an rich network with marketers from top brands
✅ Get inspired by industry leaders who’ve been where you want to go
✅ Gain insights and actionable strategies to make you a better marketer - immediately
Join us at Up Fest and surround yourself with ambitious, high-achieving marketers ready to take their careers to the next level.
A festival unlike any other 😮
This summer, we’re taking you out of the city and into the countryside for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration - without the stuffy conference rooms.
🌿 A stunning location - in the English countryside, just 50 minutes from London
💡 Expert-led roundtables - honest, insightful discussions with top marketers
🎤 Powerful talks - hear from industry leaders who’ve built category-defining brands
🤝 Career-changing connections - meet marketers from brands you admire
🍸 Golden hour cocktails - because the best conversations happen over drinks
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Who went last year? 👀
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Louis Haynes
Partnerships Director
Holly Holder
Senior Marketing Manager
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Claudia Winter
Marketing Director
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James Wilkinson
Chief Executive Officer
Hannah Wilding
Marketing Manager
Katie Hambrier
Marketing Manager
Megan Leigh
Brand Manager
Grace Chau
Senior Brand Manager
Tom Speed
Head of Acquisition Marketing & Brand
Sophia King
Head of Brand
Louisa Sorensen
Head of Content
Cassandra Hall
Director of Marketing
Lucy Scott
PR & Brand Partnerships
Georgina Steele
Marketing Executive
Emily Leviseur
Growth Manager
Siena Barry-Taylor
Marketing Manager
What's on the agenda?
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Morning 🌞
Start the day with coffee, pastries, and networking before diving into our first roundtable discussions.
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Midday 🌿
A scenic countryside walk followed by a delicious alfresco lunch.
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Afternoon 🎤
Numerous expert-led sessions and our headline talk to leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
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Evening 🍸
Close the day with golden hour cocktails and celebrate your new connections and incredible marketing insights.
2026 Lineup release #1
More coming soon...
HEADLINER
Rob Weston
FIRESIDES
ROUND TABLES
CLINICS
WORKSHOPS
James Wilkinson
CEO
Kelly Shaw
Head of Marketing
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Susan Allen
Co-founder & CBO
Anna Henwood
CEO
Charlotte Snelgrove
Head of Marketing
CMO, Loop Earplugs
Sam Thomson
Founder & Coach
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Bee Jones
Chief of Staff
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Founder & Coach
Johanna Fawcett
More speakers to be announced soon!
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Head of Marketing, Tribeology
Jamie Prowse
"If there were one upskilling or learning event that I would commit to throughout an entire year, it would be Up Fest. The day is packed full of informative & actionable learning sprinkled with inspiring talks, delicious food & an inspiring and meditative setting. I'd highly recommend any fledling marketers or those seeking to remove themselves from their desk for a day to invest in themselves, sign up to Up Fest 2025."
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Claire Millward
Founder, Block Digital
WOW. What a day. Up World truly is underpinned by a philosophy of showing kindness and being empathetic - i.e. being human. Everyone showed up as humans first, professionals second. There was little to no ego and as a result, people felt psychologically safe, which increased chances for learning and connection. I think that this day was modern day professionalism in its highest form - which is fascinating - because the setting was "not professional." An event like this should be a case study! In a world where one of the biggest business questions is "how can we get more out of our people?" - this event provided a lot of answers."
Check out what Up Fest goers have to say 🥳
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Senior Marketing Executive, Honest Mobile
Anna J
"I had a really lovely time at Up Fest and met a load of wonderful, inspiring people! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and I came away from the day feeling energised and ready to take on my next challenge"
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Imogen Lees
Marketing Director, Planes Studio
"Up Fest gave me the injection of curiosity and creativity I needed, right when summer is a bit slow and we needed to gear up to the September busyness. I left with new friends, ideas and partnerships to pursue. My inbox is full with new faces!"
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Marketing Consultant, Konnect2
Laura Kohler
"Up Fest was absolutely brilliant. Every detail felt intentional and it was obvious that this event was organised by people who care about providing excellent value, and also wanted to offer something different from a typical event crammed inside an event hall."
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Taylor Churchman
Brand Manager, Simply Roasted Crisps
"Up Fest was such a great day to escape from the city, to do lists and email inbox to spend time in nature meeting lots of great people. I left feeling energised and excited to take the ideas from round tables, talks and conversations into my day to day."
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Social Media Manager
Olivia Eve
"Up Fest was the best marketing event I've genuinely ever attended in my career - the location, the panel of talks, the location and most importantly the lovely people (both organising and attending) made it so relaxed and friendly so that you could really get the most out of everything, I absolutely loved it!"
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Emily Dennis
Client Director, Born Ugly
"Up Fest was a breath of fresh air in the beige world of corporate events. I left feeling inspired, engaged, and connected. Highly recommend!"
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Want to get your brand in front of some of the brightest minds in marketing? 📈
Up Fest is made possible by incredible partners who share our vision of elevating the marketing community. If you’re a brand or agency looking to connect with ambitious, high-achieving, and decision-maker senior marketers, we’d love to chat.
Frequently asked questions 🤔
If you've got any questions we haven't covered then just drop us a message - abbie@up-world.co
Your contribution covers all food, drinks, and event activities. Transport from the nearest train station is provided.
You can either make your way there by car or grab a 50-minute train from London Paddington to Oxford, with an organised shuttle to the venue.
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to other members who might not have secured their ticket in time. You can sell your ticket to them.
Of course, if you can't attend for sudden adverse circumstances then please get in touch for a refund.
Absolutely! This is undoubtedly a business expense and a fantastic opportunity to upskill and make some truly valuable connections. If you need help securing a budget from your boss then please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
We certainly believe so. Most of our members who attend make meaningful business relationships which helps their companies secure new work, learn skills which make them better marketers, and ultimately have a fun-filled day.
You'll be joined by a range of junior to senior marketers as well as some highly notable keynote speakers from some of the biggest UK brands including Flo, RockFace, and Octopus Energy.
If you're not a member yet, you can purchase your Up Fest ticket at the same time as your Up Club membership!
An unforgettable day 📸
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