At its best, the creative industry leads culture. It has traditionally been a haven for ‘non-traditional’ people. One where our differences became an advantage.

However, right now, our industry lags well behind the seismic changes that our society is experiencing. We don’t have enough women in senior positions, creative departments or technology disciplines. And yet, diversity is widely accepted to contribute positively to the performance of a company.

IAPI have brought together an impressive selection of speakers for this major symposium around leadership in agencies that will take place on International Women's Day. 

Ali Hanan, Founder, Creative Equals - Unpacking equality on the shop floor

To set the scene for our event, Ali asks the question, why don’t we have more women in senior roles? Let’s take a look at what happens as women move up the career ladder.

Abi Ellis, Group Creative Director, Wunderman -  Lessons in leadership

As you step into senior leadership roles, there’s a learning curve. Drawing from a wealth of experience in leading agencies, Abi shares what she’s discovered along her journey to the top.

Nicky Bullard, Chief Creative Officer/Chair of MRM Meteorite - Managing your team

In taking on a managment position, one of the key challenges is learning to lead a team. Hear from one of the UK’s top CCOs how she motivates the team around her to come up with award-winning work.

Richard Robinson, Managing Partner, Econsultancy / ex-Managing Partner, Oystercatchers - What CMO’s want

What’s keeping your client awake at night? Richard Robinson,  formerly a client himself, talks about some of the ways creatives can better understand what’s keeping their clients awake at night in 2018.