Outvertising Live 2025

Now in its fourth year, Outvertising Live returns to empower forward-thinking marketers with the evidence, tools, inspiration and confidence to deliver more frequent and more authentic LGBTQIA+ inclusive campaigns.

Our flagship afternoon conference takes place on Wednesday 19th November, hosted at the iconic Curzon Soho.

Expect impactful keynotes, presentations and panels spotlighting best-in-class LGBTQIA+ centred work, and clear, actionable insights to drive inclusion. Led by industry changemakers and emerging queer talent, this year’s programme promises bold thinking, honest conversations and real takeaways.

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with 200+ marketers who are shaping a more inclusive industry.

Join us – queer people and allies alike – to celebrate LGBTQIA+ inclusive advertising and marketing, and to champion authenticity through adversity.

OUTVERTISING LIVE 2025 – AGENDA

Welcome from Chris Dunne (he/him), CEO, Outvertising

Opening Keynote & Fireside Chat

• Darren Styles OBE (he/him), Managing Director, Stream Publishing (Attitude, Rolling Stone)
• Tom Allen (he/him), Comedian and Broadcaster

Adland Advocacy in 2025 and Beyond

Exploring the strategies, tactics, opportunities and obstacles in doing LGBTQIA+ advocacy in 2025; practical approaches for getting inclusion work done, from the practitioners.

• Marty Davies (she/they), Founder, Smart Pants Consultancy and Trans+ History Week CIC
• Rosie Kitson (she/her), Chief Impact Officer, Havas UK
• Cassius Naylor (he/they), Advocacy Co-Director, Outvertising

Power and Privilege: Experiences Behind Words

An interactive session exploring privilege through the lens of workplace culture, leadership, and opportunity. We’ll examine how many factors shape our experiences of privilege and marginalisation - even within LGBTQIA+ spaces.

• Katrina Urban (she/her), Learning & Development Co-Director, Outvertising
• Sonnie Spenser (they/them), Communications Co-Director, Outvertising

**NETWORKING BREAK**

Pragmatism with Purpose: Driving Inclusion in an Imperfect Media Landscape

Amid shifting priorities, shrinking safety nets, and briefs that aren’t asking for inclusion, it’s time for honest reflections along with actionable insights about how we can keep driving inclusion through the industry’s media.

• Kara Osbourne (she/her), Former Chief Executive Officer, UM London
• Natalie Trye (she/her), Director, BRiM (Black Representation in Marketing)
• Jerry Daykin (he/him), WFA Diversity Ambassador & International Head of Media at RBI (Restaurant Brands International)
• Lucy Rennie (she/her), Connections Director, Outvertising

Introducing the Outvertising Ad Index

An exclusive first look at our new cross-media Outvertising Ad Index study, the UK’s first comprehensive metric for LGBTQIA+ representation in advertising communications.

• Thanh Catachanas (she/her), Head of Collaboration & Acquisition, JCDecaux

• Dr Rodney Collins (he/him), Intelligence Co-Director, Outvertising
• Andrew Tindall (he/him), SVP, System1 and Intelligence Deputy Co-Director, Outvertising

17:30 – Closing Remarks from Chris Dunne (he/him), CEO, Outvertising

**Followed by Outvertising Live Late in Soho venue TBC (wristband required for entry)**

MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED - STAY TUNED!