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Performance MCR 2026

The practitioner-led performance marketing conference in the North.

No London price tag. No corporate spin. Just real results.

Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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Year 1 proved the appetite. Year 2 turns the screws.

Built by practitioners

not professional keynoters.

Case-study first

show the numbers, not the sizzle

Honesty over hype

ban on sales pitches, messy middle and proof only

Northern, accessible, welcoming

great content without the £££

Performance MCR is a performance marketing conference built by northerners, for anyone running paid ads who simply wants to get better at the job.

We bring together the people who actually make it happen – from hands-on practitioners to team leads and founders. It’s about practical solutions, real case studies and candid conversations about what works (and what doesn’t).

what people loved about 2025

The fact that it was in Manchester!!! It's great to have a conference on our doorstep that delivers great content without having to travel 3.5 hours and spend £100s on trains
The people - some honest sharing from speakers.
Everything. The fact that everyone in paid marketing is out to help each other.
EVERYTHING. Great vibes, so much expertise on show, fab venue and super convenient for transport. Really nice variety of talk topics! Vendors were lovely and had some engaging stands. Really liked the headphones setup on the top floor stage for ease of listening in. Stage 1 was also super comfortable and good for taking notes. Pick and mix is always a winner, but genuinely was great for an afternoon sugar hit. I came away feeling very energised and with lots of insights to share with the team!
I really loved the community feel and it was nice to see people who I've only ever seen on my LinkedIn feed in-person, there was a real sense of collaboration. I also thought all of the talks were really relevant, and there was something for everyone.
Seeing so many friendly and familiar faces, all buzzing to support the Manchester digital marketing scene
The quality of talks. So much to be learnt in so little time

WHO IT’S FOR

(and who you’ll meet)

If you work in performance marketing, paid media or digital acquisition – you’re home.

  • Hands-on practitioners: Paid Media Execs, AMs, Analysts, Specialists.
  • Leaders & decision-makers: Heads of, Directors, CMOs, Founders.
  • Brand-side & agency-side: One room, same goal - better results

WHAT YOU’LL GET

(leave with Monday-morning moves)

If you work in performance marketing, paid media or digital acquisition – you’re home.

  • Replicable playbooks you can lift straight into accounts.
  • The messy middle: experiments, fixes, and real before and afters, real case studies.
  • Cross-channel clarity: Search, Shopping, Paid Social, Programmatic, YouTube & Display.
  • Peer benchmarks from brands and agencies facing what you are.
  • A Northern network you’ll swap notes & memes with long after the lights go up.

Join Us in Manchester

40+ talks, two stages, proper networking + afterparty.
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WHO’S BEHIND IT

(cred without the corporate)

Performance MCR is led by Charley Brennand, Founder & CEO an active PPC practitioner with over 10 years’ experience.

Charley’s worked with leading brands including JD Sports, O2, webuyanycar, Domino’s, and REFY covering:

  • Search
  • Shopping
  • Paid Social
  • Programmatic
  • YouTube
  • Display

Translation: built by the exact audience it serves.

Speakers

Bring the proof - real practitioners, real case studies, zero pitch.
  • Cred beside respected peers and decision-makers.
  • Real photos and video clips post-event to raise your profile.
  • Distribution that extends your talk’s life.

Sponsors

Lead the North’s performance scene - proper community, a partnership people remember.

Right people, right room

Niche, PPC/performance-first audience you won't find at generic expos.

High-intent conversations

Face-to-face with your ICP in a setting designed to spark connection and collaboration.

Return beyond the day

Visibility across site, email, stage screens, and year-round community touchpoints.

the buzz around 2025

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GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Early Bird

Back the conference that backs you - grab your spot early.

1st Feb - 1st Mar

£96

  • Full-day access to Performance MCR. 9:00 – 17:00 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  • 40+ practitioner-led talks. Real case studies, zero sales pitches
  • All stages + live Q&A. Dip in, take notes, get answers
  • Networking built in. Meet partners, peers, and future collaborators
  • Afterparty entry. Keep the conversations (and the momentum) going
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First Release

1st Mar - end of may

£115

  • Full-day access to Performance MCR. 9:00 – 17:00 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  • 40+ practitioner-led talks. Real case studies, zero sales pitches
  • All stages + live Q&A. Dip in, take notes, get answers
  • Networking built in. Meet partners, peers, and future collaborators
  • Afterparty entry. Keep the conversations (and the momentum) going
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Final Release

1st June - 24th june

£135

  • Full-day access to Performance MCR. 9:00 – 17:00 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  • 40+ practitioner-led talks. Real case studies, zero sales pitches
  • All stages + live Q&A. Dip in, take notes, get answers
  • Networking built in. Meet partners, peers, and future collaborators
  • Afterparty entry. Keep the conversations (and the momentum) going
Find Out More

Join Us in Manchester

40+ talks, two stages, proper networking + afterparty.

Count Me In

Become a Sponsor

Put your brand at the heart of the North’s performance scene.

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Become a Speaker

Got a story that helps people do the job better?
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Our Northern World-Class Stage

The Bridgewater Hall

An icon in the heart of the city. Think world-class stage, soaring glass, canals a stroll away, and a buzz you can feel from Deansgate to the Northern Quarter – the perfect backdrop for performance marketing’s most grounded, get-stuff-done gathering.

Why Manchester?

The North deserves a stage

Real practitioners, real results – not just London on tour.

Ridiculously connected

Fast trains, a major international airport, and a walkable city centre.

Built for makers

Home to powerhouse brands, scrappy startups, and agencies that graft.

Culture on tap

Music legacy, football heartbeat, indie coffee, canals, street art – ideas everywhere.

Honest vibes

Friendly crowd, zero ego, conversations that turn into partnerships.

See you in MCR

Bring your team, your questions, and your best case studies.