📆 Thursday 12th November 2026
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
📍Little Dot Studios, Level 3, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL

What's It About?

^{We can't put AI back in the bottle. We can't magic up more opportunities. We can't single-handedly fix perceptions of marketing. But we can open up the discussion.}

Come, connect and talk openly about the challenging job market, hear insights and join the conversation around how we adapt to hire with greater humanity, whilst championing the marketing skills that AI can't replace.

You'll hear first hand what is working right now, and what is not, from those living it.

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If the traditional application process is not working, then what's next?

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The industry is shifting. What do marketers need to do to protect the profession and survive?

#OPENTOWORK

Looking for your next marketing role

You've rewritten the CV again and sent it into an ATS that never writes back. Come and hear what's actually getting marketers hired right now, from the people doing the hiring. Then talk to them over a drink, which is more than any job portal has managed.

You'll leave with: straight answers and a few more people in your corner.

#HIRER

Recruiting marketing talent

Your shortlist reads like the same CV on repeat, and some of them were written by the same chatbot. Hear what candidates wish you knew about your process, then meet experienced marketers who can start now. No algorithm in the middle.

You'll leave with: a sharper hiring process and real people to call.

#SUPPORTER

Coaching, mentoring or cheering marketers on

You're the one supporting those navigating career change, helping others fine confidence needed. Bring what you see from the middle of the hiring table, test it against the people either side of you, and meet the ones you could help next.

You'll leave with: a clearer view of what candidates and hirers each need from you.

RICH HOWELL

Marvel FMCG, Founder, #hirer

MARISHA DRAYTON

Respectful Rejections, Founder, #supporter

VIVI KOROMA KALA

Founder, Stories & Signals #opentowork

CLAIRE PETZAL

Indeed UK Partnerships Lead, Founder of The Bounce Back

We are a group of UK-based marketers that met over WhatsApp, all ticket winners for Uncensored CMO: The Calling. Over a matter of days, we grew into a badge-wearing #opentowork movement. We are a talented tribe of diverse marketers, a crew who are backing each other through those tough career moments. An ear to listen, a friend to ask, pooling our knowledge, and tapping into the power of teamwork to open doors.

We share leads, and we talk each other down after the fourth round of "we've gone with an internal candidate". This debate takes that conversation out of the group chat and into a room with the people who hire.

THE #OPENTOWORK DEBATE

THE #OPENTOWORK DEBATE

THE #OPENTOWORK DEBATE

THE #OPENTOWORK DEBATE

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REGISTER - FREE LIMITED SPACES

#OPENTOWORK

#HIRER

#SUPPORTER

RICH HOWELL

MARISHA DRAYTON

VIVI KOROMA KALA

CLAIRE PETZAL