HiveMCR 2026
Manchester's SEO conference that thinks it's a festival: talks, comedy and live music
HiveMCR 2026
This edition is over. The information is kept for reference.
Overview
Launched in 2024 by Charlie Whitworth (Whitworth SEO), HiveMCR has become the north of England's leading SEO conference. Since 2026 it runs over two days: training masterclasses at Manchester Metropolitan University and an opening party on Thursday, then talks, panels, stand-up comedy and an after party at New Century Hall on Friday. Organised by Whitworth SEO (Charlie Whitworth).
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Who is it for?
SEOs and marketers from the north of England and beyond, agency, in-house and consultants
Topics
Watch
HiveMCR 2026 Recap - SEO talks, AI Search panel, live comedy and more · The video is hosted by YouTube and only loads when you click.
Speakers
16 speakers announced
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Alex Moss
Principal SEO · Yoast // FireCask
« When Agents Do The Buying: Technical SEO Priorities For Agentic Commerce »
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Sophie Brannon
Co-Founder & Director · StudioHawk US
« What We’ve Learned from Millions in SEO Revenue: Content Types That Win in the New Consideration Era »
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Dawn Anderson
International SEO Consultant · Bertey
« No Retrieval, No Generation: Understanding the Architecture of AI Search »
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Jono Alderson
Independent SEO Consultant · Applied Energistics // Meta
« The Browser Strikes Back »
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Itamar Blauer
Head of Marketing & Growth (UK) · WhitePress
« From Chaos to Clarity: How to Make Sense of SERP Volatility in 2026 »
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Areej AbuAli
Founder · Women In Tech SEO
« Beyond SEO: How to Build a Community That Champions Your Brand »
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Gus Pelogia
Senior SEO Product Manager (R&D) · Indeed
« How To Navigate Enterprise SEO in 2026 »
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Ashley Liddell
Co-Founder & Director · Deviation
« How Owning Entities Engineers Discoverability »
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Gianluca Fiorelli
Strategic & AI Search SEO Consultant · ILoveSEO.net
« The Architecture of Authority: An 8-Task (plus 1) Workflow for Engineering a High Performance Content Hub »
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Steve Paine
Marketing Manager · Sistrix
« SectorWatch: The Most Visible Domains, Brands & URLs From The Women's Fashion Industry »
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Nick Handley
« The State of AI Search // Summer 2026 »
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Ben McKay
« The State of AI Search // Summer 2026 »
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Harry Clarkson-Bennett
« The State of Brand Marketing & Digital PR in 2026 »
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Shannon McGuirk
« The State of Brand Marketing & Digital PR in 2026 »
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Charlie Whitworth
Founder · Whitworth SEO
« Hive2026 Wrap Up Panel: Is SEO Alive and Kicking in 2026? »
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Ned Poulter
« Hive2026 Wrap Up Panel: Is SEO Alive and Kicking in 2026? »
Directory tools represented
These European publishers from the directory are among the speakers: a chance to meet their teams on site.
Frequently asked questions
When is HiveMCR 2026?
HiveMCR 2026 takes place on 21-22 May 2026 (2 days).
Where does HiveMCR 2026 take place?
HiveMCR 2026 takes place at: New Century Hall, Mayes Street, Manchester M60 4ES, Royaume-Uni, Manchester, United Kingdom.
How much does HiveMCR 2026 cost?
Tickets for HiveMCR 2026: From £99 to £299. Conference 99 GBP, conference + opening party 149 GBP, Full Festival with training 299 GBP.
What language is HiveMCR 2026 in?
The talks at HiveMCR 2026 are given in English.
Can I attend HiveMCR 2026 online?
No, HiveMCR 2026 is in person only.
Who is speaking at HiveMCR 2026?
16 speakers have been announced, including Alex Moss (Yoast // FireCask), Sophie Brannon (StudioHawk US), Dawn Anderson (Bertey), Jono Alderson (Applied Energistics // Meta), Itamar Blauer (WhitePress).
Who is HiveMCR 2026 for?
SEOs and marketers from the north of England and beyond, agency, in-house and consultants
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