LEAD 2023, the industry's flagship conference, was held on Wednesday 25 January at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and online with the Advertising Association and the IPA.
Major industry issues themes were discussed, including the UK's economic outlook, managing talent, developing a workforce to match shifting market expectations, and making advertising even more effective and inclusive.
If you would like to watch any of the sessions back you can view them all here.
Photography credits to Bronac McNeill.
LEAD 2023
Odeon Luxe Leicester Square
Nina Hossain, Broadcaster and Journalist
Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Lucy Powell, Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Kate McCann, TalkTV’s Political Editor
Kate McCann and Nina Hossain
TalkTV’s Kate McCann
Alessandra Bellini, Advertising Association President
Julian Douglas, IPA President
Margaret Jobling, ISBA President
Margaret Jobling, ISBA President
LEAD 2023 audience
President's Panel
Navigating the Economic Headwinds in the UK Media Market session
Advertising's Role in the Net Zero Economy
Audience at LEAD 2023
Dan Wilks, Research Consultant at Credos
L-R: Natalie Trye, Nina Hossain, Dan Clays and Mimi Okorie
Becoming An All In Champion and Accelerating Inclusivity in the Workplace session
Becoming An All In Champion and Accelerating Inclusivity in the Workplace
Stephen Woodford, Chief Executive, Advertising Association
ISBA colleagues
Sarah Mansfield, Bobi Carley and Sharon Lloyd Barnes
LEAD 2023 guests
Guests enjoying the refreshments
Networking at LEAD 2023