Which event is right for you?
- For a marketing community: look for a short talk followed by open conversation. The Marketing Meetup’s listen-first format is a useful starting point.
- For collaborators and clients: a mixed marketing, PR and advertising networking evening gives you a broader business crowd. Expect conversations about partnerships as well as practice.
- For search specialists: watch the SEO meetup announcements, or choose a search-marketing community dinner if you prefer a smaller group.
- For senior brand-side peers: check eligibility before requesting an invitation. A members’ dinner is not a public drop-in event.
Invitation-only dinner Invitation only
Changemakers Club: The Real-Time Brand in the AI Era
A small, closed-door dinner about how brands respond to AI without losing creativity, consistency or trust. The format is aimed at peer conversation rather than a large networking crowd. Sir Martin Sorrell is the published guest.
- When
- · 6.30–9.30pm BST
- Where
- Azzurra, 127–128 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9AS
- Who it’s for
- Senior brand-side marketers, Head of level and above, who are Marketing Society members.
- Cost
- By invitationNo public ticket price stated; ask the organiser about any charge.
- Getting in
- Senior brand-side members only. Registering interest does not confirm a place: attendance requires the confirmed guest list.
This date is imminent. Do not travel without an invitation.
The Marketing Society × Monks · Checked 12 October 2026
Open networking evening Tickets listed
Marketing, advertising & PR networking evenings
These two evenings at The Anthologist are built around making business connections across marketing, advertising and PR. They suit people looking for potential collaborators or clients as well as fellow marketers. The organiser lists both as three-hour, in-person networking events; this is a broader business-partnership crowd, not a practitioner-only marketing club.
- When
- · 6–9pm BST · 6–9pm GMT
- Where
- The Anthologist, 58 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7BB
- Who it’s for
- Marketing and PR professionals, advertising specialists, creative entrepreneurs and startup founders.
- Cost
- Advertised from £8.30The page highlights a “2 for 1 deal”. Check the ticket type, eligibility, tax and any fees before paying; £8.30 is not a verified one-person checkout total.
- Getting in
- Public ticket pages were available when checked. Booking is through the organiser’s Eventbrite listings.
The two dates have separate tickets, not a single pass.
London Entrepreneurs Network · Checked 12 October 2026
Invitation-only dinner Invitation only
Duet Dinners with MSQ
A dinner at The Ivy Club around the theme “Where human mastery meets machine AI”, with artist and quantum-physics researcher Libby Heaney. This is a conversation-led option for senior marketers who want to meet peers in a smaller setting.
- When
- · 6.30–9.30pm BST
- Where
- The Ivy Club, The Loft, 9 West Street, London WC2H 9NE
- Who it’s for
- Senior brand-side marketers, Head of level and above, who are Marketing Society members.
- Cost
- By invitationNo public ticket price stated; ask the organiser about any charge.
- Getting in
- Exclusive to senior brand-side members. The organiser accepts expressions of interest and requires a confirmed invitation to attend.
Smart-casual dress code.
The Marketing Society × MSQ · Checked 12 October 2026
Short talk + informal networking Tickets listed
The Marketing Meetup: Brixton
A friendly evening at Piano House with Ettie Bailey King on writing marketing for overwhelmed audiences. Doors open at 6pm, the talk starts at 6.30pm, and open conversation follows from 7.15pm. The organiser explicitly asks people to listen rather than sell, making this a good starting point if you want a marketing community rather than a lead-generation event.
- When
- · 6–8pm GMT
- Where
- Piano House, 9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton, London SW9 8DJ
- Who it’s for
- Marketers at different career stages, freelancers and people curious about marketing.
- Cost
- Pay what you like: £5–£50The organiser states a £5 minimum contribution. Contact them if that is a barrier; any checkout fees or tax treatment are not independently confirmed.
- Getting in
- Registration is required. The organiser asks attendees to cancel if they can no longer come.
Snacks are mentioned; do not assume a full meal is included.
The Marketing Meetup · Checked 12 October 2026
SEO meetup — details to follow Interest list
Search ’n Stuff: London SEO Meetup
The organiser’s calendar and interest form both announce a London SEO meetup on 24 November. This is one to keep on your radar if you want to meet other search marketers, but it is not yet a fully specified evening: the venue, time and ticket price were not published in the checked sources.
- When
- · Time to be announced
- Where
- London; venue to be announced
- Who it’s for
- People working in SEO, search, growth and performance marketing.
- Cost
- Not yet announcedNo price or checkout was published in the checked calendar and interest form.
- Getting in
- The linked form asks which events you want to hear about and promises an email when registration opens. It is not a ticket or confirmed reservation.
The calendar still says the venue will be revealed in August. Confirm the details with the organiser before making plans.
Search ’n Stuff · Checked 12 October 2026
Small-group networking dinner Tickets listed
Search ’n Stuff Christmas Dinner
A long-table Christmas dinner at Kismet above The Globe Tavern in Borough Market. The organiser welcomes new faces as well as existing community members, with no formal agenda. Dinner, dessert, drinks, tea and coffee are advertised as included, so this is a more substantial evening than an after-work drinks meetup.
- When
- · From 7pm GMT
- Where
- Kismet, The Globe Tavern, 8 Bedale Street, London SE1 9AL
- Who it’s for
- Search, performance and digital marketers who prefer conversations over a meal.
- Cost
- £150 advertised per personDinner and drinks are included in the advertised price. Tax treatment and any payment fees were not separately verified.
- Getting in
- The official page links to a payment page. A listed ticket does not guarantee remaining availability.
The page gives different drink counts in different sections. Confirm the package and dietary needs with the organiser; we have not repeated either count.
Search ’n Stuff · Checked 12 October 2026
More London meetups to watch
Looking further into 2027? These are planning notes and communities to follow—not additional confirmed dates.
Search ’n Stuff: early-2027 London meetup ↗
The organiser’s interest form lists a London meetup for early 2027, with its date and venue still to be confirmed. Follow the announcement list, but do not treat this as a scheduled event or assume the other undated London entry is a separate confirmed meetup.
Search London ↗
An established community for SEO, PPC and social marketers. The checked organiser page still pointed to its February 2026 birthday event, which is outside this guide’s upcoming dates. It is a community to follow, not a confirmed 2026–27 booking.
Before you go
Check the event page again before travelling. A registration form may be an interest list; a members’ event may need a personal invitation; an advertised “from” price may be a promotional ticket rather than the total you will pay.
If you’re going alone, arrive near the start and ask the host to introduce you to someone. Have one question ready—what they’re working on, what they’ve tried recently, or what brought them along. A few good conversations are more useful than rushing to collect contacts.
Afterwards, follow up on something specific you discussed. A useful link, an introduction you offered or a short thank-you is enough; you don’t need to turn every conversation into a pitch.
How we chose these events
We checked organiser websites and organiser-run ticket pages for London location, marketing relevance, dates and entry conditions. Large conferences, online-only sessions, past events and general networking with no clear marketing focus were left out. The descriptions explain fit; they are not attendance reviews or a quality ranking.
Prices are the amounts advertised when checked, with limitations alongside them. No tickets were purchased. The date window rolls forward automatically, but source research does not: the check date above tells you when this shortlist was last reviewed.
Official sources
Changemakers Club: The Real-Time Brand in the AI Era
- Official dinner details and eligibility · 12 October 2026
Marketing, advertising & PR networking evenings
- 19 October organiser listing · 12 October 2026
- 26 October organiser listing · 12 October 2026
Duet Dinners with MSQ
- Official dinner details and eligibility · 12 October 2026
The Marketing Meetup: Brixton
- Official Brixton event, agenda and contribution · 12 October 2026
- Organiser ticket page · 12 October 2026
Search ’n Stuff: London SEO Meetup
- Official calendar · 12 October 2026
- Official interest form · 12 October 2026
Search ’n Stuff Christmas Dinner
- Official dinner details and price · 12 October 2026
- Official community and audience · 12 October 2026
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