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Digital PR Summit 2026

Conference dedicated to digital PR and its impact on SEO and AI search

22 April 2026 · 1 day Manchester, United Kingdom In person EN
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Overview

One-day, two-stage conference run by agency Digitaloft at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. More than 20 speakers (digital PR and SEO experts, journalists) cover impact measurement, brand mentions for AI search and campaign work. 2026 was the third edition, after about 300 attendees in 2024 and 400+ in 2025. Organised by Digitaloft.

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Who is it for?

Digital PR, SEO and link-building specialists in agencies, freelance or in-house, plus journalists

Topics

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Speakers

30 speakers announced

  • Naomi Francis-Parker

    SEO Manager · Deliveroo

    « The In-House Buy-In Problem: Why SEOs Struggle to Sell Digital PR (and How to Fix It) »

  • Mark Perkins

    Founder · Mark Perkins Creative Consultancy

    « The Art of Disruption »

  • Ryan Law

    Director of Content Marketing · Ahrefs

    « How to Build Effective Brand Mentions for AI Search (What the Data Says) »

  • Laura Joint

    Customer Success Director · CoverageBook

  • James Brockbank

    Managing Director & Founder · Digitaloft

    « How to Measure Impact & Show the Real Value of Digital PR »

  • Isa Lavahun

    Freelance Digital PR Strategist · Lavly Ltd

    « Beyond Google: How TikTok and Social Search Are Changing Brand Discovery »

  • Sarah Waddington

    CEO · PRCA

  • Rob Waugh

    Journalist · Press Gazette

  • Michael Bates

    Head of Organic Search · Herd

    « Who Tells Your Brand Story in 2026 »

  • Ash Jones

    Founder · Great Influence

  • George Sinnott

    Head of Data Translation · Six Chillies

  • Amanda Walls

    Director · Cedarwood Digital

  • Hana Montgomery

    Founder · Shout Bravo

    « International Digital PR, Analysing Over 100 Campaigns' Success »

  • James Roach

    Head of Digital PR · Honcho

    « The Role of Digital PR in SEO and the Wider Marketing Mix in 2026 »

  • Liv Day

    SEO Lead · Digitaloft

  • Chima Mmeje

    Senior Content Marketing Manager · Moz

  • Ashley Liddell

    Co-founder · Deviation

  • Ben Barker

    Head of Digital · Vega Comms

  • Vince Nero

    Director of Content Marketing · BuzzStream

  • Amy Gibson

    Strategy Director · Digitaloft

  • Laura Wilson

    Head of Outreach Strategy · BarringtonSEO

    « The Quarterly PR Pivot: How to Know When a Strategy Is Dying (And What to Do Next) »

  • Richard Paul

    Creative Director · Propellernet

  • Lidia Infante

    Senior SEO Manager · SurveyMonkey

    « SEO and Brand Sitting in a Tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G »

  • Sacha Fournier

    Founder · JournoFinder

  • Chloe Meadows

    Head of Digital PR · Digitaloft

  • Lucette Nkrumah

    Digital PR Strategist · Digitaloft

  • Susan Griffin

    Journalist and Features Writer · Fabulous, The Telegraph, Woman and Home, Metro, CNN Style

  • Dayna McAlpine

    Deputy Editor · HuffPost UK

  • David Higgerson

    Chief Content Officer · Reach plc

  • Sian Lewis

    Travel and outdoors writer · The Guardian, The Independent, Live for the Outdoors

Frequently asked questions

When is Digital PR Summit 2026?

Digital PR Summit 2026 takes place on 22 April 2026 (1 day).

Where does Digital PR Summit 2026 take place?

Digital PR Summit 2026 takes place at: Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), 124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD, Royaume-Uni, Manchester, United Kingdom.

How much does Digital PR Summit 2026 cost?

Tickets for Digital PR Summit 2026: From £69 to £99. General admission 99 GBP; 84 GBP each for 3 tickets, 69 GBP each for 5; recordings bundle 39.99 GBP.

What language is Digital PR Summit 2026 in?

The talks at Digital PR Summit 2026 are given in English.

Can I attend Digital PR Summit 2026 online?

No, Digital PR Summit 2026 is in person only.

Who is speaking at Digital PR Summit 2026?

30 speakers have been announced, including Naomi Francis-Parker (Deliveroo), Mark Perkins (Mark Perkins Creative Consultancy), Ryan Law (Ahrefs), Laura Joint (CoverageBook), James Brockbank (Digitaloft).

Who is Digital PR Summit 2026 for?

Digital PR, SEO and link-building specialists in agencies, freelance or in-house, plus journalists