Our next Create Leicester event will take place at LCB Depot on Thursday 1st Oct 2026.

Create Leicester is back - but this time, we’re changing things up.

For our next event, we’re joining forces with Friday Solved for a panel discussion bringing together four voices from across the creative and digital industry.

Smack My Pitch Up! is a video series and content project created by Ryan Hall, founder of sales consultancy Friday Solved, built around honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about agency pitching - the wins, the losses, what buyers are really looking for, and everything that happens in between.

For this special live edition, we’re bringing that conversation to Create Leicester.

No polished case studies. No pretending every pitch has a happy ending. Instead, expect an open conversation about the realities of pitching, new business and the agency-client relationship.

Smack My Pitch Up! Live

Four panellists. Different perspectives. One table. Plenty to talk about.

Our panellists will get into the realities of agency pitching and share experiences from both sides of the table - what works, what doesn't, why pitches are won and lost, and what agencies and buyers could do differently.

And, because this is a table talk rather than a traditional presentation, there’ll be plenty of opportunity for the conversation to go wherever our panellists - and the audience take it.

Meet the panel

Panellist details coming soon!

Hosted by Ryan Hall

Schedule

6:00pm: Doors open

6:30pm: Welcome & introductions

6:35pm: Smack My Pitch Up! - Panel Table Talk

7:30pm: Networking

8:00pm: End

Who’s it for?

Designers, researchers, technologists, leaders, and anyone curious about using creative and critical thinking to improve how they live, work and shape a better future.

Create aims to bring together the digital design community in Leicester and Leicestershire. The events are open to all with an interest in improving the digital design environment in our city. Perfect for anyone starting out in the industry or for professionals looking to expand their knowledge from digital leaders.

Create Leicester is supported by 1284, Anicca, Brand Ignite, CGI, Digital Planning, Effect Digital, Herdl, and Swipe & Tap.

Strategic Partners: Landmark

Bar Sponsor: The Agency Works

Education Partner: De Montfort University

Partners: LCB Depot & Bulb Studios

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