In collaboration with Don’t Panic Projects, we are offering a free, one day event that allows Northern agency leaders to come together for quality learning, peer to peer networking and inspiration.
Targeted at senior level delegates, the event will feature a keynote address and a series of inspiring presentations including sessions addressing the challenges of leading an agency, productivity, SAAS tools and agency hacks, how to encourage and nurture a growth culture, how to attract and retain talent, building for an exit or sale, funding, M&A and MBO or employee ownership and strategic planning for growth.
Our partner, Phil Gripton will look to really expand your thinking on the day, set up the challenge to think big and stretch to compete on a national and international stage. Jim Houghton, Miles Welch & Martin Palethorpe will also be presenting on the day as well as other members of the Waypoint team available for networking.
Programme
Time | Agenda |
| 9:00 | Registration – Coffee & Pastries |
| 9:30 | Welcome – Richard Gregory, NXD |
| 9:45 | Welcome – Phil Gripton, Waypoint Partners |
| 10:00 | The Future Of The Agency Model – Tom Cheesewright, Futurist |
| 10:30 | Strategy – They Be Giants |
| 11:00 | Attracting & Retaining Talent – Panel Session |
| 11:45 | Refreshment Break |
| 12:05 | The American Dream: Expanding Your Agency In The US – Miles Welch, Waypoint Partners |
| 12:35 | Driving Profitability & Sales Transformation – Phil Gripton, Waypoint Partners |
| 13:05 | Law & Legislation – Steve Kuncewicz, BLM |
| 13:35 | Lunch |
| 14:15 | Mergers & Acquisitions – Jim Houghton, Waypoint Partners |
| 14:45 | Interview With Agency Founder Who Has Sold – Tony Foggett, CEO, Code Computerlove |
| 15:15 | Refreshment Break |
| 15:35 | Productivity: Leveraging Software To Power Your Business – Panel Session |
| 16:20 | Leadership & Team – Martin Palethorpe, Founder, Pragma Group |
| 17:00 | Closing Comments – Richard Gregory, NXD |
| 17:15 – 18:30 | Drinks & Networking |
Event details
Museum Space at Manchester Hall, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP.
Wednesday 9th October
9:00am-18:30pm
Apply for a place here: https://bit.ly/2MYtj6c
