Born in Manchester. Built for doers.
Performance MCR 2025 was our very first year – and somehow we pulled off a 568-ticket sell-out, a room full of the friendliest PPCers on earth, and a community vibe that people are still banging on about.
Highlights
A full day of absolute gold, practitioner-led sessions – case studies, deep dives, and takeaways people used the very next day.
Community energy you could feel – new connections, old mates, and the kind of conversations that turn into collaborations.
Feedback we’re proud of:
The Vibe
Everyone said the same thing – it felt like walking into a room full of mates you hadn’t met yet. Proper Northern energy, none of the pretentious nonsense you find elsewhere.
The Talks
The session favourites were practical, honest, and case-study heavy – everything from Boots and Eurocamp, to TikTok strategy, to raw personal talks that had half the room tearing up and the other half writing notes like mad.
The People
A curated crowd of people who actually run campaigns and buy tools/services
Decision-makers, budget owners, and practitioners who book meetings and drive business.
In short: not browsers – doers. That’s why the conversations turned into action.
What Landed on Stage
Case studies with numbers
Deep-dive how-tos
Panels with purpose
All anchored in real work over theory - the PMCR way.
What We Learned and What nearly broke Charley
- Signage matters — nobody enjoys a maze
- Networking needs space, not 7‑minute sprints
- People love IRL examples more than theory
- Sponsors want more touchpoints
- The afterparty was basically group therapy and should absolutely stay
What’s Changing for 2026
- Better-flowing agenda
- Fewer but stronger stages
- More structured networking
- Fringe events with purpose
- Earlier ticket releases so sponsors get more time
- Stronger speaker support and mandatory training options
2025 was the proof of concept.
2026 is the glow-up.
Gallery & Recap
Relive the buzz – the sessions, the laughs, the lightbulb moments.
Thank You to Our Partners
Our partners kept things useful, human, and fun – backing Northern talent and honest marketing. If your brand believes in that, you’ll fit right in.
Relive the buzz – the sessions, the laughs, the lightbulb moments.
What’s Next?
We’re back Wednesday, 24 June 2026 – sharper, more focused, and even more community-driven. Expect structured time to connect (not just corridor sprints), standout case studies, and activations that actually add value.