HIVE MCR is not your usual SEO event. Hosted at New Century Hall in Manchester with the agenda being set by our attendees. Following the resounging success of our first event, we are sticking to our format of delivering the perfect blend of short talks and interactive panels.
We have carefully curated a line up of the finest experts across all three organic search disciplines, to ensure your questions get answered by the absolute authorities in our industry
Stephen is strategy director at brand activation and creative content agency Ride Shotgun. He founded and exited search-first creative agency Rise at Seven; is a former in-house head of digital at the UK’s largest automotive retailer Pendragon PLC; and founded SearchLeeds, a digital marketing conference.
Charlie is a renowned SEO with 15 years of experience at several agencies across the north west, covering a wide range of industries, platforms and campaign types. He has delivered growth for brands such as Footasylum, Revolution Bars, NHS, Halfords, Envirofone and Missguided, and currently runs his own consultancy in Manchester.
James is co-founder of creative PR agency Bottled Imagination. A creative turned marketer, James has worked with national and international brands to help grow their organic search revenue.
Meet the speakers
By hosting our event at one of Manchester's most historic music venues, we have a location that befits a new kind of SEO conference. Freshly refurbed, there is no better place for us to chat organic search, eat, drink and have good old summer party.
Organic search is about much than just SEO these days. From Digital PR and links, UX and CRO, Content Strategy to Site Speed and Tech SEO, we will be looking to cover everything you need for organic success in 2024.
We've been around long enough to know what makes a great SEO conference. Actionable insight, and the chance to have some fun and do some networking. We have a great night planned, in one of the UK's most vibrant and cultural locations.
We've pulled out all the stops to ensure tickets are free, but they won't last long. We're welcoming guests from all over the UK and hopefully beyond, so why not secure your place today! HIVE MCR takes place on 15th May 2025 and starts at 10am - snap up your ticket before it's too late.
An iconic Manchester venue famed for hosting legends like Hendrix, the Stone Roses, and even Tina Turner.
New Century Manchester is an epic space, not just for a new breed of marketing event, but for a great night too. Forget stuffy conferences and awkward exhibition halls. This is the industry’s new summer party.
HIVE MCR will combine the best in SEO, PR, and UX with the roots of New Century, creating an environment that encapsulates Manchester’s culture and provides pure insight.
