Rewriting the rules: the future of trusted editorial brands

Join us on Wednesday 6 May for a day of discovery, insights, and creativity with an unmissable agenda that will empower you and your teams by giving you practical strategies to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Across four dynamic stages - Big Picture, Audience, Content, and Product - you’ll explore how AI, emerging platforms, data, event models, talent development, creator-led innovation, and shifting audience behaviours are rewriting the rules. Discover how to build trust, drive engagement, and unlock new revenue streams across B2B and B2C audiences.

This is your chance to learn from the pioneers, experiment with bold strategies, and walk away with practical tools to future-proof your business. Whether you lead editorial, product, data, commercial, marketing, or audience growth, the PPA Festival is where the media industry comes together to rethink what’s possible.

The first-look agenda will be announced early 2026, make sure you sign up to the newsletter for updates.
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Why attend

✔ Hear from over 100 expert speakers from both inside and outside the industry.

✔ Be inspired by a comprehensive, future-facing agenda spanning four stages.

✔ Expect bold thinking, real-world examples, and actionable insights to help you navigate the challenges facing businesses today.

✔ Networking at scale – connect with over 600 decision makers across five dedicated networking breaks using ‘tap-to-connect’ badges.

✔ For 2026 we are including exclusive delegate access to view sessions on demand after the event.

✔ Receive a post-event pack with delegate resources, exclusive discounts, and session summaries.

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The essential event for trusted editorial brands

600+ attendees

35+ sessions

100+ expert speakers

4 stages

Hear what our delegates think...

“The agenda was outstanding – I could easily go back to the start and watch a different session in each slot. Lots of interesting attendees and the venue was perfect too. I got a lot out of the day.” Simon Collis, SVP, Content

Simon Collis, SVP, Content Strategy & Audience Development, Future

“Whatever platform is your priority, all are considered, involved, and engaged. It’s just fantastic to come to an event like this, it inspires and motivates you to keep making a difference"

Nina Wright, Chair, Harmsworth Media 


"The PPA Festival allows us to practice what we preach, making sure that we get outside our silo - to meet, listen and engage with others in media. This approach ensures we learn and deploy the latest thinking and media techniques throughout our business for the best effect"

Luke Broadhurst, CEO, Shard Financial Media


”The PPA Festival fosters an environment where collaborative ideas and innovative strategies can flourish. This event stands as a testament to the dynamic and evolving nature of media and publishing, offering a unique platform for sharing insights and shaping the future of our industry"

  Ridhi Radia, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Immediate Media

“I’ve attended the PPA Festival for four years now and have watched it grow into a very diverse and inclusive space to bring publishing professionals together. This year, I was able to attend as both a speaker and attendee, and it’s wonderful to see how much breathing room was given to AI, my specialty, in innovative and dynamic ways. Missing this event would put any publishing professional on the back foot, so attending is a must.”

Tara Thompson, AI Learning Specialist, Bauer Media


“This is a really important event for the industry, especially at this time, as technology in publishing is moving so quickly. It’s really important to bring people together to learn new trends, but it’s also a brilliant networking opportunity – it’s great to see people I haven’t seen for years. It’s a really wonderful event.”

Olivia Midgley, Editorial Director, Farmers Guardian