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HiveMCR has been without a doubt one of the best conferences I've had the wonderful opportunity to speak not only in the UK... but in the world. What a community! I had such an amazing time sharing and connecting during the event and through the many networking opportunities. It has quickly become a must-attend!
Aleyda Solis
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When Charlie told me about the idea for HIVE I was desperate to be involved. It felt like the spiritual successor to SearchLeeds, Think Vis, ionSearch and SAScon...the north needed an expert-led search-specific event and HIVE MCR is it. Charlie delivered (twice and counting). It's now one of the few must-attend events of the year.
Stephen Kenwright
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HiveMCR is an absolutely awesome event. The speakers and content are top-tier, the atmosphere is electric, and there's a real sense of community and fun. Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Jono Alderson
HiveMCR 2027 speakers so far
Stay tuned as we announce more great speakers
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Mark Williams-Cook
AlsoAsked
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Aleyda Solis
Orainti
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Luke Carthy
Independent Consultany
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Barry Adams
Polemic Digital
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Harry Clarkson-Bennett
The Telegraph
Read bio× Harry Clarkson-Bennett
Harry is the SEO Director at The Telegraph and was most recently labelled a gobshite by his industries peers in a Whatsapp group
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Steve Paine
Sistrix
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Steve is the English-language marketing manager at SISTRIX, presents regularly on-stage and oversees the data journalism team. Steve has a very long history in online content dating back to before the web was born.
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Arnout Hellemans
OnlineMarkethink
Read bio× Arnout Hellemans
ArnoutĀ has been a freelance SEO consultant from Amsterdam and since 2010 he has worked for some of the largest websites and news publishersĀ in the world likeĀ thenextweb.comĀ (TNW), Natwest group (rbs.co.uk,Ā natwest.com), Leaseplan as well as a lot of scale ups in the USA and Europe.
He’s also a frequent speaker at events like InOrbit, ConversionHotel, ConversionJam, Friends of Search, and Digital Olympus – and now HiveMCR! He has a big passion for solving technical SEO puzzles. Feel free to follow him on LinkedinĀ orĀ Twitter.
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Gerry White
Dergal Ltd
Read bio× Gerry White
Gerry White is a veteran SEO strategist and the founder of Dergal Ltd, a specialized consultancy focused on solving the industry’s most complex technical and strategic challenges. With over two decades of experience, Gerry has built a reputation for driving international growth, streamlining digital operations, and scaling businesses through innovative, data-driven strategies.
Before founding Dergal Ltd, Gerry held senior leadership roles both in-house and agency-side, including serving as the SEO Director for Rise at Seven and leading organic strategy for major brands. His career has been defined by a unique ability to bridge the gap between deep technical execution and high-level commercial impact. A recognized authority on analytics, he co-authored a book on Google Data Studio (now Looker Studio) and is known for his ability to translate complex data into actionable growth maps.
Gerry is a prominent figure in the global search community, having spent the last decade judging prestigious industry awards, including the UK Search Awards and the Global Search Awards. A seasoned speaker, he has shared his expertise on stages worldwide, from BrightonSEO to international summits, focusing on the future of technical SEO, the evolution of search in an AI-driven world, and the mechanics of large-scale site architecture. Through Dergal Ltd, Gerry now provides high-level consultancy and hands-on training designed to empower internal teams and future-proof their organic visibility.
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Charlie Whitworth
Whitworth // HiveMCR
Read bio× Charlie Whitworth
Charlie is the Founder of Whitworth, The Authentic SEO Company, and also the brains behind HiveMCR. He is a versatile technical SEO and content marketer with over 15 years of experience. He will be delivering the AI Search Optimisation in 2026 Masterclass on Thursday 21st May 2026, and also moderating the main event in 22nd May 2026.
Media
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HiveMCR '24: How to Never Be Irrelevant with Lou Ali
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HiveMCR '25: AI Search & What We Can Do About it with Aleyda Solis
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HiveMCR '25: The End of SEO As We Know It with Mike King
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HiveMCR '24: Going Over The Edge With Cloudflare with Jono Alderson
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HiveMCR '25: 10 SEO & UX Tips for eCommerce with Luke Carthy
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HiveMCR '25: The Absolute State of Search with Stephen Kenwright
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What an incredible conference! The lineup was inspiring, the venue spot on, and the networking second to none. It had that rare, old-school spirit where the real point is to share, care, and connect. Huge well done to the HiveMCR team
Lisa Paasche