Conference News has announced the launch of its call for papers for the CN Agency Leaders Summit 2025.
Returning after last year’s successful launch on 11-12 September at East Sussex National, the CN Agency Leaders Summit is an exclusive forum to bring together event agency business owners and their senior leadership team for two days of sharing expertise, learning and networking with agency peers.
The events industry can be a volatile landscape, with constant challenges faced by those responsible with running event agencies and the departments within them.
The CN Agency Leaders Summit hosts the most senior members of the agency community to discuss key challenges, from team development to M&A strategies, digitalisation and client strategy. Delivered through a series of content sessions, panel discussions, fireside chats and roundtables, the summit’s clear aim is to support event agencies and enable them to strive towards best practice.
Conference News is therefore looking for speakers to engage in these key industry topics and debate them with our audience. The 2025 programme is shaped around the following content themes::
1. Business Growth & Commercial Confidence
- Securing briefs and attracting brand-side clients
- Navigating the RFP process and value-based pricing
- Partnerships and sponsorship activation strategies
2. Innovation, AI & Strategic Tech
- Real-world AI use cases in creative and operational workflows
- Data analytics and ROI in event strategy
- Tech integration and hybrid delivery formats
3. Sustainable Creative Delivery
- Delivering impact with restricted budgets
- Greener production, venues, and event supply chains
- The business case for sustainability investment
4. People, Culture & Leadership
- Retaining talent and avoiding burnout
- Leadership development and succession planning
- DEI, ESG and inclusive agency culture
5. Futureproofing Events & Experiences
- Audience engagement and immersive storytelling
- Creative differentiation in a competitive market
- The evolving role of live events in the wider marketing mix
Conference News is inviting agency owners, senior leaders, strategists, specialists, and creative directors to submit proposals to speak, contribute to a panel, or deliver full sessions.
This call for papers is open until Friday, 11 July 2025. To submit your proposal, click here.
Submission Guidelines – please include:
- Your proposed topic or area of expertise
- Why it matters for agency leaders in 2025
- What attendees will learn or take away
- Your name, role, and agency/organisation
Max Agostini, group content director at Mash Media, said: “The CN Agency Leaders Summit offers an exclusive opportunity for senior leaders to participate in an open and honest forum to discuss the trends and challenges they face daily when running an events business.
“This call for papers is an opportunity for agency leaders to put their hat in the ring, sharing their experiences and insight with peers, helping to support the wider events sector when navigating key strategy challenges.”
Register interest to attend
Registration will launch in July 2025. To be among the first to know and secure your space, register your interest to attend here.
