Louder

Summit Different

LOUDER is a brand-new marketing event, bringing creative chaos to Somerset on 21st January 2027.

We’ve got standout speakers, hands-on masterclasses and plenty of good food and conversation as Somerset’s leading brands and creative minds come together to swap ideas and get inspired.

It’s marketing made easy interesting.

Why Louder?

Make noise.: Give your audience something to remember.
Market smarter.: Budgets shrink, but your ambition won’t.
Get ahead.: Keep up with marketing’s wild mood swings.
Think big.: Start conversations with the right people.

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The Lineup

08:30 – 09:00 - Grab some caffeine and say hi
09:00 – 09:15 - Formal-ish welcome
09:15 – 09:55 - Keynote 1 – The Future of Marketing – Tom Ager from Harley Davidson
09:55 – 10:35 - Keynote 2 – TBC
10:40 – 11:00 - Louder Unfiltered with expert panelists (Bring your questions)
11:00 – 12:00 - More caffeine and food
12:00 – 13:00 - Learning Labs (Pick two awe-inspiring sessions)

LOUDER Unfiltered

Bring your burning questions to the room. Join experts as they tackle real business challenges.

PANELIST

Tom Ager

Somerset-born Tom Ager knows a thing or two about building brands people love. Drawing on his global marketing experience at Harley-Davidson, he’s here to share what it takes to build brand loyalty, stand out and give customers a reason to choose you.
PANELIST

Alex Boothe (Currys)

Bringing big-brand advertising experience from Currys, Alex offers a fresh perspective on why emotion matters, what makes campaigns connect and whether we’ve been too quick to write off traditional media.
PANELIST

Jon Payne (HubSpot expert)

More tech doesn’t always mean more growth. With over 25 years of experience helping businesses work smarter, Jon Payne is challenging the quick-fix mentality. Expect fresh thinking on how HubSpot, AI and joined-up marketing can drive real business growth.
PANELIST

Jaye Cowle (Launch)

Happy teams do better work. Jaye is challenging high-pressure agency culture at award-winning agency, Launch, proving that putting people first and driving business performance aren’t mutually exclusive. Expect a fresh perspective on leadership and what it really takes to build a thriving business.

Learning Labs

Hot takes on social media, AI Search and PPC, branding and websites. Join Olivia Richards, Julia Bramble, Phill Maddick, Luke Matthews, Lauren Salter and Richard Wilmot and others for practical Learning Labs packed with ideas you can put straight to work.

EXPERT

Olivia Richards

Legal protection: Before you build the brand: The trade mark basics you can’t afford to ignore.
EXPERT

Phill Maddick

AI search: Your next customer won’t Google you!
EXPERT

Lauren Salter & Richard Wilmot

Omnichannel Marketing: Is your website working hard enough?
EXPERT

Luke Matthews

Brand: Be your own slop machine.
EXPERT

Julia Bramble

Social Media: How to maximise your impact on Social Media in an AI world
EXPERT

Harry Dunn

AI on trial: can it really benefit your paid ads?

Meet Our Sponsors

To be announced! Keep an eye on Instagram.

Ready to get Louder?

Somerset’s turning up the volume in 2027, get your tickets to the launch event now.

FAQs

Booking our Labs

You can pick two Learning Labs – one from each session. Please book these when purchasing your tickets.

See here for Labs options.

The Venue

The McMillan Theatre is a friendly, creative & accessible place for everyone. Situated just off Bath Road in Bridgwater, Somerset and easy to get to from Bridgwater train station. Its is a fully accessible venue with step free access, lifts enabling access to our first circle and accessible toilets throughout.

Find us here: The McMillan Theatre, Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater TA6 4PZ.