Cannes Lions and MAD//Fest once again proved that the biggest industry conversations still happen in person. From new business opportunities to thought leadership and networking, the right event can deliver value long after the doors close.
Now we’re in the second half of the year, the list of media, marketing, technology and ecommerce gatherings that kick off straight after the summer lull should be on your marketing and business development calendar.
Propeller has expertise in events guidance and can recommend which ones to attend, help shape your paid-for activations and work up engaging social media and content calendars to maximise your investment.
We’re the official PR partner for Ecommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing at London Excel and if you’re attending, do pop by our stand. We will also be attending a number of the season’s other flagship events and always welcome the chance to chat and connect with industry peers.
Here is a list of the biggest exhibitions and conferences we think you should cast your eye over in H2. Some are familiar mainstays, but there are some newcomers making their debuts.
1. Campaign TV Advertising Summit 2026: September 10th, Hilton London Tower Bridge
Covering all issues relating to TV advertising from measurement to content evolution and optimising spend.
2. Brandweek: October 5-8, Phoenix, Arizona
Adweek's flagship event for senior brand marketers, focusing on brand building, creativity, consumer engagement and the future of marketing leadership.
3. ATS London: September 15, Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London
ExchangeWire's flagship event explores the future of programmatic advertising, retail media, CTV and AI, bringing together brands, agencies, publishers and adtech leaders.
4. Fast Company Innovation Festival: September 14-17, New York
A four-day festival exploring innovation across business, technology, leadership and creativity, featuring talks from some of the world's most influential companies and changemakers.
5. HumanX Europe: September 22-24, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The inaugural European edition of HumanX brings together leaders across AI, technology and business to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation of innovation.
6. DMEXCO: September 23-24th, Cologne, Germany
The long-running digital marketing and tech event runs with the theme of ‘Scaling Intelligence’ this year.
7. Ecommerce Expo/Technology For Marketing: September 23-24th, London Excel
Co-located shows packed with a programme of useful sessions alongside the opportunity for buyers and vendors to network. Propeller is handling PR and will be on the ground.
8. The Drum Live!: September 23-24th, The Drum Labs, London
Breaking down the trends, challenges and new narratives that brands and agencies need to know.
9. Advertising Week New York: October 5-8th, The Penn District, New York
Brings the ideas, people and signals shaping modern marketing together in the Big Apple.
Propeller will once again host our popular Industry Journalists Tell All panel, giving attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from leading journalists about the stories they're looking for, how editorial priorities are evolving and what makes brands stand out. Hosted by Propeller's Mary Cirincione, it's become one of Advertising Week's must-attend sessions for communications and marketing leaders.
10. Future Forum: October 13-15th, King’s Cross, London
Debut event for the global platform that brings leaders from the creative economy, tech, business and beyond, supported by the Department for Business & Trade.
11. Marketing Week’s Festival Of Marketing: October 14th, The Brewery, London
The premium gathering of top marketers to develop ideas, insight and inspiration.
12. The Future Of Media: November 3-4th, Kings Place, London
Focusing on best practice and excellence in media leadership, buying, selling, planning and business.
13. Web Summit: November 9-12, Lisbon, Portugal
One of the world's largest technology conferences, bringing together founders, investors, global brands and technology leaders to discuss the trends shaping business and innovation.
Make every event work harder
The event itself is only part of the opportunity. The brands that generate the greatest return are those that build momentum before the event, create memorable experiences while they're there and continue the conversation long afterwards.
At Propeller, we help brands maximise every stage of the event journey through:
- Industry event activation
- Hosted networking events, breakfasts and executive roundtables
- Sponsored panel strategy and event programming
- Exhibition stand strategy, design and visitor engagement
- Creative activation concepts and campaign amplification
- PR, content and social campaigns before, during and after the event
Whether you're exhibiting, sponsoring, speaking or hosting your own event, we can help turn your investment into meaningful conversations, stronger visibility and lasting business impact.
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