Sharp Festival – Marketing and Communications Conference

SHARP

Festival 2027

17 - 20 Nov 2026

London, UK

10-14 May 2027

4th Annual

SHARP Festival 10-14 May 2027 – Marketing, PR, Brand & Communications Festival

Connecting marketing, brand, reputation and communication.

The 4th Annual SHARP Festival 2027 brings together marketing, public relations, branding, communications, and digital marketing professionals for five days of conferences, workshops, networking, and strategic insight in London from 10–14 May 2027.

Designed for organisations that understand the value of integrated marketing and communications, the festival explores the ideas, trends and strategies shaping how brands grow, communicate, influence audiences and build lasting reputation.

Festival of Marketing, Brand & Communications

SHARP Festival 2027 is a five-day Marketing, PR, Brand & Communications Festival that brings together Chief Marketing Officers, Marketing Directors, PR leaders, Brand Strategists, Communications Directors, agency executives, and digital marketing professionals who understand that successful brands are built through the alignment of marketing, public relations, branding, and communications.

Held in London, SHARP Festival is designed for professionals responsible for marketing strategy, brand development, public relations, corporate communications, reputation management, customer engagement and business growth.

The festival reflects the way modern organisations operate. Marketing generates awareness, public relations builds credibility, branding creates recognition, and communications strengthens relationships. Organisations that connect these disciplines consistently outperform those that manage them in isolation.

Despite sharing common objectives, marketing, PR and communications often work independently, each pursuing separate priorities, campaigns and measures of success. SHARP Festival creates a forum where these disciplines come together to share knowledge, challenge conventional thinking and develop integrated strategies that deliver stronger commercial and reputational outcomes.

Across five carefully curated days, delegates will explore marketing strategy, digital marketing, public relations, corporate communications, brand management, content marketing, social media, customer engagement, artificial intelligence, reputation management and creative leadership through keynote presentations, specialist conferences, interactive workshops and senior-level discussions.

Each day has been designed to build on the next, creating a connected learning experience that reflects how modern marketing and communications functions operate within today’s organisations.

SHARP Festival is for professionals who believe that the strongest brands are created through strategic marketing, trusted public relations, compelling brand experiences and effective communication, and who are committed to shaping the future of marketing and communications.

Why Attend SHARP Festival?

✔ Practical case studies from leading brands and agencies
✔ Marketing, PR and communications strategies that deliver measurable results
✔ Workshops focused on practical implementation
✔ Senior-level networking with industry leaders
✔ Insights into AI, digital marketing, branding and reputation
✔ A carefully curated delegate experience designed for learning, collaboration and professional development

Who Should Attend?

SHARP Festival welcomes Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Marketing Directors, Marketing Managers, PR Directors, PR Managers, Brand Directors, Communications Directors, Corporate Communications professionals, Digital Marketing Specialists, Content Marketing Professionals, Social Media Managers, Creative Directors, Agency Leaders, Consultants, Business Owners and senior decision-makers responsible for marketing, branding, public relations and communications.

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SHARP Festival Speakers

Learn from global PR, marketing, and communications leaders.

Hear from senior professionals shaping brand strategy, reputation, media, and the future of marketing communication.

Program

The Festival runs through all 5 days
London, UK

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Location

GD Building, Grand Conference Room

London, UK

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Sponsors and Partners

Our sponsors are carefully selected partners supporting PR and marketing leaders in building stronger brands, improving reputation resilience, and shaping the future of communication.

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FAQ

What is SHARP Festival?

SHARP is a five-day PR and Marketing Festival held in London, bringing together senior leaders responsible for brand communication, marketing strategy, media relations, and reputation management.

Where does SHARP Festival take place?

SHARP Festival takes place in London, United Kingdom, at a central conference venue with strong access to transport, hotels, and business districts.

Full venue details are shared with registered attendees prior to the event.

Who should attend SHARP Festival

SHARP is designed for professionals working in PR, marketing, branding, communications, and digital strategy. This includes PR directors, chief marketing officers, brand leaders, agency founders, communications specialists, and reputation managers responsible for shaping how organisations are perceived in public and digital spaces.

Is SHARP Festival a PR event or a marketing event?

SHARP is both. It is built on the understanding that PR and marketing no longer operate as separate disciplines. The festival brings them together around a shared focus on communication, reputation, and audience trust, creating a more connected approach to modern brand building.

What makes SHARP Festival different from a traditional marketing conference?

SHARP focuses on how communication actually performs in the real world.

Instead of purely theoretical discussion, it brings together live case studies, applied strategy, and practical insights from brands, agencies, and media environments where reputation is constantly being shaped and tested.

Can I attend only selected days of the SHARP festival?

Yes. Delegates may attend the full five-day programme or select individual days depending on their focus areas and availability. Each day is designed to deliver a complete thematic experience, while also contributing to the wider festival journey.

Is SHARP Festival suitable for international attendees?

Yes. SHARP attracts professionals from multiple countries and industries. The program is designed to be relevant across global markets, with a focus on universal challenges in communication, branding, and reputation.

SHARP Hub

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Insights, articles, speaker interviews, and conversations.

Shaping how brands communicate, build reputation, and stay relevant

10-14 May 2027, London, UK

SHARP Festival is a London-based PR and Marketing Festival focused on brand communication, media relations, reputation management, marketing strategy, and the future of communication.

Built on years of cutting-edge PR and marketing conferences, SHARP Festival takes place in 2027 and brings together senior PR leaders, marketing professionals, brand strategists, agency teams, and communications specialists for five days of learning, collaboration, networking, and discussion.

The festival combines conferences, practical workshops, networking experiences, and strategic sessions designed to help organisations strengthen communication, build stronger brands, and create more meaningful connections with their audiences.

From brand storytelling and media strategy to crisis communication and digital marketing, SHARP explores the challenges, tensions, and opportunities shaping modern communication in a fast-moving public environment.

Why Professionals Attend SHARP Festival?

SHARP Festival 2027 gives PR and marketing professionals the space to step away from daily execution and engage in focused discussions around brand strategy, reputation, media dynamics, and communication performance.

The programme combines strategic perspectives with practical learning through real case studies, live brand scenarios, and senior-level conversations designed for professionals operating in high-pressure, always-on communication environments.

Participants gain actionable insights, hear directly from global organisations, explore emerging communication patterns, and connect with peers shaping the future of PR, marketing, and brand reputation.

Who Should Attend SHARP Festival?

SHARP Festival 2027 is designed for Chief Marketing Officers, Marketing Directors, PR Directors, Communications Leaders, Brand Directors, Digital Marketing Managers, Content and Social Media professionals, Creative and Agency Leaders, as well as founders, consultants, entrepreneurs, and senior executives responsible for shaping marketing, brand, reputation, and communications strategy within their organisations.

It is built for professionals working across marketing, PR, and communications at every level where messaging, media, and audience perception come together, and where decisions directly influence visibility, credibility, and long-term brand trust.

Organised by BOC Global Events & Training Group

SHARP Festival 2027 is organised by an experienced international events team with a strong background in delivering global conferences, marketing summits, and professional communication programmes for senior industry audiences.

The festival is created for practitioners working in real-world communication environments, where strategy, execution, and reputation are closely connected and constantly tested in public.