We're sparing you the hyperbole and cutting out the bull - no smoke, mirrors or buzzword bingo here. Just a day of practical content marketing advice, ugly truths and candid opinions from experienced marketing practitioners.
150+ Marketers
Four Expert Speakers
One All-Value Day
'Super Early Bird' prices are available now!
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When?
April/May,
2026
Marketers, PRs &
Content Marketers
For who?
The Catalyst,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Where?
Why Content
Summit?
Most marketing conferences are all sizzle,
no substance.
Big brands and flashy lights.
Content Summit is different.
We wanted to create a conference for marketers who want useful, practical advice they can put into action right away.
Because that's the kind of event we would love to go to.
So, here’s some of what you’ll walk away with from Content Summit:
✅ Practical tips for overcoming internal blockers and gaining buy-in from stakeholders
✅ Real-world tactics for creating content that grabs and holds attention
✅ How to create more amplifiable content that earns better results
✅ How to embrace and get the most value from AI
How will the day shape up?
From 10am - 3:30pm you're going to get a ton of value without having to fight a flagging attention span.
If that sounds good to you, then we'd love to have you join us.
Generously supported by:
Speakers
David McGuire
B2B Copywriter
Katherine Wildman
B2B Copywriter & Scriptwriter
Katherine Wildman is a B2B copywriter. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, she works across multiple sectors including manufacturing, energy, and healthcare for clients around the world.
Whether she’s developing a brand’s tone of voice or working to reposition a company in its marketplace, Katherine is a firm believer in the absolute power of words to persuade, compel, and sell.
David is a B2B creativity and copywriting advisor, speaker, and coach. For the past 20 years, he's earned his living by making boring subjects interesting and complicated topics simple.
He's always happy to chat about B2B copywriting, content marketing, ABM, and big ideas that communicate one message really clearly.
James Tennant
Content Marketer
For over 15 years, James has helped hundreds of companies get a better ROI from their content marketing.
He's a longstanding judge for the industry-leading Content Marketing Awards, and a recognised voice in the content marketing industry.
Laura Richards
AI, PR, & Marketing Specialist
Laura is an AI Strategy and Innovation Consultant specializing in helping senior teams adopt technology in a responsible, results-driven manner. With nearly two decades of experience in marketing and PR, she brings a practitioner's perspective on how to integrate new technology to drive real business impact.
Laura will discuss how we can cut through the hype and show marketers how to leverage AI to enhance strategy and efficiency without compromising quality or ethics.
Agenda
Here's how the day will shape up. We kick things off at 10:30am, but you can get settled in from 10.
Doors open
10:00am
Arrival
Enough time to grab a coffee, say hi, find a seat and get comfy.
Introduction
10:30 - 10:40
Welcome and introduction
10:40 - 11:10
Katherine
Wildman
13 secrets to creating stellar content you can use to grow your business
(And why AI can't do it all for you)
11:20 - 11:50
James
Tennant
The content promotion problem
And how to create valuable content that's built for amplification.
Lunch & Networking
12:00 - 13:00
Stretch your legs, grab some lunch and meet your fellow attendees.
Laura
Richards
13:00 - 13:30
TBD
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David McGuire
13:45 - 14:15
Why stakeholders love bad content – and what to do about it
Nobody gets into marketing to create boring content full of buzzwords – but how do you get the really good stuff signed off?
Panel
14:25 - 15:00
A fireside chat and Q&A hosted by Tom Rudnai of Demand Genius with all the day's speakers.
Final Thoughts
15:00 - 15:30
Closing out the day with some final thoughts and networking.
Buy your ticket
The earlier you buy your ticket, the more you save. Super early bird pricing ends when we've sold 50 tickets, or on Feb 1st 2026
EARLY BIRD
£99
SUPER EARLY BIRD - ONLY 50 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE
£79
STANDARD TICKET
£119
£119
* All prices are inclusive of VAT
£119
~ 34%
In person ticket
Frequently asked questions
about Content Summit
How do I get a discounted ticket?
How do I sponsor this event?
Can you help me expense this?
How do I get tickets if I'm a student?
Yes! We recommend you use the template below:
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Hi Boss,
I’m wondering if I can use some of the learning and development budget for Content Summit in late April/early May 2026?
It’s a one-day event for content marketers and marketers to learn from handpicked speakers sharing practical advice and insights that will help us improve our content marketing.
The full day is 10:00am-3:30pm GMT.
The landing page is here: https://contentsummit.uk
Plus, right now the super early bird cost is just £79 per ticket.
Can I expense this? I'd be happy to share my insights from the event at the next team meeting.
If you'd like to sponsor the event, you can click here or send us a note at: hello@converge.today
The lowest price available is the super early bird price for £79.
In February, the price increases to £99.
Or when we've sold 50 tickets.
After February, the price rises to £119.
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
There will be a maximum of 50 tickets available for marketing students - 10 for each of our North East Universities:
Newcastle University, Sunderland University, Durham University, Northumbria University and the University of Teesside.
Thanks to our wonderful Student Fund Supporters, these tickets are completely FREE for any interested students.
They will be available via your University before the event.
